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Unexplored

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Linux • 2017

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Quick resume

The ROGUELITE that feels like a ROGUELIKE. Praised for its fantastically generated dungeons, real-time combat and surprising amount of content and depth. One of the BEST GAMES OF THE YEAR according to PC Gamer and VICE Waypoint.

Global score

85/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Innovative procedural dungeon generation
    • Challenging and skill-based combat
    • High replayability and variety
    • Active and responsive developer
    • Engaging puzzles and item interactions

    Cons

    • Some bugs and crashes reported
    • Combat can feel slow or unsatisfying to some
    • Backtracking can be tedious
    • Graphics and sound may not appeal to everyone
    • No multiplayer or social features

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      4

      "Players have freedom to explore complex levels, solve puzzles, and choose combat approaches, reflecting high player control and decision-making."

      Capsule for Black Mesa Black Mesa

      "Players have freedom to explore, choose paths, solve puzzles, and decide combat strategies with many viable options."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      4

      "The game features challenging combat and puzzles that require skill and mastery, rewarding player effectiveness and learning."

      Capsule for TUNIC TUNIC

      "The game is challenging with skill-based combat, puzzle solving, and requires learning item interactions and enemy behaviors."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      1

      "Includes leaderboards and daily/weekly challenges, but main gameplay focuses more on personal skill and co-op."

      Capsule for 30XX 30XX

      "Includes daily and weekly challenge modes with leaderboards, but main gameplay is focused on individual runs."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      5

      "Highly addictive with long play sessions, extensive replayability, and players reporting hundreds of hours"

      Capsule for ENDLESS™ Space 2 ENDLESS™ Space 2

      "Highly addictive with strong replayability, players report hundreds of hours and repeated playthroughs."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "Single-player focused game with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

      Capsule for Azure Striker Gunvolt Azure Striker Gunvolt

      "Single-player focused game with no cooperative multiplayer elements."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      4

      "Players combine items and choose skills to customize playstyle; creative problem solving is encouraged."

      Capsule for UnMetal UnMetal

      "Players can craft, enchant, and combine items; solve puzzles in multiple ways; and customize playstyle."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; gameplay is solo and self-directed."

      Capsule for Rogue Legacy 2 Rogue Legacy 2

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; gameplay is solo and self-directed."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game as an immersive escape into a challenging fantasy dungeon world."

      Capsule for Wizardry 6: Bane of the Cosmic Forge Wizardry 6: Bane of the Cosmic Forge

      "Players use the game as an immersive escape into procedurally generated dungeons and fantasy settings."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment; no indication of obligation or pressure."

      Capsule for Death's Gambit: Afterlife Death's Gambit: Afterlife

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment; no indication of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      5

      "Strong emphasis on trying new builds, synergies, and strategies each run; players encouraged to explore mechanics and item combinations."

      Capsule for The Last Flame The Last Flame

      "Strong emphasis on trying new items, tactics, and exploring new dungeon layouts and puzzles."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      5

      "Core motivation is discovering secrets, collectibles, and new areas in large, detailed environments."

      Capsule for Tinykin Tinykin

      "Core motivation is discovering new floors, secrets, puzzles, and environments in each procedurally generated run."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      2

      "Some customization of character equipment and abilities allows for personal playstyle expression."

      Capsule for FOUNTAINS FOUNTAINS

      "Some character class choices and equipment customization allow for personal playstyle expression."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      5

      "Set in an imaginative dungeon fantasy world with magic, monsters, and mythical elements."

      Capsule for WazHack WazHack

      "Set in a mythical dungeon with magical items, curses, and fantastical creatures, emphasizing imaginative fiction."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

      "No social or community gameplay elements; focus is on solo play."

      Capsule for Monster Train 2 Monster Train 2

      "No social or community gameplay elements; focus is on solo play."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players learn mechanics, synergies, and strategies over multiple runs, improving skill and understanding."

      Capsule for Frostrain Frostrain

      "Players learn mechanics, item uses, and strategies over many runs, improving skill and knowledge."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

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

      Capsule for ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4

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

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -4

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement during runs; not a casual or background game."

      Capsule for The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement during runs; not a casual or background game."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of forming close relationships or emotional social interactions within the game."

      Capsule for Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition

      "No evidence of forming close relationships or emotional social interactions within the game."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; purely individual gameplay."

      Capsule for Slay the Spire Slay the Spire

      "No leadership or group management roles; purely individual gameplay."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Players accumulate gold, unlock weapons and armor, and improve gear over time."

      Capsule for GUARDS! GUARDS!

      "Players accumulate gold, unlock new classes and items, and improve gear across runs."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      1

      "Some players find the game relaxing and immersive, though tension exists due to combat and challenge."

      Capsule for FPV Kamikaze Drone FPV Kamikaze Drone

      "Some players find the game relaxing and immersive, but the challenging nature creates tension."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      2

      "Enjoyable art style, sound design, and atmospheric audio provide moderate sensory stimulation."

      Capsule for Ground of Aces Ground of Aces

      "Enjoyable visual style and atmospheric sound design provide sensory stimulation."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      1

      "Leaderboards and weekly challenges provide some social recognition, but not a major focus."

      Capsule for Hexguardian Hexguardian

      "Leaderboards for daily/weekly challenges provide some social recognition, but main play is individual."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      3

      "Includes narrative elements, quests, and lore that enrich immersion."

      Capsule for Approaching Infinity Approaching Infinity

      "Includes lore, notes, and puzzles that contribute to narrative immersion within the dungeon setting."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      5

      "Requires tactical combat, resource management, planning, and problem solving to survive and progress."

      Capsule for Zorbus Zorbus

      "Requires tactical combat, puzzle solving, resource management, and planning to succeed."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      4

      "Permadeath, difficult combat, and unpredictable events create suspense and excitement."

      Capsule for Roguelands Roguelands

      "Permadeath, dangerous enemies, and unpredictable situations create suspense and excitement."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      5

      "Highly praised for content amount, price, and replayability; considered excellent value."

      Capsule for Replicube Replicube

      "Highly praised for content, replayability, and developer support; considered excellent value."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      3

      "Combat and defeating enemies are core gameplay elements, involving destruction and fighting."

      Capsule for Soulash 2 Soulash 2

      "Combat and defeating enemies are core gameplay elements, involving weapons and destruction."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      4

      "Players must avoid death, manage resources, and overcome threats to progress."

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      "Players must avoid death, manage resources, and overcome threats to progress."

    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 Status, Competition, Exploration.

    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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