Face It - A game to fight inner demons similar games & best alternatives

Face It - A game to fight inner demons

PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac • 2017

Should you play it?

Carefuly crafted puzzles in a challenging 3D plaformer take the player on a surrealistic journey through a maze of feelings. In Face It, abstract concepts are shaped into gameplay: darker emotions are monsters and traps, while brighter concepts are the powers you need to beat the levels.

What works
  • Unique and atmospheric theme
  • Challenging puzzles and platforming
  • Good value for price
  • Meaningful narrative elements
  • Active developer support
Things to keep in mind
  • Camera and control issues
  • Short length and limited content
  • Repetitive dialogue and animations
  • Frustration from trial-and-error gameplay
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Left Alone

  • Lake Haven - Chrysalis

  • Suite 776
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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.

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Face It - A game to fight inner demons: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Relaxation.

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 can explore levels to find hidden walls and collectibles, and each level introduces unique mechanics, allowing some freedom in how to approach puzzles and platforming."

    Capsule for The Multi-Medium The Multi-Medium

    "Players navigate complex 3D platform levels with freedom to explore and choose paths, including collecting letters to unlock bonus levels."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    4

    "The game offers a challenging platforming experience with precise timing, skillful jumping, and mastery of mechanics."

    Capsule for Mutant Mudds Deluxe Mutant Mudds Deluxe

    "The game offers challenging platforming and puzzle elements requiring skillful jumping, timing, and camera control."

  • Competition

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    "No evidence of competitive or ranked modes; focus is on personal progression and exploration."

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    "No evidence of competitive or ranked modes; focus is on individual progression and personal challenge."

  • Continuation

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    "Many players report being drawn in for hours, with replayability through procedural levels, though some find it frustrating and stop playing."

    Capsule for Osmos Osmos

    "Some players report being drawn in for hours, though others find frustration with repeated deaths and camera issues."

  • 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 can explore different paths and discover hidden areas, but no creation or modification mechanics; some appreciation for unique level design."

    Capsule for The Complex: Expedition The Complex: Expedition

    "Players can explore hidden areas and unlock harder versions of levels, encouraging curiosity and experimentation."

  • Domination

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    "No social dominance or power over others; experience is personal and solitary."

    Capsule for Unspoken Unspoken

    "No social dominance or power over others; experience is solitary and personal."

  • Escapism

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    "Strong atmospheric and immersive experience providing psychological horror and mystery escapism."

    Capsule for Chasing Static Chasing Static

    "The dark, eerie atmosphere and theme of facing inner demons provide a strong escapist experience."

  • Expectation

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

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in the theme and gameplay; no obligation or external pressure noted."

  • Experimenting

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    "Players explore and experiment with light and shadow mechanics and puzzle solutions, though puzzles are generally straightforward."

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    "Players try different strategies to solve puzzles and navigate levels, including using light to dispel ghosts."

  • Exploration

    Game with the same Exploration vibe

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    "Levels contain hidden collectibles and bonus stages encouraging curiosity-driven exploration."

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    "Collecting letters and discovering hidden bonus levels encourages exploration beyond the main path."

  • Expression

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    "No character customization or avatar personalization; fixed player model and environment."

    Capsule for 404Sight 404Sight

    "No customization or avatar personalization reported; game uses fixed character and environments."

  • Fantasy

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    "The game features supernatural horror themes, ghosts, and imaginative fiction elements."

    Capsule for Ann Ann

    "The game features supernatural themes with ghosts, inner demons, and symbolic narrative elements."

  • Fellowship

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    "No social or community features; players experience the game individually."

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    "No social or community features; players experience the game individually."

  • Growth

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    "Players develop platforming skills and knowledge of game mechanics and world secrets."

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    "Players develop platforming skills and spatial awareness; some report learning about psychological themes."

  • Health

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

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  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention on puzzles, combat, and platforming; not a casual or background game."

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    "Requires focused attention due to challenging platforming and puzzles; not a casual or background game."

  • Intimacy

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    "No social interactions or relationship-building; solitary experience."

    Capsule for Arid Arid

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  • Leadership

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    "No leadership or group management elements present."

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  • Progression

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    "Players collect coins and unlock bonus levels, showing incremental progression."

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    "Players collect letters and unlock harder bonus levels, showing incremental progression."

  • Relaxation

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    "Atmosphere is tense and unsettling, with moments of anxiety and challenge rather than pure relaxation."

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    "Atmosphere is eerie and tense; some find it relaxing while others report frustration and challenge."

  • Sensation

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    "Dark visuals, sound design, and music provide strong sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

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    "Dark visuals, sound design, and eerie music provide sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

  • Status

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    "No social recognition or status systems; achievements exist but no social visibility."

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    "No social recognition or status systems; achievements and cards exist but no social visibility emphasized."

  • Story

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    "Narrative is abstract and atmospheric with lore and implied context; some players find it intriguing."

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    "Narrative conveyed through quotes and atmosphere; some players find it meaningful, others find it vague."

  • Strategy

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    "Players must plan jumps, use weapons tactically, and solve puzzles."

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  • Thrill

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    "Tense atmosphere and horror elements create suspense and occasional scares."

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  • Value

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    "Players find the game offers good value for its low price and unique experience."

    Capsule for Dead End Road Dead End Road

    "Many players find the game offers good value for its low price and trading card rewards."

  • Violence

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    "Combat involves fighting ghosts but is not focused on violence or destruction; more symbolic."

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    "Combat is symbolic and non-violent, using light to dispel ghosts rather than direct violence."

  • Survival

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    "Players must avoid hazards and obstacles to survive and complete levels, emphasizing careful navigation."

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