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Atrio: The Dark Wild

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

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Quick resume

Keep your disposable android-body alive by automating everything. Automate farming, foraging, crafting and capturing - and even assimilate creatures into your production lines during your impossible mission to relight the world.

Global score

80/100

Genres

Adventure, Simulator, Strategy, Indie

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Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Creativity

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  • Escapism

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Pros

  • Unique dark and humorous setting
  • Engaging automation and factory building
  • Strong story and characters
  • Creative mechanics involving animals
  • Good value and developer support

Cons

  • Some frustrating ui and inventory management
  • Combat and survival mechanics can be tedious
  • Limited multiplayer or social features
  • Early access bugs and polish issues
  • Slow pacing and repetitive tasks for some players

Analysis

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

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.

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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.

Motivations

  • Autonomy

    Game with the same Autonomy vibe

    3

    "Players can freely choose farming activities and progression pace, but story progression is somewhat linear and requires specific tasks to advance."

    Capsule for Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition

    "Players can direct factory building and resource management, but progression is guided by specific story objectives and constraints."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    3

    "Game involves skillful automation, resource management, and problem solving with some learning curve."

    Capsule for Astro Colony Astro Colony

    "Players engage in moderately challenging automation and resource management tasks with some technical problem solving."

  • Competition

    Game with the same Competition vibe

    -4

    "Focus is on personal progress and story routes without competitive or ranked elements."

    Capsule for Dōkyūsei: Bangin' Summer Dōkyūsei: Bangin' Summer

    "Focus is on personal progress and story-driven goals without ranked or PvP competition."

  • Continuation

    Game with the same Continuation vibe

    3

    "Many players report addiction and long play sessions, though some find it repetitive and short-lived."

    Capsule for Silly Linguine Cat Simulator Deluxe Online Silly Linguine Cat Simulator Deluxe Online

    "Many players report long play sessions and addiction to factory building despite some frustrations."

  • Cooperation

    Game with the same Cooperation vibe

    -5

    "Game is primarily single-player with no indication of cooperative multiplayer or teamwork."

    Capsule for Farmer's Life Farmer's Life

    "Game is primarily single-player with no indication of multiplayer or cooperative play."

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

    4

    "Players design and optimize complex factory layouts and production lines creatively."

    Capsule for shapez shapez

    "Players creatively design and optimize factory layouts and use unique mechanics like animals in automation."

  • Domination

    Game with the same Domination vibe

    -5

    "Interactions are non-competitive and cooperative dominance or power over others is absent."

    Capsule for Town to City Town to City

    "Interactions are individual and cooperative dominance or power over others is absent."

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

    4

    "Players use the game to immerse in a dark, emotional story and escape real life through atmospheric gameplay."

    Capsule for Laika: Aged Through Blood Laika: Aged Through Blood

    "Players use the game to immerse in a dark, atmospheric world and escape real life through engaging story and gameplay."

  • Expectation

    Game with the same Expectation vibe

    -3

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or external pressure."

    Capsule for Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting

    Game with the same Experimenting vibe

    4

    "The game encourages trying new factory designs, exploring mechanics, and optimizing production flows."

    Capsule for AutoForge AutoForge

    "Game encourages trying new factory designs, experimenting with mechanics, and solving logistical puzzles."

  • Exploration

    Game with the same Exploration vibe

    3

    "Players explore a small open world with various areas and secrets, though limited in size."

    Capsule for Birds Aren't Real: The Game Birds Aren't Real: The Game

    "Players explore new areas and secrets within a dark world, though map size is limited."

  • Expression

    Game with the same Expression vibe

    2

    "Some customization through factory design and character progression, but limited cosmetic or avatar personalization."

    Capsule for AutoForge AutoForge

    "Some customization through factory design and character interaction, but limited avatar personalization."

  • Fantasy

    Game with the same Fantasy vibe

    4

    "Game features supernatural, horror, and eldritch themes creating an imaginative fictional world."

    Capsule for DUSK DUSK

    "Game features a fictional dystopian setting with androids, eldritch themes, and imaginative story."

  • Fellowship

    Game with the same Fellowship vibe

    -5

    "Minimal social interaction; primarily a solo experience."

    Capsule for The Messenger The Messenger

    "Minimal social interaction; primarily a solo experience."

  • Growth

    Game with the same Growth vibe

    3

    "Players develop skills, learn game mechanics, and progress through story and gear upgrades."

    Capsule for STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™

    "Players learn new mechanics, improve factory efficiency, and progress through research and story."

  • Health

    Game with the same Health vibe

    -5

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

    Capsule for DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT

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

  • Idle

    Game with the same Idle vibe

    -3

    "Requires sustained attention to manage survival needs and environment; not suitable for idle play."

    Capsule for DinoSystem DinoSystem

    "Requires focused attention on factory management and survival mechanics; not designed for idle play."

  • Intimacy

    Game with the same Intimacy vibe

    -4

    "Limited to surface-level character interactions; no deep emotional or relationship-building mechanics."

    Capsule for Randal's Monday Randal's Monday

    "Limited to surface-level character interactions; no deep relationship building."

  • Leadership

    Game with the same Leadership vibe

    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements present."

    Capsule for Frankenstein: Master of Death Frankenstein: Master of Death

    "No leadership or group management elements present."

  • Progression

    Game with the same Progression vibe

    4

    "Players accumulate items, unlock recipes, and upgrade equipment as they advance."

    Capsule for Creativerse Creativerse

    "Players accumulate resources, unlock recipes, and upgrade factories to advance."

  • Relaxation

    Game with the same Relaxation vibe

    2

    "Some players find the game relaxing and enjoyable, though others experience frustration and tension."

    Capsule for HD Poker: Texas Hold'em HD Poker: Texas Hold'em

    "Some players find the game relaxing and enjoyable, though others note frustration and tension."

  • Sensation

    Game with the same Sensation vibe

    3

    "Appealing art, animations, and atmospheric music provide sensory enjoyment."

    Capsule for Armello Armello

    "Appealing art style, animations, and atmospheric audio provide sensory enjoyment."

  • Status

    Game with the same Status vibe

    -5

    "No social status or recognition systems; focus is on individual play."

    Capsule for Leisure Suit Larry - Wet Dreams Don't Dry Leisure Suit Larry - Wet Dreams Don't Dry

    "No social status or recognition systems; focus is on individual play."

  • Story

    Game with the same Story vibe

    4

    "Strong narrative presence with engaging characters, humor, and emotional moments."

    Capsule for Catgirl Catgirl

    "Strong narrative presence with engaging characters and plot integrated into gameplay."

  • Strategy

    Game with the same Strategy vibe

    3

    "Requires planning and problem solving in factory layout, resource flow, and tech research."

    Capsule for FOUNDRY FOUNDRY

    "Requires planning and problem solving for factory layout and resource management."

  • Thrill

    Game with the same Thrill vibe

    1

    "Some suspense from survival challenges and random encounters, but overall low risk and tension."

    Capsule for The Red Lantern The Red Lantern

    "Some suspense from survival elements and timed death mechanics, but overall low risk."

  • Value

    Game with the same Value vibe

    4

    "Players report good value for price with hours of gameplay, replayability, and ongoing developer support."

    Capsule for Age of Barbarian Extended Cut Age of Barbarian Extended Cut

    "Players report good value for price with many hours of gameplay and ongoing developer support."

  • Violence

    Game with the same Violence vibe

    -3

    "Combat is minimal and not a core focus; more emphasis on constructive automation."

    Capsule for Nova Lands Nova Lands

    "Combat is minimal and not a focus; gameplay centers on constructive automation."

  • Survival

    Game with the same Survival vibe

    3

    "Survival elements include avoiding supernatural threats and managing limited resources like flashlight; tension of staying alive is present."

    Capsule for Blair Witch Blair Witch

    "Survival mechanics like managing light and resources add challenge and risk."

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