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ARAYA

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2016

Should you play it?

ARAYA is a first person horror game. Players will get a new thrilling experience inside a Thai hospital. The story will be told from the perspectives of 3 different characters. Players will explore different areas of the hospital in order to piece together the mysterious murder case of Araya.

What works
  • Strong and immersive horror atmosphere
  • Effective sound design and jump scares
  • Multiple character perspectives in story
  • Vr support enhances immersion
  • Good value at discounted price
Things to keep in mind
  • Clunky controls and animations
  • Frequent bugs and glitches
  • Short game length
  • Repetitive chase sequences
  • Weak voice acting and localization issues

What to play next

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Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Suite 776

  • Dungeon Nightmares II : The Memory

  • The Night of the Scissors

  • Apsulov: End of Gods

  • Unspoken

  • CARNAL

  • You Deserve

  • Rewind Or Die

  • The Beast Inside
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Suite 776

  • Dungeon Nightmares II : The Memory

  • The Night of the Scissors
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ARAYA: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Experimenting, Relaxation, 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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  • Creativity

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  • Escapism

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    "Strong escapism through immersive horror atmosphere and tension, providing distraction from real life."

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  • Exploration

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  • Expression

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  • Fantasy

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