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2Dark

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4 • 2017

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Quick resume

2Dark is a stealth adventure game developed by Frédérick Raynal, the pioneer of survival horror games and creator of Alone in the Dark®. Make your way through the lairs of psychopaths, unravel intrigue where madness mingles with horror, and, above all, save the kids!

Global score

78/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie

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    Pros

    • Unique dark story and atmosphere
    • Challenging stealth and puzzle gameplay
    • Immersive narrative with mature themes
    • Creative level design and mechanics
    • Multiple endings and replayability

    Cons

    • Clunky controls and inventory system
    • Some bugs and ai issues
    • High price for content length
    • Dark and disturbing content not for all players
    • Some frustrating trial-and-error gameplay

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Value, Relaxation.

    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.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    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
      3

      "Players have some freedom in choosing stealth or combat approaches and how to use items, but the game also guides players through a mostly linear path."

    • Competence
      4

      "The game requires skillful stealth, puzzle solving, and strategic planning with challenging AI and punishing mechanics."

    • Competition
      -4

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

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players report immersive experience and desire to continue despite some frustration with difficulty and bugs."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Entirely single-player experience focused on individual objectives and stealth."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players can experiment with different approaches, use environment and items creatively to solve puzzles and evade enemies."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control over others; interactions are balanced and focused on survival."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Dark, disturbing themes and immersive atmosphere provide strong escape from real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in story and gameplay, no indication of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Encourages trying different stealth tactics, combat styles, and puzzle solutions."

    • Exploration
      4

      "Players explore complex, dark environments to find clues, children, and secrets."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Limited character customization; focus is on gameplay and story rather than avatar personalization."

    • Fantasy
      -2

      "Story grounded in dark, realistic crime and horror themes rather than fantastical elements."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "Strictly single-player with minimal social or community interaction."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players learn enemy patterns, stealth mechanics, and puzzle solving to improve performance."

    • Health
      -4

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity; smoking mechanic included as a save feature."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and careful planning; not suitable for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No close social relationships formed; solitary gameplay experience."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements; player acts alone."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players collect items, weapons, clues, and upgrades to advance through levels."

    • Relaxation
      -3

      "Tense, suspenseful atmosphere with frequent danger and challenge."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Dark visuals, eerie music, and disturbing themes provide strong sensory and emotional stimulation."

    • Status
      -5

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

    • Story
      5

      "Strong narrative immersion with dark, mature themes and unfolding mystery."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Requires careful planning, stealth tactics, and puzzle solving to succeed."

    • Thrill
      4

      "High suspense and tension from stealth gameplay and dark story elements."

    • Value
      -2

      "Some players feel the price is high for the game's length and polish; better value on sale."

    • Violence
      4

      "Game contains graphic violence, combat, and disturbing scenes involving enemies and dark themes."

    • Survival
      4

      "Players must avoid detection, manage scarce resources, and survive hostile environments."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026