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Embr

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox One • 2021

Should you play it?

Fight fires for fun and profit in this unpredictable and frantic multiplayer game. Team up with friends, take on daily challenges and climb to the top of the corporate firefighting ladder. More than one way to become a hero!

What works
  • Fun and humorous cooperative gameplay
  • Creative physics-based mechanics and tools
  • Good progression and customization
  • Engaging multiplayer experience
  • Frequent developer updates and community support
Things to keep in mind
  • Early access bugs and glitches
  • Limited content and replayability for solo players
  • Some levels and modes can feel repetitive
  • Multiplayer matchmaking can be sparse
  • Performance issues on lower-end hardware

What to play next

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

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Struggling

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  • Ocean World: Eden Crafters Prologue

  • Climb The Backrooms

  • The Survivalists

  • Cattails: Wildwood Story

  • SOS OPS!

  • Midnight Heist

  • Spirit Island
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Struggling

  • Midnight Heist

  • MareQuest: An Interactive Tail
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Autonomy

    Borderlands 2
  • Cooperation

    CURE - A Hospital Simulator
  • Creativity

    Castle Of Alchemists

Similarity map

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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.

  • Purple star: this page’s game — everything on the map is relative to it.
  • Coloured chips: click to highlight games that mainly differ on that motivation; click again to reset.
  • Dotted line: link between this page’s game and the one selected for comparison.
  • Hover a dot for a screenshot preview, score, and top score gaps; click to compare in the panel on the right.
  • 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 (hidden on purpose).

Embr: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence.

Why this game works

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

  • Autonomy

    Game with the same Autonomy vibe

    4

    "Players have freedom to choose characters, skill builds, weapons, and play solo or co-op, with multiple difficulty modes and replayability."

    Capsule for Borderlands 2 Borderlands 2

    "Players have freedom to choose equipment, strategies, and play solo or co-op with adjustable difficulty, allowing control over their actions."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    3

    "The game offers a learning curve with challenges that require skillful control and mastery of mechanics, though some tasks can feel repetitive."

    Capsule for Grand Mountain Adventure: Wonderlands Grand Mountain Adventure: Wonderlands

    "Game offers skill-based challenges with physics puzzles and time management, but some players find it easy or repetitive after mastering."

  • Competition

    Game with the same Competition vibe

    -2

    "Focus is on cooperative play and personal skill improvement rather than direct competition or leaderboards."

    Capsule for Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army

    "Focus is on cooperative play and personal improvement rather than direct competition or leaderboards."

  • Continuation

    Game with the same Continuation vibe

    3

    "Players enjoy repeated playthroughs, long sessions, and returning for updates despite limited content."

    Capsule for MewnBase MewnBase

    "Players enjoy repeated play sessions due to humor, co-op chaos, and progression, though some note limited content and eventual boredom."

  • Cooperation

    Game with the same Cooperation vibe

    4

    "Strong emphasis on multiplayer teamwork and coordination; cooperation enhances experience."

    Capsule for CURE - A Hospital Simulator CURE - A Hospital Simulator

    "Strong emphasis on teamwork in multiplayer modes; coordination and role assignment enhance gameplay experience."

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

    4

    "Strong emphasis on creative trap combinations, crafting, and build experimentation; players enjoy customizing loadouts and strategies."

    Capsule for Castle Of Alchemists Castle Of Alchemists

    "Players creatively use tools and physics to solve problems and customize loadouts; some level of improvisation encouraged."

  • Domination

    Game with the same Domination vibe

    -3

    "Interactions are balanced and cooperative; no evidence of dominance or power imposition over others."

    Capsule for The LEGO® NINJAGO® Movie Video Game The LEGO® NINJAGO® Movie Video Game

    "Interactions are generally balanced and cooperative; no evidence of power imposition or dominance over others."

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

    4

    "Game offers silly, chaotic physics and humor that provide a lighthearted escape from real life stress."

    Capsule for Totally Reliable Delivery Service Totally Reliable Delivery Service

    "Game provides a humorous, lighthearted escape from reality with cartoonish style and silly physics."

  • Expectation

    Game with the same Expectation vibe

    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and social interaction without pressure or obligation."

    Capsule for Spacelines from the Far Out Spacelines from the Far Out

    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and social interaction without pressure or obligation."

  • Experimenting

    Game with the same Experimenting vibe

    4

    "Players enjoy testing game physics, trying new interactions, and goofing around."

    Capsule for That One Otter Game That One Otter Game

    "Encourages trying different tools, strategies, and game modes; players enjoy testing physics and loadout combinations."

  • Exploration

    Game with the same Exploration vibe

    2

    "Levels have multiple routes and secrets; some exploration encouraged but environments are limited."

    Capsule for Object N Object N

    "Levels have some variation and multiple solutions, but overall environments are limited and reused."

  • Expression

    Game with the same Expression vibe

    3

    "Players can customize character skins, heads, and vehicle appearances for self-expression."

    Capsule for Borderlands 2 Borderlands 2

    "Customization of characters and vehicles with cosmetic and functional upgrades supports player self-expression."

  • Fantasy

    Game with the same Fantasy vibe

    3

    "Imaginative, satirical fictional setting inspired by Earthbound and game industry caricatures."

    Capsule for Crush the Industry Crush the Industry

    "Cartoonish, exaggerated firefighting in a satirical gig economy setting provides imaginative fiction."

  • Fellowship

    Game with the same Fellowship vibe

    4

    "Strong community and social play with friends; multiplayer is highly recommended."

    Capsule for Subterror Subterror

    "Strong community and social play aspects; multiplayer with friends is highly recommended and enjoyed."

  • Growth

    Game with the same Growth vibe

    3

    "Players develop problem-solving skills and learn physics concepts through gameplay."

    Capsule for TransPlan TransPlan

    "Players develop skills in physics-based problem solving and learn level layouts; some progression through upgrades."

  • Health

    Game with the same Health vibe

    -5

    "No physical activity involved; typical sedentary gaming experience."

    Capsule for Split Fiction Split Fiction

    "No physical activity involved; typical sedentary gaming experience."

  • Idle

    Game with the same Idle vibe

    -3

    "Requires focused attention during missions; not designed for passive or background play."

    Capsule for Anomaly Korea Anomaly Korea

    "Requires active attention and focus during missions; not designed for passive or background play."

  • Intimacy

    Game with the same Intimacy vibe

    2

    "Social interactions mostly casual and humorous; some emotional bonding through shared experiences."

    Capsule for SOS OPS! SOS OPS!

    "Social interactions mostly casual and cooperative; some emotional sharing through humor and teamwork."

  • Leadership

    Game with the same Leadership vibe

    2

    "Players may lead team decisions in co-op but often collaborate and share control."

    Capsule for Across the Obelisk Across the Obelisk

    "Some players take on coordinating roles in co-op, but overall shared decision-making is common."

  • Progression

    Game with the same Progression vibe

    4

    "Players accumulate loot, upgrades, and unlocks that enhance gameplay and customization."

    Capsule for Wildgate Wildgate

    "Players accumulate money, unlock tools, upgrades, and cosmetics to improve gameplay and personalization."

  • Relaxation

    Game with the same Relaxation vibe

    1

    "Game balances challenge and fun but has tense moments; some players find it relaxing, others find it intense."

    Capsule for Perfect Heist 2 Perfect Heist 2

    "Game balances fun and challenge with chaotic moments; some players find it relaxing, others find it hectic."

  • Sensation

    Game with the same Sensation vibe

    3

    "Enjoyable visual style, sound design, and physics-based interactions provide sensory fun without overwhelming stimulation."

    Capsule for A Webbing Journey A Webbing Journey

    "Enjoyable visual style, sound design, and physics-based interactions provide sensory stimulation and fun."

  • Status

    Game with the same Status vibe

    -3

    "Little emphasis on social recognition or ranking; focus is on personal and cooperative play."

    Capsule for GOCCO OF WAR GOCCO OF WAR

    "Little emphasis on social recognition or ranking; focus is on cooperative play and personal enjoyment."

  • Story

    Game with the same Story vibe

    2

    "Includes a light narrative with humorous dialogue and boss personalities, but story is not deeply immersive."

    Capsule for GORN 2 GORN 2

    "Satirical narrative about gig economy and firefighting; story elements present but not deeply immersive."

  • Strategy

    Game with the same Strategy vibe

    3

    "Players plan routes, manage resources, and use tactics to survive and complete objectives."

    Capsule for Sketchy's Contract Sketchy's Contract

    "Players plan tool loadouts, routes, and tactics to efficiently complete objectives and manage hazards."

  • Thrill

    Game with the same Thrill vibe

    2

    "Some suspense and emotional moments, but overall a comedic and lighthearted tone."

    Capsule for Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse

    "Some suspense from fire spreading and time limits, but overall tone is humorous and lighthearted."

  • Value

    Game with the same Value vibe

    3

    "Generally perceived as good value, especially on sale, with satisfying gameplay length."

    Capsule for Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden

    "Generally perceived as good value especially on sale; some note limited content but fun gameplay."

  • Violence

    Game with the same Violence vibe

    -4

    "Minimal direct violence; focus on rescue, survival, and non-lethal interactions."

    Capsule for Valiant Hearts: The Great War™ / Soldats Inconnus : Mémoires de la Grande Guerre™ Valiant Hearts: The Great War™ / Soldats Inconnus : Mémoires de la Grande Guerre™

    "Focus on rescue and cooperative tasks; violence is cartoonish and incidental rather than central."

  • Survival

    Game with the same Survival vibe

    3

    "Players manage resources, health, and combat threats; survival elements present but not extreme."

    Capsule for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

    "Players manage threats from fire and hazards to keep clients alive; survival elements present but not extreme."

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