11-11 Memories Retold similar games & best alternatives

11-11 Memories Retold

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One • 2018

Should you play it?

11th November 1916, a young photographer leaves Canada to join the western front in Europe. The same day, a German technician is told that his son is missing in action. Both want to preserve their humanity and come back alive to their loved ones.

What works
  • Unique impressionist art style
  • Emotional and multi-perspective story
  • Strong voice acting
  • Immersive soundtrack
  • Historical context and collectibles
Things to keep in mind
  • Minimal and simple gameplay
  • Some frustrating collectible mechanics
  • Short game length
  • Occasional technical issues
  • Art style can cause visual difficulty

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • The Lion's Song: Episode 1 - Silence

  • Sumire

  • A Summer's End - Hong Kong 1986

  • SEASON: A letter to the future

  • Café Stella and the Reaper's Butterflies

  • Pentiment

  • Farewell North

  • A Story Beside

  • Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Farewell North

  • A Story Beside

  • Adios
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Similarity map

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Similarity map

Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” 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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  • Hover a dot for a screenshot preview, score, and top score gaps; click to compare in the panel on the right.
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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 (hidden on purpose).

11-11 Memories Retold: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Strategy.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

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    "Players can choose which character to play and make moral decisions affecting endings, showing some control over actions."

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    "Players can choose which character to play first and make some story decisions affecting endings, indicating moderate control over actions."

  • Competence

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    "Gameplay is simple and accessible with light puzzles and exploration, requiring minimal skill and offering limited challenge."

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    "Gameplay is simple and mostly walking, light puzzles, and exploration with minimal challenge."

  • Competition

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    "No competitive elements or comparison to others; focus is on personal narrative experience."

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    "No competitive elements or comparison to others; focus is on personal narrative experience."

  • Continuation

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    "Players often replay the game to explore different endings and achievements, indicating some habitual engagement."

    Capsule for Tell Me Why Tell Me Why

    "Players often replay to explore multiple endings and collectibles, showing some habitual engagement."

  • Cooperation

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    "Single player experience focused on personal narrative and character relationships, limited multiplayer or teamwork."

    Capsule for Nameless ~The one thing you must recall~ Nameless ~The one thing you must recall~

    "Primarily single-player experience focusing on individual character stories with no multiplayer or teamwork."

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

    4

    "Strong emphasis on hand-drawn animation, artistic expression, and narrative creativity with unique character designs and story themes."

    Capsule for Bye Sweet Carole Bye Sweet Carole

    "Unique impressionist art style and narrative structure with creative storytelling and character perspectives."

  • Domination

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    "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; focus on empathy and emotional connection."

    Capsule for Copycat Copycat

    "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; emphasis on empathy and shared humanity."

  • Escapism

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    "Players use the game to immerse in an emotional narrative and escape real life through story exploration and empathy."

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    "Players use the game to immerse in a reflective, emotional narrative distinct from real life."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in history and story, not obligation or external pressure."

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in story and history, not obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting

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    "Multiple endings and choices encourage trying different narrative paths, though within a structured format."

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    "Multiple endings and some choice-driven narrative encourage trying different story paths."

  • Exploration

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    "Exploration of detailed environments and lore is encouraged, with hidden collectibles."

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    "Exploration of beautifully rendered environments and searching for collectibles is a key activity."

  • Expression

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    "Some self-expression through system design and choices, though limited cosmetic customization."

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    "Some self-expression through choices and photography mechanic, though limited customization."

  • Fantasy

    Game with the same Fantasy vibe

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    "Grounded in WWII historical setting with realistic weapons and scenarios; no strong fantasy elements."

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    "Set in a realistic WWI setting with historical context and human stories, minimal fantasy elements."

  • Fellowship

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    "Focus on solo play and individual narrative experience; minimal social or community interaction."

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    "Focus on solo play and individual narrative experience, limited social or community interaction."

  • Growth

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    "Players develop tactical skills and knowledge of WWII units and strategies through gameplay."

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  • Health

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

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

  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention on story, exploration, and combat; not designed for background or idle play."

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    "Requires focused attention to story and exploration; not designed for background or idle play."

  • Intimacy

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    "Emotional connection to characters and their relationships is a key part of the experience."

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    "Emotional connection to characters and their relationships is a strong aspect of the experience."

  • Leadership

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    "No leadership or management roles; players follow a narrative without directing others."

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    "No leadership or management roles; players follow narrative rather than direct others."

  • Progression

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    "Progression through story chapters and collection of items, but no complex upgrade or power accumulation systems."

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    "Progression through story chapters and collecting items, but no power or resource accumulation."

  • Relaxation

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    "Emotional and contemplative pacing provides a relaxing and immersive experience."

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    "Calm pacing and immersive atmosphere provide a relaxing and contemplative experience."

  • Sensation

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    "Art style, music, and voice acting provide rich sensory and emotional stimulation."

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    "Art style, music, and voice acting provide rich sensory and emotional stimulation."

  • Status

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    "No social recognition or status systems; focus is on personal story experience."

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    "No social recognition or status systems; focus is on personal story experience."

  • Story

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    5

    "Strong narrative focus with emotional storytelling and multiple endings."

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    "Strong narrative focus with emotional, multi-perspective storytelling and multiple endings."

  • Strategy

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    "Minimal strategic or problem-solving gameplay; mostly straightforward tasks."

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    "Minimal strategic or problem-solving gameplay; mostly straightforward exploration and interaction."

  • Thrill

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    "Low risk and suspense; gameplay is calm and controlled without thrilling or tense moments."

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    "Low risk and suspense; gameplay is calm and contemplative rather than thrilling or tense."

  • Value

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    "Generally positive reception for content and replayability, though some note short length and price concerns."

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    "Generally positive reception for story and art, though some consider price high for length."

  • Violence

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    "No violent gameplay; focuses on constructive themes and emotional storytelling."

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  • Survival

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    "No survival mechanics or threat management; stable narrative environment."

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