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The Longest Road on Earth

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2021

Should you play it?

A thoughtful and deeply personal title with stripped-down mechanics. The lack of dialogue or text allows you to create your own narrative through your time with four characters. Each short story will allow players to be swept away by the haunting lyrics of over twenty original, nostalgic songs.

What works

  • Beautiful pixel art and animation
  • Emotional and evocative soundtrack
  • Unique contemplative narrative experience
  • Accessible and simple controls
  • Encourages personal reflection and empathy

Things to keep in mind

  • Very minimal and linear gameplay
  • Slow pacing may cause boredom
  • Lack of clear narrative or closure
  • Short duration
  • Music repetition and lack of subtitles

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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).

Swipe to compare nearby games with The Longest Road on Earth. These titles are not in What to play next.

The Longest Road on Earth: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Competence, Experimenting, Survival. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Progression, Thrill.

Last update: 23/08/2026