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eversion

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux • 2010

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Quick resume

The Princess of the Flower Kingdom has vanished! She was taken by the Ghulibas of the north, and it is up to brave Zee Tee to rescue her. On his quest, he - and you - will discover the hidden lands behind the peaceful kingdom, and come face to face with secrets that will set you on edge!

Global score

91/100

Genres

Indie, Platform

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    Pros

    • Unique eversion mechanic
    • Atmospheric and unsettling presentation
    • Challenging puzzles and platforming
    • Multiple endings and secrets
    • Affordable price

    Cons

    • Short game length
    • Somewhat clunky controls
    • Limited replay value beyond achievements
    • Lack of controller support in steam version
    • No multiplayer or social features

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Experimenting. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, 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
      4

      "Players can freely choose when and where to evert the world, affecting level navigation and puzzle solving."

    • Competence
      3

      "The game requires skillful platforming and puzzle solving, especially to collect all gems and achieve the true ending."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on individual progression and puzzle solving without competitive elements or leaderboards."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players tend to replay to find all gems, secrets, and endings, though the game is short and can be completed quickly."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players creatively use the eversion mechanic to solve puzzles and explore alternate level states."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; purely individual experience."

    • Escapism
      4

      "The game provides a surreal, unsettling alternate reality that players immerse in to escape real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of curiosity and interest in the unique experience, not obligation."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "The core mechanic encourages experimentation with world layers to discover secrets and progress."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Players explore multiple layers of each level and search for hidden gems and secrets."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Limited customization; players experience preset level designs and aesthetics without personal modification."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "The game features a fantastical flower protagonist and surreal, Lovecraftian horror elements."

    • Fellowship
      -5

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

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop platforming skills and puzzle-solving strategies to master the game."

    • Health
      -5

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

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires focused attention and precision platforming; not suited for idle or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No social or emotional relationship-building features."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players collect gems and unlock new levels and endings, showing clear progression."

    • Relaxation
      -2

      "While some find it relaxing, the game includes tense and challenging sections that create sustained tension."

    • Sensation
      3

      "The game uses changing visuals and music to create emotional and sensory impact."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems."

    • Story
      3

      "Narrative unfolds through atmosphere, multiple endings, and subtle storytelling rather than explicit plot."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Players must plan eversion use and platforming routes to solve puzzles and collect gems."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Some suspense and tension arise from the horror elements and challenging platforming."

    • Value
      2

      "Generally considered good value for a short, unique experience, especially on sale."

    • Violence
      -3

      "Minimal violence; enemies are stomped but focus is on puzzle and platforming rather than combat."

    • Survival
      1

      "Players avoid death and hazards, but the game is more puzzle and platforming focused than survival."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026