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The Quarry

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 • 2022

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Quick resume

When the sun goes down on the last night of summer camp, nine teenage counselors are plunged into an unpredictable night of horror. The only thing worse than the blood-drenched locals and creatures hunting them are the unimaginable choices you must make to help them survive.

Global score

82/100

Genres

Adventure

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    Pros

    • Engaging narrative with multiple endings
    • High-quality graphics and facial animations
    • Strong voice acting and soundtrack
    • Replayability with branching story paths
    • Couch co-op mode for shared experience

    Cons

    • Technical issues including stuttering and loading delays
    • Some characters and dialogue considered cheesy or cringy
    • Limited gameplay mechanics beyond qtes and walking
    • Lack of fast-forward or scene skip options
    • Price considered high by some for game length

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      4

      "Players make meaningful choices affecting story and gameplay outcomes, with freedom to decide actions and strategies."

      Capsule for March of the Living March of the Living

      "Players make many impactful choices affecting story and character survival, with freedom to explore and decide outcomes."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      1

      "Gameplay is simple with QTEs and limited puzzles; some skill involved but mostly straightforward."

      Capsule for The Walking Dead: Michonne - A Telltale Miniseries The Walking Dead: Michonne - A Telltale Miniseries

      "Gameplay mainly involves QTEs and walking with low difficulty; some skill in timing QTEs but generally easy."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -4

      "Focus is on personal story experience and choices without competitive or ranked elements."

      Capsule for Dispatch Dispatch

      "Focus on personal story experience and choices; no competitive or ranked modes mentioned."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "High replay value with multiple endings encourages repeated playthroughs despite short individual sessions."

      Capsule for One Night Stand One Night Stand

      "High replay value with multiple endings encourages multiple playthroughs and long engagement."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      2

      "Supports local couch co-op and Remote Play Together, enabling cooperative gameplay though primarily designed for solo experience."

      Capsule for Iron Meat Iron Meat

      "Includes couch co-op mode allowing shared play experience, but primarily single-player narrative."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      2

      "Players influence story outcomes through choices, but no creation or modification of game assets or environments."

      Capsule for A Story Beside A Story Beside

      "Players influence story direction and character fates, but no building or creation mechanics."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; cooperative and narrative focus."

      Capsule for Small Saga Small Saga

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; cooperative and narrative focused."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      5

      "Strong immersive horror and narrative experience provides escape from real life through story and atmosphere."

      Capsule for The Letter - Horror Visual Novel The Letter - Horror Visual Novel

      "Strong horror narrative and cinematic experience provide immersive escape from real life."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and story enjoyment, with no pressure or obligation."

      Capsule for Kraken Academy!! Kraken Academy!!

      "Players engage voluntarily for entertainment and story enjoyment, no obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Multiple branching paths and endings encourage trying new choices and exploring different story outcomes."

      Capsule for Legend of Mortal Legend of Mortal

      "Multiple branching paths and endings encourage trying different choices and story outcomes."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      1

      "Some exploration of varied environments and hidden collectibles, but mostly linear and familiar settings."

      Capsule for Zombeer Zombeer

      "Some exploration for clues and collectibles, but environments are mostly linear and familiar."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      1

      "Some character customization and cosmetic DLC exist, but mostly players use standard character presentations."

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      "Some character customization via DLC skins; otherwise standard character presentation."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      4

      "Strong horror and supernatural themes create an imaginative fictional experience."

      Capsule for HELLMART HELLMART

      "Supernatural horror elements and fictional narrative create strong fantasy experience."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      2

      "Some community interaction via multiplayer and shared experiences, but mostly individual play."

      Capsule for Master of Orion Master of Orion

      "Community and shared experiences via couch co-op and multiplayer modes, but mostly solo play."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      1

      "Some learning through story and narrative, but minimal skill development."

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      "Some learning in story strategy and QTE timing, but overall low skill development."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

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

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

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention during story and QTEs; not designed for casual or background play."

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      "Requires focused attention during story and QTEs; not designed for background or idle play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      1

      "Some emotional connection to characters but limited deep social or emotional sharing."

      Capsule for Disney Dreamlight Valley Disney Dreamlight Valley

      "Some emotional connection to characters and shared play with friends, but limited deep relationships."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -4

      "No leadership or authority roles; players follow a linear narrative without managing others."

      Capsule for No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES

      "No leadership or authority roles; players follow narrative and make personal choices."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      2

      "Progression through story and unlocking multiple endings, but no item or upgrade accumulation."

      Capsule for Aozora Meikyuu Aozora Meikyuu

      "Progression through story and unlocking multiple endings; no item or upgrade accumulation."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      2

      "Balanced tension and calm moments; some suspense but overall enjoyable and not overly stressful."

      Capsule for The Bunny Graveyard The Bunny Graveyard

      "Balanced tension and flow with cinematic pacing; some moments of suspense but overall enjoyable."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Enjoyable audiovisual presentation with atmospheric music and detailed visuals."

      Capsule for IXION IXION

      "Strong audiovisual presentation with high-quality graphics, sound, and atmospheric music."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -3

      "No social status or leaderboard systems; focus on individual story and achievements"

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      "No social status or leaderboard systems; focus on personal story experience."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      5

      "Narrative-driven game with deep character development, overarching plot, and immersive storytelling."

      Capsule for Mutazione Mutazione

      "Narrative-driven game with deep story immersion, character development, and multiple endings."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      2

      "Requires planning and decision making to influence story outcomes and character survival, though limited tactical depth."

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      "Requires some planning and decision-making to influence story outcomes and character survival."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      4

      "Horror elements and suspenseful encounters create tension and thrill throughout gameplay."

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      "Horror and suspense elements create tension and excitement throughout the game."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      0

      "Mixed opinions on value due to short length but high replayability; generally considered worth price especially on sale."

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      "Mixed opinions on price; some feel full price is high but replayability adds value."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      4

      "Contains gore, combat avoidance, and violent themes consistent with horror genre."

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      "Contains combat, gore, and character deaths consistent with horror slasher themes."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      3

      "Players strive to keep characters alive through choices and QTEs amid threats."

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      "Players strive to keep characters alive and avoid death through choices and QTEs."

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy.

    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