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Town of Salem

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Android, Web browser • 2014

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Quick resume

Inspired by the party games Werewolf and Mafia, Town of Salem is a game of murder, mystery and deception.

Global score

88/100

Genres

Action, Casual, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Indie

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    Pros

    • Unique social deception gameplay
    • Variety of roles and strategies
    • Free browser version available
    • Active and large player base
    • Cross-platform play

    Cons

    • Toxic and immature player community
    • Steep learning curve
    • Some game modes less populated
    • Requires english proficiency
    • Game ui and graphics are basic

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      4

      "Players have freedom to choose roles with multiple abilities and make strategic decisions; game supports diverse playstyles and deception."

      Capsule for Throne of Lies®: Medieval Politics Throne of Lies®: Medieval Politics

      "Players choose roles randomly but have freedom in how to play their role, including deception and strategic decisions."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      4

      "High skill ceiling with tactical gameplay, aiming, and deception; players report rewarding skill expression and learning curve."

      Capsule for Deceive Inc. Deceive Inc.

      "High skill ceiling involving social deduction, lying, and strategic thinking with feedback from player interactions."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      5

      "Strong competitive elements with ranked modes, leaderboards, and multiplayer matches where players strive to improve rank and outperform others."

      Capsule for Dark Roll: Free Kick Challenge Dark Roll: Free Kick Challenge

      "Strong competitive element with ranked modes, winning conditions, and player vs player deception."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      4

      "Many players report long sessions and habitual play, with addictive progression and community engagement."

      Capsule for Split or Steal Split or Steal

      "Players often engage in long sessions and habitual play due to addictive social dynamics and varied roles."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      3

      "Team-based gameplay requires cooperation within factions to achieve goals, though deception complicates trust."

      Capsule for MINDNIGHT MINDNIGHT

      "Cooperation within factions (town, mafia) is important but often undermined by deception and mistrust."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players creatively use deception, role abilities, and social manipulation; limited character customization noted."

      Capsule for Throne of Lies®: Medieval Politics Throne of Lies®: Medieval Politics

      "Players creatively craft lies, strategies, and social manipulation; limited environmental or character customization."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      2

      "Players seek to dominate by deceiving or eliminating others, though interactions are balanced by social deduction."

      Capsule for Feign Feign

      "Some players exert control via deception and manipulation but balanced by mutual suspicion and social negotiation."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      3

      "Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief, enjoying social interaction and deception."

      Capsule for Enemy On Board Enemy On Board

      "Players use the game to escape real life stress through engaging social deception and roleplay."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -3

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and challenge, not out of obligation or pressure."

      Capsule for Tropico 5 Tropico 5

      "Players mostly engage voluntarily for fun and challenge, not out of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "Players try different strategies, unlock new mechanics, and adapt to randomized events and maps."

      Capsule for dotAGE dotAGE

      "Players try new strategies, roles, and social tactics each game due to randomized roles and dynamic interactions."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      -2

      "Game environment is limited and familiar; exploration is more internal and psychological than spatial."

      Capsule for The Test: Secrets of the Soul The Test: Secrets of the Soul

      "Game environment is static and familiar; exploration is social and strategic rather than spatial."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      2

      "Customization available through character skins and cosmetic items, allowing some personal expression."

      Capsule for Go Home Dinosaurs! Go Home Dinosaurs!

      "Some cosmetic customization available but main expression is through roleplay and chat interactions."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      3

      "Game features supernatural and mysterious elements, creating an imaginative fictional experience."

      Capsule for Slender Threads: Prologue Slender Threads: Prologue

      "Game involves fictional roles and scenarios with supernatural elements, encouraging imaginative play."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      3

      "Small but dedicated community with social interaction and group play; some players form lasting bonds."

      Capsule for Pirates Vikings & Knights II Pirates Vikings & Knights II

      "Players form temporary social groups and communities, though often with limited lasting bonds."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players develop social deduction skills, strategic thinking, and deception abilities over time."

      Capsule for MINDNIGHT MINDNIGHT

      "Players develop social, strategic, and deception skills over time with learning curve noted in reviews."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

      Capsule for Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -4

      "Requires focused attention and active participation during rounds."

      Capsule for Transformice Transformice

      "Requires constant attention and active participation during rounds."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -2

      "Social interactions are mostly competitive and surface-level rather than emotionally close."

      Capsule for Dokapon Kingdom: Connect Dokapon Kingdom: Connect

      "Social interactions are mostly surface-level and strategic rather than emotionally close."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      1

      "Some roles may involve guiding or influencing others, but leadership is not a central focus."

      Capsule for Agrou Agrou

      "Some roles require guiding or influencing others but leadership is often informal and situational."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      2

      "Players collect currency and unlock characters and cosmetics, but progression is limited and mostly cosmetic."

      Capsule for Space Farmers Space Farmers

      "Players accumulate cosmetic items and in-game currency but gameplay progression is round-based and reset each game."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      -3

      "Gameplay is tense and suspenseful, with frequent emotional strain and pressure."

      Capsule for Deceit Deceit

      "Gameplay is tense and suspenseful with frequent emotional strain and pressure."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      1

      "Minimal sensory stimulation; simple visuals and sounds provide mild enjoyment."

      Capsule for Picross Touch Picross Touch

      "Sensory stimulation is minimal; enjoyment comes from social and cognitive engagement."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      2

      "Recognition through ranks and leaderboards; some social appreciation within community."

      Capsule for Tannenberg Tannenberg

      "Recognition through ranks, achievements, and social reputation within the community."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      -3

      "No overarching narrative; gameplay is context-free and focused on simulation and exploration."

      Capsule for Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition

      "No overarching narrative; gameplay is context-free and emergent from player interactions."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      5

      "Core gameplay involves complex mental challenge, planning, and tactical problem solving."

      Capsule for Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice

      "Core gameplay involves complex mental challenge, deduction, and strategic planning."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      4

      "Strong suspense and tension from deception, accusations, and uncertain outcomes."

      Capsule for Feign Feign

      "High suspense and tension from deception, risk of lynching, and survival."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      4

      "Free to play with generous content; optional purchases support developers without pay-to-win."

      Capsule for Card Hunter Card Hunter

      "Free to play browser version available; Steam purchase supports developers and provides cosmetic currency."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      3

      "Gameplay involves shooting and destroying environment elements, though in a stylized and non-graphic manner."

      Capsule for Trainatic Trainatic

      "Gameplay involves killing and elimination but in a stylized, non-graphic manner."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      4

      "Strong survival elements with dodging attacks, managing resources, and avoiding death."

      Capsule for One Step From Eden One Step From Eden

      "Strong survival element with players trying to avoid death and outlast opponents."

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, 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.

    Last update: 30/04/2026