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The Mortuary Assistant

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch • 2022

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Quick resume

Alone with the dead... Embalm corpses, banish demons, save your soul.

Global score

92/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Simulator, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Genuinely scary and immersive horror atmosphere
    • Accurate and engaging embalming simulation
    • Multiple endings and randomized scares increase replayability
    • Well-designed jump scares without cheap tricks
    • Strong narrative and lore elements

    Cons

    • Some bugs and technical issues reported
    • Repetitive embalming gameplay can feel monotonous
    • Clunky inventory and control mechanics
    • Short overall playtime per run
    • Limited social or cooperative features

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players control both the killer and detective roles, solving puzzles and choosing methods of kills, indicating a good level of personal control and decision-making."

      Capsule for The Happyhills Homicide The Happyhills Homicide

      "Players have control over embalming tasks and decisions about identifying possessed bodies, but must follow a set sequence of embalming steps."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "Players engage in puzzle-like tasks (identifying spirits by matter and motive) and decision-making that require skill and learning, with feedback through story consequences."

      Capsule for Open Sorcery Open Sorcery

      "Players engage in skillful embalming procedures and puzzle-solving to identify demons, with feedback and multiple endings rewarding mastery."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -4

      "Focus is on personal progression and playing at own pace without leaderboards or direct player comparison."

      Capsule for The Magical Mixture Mill The Magical Mixture Mill

      "Focus is on individual play and personal progression without leaderboards or direct player comparison."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      4

      "Multiple endings and replayability encourage long-term engagement and multiple playthroughs."

      Capsule for Pocket Mirror ~ GoldenerTraum Pocket Mirror ~ GoldenerTraum

      "Multiple endings, randomized scares, and replayability encourage repeated play sessions and long-term engagement."

    • Cooperation

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      "The gameplay is designed for solo play with no cooperative or multiplayer features."

      Capsule for The Room 4: Old Sins The Room 4: Old Sins

      "Gameplay is designed for solo play with no cooperative or team-based elements."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      1

      "Players engage in puzzle solving and exploration with some opportunity for experimentation, but within a fixed narrative and environment."

      Capsule for Cybernetic Fault Cybernetic Fault

      "Some player choice in exploration and puzzle solving, but embalming follows a fixed routine with limited modification."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are solitary and non-competitive."

      Capsule for Five Nights at Roner's: Remastered Five Nights at Roner's: Remastered

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are solitary and non-competitive."

    • Escapism

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      5

      "Strong immersion in a tense horror atmosphere provides escape from reality and intense emotional experience."

      Capsule for SILENT BREATH SILENT BREATH

      "Strong immersion in a horror atmosphere provides escape from reality and intense emotional distraction."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -5

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and intrinsic motivation to experience the horror and story."

      Capsule for Lost in Vivo Lost in Vivo

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and intrinsic motivation to experience horror and story."

    • Experimenting

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      2

      "Multiple endings and some random events encourage trying different approaches, though core gameplay is repetitive."

      Capsule for HELLMART HELLMART

      "Players explore multiple endings and randomized events, but core gameplay routines remain consistent."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      3

      "Players discover new story routes, character perspectives, and hidden lore through multiple playthroughs."

      Capsule for Raging Loop Raging Loop

      "Players discover new story elements, secrets, and randomized hauntings across multiple playthroughs."

    • Expression

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      -3

      "Limited customization; players use predefined characters and environments without personalization."

      Capsule for Thimbleweed Park™ Thimbleweed Park™

      "Limited customization; players use predefined characters and environments without personalization."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      4

      "Game features supernatural elements, demons, ghosts, and imaginative horror fiction."

      Capsule for Sally Face - Episode One Sally Face - Episode One

      "Game features supernatural demons, possession, and horror fiction elements creating an imaginative experience."

    • Fellowship

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      -4

      "Primarily a solitary experience with minimal social interaction beyond possible shared viewing or discussion."

      Capsule for Anthology Of The Killer Anthology Of The Killer

      "Primarily a solitary experience with minimal social interaction beyond sharing streams or videos."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop skills in ghost identification and exorcism mechanics, though some grind limits learning pace."

      Capsule for Demonologist Demonologist

      "Players learn embalming procedures, demon identification, and puzzle-solving strategies over time."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related mechanics."

      Capsule for Terror At Oakheart Terror At Oakheart

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related mechanics."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention during puzzle solving and timing, not suitable for passive or background play."

      Capsule for Eets Munchies Eets Munchies

      "Requires focused attention during embalming and puzzle solving; not designed for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -4

      "Minimal social or emotional connection; interactions are mostly solitary and task-focused."

      Capsule for When Ski Lifts Go Wrong When Ski Lifts Go Wrong

      "Minimal social or emotional connections; interactions are mostly isolated and task-focused."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; gameplay is individual and self-directed."

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      "No leadership or group management roles; gameplay is individual and self-directed."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players accumulate story knowledge, unlock multiple endings, and collect achievements, reflecting progression."

      Capsule for Fatal Twelve Fatal Twelve

      "Players progress through shifts, unlock multiple endings, and accumulate knowledge and story elements."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      -3

      "Tense and suspenseful atmosphere creates sustained emotional strain rather than relaxation."

      Capsule for Corpse Party Corpse Party

      "Tense and suspenseful atmosphere with frequent scares creates sustained emotional strain rather than relaxation."

    • Sensation

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      4

      "Strong sensory stimulation through audio scares, visual atmosphere, and jump scares."

      Capsule for Escape the Ayurok Escape the Ayurok

      "Strong sensory stimulation through audio-visual scares, eerie atmosphere, and jump scares."

    • Status

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      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems; achievements are personal and not publicly ranked."

      Capsule for Timelie Timelie

      "No social recognition or status systems; achievements are personal and not publicly ranked."

    • Story

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      4

      "Narrative immersion with multiple endings, lore notes, and unfolding plot."

      Capsule for Into The Gloom Into The Gloom

      "Narrative immersion with multiple endings, character backstory, and unfolding lore."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Players use reasoning and planning to identify ghosts and complete exorcisms."

      Capsule for Demonologist Demonologist

      "Players use reasoning and deduction to identify possessed bodies and demons, requiring mental challenge."

    • Thrill

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      5

      "High suspense and thrill from psychological horror and unexpected scares."

      Capsule for From The Darkness From The Darkness

      "High suspense and thrill from unpredictable scares and tense atmosphere."

    • Value

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      2

      "Generally regarded as good value for the price, especially on sale, given its unique experience."

      Capsule for Verde Station Verde Station

      "Generally perceived as good value especially on sale, with replayability and unique horror experience."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -3

      "Gameplay focuses on treatment and care rather than combat or destruction."

      Capsule for Mind Scanners Mind Scanners

      "Gameplay centers on embalming and preparation rather than combat or destruction."

    • Survival

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      3

      "Players must avoid supernatural threats and manage limited resources to survive the night."

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      "Players must avoid possession and complete tasks under pressure, simulating survival against supernatural threats."

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Relaxation, Survival, Violence, Fellowship. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Expression, Status.

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    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
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    • 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