Zup! 9

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2019

2019

Quick resume

Minimal physical puzzle with explosions

Global score

95/100

Genres

Casual, Indie

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Pros

Simple and addictive puzzle gameplay
Large number of achievements for profile customization
Affordable price and good value
Minimalist and relaxing design
Stable performance with no major bugs

Cons

Repetitive and short gameplay
Limited innovation across series
Achievement spam can be overwhelming
Minimal sensory and narrative engagement
Some puzzles rely on trial and error or luck

Motivations

Autonomy

Game with the same Autonomy vibe

3

"Players solve puzzles by choosing how and when to trigger explosions, allowing some control over actions and timing."

Zup! Z
"Players control timing and sequence of explosions to solve puzzles, allowing personal decision-making within set puzzle constraints."
Competence

Game with the same Competence vibe

2

"Puzzles require some skill and timing, but are generally easy and straightforward."

Zup! 6
"Puzzles require some skill and timing but are generally easy with some trial and error; feedback is immediate through puzzle completion."
Competition

Game with the same Competition vibe

-4

"No evidence of competitive modes or player comparison; focus is on individual puzzle solving and achievement hunting."

Zup! Z
"No evidence of competitive modes or player comparison; focus is on individual puzzle solving and achievement hunting."
Continuation

Game with the same Continuation vibe

1

"Some players replay for achievements and story exploration, but the game is short and some find it repetitive, limiting habitual long sessions."

Endling - Extinction is Forever
"Short play sessions with some replay for achievements and trading cards; some players find it repetitive and disengage quickly."
Cooperation

Game with the same Cooperation vibe

-5

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

qop
"Entirely single-player puzzle experience with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."
Creativity

Game with the same Creativity vibe

2

"Some creativity in arranging achievements for profile customization; gameplay follows preset puzzle designs."

Zup! 8
"Players experiment with puzzle solutions and timing; some creativity in using achievements to customize profiles."
Domination

Game with the same Domination vibe

-5

"No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; purely individual gameplay."

Beltmatic
"No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; purely individual gameplay."
Escapism

Game with the same Escapism vibe

3

"Players use the game as a relaxing distraction and casual escape from real life stress."

Lost Lands: A Hidden Object Adventure
"Players use the game as a relaxing distraction and casual mental exercise, escaping real-life stress."
Expectation

Game with the same Expectation vibe

-3

"Most players engage voluntarily for casual enjoyment, though some feel compelled to grind for achievements."

Braveland Wizard
"Most players engage voluntarily for fun or achievement hunting, though some feel compelled to grind achievements."
Experimenting

Game with the same Experimenting vibe

2

"Players explore puzzle mechanics and try different sequences to solve levels."

Hook
"Puzzle mechanics encourage trying different sequences and timing; some players explore alternative solutions."
Exploration

Game with the same Exploration vibe

-3

"Exploration limited to puzzle mechanics and level selection; no open world or discovery elements."

Sokobond
"Limited exploration; puzzles are short and mostly linear with minimal discovery beyond puzzle solutions."
Expression

Game with the same Expression vibe

4

"Strong emphasis on customizing Steam profiles using numerous colorful achievement icons."

Zup! Zero
"Strong emphasis on customizing Steam profiles using colorful achievement icons and trading cards."
Fantasy

Game with the same Fantasy vibe

-4

"Gameplay is grounded in simple physics puzzles with minimal narrative or fictional elements."

Zup! S
"Minimal narrative or fantasy elements; gameplay is abstract and physics-based with no story or roleplay."
Fellowship

Game with the same Fellowship vibe

-5

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

Zup! S
"No social or community gameplay features; players engage individually."
Growth

Game with the same Growth vibe

1

"Some learning involved in puzzle solving and timing, but overall low complexity limits deep skill growth."

Zup! Z
"Some learning curve in puzzle solving and timing, but overall low complexity limits deep skill development."
Health

Game with the same Health vibe

-5

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

Petit Game Collection vol.1
"Purely sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."
Idle

Game with the same Idle vibe

3

"Short sessions suitable for casual play and filling time; some players idle for card drops."

Zup! Zero
"Short levels and some idle time for trading card drops; can be played casually or left running."
Intimacy

Game with the same Intimacy vibe

-5

"No social or emotional connection features; gameplay is solitary."

Geometry Arena
"No social or emotional connection features; gameplay is solitary."
Leadership

Game with the same Leadership vibe

-5

"No leadership or group management elements present."

Stray
"No leadership or group management elements present."
Progression

Game with the same Progression vibe

3

"Players progress through levels and unlock numerous achievements and trading cards."

Oik 3
"Progression through levels and unlocking numerous achievements and trading cards; some players grind for completion."
Relaxation

Game with the same Relaxation vibe

3

"Calm music and simple mechanics create a relaxing atmosphere despite some frustration."

Sometimes: Success Requires Sacrifice
"Calm, minimalist visuals and music create a relaxing atmosphere; some frustration from trial and error but overall low tension."
Sensation

Game with the same Sensation vibe

1

"Explosions and visual effects add mild sensory stimulation."

Zup! 6
"Simple visual and audio effects with satisfying explosions; minimal sensory stimulation."
Status

Game with the same Status vibe

4

"Achievements and profile customization provide social recognition and status within Steam community."

Zup! Z
"Achievements and profile customization provide social recognition and status within Steam community."
Story

Game with the same Story vibe

-5

"No narrative or story elements; purely puzzle-based gameplay."

Poly Bridge 2
"No narrative or story elements; purely puzzle-based gameplay."
Strategy

Game with the same Strategy vibe

2

"Requires planning explosion sequences and timing to solve puzzles effectively."

Zup! 2
"Requires planning explosion sequences and timing; puzzles involve some problem solving but are generally straightforward."
Thrill

Game with the same Thrill vibe

-2

"Low risk and suspense; mostly calm puzzle solving with occasional timed challenges."

Girls Like Robots
"Low suspense and risk; some timing challenges but mostly controlled and predictable puzzle environment."
Value

Game with the same Value vibe

4

"Good value for price due to short playtime, many achievements, and valuable trading cards."

Zup! 8
"Highly regarded as good value for price due to short, affordable gameplay and numerous achievements and trading cards."
Violence

Game with the same Violence vibe

2

"Explosions and destruction are core mechanics, though in a non-graphic, puzzle context."

Zup! 5
"Explosions are a core mechanic but presented in a non-violent, abstract puzzle context."
Survival

Game with the same Survival vibe

-5

"No survival or threat avoidance elements; stable puzzle environment."

Zup! 2
"No survival or threat avoidance elements; stable puzzle environment."

Analysis

Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Idle, Thrill, Violence, Survival. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Status, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy.

How to use the graph

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Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
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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

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