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We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 • 2023

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Quick resume

Partner up with your friend online and set sail for an unforgettable puzzle adventure in this bite-sized standalone We Were Here experience. Work together to overcome brain-teasing challenges and make fun memories, using your best communication, teamwork and trust skills.

Global score

90/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Indie, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Excellent cooperative communication gameplay
    • Challenging and varied puzzles
    • Strong social bonding and teamwork
    • Good value especially on sale
    • Light-hearted and fun atmosphere

    Cons

    • Very short game length
    • Some frustrating puzzle mechanics
    • Minor bugs and lag issues
    • Limited replayability beyond gold ticket pursuit
    • Second puzzle's rng element can be frustrating

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players choose roles and solve puzzles cooperatively with freedom in communication and approach."

      Capsule for United heist United heist

      "Players have control over communication and puzzle-solving strategies, with role swapping and choice in how to approach challenges."

    • Competence

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      "Puzzles require skillful execution, problem solving, and progressively complex mechanics, rewarding player mastery."

      Capsule for HUMANITY HUMANITY

      "Puzzles require skillful communication, problem-solving, and mastery to achieve gold tickets; players receive clear feedback on performance."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      1

      "Some competitive elements exist via leaderboards and high scores, but primary focus is cooperative play rather than direct competition."

      Capsule for Can't Drive This Can't Drive This

      "Some competitive elements exist in striving for gold tickets and high scores, but focus remains on cooperative play rather than direct competition."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      2

      "Some players report replayability due to multiple puzzle solutions and score chasing, encouraging repeated play."

      Capsule for Return to Mysterious Island Return to Mysterious Island

      "Players often replay puzzles to improve scores and achieve gold tickets, showing moderate attachment and repeated engagement."

    • Cooperation

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      "The game is explicitly designed for two players to work together to solve puzzles and progress, emphasizing teamwork and communication."

      Capsule for With You With You

      "Game is fundamentally cooperative, requiring communication, teamwork, and trust between two players to solve puzzles."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      2

      "Players experiment with different puzzle solutions and strategies, but within predefined puzzle structures."

      Capsule for Divide By Sheep Divide By Sheep

      "Players experiment with communication and puzzle-solving approaches, though puzzles themselves follow designed structures."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

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      "Interactions emphasize equal partnership and shared problem solving rather than control or superiority."

      Capsule for We Were Here Too We Were Here Too

      "Interactions emphasize equality, mutual respect, and shared problem-solving rather than exerting control or superiority."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      3

      "Players use the game as a fun distraction and social outlet, escaping real-life stress through cooperative play."

      Capsule for Tank Team Tank Team

      "Players use the game as a fun, light-hearted distraction and bonding experience, escaping real-life stress through cooperative play."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and socializing, not out of obligation or pressure."

      Capsule for Heartopia Heartopia

      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and social connection, not out of obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Players try different roles, puzzle solutions, and strategies, exploring mechanics and communication methods."

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      "Players try different communication methods and puzzle strategies, including swapping roles and retrying for better results."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      1

      "Limited exploration of new areas; the game focuses more on puzzle solving within designed levels rather than open discovery."

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      "Limited exploration of new areas; focus is on puzzle rooms and mechanics rather than open-world discovery."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

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      "Limited customization; players express through choice of ships but no avatar or environment personalization."

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      "Some cosmetic elements like ship customization exist, but minimal player-driven expression or avatar personalization."

    • Fantasy

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      1

      "Game has a stylized, low-poly art style and fictional setting but focuses on realistic cooperative puzzle solving."

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      "Game features a fictional setting with imaginative puzzles, but grounded in cooperative problem-solving rather than deep fantasy."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      5

      "Strong sense of community and bonding through shared cooperative gameplay experiences with friends or loved ones."

      Capsule for The Two of Us The Two of Us

      "Strong emphasis on social connection, shared experiences, and building bonds through cooperative gameplay."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players develop problem-solving skills and improve timing and coordination through challenging puzzles."

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      "Players develop communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork through challenging puzzles."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Game involves sedentary play with no physical activity or health-related features."

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      "Game involves sedentary play with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -4

      "Requires focused attention and continuous communication; not suitable for passive or background play."

      Capsule for Tick Tock: A Tale for Two Tick Tock: A Tale for Two

      "Requires continuous attention and active communication; not suited for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      4

      "Encourages close social interaction and emotional connection between players."

      Capsule for Blanc Blanc

      "Encourages close social interaction, trust, and emotional connection between players."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -3

      "Players share decision-making and collaborate equally rather than one leading the other."

      Capsule for We Were Here Together We Were Here Together

      "Players share responsibilities and collaborate equally rather than one leading and the other following."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players progress by completing puzzles and earning stars, though no item collection or upgrades."

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      "Players progress by completing puzzles and earning bronze, silver, or gold tickets, with some cosmetic ship upgrades."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      2

      "Generally lighthearted and humorous, though some puzzles cause frustration and tension."

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      "Generally a fun and light-hearted experience, though some puzzles induce tension and frustration."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      2

      "Pleasant audio and visual feedback enhance the puzzle experience without overwhelming stimulation."

      Capsule for CrossCells CrossCells

      "Enjoyable audiovisuals and engaging puzzle mechanics provide moderate sensory stimulation and emotional fun."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      0

      "No strong emphasis on social recognition or leaderboards; focus is on personal and cooperative achievement."

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      "No significant social status or recognition systems; focus is on cooperative achievement rather than social ranking."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      1

      "Minimal narrative; some lore and character goals exist but gameplay is mostly context-free cooperative puzzles."

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      "Contains a light narrative backdrop, but story is secondary to puzzle-solving and cooperative gameplay."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Requires logical thinking, planning, and problem solving to complete puzzles efficiently."

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      "Requires mental challenge, planning, and logical problem-solving to complete puzzles effectively."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      1

      "Some suspense from story and challenging puzzles, but overall experience is more casual and steady than thrilling."

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      "Some suspense and tension in puzzles, but overall experience is more light-hearted than thrilling."

    • Value

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      2

      "Generally considered good value especially on sale, though some find it short for full price."

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      "Generally considered good value for price, especially on sale, though some find it short for full price."

    • Violence

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      "No combat or destructive gameplay; focus is on constructive puzzle solving."

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    • Survival

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      -3

      "No survival mechanics; low-risk environment focused on puzzle solving."

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      "Minimal survival elements; low-risk environment focused on puzzle challenges rather than threat avoidance."

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Survival, Leadership.

    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