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7 Days to End with You

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Android • 2022

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Quick resume

To know a language, know the world, and finally know you.

Global score

88/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulator, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Unique and innovative language puzzle mechanic
    • Emotionally impactful and immersive story
    • Rewarding sense of learning and discovery
    • Cozy pixel art and atmosphere
    • Multiple endings encouraging replay

    Cons

    • Some words difficult or impossible to decipher without guides
    • Repetitive gameplay and limited activities
    • Short game length with limited content
    • Ui and tutorialization could be improved
    • Some translation and localization issues

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Expression, Growth.

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    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 direct their own learning of the language and exploration of the house, deciding how to interpret words and when to progress."

    • Competence
      4

      "The game challenges players to decipher a new language through puzzles and context clues, requiring skill and problem solving."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on personal progress and understanding without comparison or competitive elements."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players often engage in multiple playthroughs to uncover more story and endings, showing some habitual engagement."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "The game is a solitary experience focused on individual puzzle solving and interpretation."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Players create their own interpretations of the language and story, effectively constructing meaning and narrative."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control over others; interactions are non-competitive and cooperative."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game as a mental challenge and emotional experience, escaping into a unique linguistic puzzle and story."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest in language puzzles and story, not obligation."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "The core gameplay involves experimenting with word meanings and testing hypotheses about language and story."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Players explore the house and dialogue, discovering new words and story elements gradually."

    • Expression
      2

      "Players express understanding by assigning meanings and colors to words, personalizing their dictionary."

    • Fantasy
      1

      "The story has fictional elements and amnesia trope, but grounded in a simple, plausible setting."

    • Fellowship
      -4

      "The experience is primarily solitary with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

    • Growth
      5

      "Strong emphasis on learning, skill acquisition, and personal development through language deciphering."

    • Health
      -5

      "No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and active problem solving rather than passive or background play."

    • Intimacy
      1

      "Emotional connection to characters is reported but social intimacy with others is minimal."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements present."

    • Progression
      4

      "Players accumulate knowledge and dictionary entries, progressing through story and language mastery."

    • Relaxation
      1

      "Some players find the experience emotionally moving and immersive, though also mentally challenging."

    • Sensation
      1

      "The game offers modest sensory stimulation through pixel art and music but focuses on cognitive engagement."

    • Status
      -5

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

    • Story
      5

      "Narrative immersion is central, with players uncovering story through language and context."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Requires analytical thinking, hypothesis testing, and strategic interpretation of clues."

    • Thrill
      1

      "Some suspense in uncovering story and solving puzzles, but low risk and controlled environment."

    • Value
      3

      "Players generally feel the game offers good value for its price and time investment."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No combat or destructive gameplay; focus is on constructive language learning."

    • Survival
      -5

      "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable and safe game environment."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026