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The Thaumaturge

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 • 2024

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Quick resume

The Thaumaturge is a character-driven RPG with a rich story, morally ambiguous choices, and turn-based combat. In a city on the brink of change, use your mystical powers to read emotions, uncover motives, and command folklore-inspired demons — while resisting the temptation of your own pride.

Global score

83/100

Genres

Adventure, Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS)

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    Pros

    • Unique and immersive 1905 warsaw setting
    • Engaging story and characters
    • Interesting turn-based combat system
    • Rich lore and atmosphere
    • Meaningful player choices and multiple endings

    Cons

    • Some technical issues and janky animations
    • Combat can be repetitive and easy
    • Investigation mechanics are simplistic
    • Voice acting inconsistent
    • Some pacing and progression frustrations

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players make meaningful choices affecting story outcomes and character interactions, though the overall story is linear."

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    • Competence

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    • Competition

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    • Continuation

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    • Cooperation

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    • Creativity

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    • Domination

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      "No evidence of exerting control over others; interactions are personal and narrative-driven."

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    • Escapism

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      "Strong immersion in a detailed historical fantasy world provides escape from real life."

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    • Expectation

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      "Players engage voluntarily for intrinsic interest in story and gameplay; no indication of obligation or external pressure."

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    • Experimenting

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    • Exploration

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      "Exploration of new areas, uncovering secrets and lore is a core part of the experience."

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    • Expression

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    • Fantasy

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      "Futuristic sci-fi setting mixed with supernatural powers and mythical creatures creates strong fantasy experience."

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    • Fellowship

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      "Single-player game with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

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    • Growth

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      "Players develop skills and abilities through knowledge acquisition and combat progression."

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    • Health

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    • Idle

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      "Requires focused attention on story, combat, and exploration; not designed for background or casual play."

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    • Intimacy

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    • Leadership

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      "No leadership or group management roles; player controls only their own character."

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    • Progression

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      "Progression through levels and unlocking new characters with abilities."

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    • Relaxation

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      "Generally a comfortable, slow-paced experience with moments of tension in combat; overall balanced flow."

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    • Sensation

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      "Stylized visuals and atmospheric music provide sensory enjoyment without overwhelming stimuli."

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    • Status

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      "No social status or recognition systems; focus is on personal story and achievements."

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    • Story

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      "Strong narrative focus with rich lore, character development, and multiple endings."

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    • Strategy

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    • Thrill

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    • Value

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    • Violence

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    • Survival

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    Analysis

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

    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