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Tormented Souls

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2021

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Quick resume

Classic survival horror is back! Inspired by the original Resident Evil and Alone in the Dark series, Tormented Souls modernises with a fresh twist on the fixed perspective adventure - as Caroline Walker investigates the mysterious disappearance of twin girls in a terrifying mansion-turned-hospital.

Global score

90/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Shooter, Indie, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Authentic classic survival horror experience
    • Challenging and creative puzzles
    • Atmospheric visuals and sound design
    • Engaging exploration and backtracking
    • Multiple endings and replay value

    Cons

    • Awkward voice acting and animations
    • Some puzzles overly obscure or frustrating
    • Clunky combat and controls
    • Limited enemy variety and boss fights
    • Lack of modern quality of life features

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      4

      "Players have freedom to explore the mansion and choose how to manage resources and combat, with some linear progression but significant player control."

      Capsule for Resident Evil 7 Biohazard Resident Evil 7 Biohazard

      "Players have freedom to explore the mansion, solve puzzles, and choose combat or avoidance strategies, reflecting high control over actions."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      4

      "The game offers challenging puzzles and combat requiring skill and strategic resource management."

      Capsule for Eternal Evil Eternal Evil

      "The game features challenging puzzles and combat requiring skill and strategic resource management, providing effective feedback and mastery opportunities."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -4

      "Focus is on individual exploration and puzzle solving without competitive elements or player comparison."

      Capsule for The Wardrobe - Even Better Edition The Wardrobe - Even Better Edition

      "Focus is on individual exploration and puzzle solving without competitive elements or player comparison."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Players report long playtimes and habitual engagement, with multiple endings encouraging replay."

      Capsule for Class of '09: The Re-Up Class of '09: The Re-Up

      "Players report long play sessions and desire to replay for multiple endings and achievements, indicating sustained engagement."

    • 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 engage in creative problem solving with varied puzzles and mechanics, though within predefined game structures."

      Capsule for The Way The Way

      "Players engage in creative problem solving with complex puzzles and exploration, though within a fixed game structure."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over other players; gameplay is solo and non-competitive."

      Capsule for Chicken Assassin: Reloaded Chicken Assassin: Reloaded

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over other players; gameplay is solitary and non-competitive."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game to immerse themselves in a tense, atmospheric horror narrative that provides distraction and emotional engagement."

      Capsule for PROXIMATE PROXIMATE

      "Players use the game to immerse in a tense, atmospheric horror world, providing distraction and emotional engagement."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia for classic survival horror, not out of obligation."

      Capsule for Resident Evil 0 Resident Evil 0

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia for classic survival horror, not out of obligation."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      2

      "Some exploration of puzzle solutions and strategies, though mostly within established gameplay routines."

      Capsule for Somewhere in the Shadow Somewhere in the Shadow

      "Some exploration of puzzle solutions and game mechanics occurs, though within established gameplay conventions."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      4

      "Strong emphasis on exploring the mansion, discovering clues, and uncovering hidden story elements."

      Capsule for The Invisible Hours The Invisible Hours

      "Strong emphasis on discovering new areas, backtracking, and uncovering secrets in a large interconnected mansion."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      1

      "Some character customization and unlockable costumes exist but overall presentation is standardized."

      Capsule for Resident Evil 6 Resident Evil 6

      "Limited character customization exists (e.g. alternate costumes), but mostly standardized presentation."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      3

      "The game features supernatural and sci-fi elements like time travel and cosmic horror, creating an imaginative experience."

      Capsule for Reminiscence Reminiscence

      "The game features supernatural elements, time travel, and grotesque monsters, providing an imaginative horror fiction experience."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

      "No social or community features; gameplay is solitary."

      Capsule for Switchcars Switchcars

      "No social or community features; gameplay is solitary."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop skills in navigation, resource management, and puzzle solving; some learning curve noted."

      Capsule for Feed the Deep Feed the Deep

      "Players develop skills in puzzle solving, resource management, and navigation, reflecting learning and personal development."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -4

      "Game promotes sedentary play with no physical activity; players report long sessions and neglect of physical needs."

      Capsule for Idol Manager Idol Manager

      "The game encourages sedentary play with no physical activity; some players report frustration but no rehab or exercise elements."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention due to puzzles and combat; not suited for casual or background play."

      Capsule for Them and Us Them and Us

      "Requires focused attention due to puzzles, combat, and exploration; not suited for background or casual play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No close social relationships or emotional sharing; single-player experience."

      Capsule for Black Skylands Black Skylands

      "No close social relationships or emotional sharing; single-player experience."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; solo gameplay."

      Capsule for Desktop Dungeons: Rewind Desktop Dungeons: Rewind

      "No leadership or group management roles; solo gameplay."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players collect weapons, ammo, and unlock new content and endings, showing item and story progression."

      Capsule for Lost in Vivo Lost in Vivo

      "Players accumulate weapons, ammo, healing items, and unlock new areas and endings, reflecting progression."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      -3

      "The game induces sustained tension, emotional strain, and psychological challenge rather than relaxation."

      Capsule for Muv-Luv Alternative Muv-Luv Alternative

      "The game maintains tension and anxiety through atmosphere and limited resources, reducing relaxation."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Strong sensory stimulation through atmospheric visuals, sound design, and horror elements."

      Capsule for The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters

      "Strong sensory stimulation through atmospheric visuals, sound design, and horror elements."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -4

      "Achievements exist but social recognition or popularity is minimal; focus is on personal accomplishment."

      Capsule for Welcome to the Game II Welcome to the Game II

      "Achievements exist but social recognition or popularity is minimal; focus is on personal accomplishment."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      3

      "Narrative immersion with unfolding plot, lore, and character interactions, though some find it confusing."

      Capsule for DreadOut DreadOut

      "Narrative immersion through unfolding plot, diary entries, and character interactions, though some find story predictable."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "Requires logical thinking, puzzle solving, resource management, and combat tactics."

      Capsule for Tormented Souls 2 Tormented Souls 2

      "Requires mental challenge in puzzle solving, resource management, and combat tactics."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      3

      "Players experience suspense and excitement from challenging enemy encounters and tight gameplay."

      Capsule for VIVIDLOPE VIVIDLOPE

      "Players experience suspense and tension from limited resources, enemy encounters, and atmospheric scares."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      4

      "Players perceive good value for price, especially during sales, with extensive content and replayability."

      Capsule for Battle Cry of Freedom Battle Cry of Freedom

      "Players perceive good value for price, especially on sale, with substantial content and replayability."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      3

      "Combat involves shooting and melee attacks against grotesque enemies, though not overly graphic."

      Capsule for Lost in Vivo Lost in Vivo

      "Combat involves shooting and melee attacks on grotesque enemies, with emphasis on survival and defense."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      4

      "Core gameplay revolves around avoiding death, managing scarce resources, and overcoming threats."

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      "Core gameplay revolves around avoiding death, managing scarce resources, and overcoming threats."

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Relaxation, Survival, Violence, Fellowship. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Competition, Experimenting.

    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