AER Memories of Old similar games & best alternatives

AER Memories of Old

Mac, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Linux, Xbox One • 2017

Should you play it?

Transform into a bird and fly to explore and experience a vibrant world of floating islands in the sky. Venture down into lost ancient ruins where each step leads you closer to the end of the world.

What works
  • Beautiful art style and visuals
  • Relaxing and smooth flight mechanics
  • Soothing soundtrack
  • Engaging exploration and lore
  • Peaceful, non-violent gameplay
Things to keep in mind
  • Short game length
  • Simple puzzles with limited challenge
  • Some camera and control issues reported
  • Minimal character development and social interaction
  • Unsatisfying or abrupt ending

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Maize

  • The Uncertain: Last Quiet Day

  • NAIAD

  • Firmament

  • Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective

  • Truberbrook / Trüberbrook

  • Scrap Garden

  • XING: The Land Beyond

  • Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • NAIAD

  • XING: The Land Beyond

  • Europa
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Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Escapism

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  • Exploration

    Bleak Faith: Forsaken
  • Relaxation

    Hoa

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Similarity map

Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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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 (hidden on purpose).

AER Memories of Old: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Thrill, Strategy.

Why this game works

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

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  • Competence

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    "Gameplay involves simple puzzles and light platforming; flying mechanics have some skill but overall accessible and relaxing."

  • Competition

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

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

  • Continuation

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  • Cooperation

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  • Creativity

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    "Players explore secrets, solve puzzles, and engage with unique level designs, though within predefined structures."

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  • Domination

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

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  • Escapism

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    "Strong escapism through immersive story, fantasy elements, and atmospheric exploration away from real life."

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  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily for relaxation and exploration without obligation or pressure."

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  • Experimenting

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    "Players explore and experiment with puzzle mechanics and environment, though puzzles are mostly straightforward."

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  • Exploration

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    "Core motivation is discovering vast interconnected areas, secrets, and environmental storytelling."

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    "Core motivation is discovering new islands, secrets, lore, and environmental storytelling."

  • Expression

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  • Fantasy

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  • Growth

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  • Health

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

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  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention during puzzle solving and exploration; not a background or idle game."

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  • Intimacy

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    "No social or emotional connections formed; interactions are minimal and surface-level."

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  • Leadership

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  • Progression

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    "Progression through story, puzzles, and unlocking new areas; no complex item or upgrade systems."

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  • Relaxation

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  • Story

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  • Thrill

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  • Value

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  • Violence

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  • Survival

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