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PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Linux • 2015

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Quick resume

A cyberpunk adventure game from the studio that brought you Gemini Rue and Blackwell! The year is 2087. Genetic engineering is the norm, and an omnipresent AI powers the city. Take control of three citizens of this world as they struggle to understand a deadly conspiracy.

Global score

94/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Point-and-click

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    Pros

    • Engaging cyberpunk story and worldbuilding
    • Logical and challenging puzzles with multiple solutions
    • Strong voice acting and atmospheric soundtrack
    • Multiple playable characters with distinct perspectives
    • Good replay value with achievements and branching choices

    Cons

    • Pixel hunting due to low resolution graphics
    • Some pacing issues and occasional confusing puzzles
    • Lack of localization beyond english
    • Limited player customization and social interaction
    • Minor technical bugs and interface quirks

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      4

      "Players control three distinct characters with unique abilities and freely switch between them to solve puzzles and explore, showing high player agency."

      Capsule for STASIS: BONE TOTEM STASIS: BONE TOTEM

      "Players manage situations with multiple solution paths and control three distinct characters with different skills, reflecting high player agency."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "Puzzles are logical, well-designed, and provide satisfying challenges that require skillful problem solving without being overly difficult."

      Capsule for Foolish Mortals Foolish Mortals

      "Puzzles are logical and challenging, requiring skillful problem solving and exploration, though not overly difficult."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -4

      "Focus is on personal story progression and puzzle solving without competitive elements or player comparison."

      Capsule for Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma

      "Focus is on personal story progression and puzzle solving without competitive elements or player comparison."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Players report long play sessions, replayability due to multiple endings and alternative puzzle solutions."

      Capsule for Resonance Resonance

      "Players report long play sessions and replayability due to multiple puzzle solutions and achievements."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -3

      "Single-player experience focused on individual narrative; no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

      Capsule for If My Heart Had Wings If My Heart Had Wings

      "Single-player experience focused on individual puzzle solving and narrative; no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      4

      "Highly creative cyberpunk world, detailed environments, and unique mind-hacking sequences that offer imaginative storytelling and exploration."

      Capsule for Observer: System Redux Observer: System Redux

      "Players creatively solve puzzles with multiple approaches; the game world and story reflect imaginative cyberpunk concepts."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are narrative-driven and cooperative in tone."

      Capsule for Faefever Faefever

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are narrative-driven and cooperative in tone."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Strong immersion in a dystopian cyberpunk world providing escape from reality."

      Capsule for State of Mind State of Mind

      "Strong immersion in a detailed cyberpunk world with themes of virtual reality and futuristic technology offers escape from reality."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in the story and puzzles, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."

      Capsule for Cybernetic Fault Cybernetic Fault

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in story and puzzles, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Randomized puzzle elements and multiple solutions encourage experimentation and exploration."

      Capsule for Pajama Sam 3: You Are What You Eat From Your Head To Your Feet Pajama Sam 3: You Are What You Eat From Your Head To Your Feet

      "Multiple puzzle solutions and exploration of a richly detailed world encourage experimentation and discovery."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      3

      "Players explore different environments and uncover hidden story elements and lore throughout the game."

      Capsule for Tales of the Black Forest Tales of the Black Forest

      "Players explore diverse environments and uncover lore through dialogue, news, and environmental details."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      -2

      "Limited customization; player expression mainly through choice of dialogue rather than visual or avatar personalization."

      Capsule for Space Bear Space Bear

      "Limited customization; player expression mainly through dialogue choices rather than avatar or environment modification."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      3

      "Set in a cyberpunk future with mutants and sci-fi elements, blending imaginative fiction with some realistic urban settings."

      Capsule for SiN Gold SiN Gold

      "Set in a speculative cyberpunk future with AI, genetic engineering, and virtual reality, blending imaginative fiction with plausible science."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -4

      "Primarily a solo experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

      Capsule for Glittermitten Grove Glittermitten Grove

      "Primarily a solo experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players develop problem-solving skills and philosophical understanding through gameplay and story."

      Capsule for The Talos Principle The Talos Principle

      "Players develop problem-solving skills and learn complex sci-fi concepts through gameplay and story."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -4

      "Sedentary gameplay typical of point-and-click adventures; no physical activity involved."

      Capsule for Pajama Sam 3: You Are What You Eat From Your Head To Your Feet Pajama Sam 3: You Are What You Eat From Your Head To Your Feet

      "Sedentary gameplay typical of point-and-click adventures with no physical activity elements."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and follow story; not designed for casual or background play."

      Capsule for Broken Age Broken Age

      "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and follow story; not designed for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -3

      "Emotional engagement with characters is present but limited to narrative; no close social relationships or multiplayer bonding."

      Capsule for Felvidek Felvidek

      "Emotional engagement with characters through narrative, but no social or relationship-building gameplay."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; gameplay is solitary puzzle solving."

      Capsule for while True: learn() while True: learn()

      "No leadership or group management roles; gameplay centers on individual problem solving."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players progress through puzzles and story chapters, unlocking achievements and new areas."

      Capsule for The Timeless Child - Prologue The Timeless Child - Prologue

      "Players progress through story chapters, unlock achievements, and gain new information and puzzle solutions."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      2

      "Generally balanced pacing with moments of tension; some players find it relaxing, others note slow pacing."

      Capsule for The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III

      "Generally balanced pacing with moments of tension; some players find it immersive and enjoyable, others note pacing issues."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      2

      "Enjoyable pixel art visuals and atmospheric music provide sensory stimulation, though not intense."

      Capsule for Grim Nights Grim Nights

      "Visual pixel art and atmospheric soundtrack provide sensory stimulation, though not intense or overwhelming."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -4

      "Achievements exist but social recognition or popularity is not a core motivator."

      Capsule for Shantae and the Pirate's Curse Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

      "Achievements exist but social recognition or popularity is not a core motivator."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      5

      "Strong narrative focus with complex plot, character development, and multiple endings."

      Capsule for Avadon: The Black Fortress Avadon: The Black Fortress

      "Strong narrative focus with complex plot, character development, and multiple endings."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Players engage in logical reasoning and puzzle solving, requiring planning and problem-solving skills."

      Capsule for Nancy Drew®: Ghost of Thornton Hall Nancy Drew®: Ghost of Thornton Hall

      "Players engage in logical problem solving and planning to overcome puzzles and progress."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      2

      "Some suspense and plot twists provide mild thrill, but overall controlled and steady experience."

      Capsule for Unavowed Unavowed

      "Some suspense and plot twists create moments of tension and relief, but overall controlled experience."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      4

      "Players report good value for time and money with substantial content and replayability."

      Capsule for Dungeons of Hinterberg Dungeons of Hinterberg

      "Players report good value for time and money with engaging content and replayability."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -3

      "Violence is minimal and symbolic; gameplay focuses on puzzle solving rather than combat."

      Capsule for Catherine Classic Catherine Classic

      "Violence is minimal and narrative-driven; gameplay focuses on investigation and puzzle solving rather than combat."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      -3

      "No survival mechanics; stable gameplay environment focused on puzzles and story."

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      "No survival mechanics; stable gameplay environment focused on story and puzzles."

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Thrill, Story, Cooperation.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026