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Zup! 4

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2017

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Quick resume

Minimal physical puzzle with explosions

Global score

91/100

Genres

Casual, Indie, Puzzle

Similar games

    Pros

    • Easy and numerous achievements
    • Cheap price
    • Simple, relaxing puzzle gameplay
    • Perfect for achievement hunters
    • Customizable steam profile with achievement letters

    Cons

    • Very short gameplay
    • Low challenge and depth
    • Repetitive and minimal innovation
    • Limited replay value
    • Basic sound design

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      3

      "Players choose how and when to trigger explosions to solve puzzles, allowing control over actions."

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    • Competence

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      "Puzzles and timed challenges require some skill and attention but are generally easy and accessible, providing moderate challenge."

      Capsule for Deliver Us The Moon Deliver Us The Moon

      "The game offers straightforward puzzles with some timing challenges, providing a mild sense of skill and accomplishment."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -4

      "Focus is on individual puzzle solving and achievement hunting without competitive elements."

      Capsule for Zup! Zup!

      "Focus is on individual puzzle solving and achievement hunting without competitive or ranked elements."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      -3

      "Short game with limited replay value; players tend to complete it in one or two sessions and do not return frequently."

      Capsule for A Normal Lost Phone A Normal Lost Phone

      "Short gameplay sessions with low replay value; players complete the game quickly and often do not return."

    • Cooperation

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      "Entirely single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative features."

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      "Entirely single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative features."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      1

      "Players creatively solve puzzles by choosing explosion sequences; limited creation or modification."

      Capsule for Zup! F Zup! F

      "Players experiment with timing and explosion sequences but within fixed puzzle designs and limited modification."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No elements of exerting control over others; gameplay is solitary and non-confrontational."

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      "No elements of exerting control over others; gameplay is solitary and non-confrontational."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      2

      "Relaxing and casual gameplay provides stress relief and distraction from real life."

      Capsule for Zup! Z Zup! Z

      "Casual and relaxing gameplay offers light distraction and stress relief, though not deeply immersive."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and intrinsic motivation rather than obligation."

      Capsule for House Party House Party

      "Players engage voluntarily, often motivated by personal interest in achievements rather than obligation."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      2

      "Some trial and error and timing experimentation is needed to solve puzzles."

      Capsule for Oik Oik

      "Some trial-and-error and timing experimentation is needed to solve puzzles, encouraging trying new approaches."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      -4

      "Levels are small, fixed environments with no exploration or discovery."

      Capsule for Wet Girl Wet Girl

      "Levels are short and linear with no open exploration or discovery of new areas."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      3

      "Achievements allow players to customize their Steam profile with letters and symbols."

      Capsule for Zup! 6 Zup! 6

      "Achievements allow players to customize their Steam profile with letters and symbols, enabling self-expression."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      -4

      "Gameplay is grounded in simple physics puzzles without fantasy or fictional narrative elements."

      Capsule for Zup! Z Zup! Z

      "Gameplay is grounded in simple physics puzzles without narrative or imaginative fiction elements."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

      "No social or community gameplay features; players engage individually."

      Capsule for Zup! S Zup! S

      "No social or community gameplay features; players engage individually."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      1

      "Some learning and skill development in puzzle solving and timing, but overall low complexity."

      Capsule for Zup! 5 Zup! 5

      "Some learning of timing and puzzle mechanics occurs, but overall skill development is minimal."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

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      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles; not designed for passive or background play."

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      "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles; not designed for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No social or emotional interaction features."

      Capsule for Puzzler World Puzzler World

      "No social or emotional interaction features present."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; purely single-player."

      Capsule for WRATH: Aeon of Ruin WRATH: Aeon of Ruin

      "No leadership or group management roles; purely single-player."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players progress through levels and unlock many achievements, providing a sense of advancement."

      Capsule for Oik Oik

      "Players progress through levels and unlock numerous achievements, providing a sense of advancement."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      3

      "Calm music and simple gameplay create a relaxing experience for many players."

      Capsule for Upside Down Upside Down

      "Calm music and simple gameplay create a relaxing experience with low stress."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      1

      "Visual and auditory feedback from explosions and music provide moderate sensory stimulation."

      Capsule for Zup! 5 Zup! 5

      "Visual and auditory feedback is minimal but satisfying, with explosions providing mild stimulation."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      4

      "Achievements serve as social status symbols on Steam profiles; players use them to showcase and gain recognition."

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      "Achievements are used to enhance player profiles, providing social recognition and status symbols."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      -5

      "No narrative or story elements; gameplay is context-free puzzle solving."

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      "No narrative or story elements; gameplay is context-free puzzle solving."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      2

      "Requires some planning and problem solving, but puzzles are mostly straightforward with occasional complexity."

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      "Some planning and timing is required to solve puzzles, though complexity is low."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      -3

      "Gameplay is low risk and predictable, with minimal suspense or tension."

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      "Gameplay is low risk and predictable, with minimal suspense or tension."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      4

      "Highly praised for low price, short playtime, and achievement rewards; good value for money."

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      "Highly praised for low price, short playtime, and achievement rewards providing good return on investment."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      1

      "Explosions are a core mechanic but non-violent and abstract."

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      "Explosions are a core mechanic but are cartoonish and puzzle-oriented rather than violent."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      -5

      "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable and safe gameplay environment."

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      "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable and safe gameplay environment."

    Analysis

    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 Status, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation.

    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