A Hand With Many Fingers similar games & best alternatives

A Hand With Many Fingers

PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac • 2020

Should you play it?

Unravel a real conspiracy from deep within the CIA’s archives. Search classified documents and follow new leads in this non-linear investigative thriller.

What works
  • Unique investigative gameplay
  • Immersive and tense atmosphere
  • Real historical conspiracy narrative
  • Intuitive corkboard mechanic
  • Good value for price
Things to keep in mind
  • Short length and abrupt ending
  • Limited replayability
  • Some interface clunkiness
  • Lack of narrative closure
  • Minor technical bugs

What to play next

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Hidden Gems

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A Hand With Many Fingers: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Fantasy, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story, Thrill, Cooperation.

Why this game works

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

  • Autonomy

    Game with the same Autonomy vibe

    4

    "Players have freedom to investigate, take notes, organize clues, and decide how to solve the mystery."

    Capsule for The Red Stare The Red Stare

    "Players have freedom to explore archives, choose which documents to investigate, and piece together the conspiracy at their own pace without handholding."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    3

    "The game challenges players to solve puzzles and piece together evidence, rewarding skillful deduction and attention to detail."

    Capsule for A Case of Fraud A Case of Fraud

    "The game challenges players to make logical connections and deductions from clues, rewarding investigative skill and attention to detail."

  • Competition

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    -5

    "No competitive elements; gameplay is solitary and focused on personal discovery without comparison to others."

    Capsule for A Normal Lost Phone A Normal Lost Phone

    "No competitive elements; gameplay is solitary and focused on personal discovery without comparison to others."

  • Continuation

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    2

    "Players enjoy the game and look forward to sequels, but the short length limits long habitual play."

    Capsule for Unsolved Case Unsolved Case

    "Players express desire for longer playtime and sequels, but the game is short and some find it abruptly ends, limiting habitual play."

  • Cooperation

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    1

    "Mostly single player with some multiplayer planned; social interactions and relationships are key but limited cooperation."

    Capsule for My Time at Sandrock My Time at Sandrock

    "Mostly single-player, but some players streamed or played collaboratively, indicating limited but possible cooperative engagement."

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

    3

    "Players arrange evidence on corkboards and draw connections, allowing some creative organization and expression in solving puzzles."

    Capsule for DAEMON MASQUERADE DAEMON MASQUERADE

    "Players create their own conspiracy boards with pins and red string, organizing clues visually and mentally in a personalized way."

  • Domination

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    "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are individual and respectful."

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    "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are individual and respectful."

  • Escapism

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    "Players use the game as a relaxing distraction with immersive mystery and atmospheric setting."

    Capsule for Mountain Crime: Requital Mountain Crime: Requital

    "The game offers immersive distraction into a tense archival investigation, providing escape from real life through atmosphere and mystery."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily driven by interest in narrative and investigation; no obligation or external pressure noted."

    Capsule for Twin Mirror Twin Mirror

    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest in investigation and conspiracy, not due to obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting

    Game with the same Experimenting vibe

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    "Players explore investigation mechanics and test evidence combinations, though within limited scenarios."

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    "Players try different investigative paths and hypotheses, exploring various document connections and strategies."

  • Exploration

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    "The core gameplay involves discovering new archive entries and piecing together hidden lore, encouraging curiosity-driven exploration."

    Capsule for TR-49 TR-49

    "Core gameplay involves discovering new documents, boxes, and clues in an unfamiliar archive environment."

  • Expression

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    "Players can express themselves through character and board customization, though options are cosmetic only."

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    "Players express themselves by arranging and linking documents on the corkboard, though customization is limited to this mechanic."

  • Fantasy

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    -3

    "The game emphasizes historical realism and plausible scenarios based on ancient history rather than imaginative fiction."

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    "Based on real historical events and realistic archival research, the game emphasizes plausible scenarios over imaginative fiction."

  • Fellowship

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    "Primarily a solo experience; some social sharing but no strong community focus in gameplay."

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    "Primarily a solo experience; some social interaction via streaming or collaborative solving but not a core feature."

  • Growth

    Game with the same Growth vibe

    3

    "Players develop investigative skills, puzzle-solving abilities, and knowledge of the story and universe."

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    "Players develop investigative skills, logical reasoning, and knowledge about historical conspiracies."

  • Health

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

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

  • Idle

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    -3

    "Requires focused attention and active engagement with clues; not designed for passive or background play."

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    "Requires focused attention and active engagement to piece clues together; not suited for background or idle play."

  • Intimacy

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    "No close social relationships or emotional sharing; interactions are minimal and surface-level."

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    "No close social relationships or emotional sharing; interactions are minimal and surface-level."

  • Leadership

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    "No leadership or group management roles; players act independently."

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    "No leadership or group management roles; players act independently."

  • Progression

    Game with the same Progression vibe

    4

    "Players accumulate clues, items, and knowledge to advance the story and solve the mystery."

    Capsule for The Crimson Diamond The Crimson Diamond

    "Players accumulate clues and documents, progressively uncovering more of the conspiracy and advancing the investigation."

  • Relaxation

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    "Atmosphere builds tension and unease; some players find it unsettling rather than relaxing."

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    "Some players find the methodical research calming, but the atmosphere and tension can create unease and suspense."

  • Sensation

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    "Simple visuals and sounds provide moderate sensory stimulation but not intense excitement."

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    "Subtle sensory stimuli like flickering lights and eerie sounds create mild emotional excitement without intense sensory overload."

  • Status

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    "No social recognition or status systems; achievements are personal and private."

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    "No social recognition or status systems; achievements are personal and private."

  • Story

    Game with the same Story vibe

    3

    "Narrative is simple but intriguing with multiple endings and lore hinted outside the game."

    Capsule for Rental Rental

    "Narrative is integrated into gameplay through uncovering real historical conspiracies, though the ending is ambiguous and lacks closure."

  • Strategy

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    "Players use reasoning, logic, and planning to solve puzzles and piece together clues."

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    "Players use logical reasoning and planning to connect clues and decide which archives to explore next."

  • Thrill

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    "Psychological suspense and unsettling atmosphere create tension and emotional thrill."

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    "Tension builds through atmospheric elements and paranoia, creating suspense and moments of emotional relief."

  • Value

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    "Players generally feel the game offers good value for its low price and unique experience despite short length."

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    "Players generally feel the game offers good value for its price despite short length, appreciating the unique experience."

  • Violence

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    "No combat or destruction; gameplay centers on constructive puzzle solving and investigation."

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    "No combat or destruction; gameplay centers on constructive archival research and puzzle solving."

  • Survival

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    "Some tension from avoiding threats but no complex survival mechanics."

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