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TAMASHII

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2019

Should you play it?

An ancient entity seeking help, a Witch, an unnamed soul and a Twisted Temple. A dark tale about inner discoveries set in a distorted and perverted world.

What works
  • Unique and disturbing art style
  • Challenging but fair puzzles and platforming
  • Immersive horror atmosphere
  • Many secrets and replay value
  • Good value for price
Things to keep in mind
  • Short game length
  • Some jump scares may annoy players
  • Limited story clarity
  • No multiplayer or social features
  • Some visual effects cause eye strain

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • 7th Sector

  • Electronic Super Joy 2

  • La-Mulana

  • Squishy the Suicidal Pig

  • La-Mulana 2

  • Creepy Tale 2

  • Cyber Shadow

  • Dread X Collection

  • LIMBO
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • 7th Sector

  • Atomik: RunGunJumpGun

  • Master Spy
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Competence

    Pid
  • Creativity

    The Swapper
  • Escapism

    Penumbra Overture

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TAMASHII: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Cooperation, Survival. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Expression, Leadership.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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  • Competence

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  • Competition

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    "Focus is on personal progress and puzzle solving without player-vs-player competition or leaderboards."

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    "Focus on personal progression and puzzle solving without player-vs-player or leaderboards."

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  • Cooperation

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    "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

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  • Creativity

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    "Players creatively use cloning and swapping mechanics to solve puzzles; the handcrafted claymation art style also reflects creative design."

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  • Domination

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  • Escapism

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    "Immersive horror atmosphere provides strong escape from reality."

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  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and intrinsic motivation, enjoying the horror and puzzle experience."

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  • Experimenting

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  • Exploration

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    "Game includes secrets, hidden areas, and encourages discovery within levels."

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  • Expression

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  • Fellowship

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  • Growth

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  • Health

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  • Idle

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  • Intimacy

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    "No social or emotional relationship building; purely individual experience."

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  • Leadership

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    "No leadership or group management roles; single-player only."

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  • Progression

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  • Status

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  • Story

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  • Strategy

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  • Thrill

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  • Violence

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