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PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux • 2022

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Quick resume

Congratulations! You've been hired by an up and coming Game Development Studio to play-test their New Game (which as of now does not have a title). Not only that, you'll get to talk with the Lead Developer of the project, Matthew Stanton, who will give insight on his team's creative process.

Global score

96/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie

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    Pros

    • Engaging meta-narrative and humor
    • Strong voice acting and audio design
    • Encourages exploration and discovery
    • Well-polished and immersive experience
    • Good value for price

    Cons

    • Short game length
    • Some repetitive dialogue sections
    • Limited customization and social features
    • Lack of complex gameplay mechanics
    • Some players find price high for duration

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      4

      "Players have freedom to explore, choose activities, and interact with environment and NPCs in multiple ways."

      Capsule for Finnish Cottage Simulator Finnish Cottage Simulator

      "Players can freely explore the environment, choose different paths, and interact with objects in various ways, reflecting high personal freedom and control."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      2

      "The game involves some puzzle solving and exploration with occasional hints, providing moderate skill challenge."

      Capsule for The Survey The Survey

      "The game involves some puzzle solving and achievement hunting, providing moderate skill challenges and feedback, though not highly difficult."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -4

      "Focus is on personal narrative experience and exploration without competitive elements or player comparison."

      Capsule for Until Dawn™ Until Dawn™

      "Focus is on personal exploration and narrative experience without competitive elements or player comparison."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Players often replay the game multiple times to discover all endings and secrets, showing habitual engagement despite the game's short length."

      Capsule for Fatum Betula Fatum Betula

      "Players often replay the game to discover secrets and achievements, showing habitual engagement despite the game's short length."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "The game is a single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

      Capsule for Baby Steps Baby Steps

      "The game is a single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players can experiment with different routes, choices, and uncover secrets, encouraging creative exploration within the game world."

      Capsule for THRESHOLD THRESHOLD

      "Encourages experimentation with different routes and interactions, rewarding creative exploration within the game world."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

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

      Capsule for ONE PIECE ODYSSEY ONE PIECE ODYSSEY

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

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game as a unique, immersive experience to escape reality and engage with its meta-narrative and humor."

      Capsule for The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe

      "Players use the game as a humorous and intriguing escape from reality, enjoying its meta-narrative and immersive storytelling."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and curiosity, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."

      Capsule for PEPPERED: an existential platformer PEPPERED: an existential platformer

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and curiosity, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "The game rewards trying new interactions, revisiting locations, and exploring hidden content, encouraging experimentation."

      Capsule for Artis Impact Artis Impact

      "The game rewards trying new paths, uncovering secrets, and testing different interactions, encouraging exploration beyond routine."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      5

      "Exploration of hidden areas, secrets, and easter eggs is a major part of the experience."

      Capsule for LOEK LOEK

      "Strong emphasis on discovering new areas, secrets, and easter eggs within a looping environment."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      -3

      "Limited customization; players experience a fixed narrative and environment."

      Capsule for Gone Home Gone Home

      "Limited customization or personalization options; players mainly experience a fixed narrative and environment."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      3

      "The game uses imaginative and meta-fictional elements, breaking the fourth wall and creating a playful narrative."

      Capsule for THE CORRIDOR THE CORRIDOR

      "The game features imaginative fiction elements, meta-narrative, and surreal storylines that break the fourth wall."

    • 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

      2

      "Players learn about characters and story through multiple playthroughs, gaining deeper understanding and insight."

      Capsule for Oxenfree Oxenfree

      "Players learn the game’s secrets and story through repeated playthroughs, gaining knowledge and understanding."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements; typical sedentary gaming experience."

      Capsule for Total Tank Simulator Total Tank Simulator

      "No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements; typical sedentary gaming experience."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention to progress; not designed for passive or background play."

      Capsule for Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases

      "Requires focused attention to explore and progress; not designed for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -4

      "Limited social connection; interactions are mostly with game characters and narrative voice."

      Capsule for Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP

      "Limited social or emotional connections; interactions are mostly with game characters and narrator."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; gameplay is individual and narrative-focused."

      Capsule for At Dead Of Night At Dead Of Night

      "No leadership or group management roles; gameplay is individual and narrative-focused."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      2

      "Progression is narrative and achievement-based rather than item or power accumulation."

      Capsule for Verde Station Verde Station

      "Progression is narrative and achievement-based rather than item or power accumulation."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      3

      "Game provides casual, fun experiences with moments of tension balanced by humor and charm."

      Capsule for Witch It Witch It

      "The game offers a balanced, enjoyable experience with humor and flow, though some repetition may cause mild tension."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      2

      "Visual and auditory elements are pleasant and engaging but not highly stimulating or intense."

      Capsule for Microcivilization Microcivilization

      "Visual and auditory elements are pleasant and engaging but not intensely stimulating or thrilling."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -4

      "No social status or recognition mechanics; focus is on personal experience."

      Capsule for Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass

      "No social status or recognition mechanics; focus is on personal experience."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      5

      "Strong narrative immersion with well-developed characters and engaging plot."

      Capsule for Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged

      "Strong narrative immersion with engaging plot, characters, and meta-commentary."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      1

      "Some problem solving and decision making involved, but overall straightforward gameplay."

      Capsule for Twin Mirror Twin Mirror

      "Some problem solving and planning to discover secrets and endings, but overall straightforward gameplay."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      2

      "Contains moments of suspense and surprise, but overall balanced with humor and calm."

      Capsule for Virtual Virtual Reality Virtual Virtual Reality

      "Contains suspenseful and surprising moments, but overall controlled and comedic tone."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      3

      "Generally perceived as good value for a unique, entertaining experience, though short in length."

      Capsule for Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator

      "Generally perceived as good value for money given the quality, humor, and replayability despite short length."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -5

      "No combat or destruction; gameplay focuses on exploration and story."

      Capsule for Friendly Fire Friendly Fire

      "No emphasis on combat or destruction; gameplay focuses on exploration and narrative."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      -5

      "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable and safe game environment."

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      "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable and safe game environment."

    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, Exploration, Story.

    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