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Yamafuda! 2nd station

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2021

Should you play it?

A fun, easy game where you climb mountains using a deck of cards and special gear you build along the way. Go and reach the summit!

What works
  • Relaxing and charming atmosphere
  • Easy to learn with moderate challenge
  • Cute character animations and visuals
  • Soothing music and sound design
  • Short sessions suitable for casual play
Things to keep in mind
  • Poor english translation and unclear card descriptions
  • Limited card and item pool leading to some repetitiveness
  • Minimal narrative or story depth
  • High difficulty ascension levels rely heavily on rng
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Equilinox

  • Lyca

  • Eufloria HD

  • Tyto Ecology

  • Horticular: Build a Garden, Attract Wildlife

  • GLONK

  • Meme Mayhem

  • Triple Town

  • Legend Creatures(传奇生物)
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Eufloria HD

  • Horticular: Build a Garden, Attract Wildlife

  • GLONK
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Relaxation

    Lyca
  • Autonomy

    Floppy Knights
  • Escapism

    Luna's Fishing Garden

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Yamafuda! 2nd station: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fantasy, Violence, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Health, Survival, Fantasy.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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  • Competence

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  • Experimenting

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    "Players unlock new mountains and items progressively, discovering new cards and gear, though the environment is limited."

  • Expression

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    "Some character customization and skill choices allow limited self-expression, but visual customization is minimal."

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  • Fantasy

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    "Some players use the game while exercising (e.g., on exercise bikes), promoting light physical activity."

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