Do Not Feed the Monkeys similar games & best alternatives

Do Not Feed the Monkeys

Mac, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Android, iOS • 2018

Should you play it?

A digital voyeur simulator where you watch strangers through surveillance cameras. Invade their privacy and witness their most intimate moments, but don’t interact with the subjects – anything could happen if you dare feed the monkeys!

What works
  • Unique voyeuristic premise
  • High replayability with multiple endings
  • Engaging investigative gameplay
  • Thought-provoking moral choices
  • Accessible pixel art style
Things to keep in mind
  • Short fixed playthrough length
  • Resource management can be stressful
  • Some repetitive or filler content
  • Randomized cages may cause replay fatigue
  • Lack of social or cooperative features

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Do Not Feed the Monkeys: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Relaxation, Leadership.

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 have freedom to roam, make choices, create content, and influence storylines without strict guidance."

    Capsule for Content King Content King

    "Players have freedom to choose how to interact with the observed subjects, including whether to interfere or not, and can decide their own approach to managing resources and storylines."

  • Competence

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    "Game involves solving challenging puzzles and managing limited resources, providing skill tests and feedback."

    Capsule for Fobia - St. Dinfna Hotel Fobia - St. Dinfna Hotel

    "The game involves puzzle solving, investigation, and resource management that challenge players to learn and optimize strategies, though some tasks can feel repetitive."

  • Competition

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    "Focus is on individual play and personal progress rather than competing against others."

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    "Focus is on individual play and personal progress without direct competition or comparison to other players."

  • Continuation

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    "High replay value with multiple endings and secrets encourages repeated playthroughs."

    Capsule for Undertale Undertale

    "High replay value with multiple endings and randomized scenarios encourages repeated playthroughs despite the fixed 16-day limit."

  • Cooperation

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    "Gameplay centers on solo tasks with no indication of multiplayer or cooperative elements."

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    "Gameplay centers on solo observation and decision-making with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

  • Creativity

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    "Players experiment with different choices and explore various outcomes, though within a predefined narrative structure."

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    "Players creatively influence story outcomes and experiment with different interactions, though within predefined scenarios."

  • Domination

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    "Interactions are balanced and focused on player strategy rather than exerting control over others."

    Capsule for Pyrene Pyrene

    "Interactions are balanced with moral choices; players are not encouraged to exert control over others aggressively."

  • Escapism

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    "Players use the game to immerse themselves in a fictional world and escape real-life through engaging mysteries."

    Capsule for Ace Attorney Investigations Collection Ace Attorney Investigations Collection

    "The voyeuristic and investigative gameplay offers an immersive escape from real life, with players engaging deeply in the fictional world."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of curiosity and intrinsic interest rather than obligation or external pressure."

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of curiosity and intrinsic interest rather than obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting

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    "Encourages trying different choices and exploring multiple endings, fostering experimentation with story paths."

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    "Multiple endings and randomized cages encourage trying new approaches and exploring different story paths."

  • Exploration

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    "Players explore multiple storylines and environments, uncovering mysteries and secrets."

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    "Players discover new storylines and secrets through observation and investigation, though within a limited set of environments."

  • Expression

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    "Limited customization; player expression mainly through choices rather than avatar or environment personalization."

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    "Limited player customization; expression mainly through choices rather than avatar or environment personalization."

  • Fantasy

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    "The game features a whimsical and imaginative setting with surreal elements."

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    "The game features imaginative and surreal story elements mixed with realistic surveillance themes."

  • Fellowship

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    "No social or community features; gameplay is solitary."

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  • Growth

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    "Players learn resource management, crafting, and strategic planning, improving skills over multiple playthroughs."

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    "Players learn to manage resources, decode clues, and improve strategies over multiple playthroughs."

  • Health

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    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity; some players note stress but related to game tension."

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    "Gameplay involves sedentary play with some players noting stress and obsessive tendencies."

  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement to manage resources and avoid hazards."

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    "Requires active attention to multiple simultaneous events and resource management."

  • Intimacy

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    "No emphasis on forming close relationships; interactions are surface-level or absent."

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  • Leadership

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    "No leadership or group management mechanics; player acts independently."

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  • Progression

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    "Players accumulate money, unlock new tools and abilities, and progress through story stages."

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  • Relaxation

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    "Complexity and micromanagement create sustained tension rather than relaxation."

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    "Resource and time management create tension and stress rather than relaxation."

  • Sensation

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    "Pixel art and sound design provide moderate sensory stimulation and thematic atmosphere."

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  • Status

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    "No social recognition or status systems present."

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  • Story

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    "Strong narrative immersion through scenarios, moral dilemmas, and evolving storylines."

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    "Strong narrative immersion through multiple interconnected storylines and moral dilemmas."

  • Strategy

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    "Players must plan resource management and timing carefully to succeed, especially on later nights and challenges."

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    "Players must plan resource use, timing, and investigative approaches to succeed."

  • Thrill

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    "Tension and suspense arise from moral dilemmas, time pressure, and consequences of decisions."

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    "Time pressure and moral choices create suspense and tension."

  • Value

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    "Generally perceived as good value for price, especially on sale, with satisfying gameplay length and replayability."

  • Violence

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    "Some violent events (murders, disasters) occur but are not a core gameplay focus."

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    "Some violent story outcomes exist but are not the main focus; gameplay is more about observation and decision-making."

  • Survival

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    "Players manage health, food, and threats to survive and progress."

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    "Players manage survival elements like hunger, sleep, and finances to avoid failure."

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