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Causality

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2021

Should you play it?

Causality is a survival horror game. You must rescue 3 students trapped in a school full of mysterious psychic phenomena, and uncover the secrets behind therein. The real story behind the school, and the causal relationship of the events, is all in your hands.

What works

  • Strong atmospheric horror and sound design
  • Engaging puzzles and exploration
  • Well-crafted narrative with multiple endings
  • Good value for price
  • Accessible difficulty for horror and rpg maker fans

Things to keep in mind

  • Limited save points causing backtracking frustration
  • Some bugs and occasional technical issues
  • Repetitive chase sequences can become tiring
  • Lack of combat or varied interaction with enemies
  • No multiplayer or social features

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

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Causality: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Survival. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Relaxation.

Last update: 02/09/2026