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CAYNE

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux • 2017

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Quick resume

Hadley wakes in a facility. She is 9 months pregnant. They want her baby... CAYNE is the FREE, isometric horror game from the creators of STASIS.

Global score

81/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Free To Play, Point-and-click

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    Pros

    • Free to play
    • Strong atmosphere and horror theme
    • Good voice acting and sound design
    • Engaging story and lore
    • Challenging puzzles

    Cons

    • Short game length
    • Slow character movement and backtracking
    • Some puzzles unintuitive or obtuse
    • Limited replay value
    • No multiplayer or social features

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Value. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on 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 explore environments, solve puzzles with item combinations, and make decisions independently, though within a linear story framework."

    • Competence
      3

      "Puzzles require logical thinking and some trial and error, providing moderate challenge and skill engagement."

    • Competition
      -5

      "Single-player experience focused on personal progress without any comparison or competitive elements."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Short game length (~2-5 hours) but players express satisfaction and interest in related titles, indicating some attachment."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Entirely single-player with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

    • Creativity
      1

      "Players combine items and solve puzzles creatively, but within predefined game structures and linear progression."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No social or multiplayer elements to exert control or dominance over others."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Immersive sci-fi horror setting provides strong escape from reality and psychological tension relief."

    • Expectation
      -3

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in story and genre; no evidence of obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Players experiment with item combinations and puzzle solutions, though within a fixed game environment."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Players explore multiple rooms and areas, though the environment is limited and reused, with some backtracking."

    • Expression
      -5

      "No character customization or player-driven aesthetic expression."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Strong sci-fi horror narrative with grotesque and imaginative fiction elements."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community features; purely solo play."

    • Growth
      2

      "Players develop problem-solving skills and learn puzzle solutions, though limited by linear gameplay."

    • Health
      -5

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

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires player attention and puzzle solving; some slow movement but not background or idle play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No social interactions or relationship-building mechanics."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players collect items and unlock new areas, progressing through story and puzzles."

    • Relaxation
      -2

      "Atmosphere is tense and unsettling, with horror elements creating sustained psychological tension."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Strong sensory stimulation through visuals, sound design, voice acting, and horror atmosphere."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems present."

    • Story
      5

      "Narrative-driven game with strong story immersion, character development, and lore exploration."

    • Strategy
      2

      "Requires logical thinking and puzzle solving, but no complex strategic planning."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Psychological horror and suspense create moments of tension and relief."

    • Value
      5

      "High perceived value due to quality production and free price point."

    • Violence
      4

      "Contains gore, body horror, and violent thematic elements consistent with horror genre."

    • Survival
      1

      "Some threat elements and avoidance of failure, but no complex survival mechanics."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026