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FEZ

PlayStation 3, Mac, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Linux, PlayStation Vita, iOS, Xbox 360 • 2013

Should you play it?

Gomez is a 2D creature living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that will take him to the very end of time and space. Use your ability to navigate 3D structures from 4 distinct classic 2D perspectives.

What works
  • Innovative 2d/3d rotation mechanic
  • Challenging and creative puzzles
  • Beautiful pixel art and soundtrack
  • Deep exploration and secrets
  • Relaxing yet mentally engaging
Things to keep in mind
  • Some puzzles are extremely obscure
  • Lack of fast travel causes backtracking
  • Minimal narrative and story depth
  • Keyboard controls less optimal than controller
  • Technical issues reported by some players

What to play next

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

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Chants of Sennaar

  • TRI: Of Friendship and Madness

  • Tiny and Big: Grandpa's Leftovers

  • Treasure Adventure World

  • Big Hops

  • Quern - Undying Thoughts

  • Mimpi Dreams

  • Braid

  • Supraland Six Inches Under
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Treasure Adventure World

  • Big Hops

  • Another Perspective
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Creativity

    Windosill
  • Experimenting

    OneShift
  • Exploration

    Stygian: Outer Gods

Similarity map

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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).

FEZ: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Strategy, Growth. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy.

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 freely explore a large interconnected world, solve puzzles at their own pace, and choose their own path through the game."

    Capsule for Submachine: Legacy Submachine: Legacy

    "Players have freedom to explore the large interconnected world at their own pace, choose which puzzles to solve and in what order, and experiment with rotating the world to discover new paths."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    4

    "The game offers challenging puzzles that require logical thinking and skill, with a progression from easy to difficult, providing feedback and rewarding problem solving."

    Capsule for The Talos Principle VR The Talos Principle VR

    "The game offers challenging puzzles that require skillful observation, cryptography, and logical thinking, rewarding players with a strong sense of accomplishment."

  • Competition

    Game with the same Competition vibe

    -4

    "Focus is on single-player exploration and puzzle solving without competitive or ranked elements."

    Capsule for Monkey Island™ 2 Special Edition: LeChuck’s Revenge™ Monkey Island™ 2 Special Edition: LeChuck’s Revenge™

    "FEZ is a single-player experience focused on personal exploration and puzzle solving without competitive elements or leaderboards."

  • Continuation

    Game with the same Continuation vibe

    3

    "Many players report long play sessions and habitual engagement due to the satisfying puzzle-like gameplay and career progression."

    Capsule for Car Mechanic Simulator 2014 Car Mechanic Simulator 2014

    "Many players report long play sessions and a desire to fully explore and solve all puzzles, including difficult post-game content, indicating habitual engagement."

  • Cooperation

    Game with the same Cooperation vibe

    -5

    "The game is designed for solo play with no multiplayer or cooperative mechanics."

    Capsule for The Witness The Witness

    "The game is designed for solo play with no multiplayer or cooperative mechanics."

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

    5

    "Highly creative and artistic design with unique puzzles and interactive surreal environments."

    Capsule for Windosill Windosill

    "Highly creative design with unique 2D/3D rotation mechanics, original puzzles, custom languages, and cryptographic challenges."

  • Domination

    Game with the same Domination vibe

    -5

    "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; the experience is personal and introspective."

    Capsule for Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery

    "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; the experience is personal and introspective."

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

    4

    "Players describe the game as a relaxing, charming escape with engaging puzzles and exploration."

    Capsule for Kaelaverse: Pemascape Kaelaverse: Pemascape

    "Players describe FEZ as a relaxing, immersive experience that provides a mental escape through exploration and puzzle solving."

  • Expectation

    Game with the same Expectation vibe

    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily driven by intrinsic interest and curiosity rather than obligation or external pressure."

    Capsule for The Forest The Forest

    "Players engage voluntarily driven by intrinsic interest and curiosity rather than obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting

    Game with the same Experimenting vibe

    5

    "The core mechanic encourages trying different world shifts and rotations to solve puzzles in novel ways."

    Capsule for OneShift OneShift

    "The core mechanic encourages players to experiment with world rotation and perspective shifts to discover new paths and solve puzzles."

  • Exploration

    Game with the same Exploration vibe

    5

    "Exploration is a core element with a semi-open world, secrets, puzzles, and backtracking to previously inaccessible areas."

    Capsule for Stygian: Outer Gods Stygian: Outer Gods

    "Exploration is central, with a vast world full of secrets, hidden rooms, and puzzles requiring thorough investigation."

  • Expression

    Game with the same Expression vibe

    2

    "Some customization of experience through choice of exploration and puzzle solving, but limited character customization."

    Capsule for SCP: Secret Files SCP: Secret Files

    "Some customization of gameplay approach and puzzle solving style, but limited character or environment personalization."

  • Fantasy

    Game with the same Fantasy vibe

    3

    "Imaginative and surreal world with quirky story and meta narrative, though grounded in puzzle mechanics."

    Capsule for World of Goo 2 World of Goo 2

    "The game features a whimsical, imaginative world with abstract puzzles and a surreal narrative, though grounded in puzzle mechanics."

  • Fellowship

    Game with the same Fellowship vibe

    -4

    "Minimal social interaction; mostly a solitary experience with some community sharing outside the game."

    Capsule for ShantyTown ShantyTown

    "FEZ is a solitary experience with minimal social interaction or community features within the game."

  • Growth

    Game with the same Growth vibe

    5

    "Players develop problem-solving skills and abstract thinking through increasingly complex puzzles."

    Capsule for Recursed Recursed

    "Players develop problem-solving skills, cryptographic knowledge, and spatial reasoning through progressively complex puzzles."

  • Health

    Game with the same Health vibe

    -5

    "Primarily a sedentary, screen-based experience with no physical activity elements."

    Capsule for Loop Hero Loop Hero

    "Primarily a sedentary, screen-based experience with no physical activity components."

  • Idle

    Game with the same Idle vibe

    -4

    "Requires focused attention and active problem solving; not suited for casual or background play."

    Capsule for SHENZHEN I/O SHENZHEN I/O

    "Requires focused attention and active problem solving; not suited for casual or background play."

  • Intimacy

    Game with the same Intimacy vibe

    -5

    "No close social or emotional relationships formed within the game; experience is introspective and individual."

    Capsule for The Stanley Parable The Stanley Parable

    "No close social or emotional relationships formed within the game; experience is individual and introspective."

  • Leadership

    Game with the same Leadership vibe

    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements; purely single-player."

    Capsule for Still Wakes the Deep Still Wakes the Deep

    "No leadership or group management elements; purely single-player."

  • Progression

    Game with the same Progression vibe

    4

    "Progression through levels, unlocking new cube types and worlds, and collecting hidden items."

    Capsule for Qbeh-1: The Atlas Cube Qbeh-1: The Atlas Cube

    "Progression through collecting cubes and anticubes unlocks new areas and endings, providing clear goals and rewards."

  • Relaxation

    Game with the same Relaxation vibe

    3

    "Many players find the game calming and nostalgic, though some puzzles can be challenging."

    Capsule for Zoombinis Zoombinis

    "The game is described as calming and soothing, though some puzzles can be mentally taxing."

  • Sensation

    Game with the same Sensation vibe

    3

    "Enjoyable pixel art visuals and chiptune soundtrack provide pleasant sensory stimulation."

    Capsule for Spaceport Hope Spaceport Hope

    "Enjoyable pixel art visuals and chiptune soundtrack provide pleasant sensory stimulation."

  • Status

    Game with the same Status vibe

    -4

    "Achievements and progress are personal with minimal social recognition or status elements."

    Capsule for Arboria Arboria

    "Achievements and completion are personal with minimal social recognition or status elements."

  • Story

    Game with the same Story vibe

    2

    "Sparse narrative delivered through environmental clues and notes; some players find it intriguing but minimal."

    Capsule for Kraven Manor Kraven Manor

    "Minimal explicit narrative; story is cryptic and mostly inferred through environmental clues and player interpretation."

  • Strategy

    Game with the same Strategy vibe

    4

    "Puzzles require logical reasoning, planning, and analytical thinking."

    Capsule for Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories

    "Puzzles require logical reasoning, pattern recognition, and strategic use of perspective shifts."

  • Thrill

    Game with the same Thrill vibe

    -2

    "Low suspense or risk; game is calm and contemplative rather than thrilling."

    Capsule for Silence Silence

    "The game lacks suspense or risk; it is more contemplative than thrilling."

  • Value

    Game with the same Value vibe

    5

    "Highly praised for its replayability, depth, and low price; considered excellent value for time and money."

    Capsule for Balatro Balatro

    "Highly praised for its depth, creativity, and replay value relative to its price."

  • Violence

    Game with the same Violence vibe

    -5

    "No violence or combat; gameplay focuses on exploration and puzzle solving."

    Capsule for RiME RiME

    "No violence or combat; gameplay focuses on exploration and puzzle solving."

  • Survival

    Game with the same Survival vibe

    -5

    "No survival or threat mechanics; the game is low risk and stable throughout."

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    "No survival or threat mechanics; the game is low risk and forgiving."

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