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Ad Infinitum

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2023

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Quick resume

When reality is a nightmare, nightmares become real. In this psychological horror game, you fight the terrifying creatures invading your mind. Can you save your sanity?

Global score

79/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Visual Novel

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    Pros

    • Deep and emotional story about wwi and trauma
    • Immersive atmosphere with strong visuals and sound design
    • Unique psychological horror with symbolic monster design
    • Multiple endings encouraging replay
    • Well-polished indie production with meaningful themes

    Cons

    • Gameplay can be repetitive and slow paced
    • Some puzzles and navigation can be confusing
    • Minor bugs and technical issues reported
    • Limited interactivity and simple mechanics
    • Not suitable for players seeking action or intense horror

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Expression, 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 to explore the mansion and trenches, solve puzzles, and make choices affecting endings, though gameplay is somewhat linear and guided."

    • Competence
      1

      "Gameplay involves light puzzle solving and stealth with limited combat; some players find it repetitive and simple but puzzles require some thought."

    • Competition
      -5

      "No evidence of competitive elements; focus is on personal experience and story."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Multiple endings encourage replay; players report emotional engagement and willingness to play multiple times despite slow pacing."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players engage in puzzle solving and exploration; monster designs and symbolic storytelling reflect creative content, though player creation/modification is absent."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; experience is personal and introspective."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Strong psychological horror and immersive atmosphere provide escape from reality into a traumatic war experience."

    • Expectation
      -4

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

    • Experimenting
      1

      "Some exploration and puzzle experimentation, but gameplay is mostly established routines without radical novelty."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Players explore mansion and trenches with some non-linear paths and hidden documents, encouraging discovery."

    • Expression
      -5

      "No character customization or cosmetic modifications; presentation is standardized."

    • Fantasy
      2

      "Game blends realistic WWI setting with surreal psychological horror and symbolic monsters, mixing fantasy and reality."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "Single-player experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

    • Growth
      2

      "Players learn story details and solve puzzles, gaining understanding of themes; limited skill development."

    • Health
      -5

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

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention; players report emotional intensity and engagement rather than casual or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "Emotional story fosters personal connection to characters but no social or close relationship formation."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements."

    • Progression
      2

      "Progression through story, puzzle completion, and unlocking endings; no item collection or upgrades."

    • Relaxation
      -2

      "Atmosphere is tense and emotionally heavy; some players find it draining rather than relaxing."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Strong sensory immersion through visuals, sound design, and music create emotional and atmospheric stimulation."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems."

    • Story
      5

      "Narrative immersion is the core of the game; story is praised for depth, emotional impact, and thematic exploration."

    • Strategy
      1

      "Some puzzle solving and stealth require planning, but overall gameplay is straightforward."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Psychological horror and suspense create tension and moments of fear, though not constant high-intensity thrills."

    • Value
      3

      "Players feel the game offers good value especially at discount; praised for story and atmosphere despite some bugs."

    • Violence
      -3

      "Game is pacifist in nature; combat is minimal and ineffective, emphasizing anti-war message and avoidance rather than destruction."

    • Survival
      1

      "Some stealth and avoidance mechanics require managing threats, but no complex survival systems."

    Where to buy

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    Last update: 29/04/2026