A Plague Tale: Innocence similar games & best alternatives

A Plague Tale: Innocence

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S • 2019

Should you play it?

Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history.

What works
  • Engaging and emotional story
  • Beautiful graphics and sound design
  • Unique rat swarm mechanics
  • Well-crafted atmosphere
  • Balanced stealth and puzzle gameplay
Things to keep in mind
  • Linear gameplay with limited replayability
  • Some ai and control issues
  • Minor bugs reported
  • Short game length
  • Combat can be frustrating

What to play next

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Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Crimson Snow (2023)

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  • ECHO

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  • The Last of Us™ Part I

  • The Chant

  • Angels of Death
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • ZERO PROTOCOL

  • The Night of the Scissors

  • Homebody
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A Plague Tale: Innocence: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation, Exploration.

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 control a single character with some freedom in combat tactics and weapon choice, but the game is largely linear with scripted events and limited exploration."

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    "Players control Amicia and occasionally Hugo with freedom to choose stealth or combat approaches, and craft ammo, but the game is linear with fixed story progression."

  • Competence

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    "Gameplay involves skillful use of various tools and weapons, challenging boss fights, and puzzle solving that requires thinking and dexterity."

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    "Gameplay involves puzzle solving, stealth, and some combat requiring skill and strategy, with significant brain usage noted by players."

  • Competition

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    "Single-player narrative experience with no competitive or multiplayer elements."

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    "Single-player narrative experience with no competitive or multiplayer elements."

  • Continuation

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    "Game is short (7-10 hours), with limited replayability and no new game+; players often finish quickly and desire more content."

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    "Game is relatively short (~10-15 hours), linear, with limited replayability and no grind, leading to low habitual play."

  • Cooperation

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    "Primarily a single-player game with AI partner; no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

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  • Creativity

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    "Players use various ammo types and puzzle mechanics creatively, but overall structure is linear and predefined."

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  • Domination

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    "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over other players; single-player focused."

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  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily driven by intrinsic interest in story, atmosphere, and gameplay."

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  • Experimenting

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  • Exploration

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  • Expression

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    "Limited customization; players do not modify characters or environments."

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    "Limited customization; players cannot modify characters or environments significantly."

  • Fantasy

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  • Fellowship

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    "Single-player experience with minimal social interaction."

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  • Growth

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    "Players develop skills in stealth, combat, and resource management; character progression through upgrades."

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    "Players develop skills in stealth, puzzle solving, and resource management; character upgrades available."

  • Health

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    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity."

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  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement; not a casual or background game."

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  • Intimacy

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    "Emotional connection to characters and story, but limited social interaction."

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  • Leadership

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  • Progression

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    "Players collect resources, upgrade weapons, and progress through story and stations."

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  • Relaxation

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  • Sensation

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  • Status

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  • Violence

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