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The Pedestrian

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2020

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Quick resume

I can see the signs in my sleep now, always guiding me closer. Will this really work? Have we almost achieved the impossible?

Global score

97/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Platform, Puzzle

Similar games

    Pros

    • Unique and creative puzzle mechanics
    • Beautiful and immersive 3d urban environments
    • Relaxing and fitting soundtrack
    • Smooth and intuitive gameplay
    • Well-balanced difficulty progression

    Cons

    • Short game length with limited replayability
    • Some mechanics introduced abruptly without tutorial
    • Lack of post-game content or level editor
    • No multiplayer or social features
    • Price considered high by some for duration

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      4

      "Players freely manipulate and combine visual panels to solve puzzles, allowing personal exploration and decision-making."

      Capsule for Gorogoa Gorogoa

      "Players freely manipulate and connect puzzle panels to guide the character, allowing personal problem-solving and decision-making."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      4

      "Puzzles progressively increase in difficulty, requiring skillful timing, planning, and problem solving."

      Capsule for Linelight Linelight

      "Puzzles progressively increase in difficulty, requiring logical thinking and skillful manipulation of game elements."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -4

      "Focus is on individual puzzle solving at own pace without competitive or ranked elements."

      Capsule for Munin Munin

      "Focus is on individual puzzle solving at personal pace without competitive or ranked elements."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      -3

      "Short game length (~1-2 hours) and limited replayability reduce habitual or long-term engagement."

      Capsule for Monument Monument

      "Short playtime (~3-7 hours) with limited replayability and no post-game content reduces habitual or long-term engagement."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer features."

      Capsule for Little Inferno Little Inferno

      "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer features."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      5

      "Highly creative puzzle design with multiple solutions, environmental interactions, and player experimentation encouraged."

      Capsule for Supraworld Supraworld

      "Highly creative puzzle design combining 2D and 3D elements, unique mechanics, and environmental integration."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; purely personal puzzle experience."

      Capsule for FRAMED Collection FRAMED Collection

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; purely personal puzzle experience."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Relaxing music and immersive space theme provide a calming escape from real life stress."

      Capsule for Waveform Waveform

      "Immersive environments and relaxing music provide a calming escape from real life."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -5

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and appreciation for art and puzzles."

      Capsule for Samorost 3 Samorost 3

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment of puzzles and aesthetics."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "Players discover new puzzle mechanics and experiment with different solutions throughout the game."

      Capsule for A Monster's Expedition A Monster's Expedition

      "Players experiment with connecting panels and new mechanics introduced progressively to solve puzzles."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      3

      "Some exploration of new areas and puzzle environments, though limited by linear progression."

      Capsule for Hand Simulator: Horror Hand Simulator: Horror

      "Exploration of different urban environments and puzzle areas, though within a linear progression."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      2

      "Players can customize character hats and choose different characters, allowing some self-expression."

      Capsule for VIVIDLOPE VIVIDLOPE

      "Some character customization via collectible hats, but limited overall expression."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      -2

      "Minimalistic and abstract aesthetic with no strong fantasy or narrative elements; more realistic puzzle setting."

      Capsule for OneShift OneShift

      "Grounded in realistic urban settings and plausible puzzle mechanics, minimal fantasy elements."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

      "No social or community features; strictly solo play."

      Capsule for Gravity Field Gravity Field

      "No social or community features; strictly solo play."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players develop problem-solving skills and learn new puzzle concepts throughout the game."

      Capsule for I hate this game I hate this game

      "Players learn new puzzle mechanics and develop problem-solving skills throughout the game."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay typical of puzzle platformers with no physical activity elements."

      Capsule for Shady Part of Me Shady Part of Me

      "Sedentary gameplay typical of puzzle platformers with no physical activity."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      2

      "Can be played in short sessions; some players use it as a relaxing break or background experience."

      Capsule for Home is Where One Starts... Home is Where One Starts...

      "Can be played in short bursts or longer sessions; some players use it as a relaxing break."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

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

      Capsule for Akane Akane

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

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

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

      Capsule for Logic Bombs Logic Bombs

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

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Progression through collecting items and solving puzzles to advance the story."

      Capsule for Mind Snares: Alice's Journey Mind Snares: Alice's Journey

      "Progression through puzzles and collection of items (e.g. parts, hats) to advance the story."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      4

      "Relaxing music and simple gameplay promote a chill, low-stress experience."

      Capsule for Zup! Zero Zup! Zero

      "Relaxing music and smooth gameplay create a calming, low-stress experience."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Enjoyable visual and auditory aesthetics create pleasant sensory stimulation."

      Capsule for Fe Fe

      "Enjoyable visual and auditory aesthetics provide pleasant sensory stimulation."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems; achievements are personal and not widely attained."

      Capsule for Teleglitch: Die More Edition Teleglitch: Die More Edition

      "No social recognition or status systems; achievements are personal and non-competitive."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      1

      "Minimal narrative conveyed through environment and quests; story is simple and not deeply immersive."

      Capsule for Bloody Walls Bloody Walls

      "Minimal narrative present; story is subtle and open to interpretation, mostly conveyed through environment."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "Requires logical planning and sequencing of panels to solve puzzles."

      Capsule for FRAMED Collection FRAMED Collection

      "Requires logical reasoning, planning, and problem-solving to connect panels and solve puzzles."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      -3

      "Low suspense or risk; experience is calm and contemplative."

      Capsule for When The Past Was Around - Prologue When The Past Was Around - Prologue

      "Generally calm and contemplative; lacks suspense or high-risk thrills."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      -2

      "Mixed opinions on price versus short length; better value when on sale or free."

      Capsule for Kraven Manor Kraven Manor

      "Mixed opinions on price versus length; some feel short duration reduces value at full price."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -5

      "No violence; gameplay focuses on constructive puzzle solving and exploration."

      Capsule for Lost in Play Lost in Play

      "No violence; gameplay focuses on constructive puzzle solving and exploration."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      -5

      "No survival or threat mechanics; stable, low-risk puzzle environment."

      Capsule for Replicube Replicube

      "No survival or threat mechanics; stable, low-risk puzzle environment."

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Idle, Thrill, Violence, Survival. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation, Value, Survival.

    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