Eventide Matter similar games & best alternatives

Eventide Matter

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2025

Should you play it?

A 2D space mining adventure. Mine exotic resources, unlock powerful equipment, and fend off relentless enemies to build an inter-dimensional portal, the last hope of salvation for your civilization.

What works
  • Engaging and polished gameplay loop
  • Satisfying progression and upgrades
  • Great pixel art and sound design
  • Good value for price
  • Minimalist but effective story
Things to keep in mind
  • Short game length
  • Limited replayability
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features
  • Some players desire more content and challenge
  • Linear and somewhat simple mechanics

What to play next

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

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Tyrant's Realm

  • Wedding Witch

  • The Rangers In The South

  • Darkblade Ascent

  • Halls of Torment

  • Devil Spire

  • Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn

  • Wicked Seed

  • Cozy Space Survivors
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Devil Spire

  • Wicked Seed

  • Cozy Space Survivors
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Progression

    Everwind
  • Fantasy

    Space Crew: Legendary Edition
  • Growth

    Super Woden: Rally Edge

Similarity map

Explore nearby similar games and see why they’re close.

How to use the graph
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).

Eventide Matter: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression, Relaxation, Progression.

Why this game works

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

  • Autonomy

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    3

    "Players control ship movement and upgrade choices freely, but progression is somewhat linear and guided by upgrade costs."

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    "Players control their ship movement, mining, crafting, and upgrade choices freely within a structured progression and time-limited zones."

  • Competence

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    "Gameplay involves skillful crafting, combat, base defense, and resource management with feedback and progression."

    Capsule for Bum Simulator Bum Simulator

    "Gameplay involves skillful resource gathering, crafting, and defending the base with meaningful upgrades and tactical decisions."

  • Competition

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    -4

    "No evidence of player-vs-player or leaderboard competition; focus is on personal progression and completion."

    Capsule for Nodebuster Nodebuster

    "No evidence of player-vs-player or leaderboard competition; focus is on personal progression and completing the game."

  • Continuation

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    "Some players replay for achievements or nostalgia, but overall short length and limited replayability reduce habitual play."

    Capsule for Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley

    "Some players replay the game for achievements or to improve runs, but overall limited replayability and short length reduce habitual play."

  • Cooperation

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    "Entirely single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

    Capsule for MiSide MiSide

    "Entirely single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

  • Creativity

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    "Players engage in upgrading and customizing the ship with new modules, though within predefined structures."

    Capsule for FAR: Changing Tides FAR: Changing Tides

    "Players craft and upgrade their ship and base modules, but within a linear tech tree and predefined components."

  • Domination

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    -5

    "No social dominance or power over others; gameplay is individual and cooperative interactions are absent."

    Capsule for BEEP BEEP

    "No social dominance or power over others; gameplay is solo and cooperative interactions are absent."

  • Escapism

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    "Players enjoy immersive sci-fi setting and strategic gameplay as a distraction and stress relief."

    Capsule for DG2: Defense Grid 2 DG2: Defense Grid 2

    "Players enjoy a sci-fi setting and immersive gameplay loop that provides distraction and relaxation from real life."

  • Expectation

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

    Capsule for Tube Tycoon Tube Tycoon

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

  • Experimenting

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    "Some experimentation with different upgrade paths and strategies is encouraged, but many players find builds become repetitive."

    Capsule for Idle Colony Idle Colony

    "Some experimentation with different upgrade paths and playstyles is encouraged, though within a structured system."

  • Exploration

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    "Players explore procedurally generated zones and secrets, though environments are somewhat repetitive."

    Capsule for Magicmaker Magicmaker

    "Players explore procedurally generated zones to gather resources, but exploration is limited by time and linear progression."

  • Expression

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    "Limited self-expression through choices and ship upgrades, but no deep customization."

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    "Visual upgrades and ship modules provide some self-expression, but customization options are limited and predefined."

  • Fantasy

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    "Strong sci-fi fantasy theme with alien enemies, space battles, and imaginative technology."

    Capsule for Space Crew: Legendary Edition Space Crew: Legendary Edition

    "Strong sci-fi fantasy setting with imaginative space environments, alien enemies, and futuristic technology."

  • Fellowship

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    -5

    "No social or community features; entirely single-player experience."

    Capsule for Terra Nil Terra Nil

    "No social or community features; entirely single-player experience."

  • Growth

    Game with the same Growth vibe

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    "Players develop driving skills, learn tracks, and improve performance through upgrades and practice."

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    "Clear learning curve with skill acquisition, resource management, and technology upgrades driving player development."

  • Health

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    -5

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

    Capsule for Dungeons 3 Dungeons 3

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

  • Idle

    Game with the same Idle vibe

    -3

    "Requires active engagement and attention during timed mining runs; not suited for casual idle play."

    Capsule for Cave Digger VR Cave Digger VR

    "Requires active engagement and attention during timed mining and defense phases; not idle gameplay."

  • Intimacy

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    "No close social interactions or relationship building; solo play only."

    Capsule for Isle of Ewe Isle of Ewe

    "No social interaction or relationship building; purely solo play."

  • Leadership

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    "No leadership or group management elements present."

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    "No leadership or group management elements present."

  • Progression

    Game with the same Progression vibe

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    "Strong emphasis on accumulating resources, upgrading ship tiers, gear, and skills."

    Capsule for Everwind Everwind

    "Strong focus on accumulating resources, crafting components, and upgrading ship and base to progress through the game."

  • Relaxation

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    "Gameplay loop balances tension and calm, providing satisfying flow and stress relief."

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    "Gameplay loop balances tension and flow, providing a relaxing yet engaging experience for many players."

  • Sensation

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    "Enjoyable pixel art, sound effects, and music provide sensory pleasure."

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    "Enjoyable pixel art visuals, sound design, and music contribute to sensory pleasure and immersion."

  • Status

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    "No social recognition or status systems; achievements are personal and not publicly ranked."

    Capsule for God of War Ragnarök God of War Ragnarök

    "No social recognition or status systems; achievements are personal and not publicly ranked."

  • Story

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    "Narrative elements and character interactions provide context and immersion though story is minimal."

    Capsule for Landlord's Super Landlord's Super

    "Minimalist narrative with some story elements and character transmissions that add context and immersion."

  • Strategy

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    3

    "Players plan base layouts, resource management, and weapon combos to survive waves."

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    "Players plan resource gathering, crafting order, and defense strategies to optimize progression and survive enemy waves."

  • Thrill

    Game with the same Thrill vibe

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    "Fast-paced combat and chaotic enemy waves create moments of tension and excitement."

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    "Timed resource gathering and enemy waves create moderate tension and excitement without high risk."

  • Value

    Game with the same Value vibe

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    "Players feel the game offers good value for its price and gameplay length."

    Capsule for Ambidextro Ambidextro

    "Players generally feel the game offers good value for its price and length, with polished gameplay and presentation."

  • Violence

    Game with the same Violence vibe

    1

    "Combat against alien enemies present but not primary focus; more emphasis on crafting and building."

    Capsule for StarsOne StarsOne

    "Combat against alien enemies is present but not the main focus; more emphasis on crafting and defense."

  • Survival

    Game with the same Survival vibe

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    "Players must defend their base and manage resources to avoid failure."

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    "Players must defend their base and manage resources to avoid failure, though difficulty is moderate and forgiving."

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