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Forager

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Android, iOS • 2019

Should you play it?

The highly popular and quirky "idle game that you want to actively keep playing". Explore, craft, gather & manage resources, find secrets and build your base out of nothing! Buy land to explore and expand!

What works
  • Addictive and satisfying progression
  • Relaxing and accessible gameplay
  • Charming pixel art and music
  • Variety of activities and puzzles
  • Mod support for customization
Things to keep in mind
  • Endgame grind can be tedious
  • Lack of multiplayer or cooperation
  • Some quality of life issues and bugs
  • Developer abandoned game, no updates
  • Minimal story and narrative depth

What to play next

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

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Above Snakes

  • Forsaken Isle

  • Nova Lands

  • Idle Skilling

  • Melvor Idle

  • Astrox: Hostile Space Excavation

  • Dungelot: Shattered Lands

  • Coal LLC

  • Outpath

Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Forsaken Isle

  • Astrox: Hostile Space Excavation

  • Dungeon Journey

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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.

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  • Coloured chips: click to highlight games that mainly differ on that motivation; click again to reset.
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  • 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).

Forager: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Fantasy, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Idle, Fantasy.

Why this game works

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

  • Autonomy

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    4

    "Players have freedom to explore, build, automate, and progress at their own pace with many choices in gameplay style and upgrades."

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    "Players have freedom to explore, choose skills, build and automate at their own pace with many options."

  • Competence

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    3

    "The game offers skill trees, combat challenges, crafting complexity, and progression that require player mastery."

    Capsule for Craftopia Craftopia

    "Progression and skill tree provide a sense of mastery; combat and puzzles offer moderate challenge."

  • Competition

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    -4

    "Focus is on personal progress and achievement hunting rather than competing against others."

    Capsule for Distant Space Distant Space

    "Focus is on personal progression and achievement hunting rather than competing against others."

  • Continuation

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    4

    "Highly addictive gameplay loop encourages long sessions and repeated playthroughs."

    Capsule for The Spotter: Dig or Die The Spotter: Dig or Die

    "Highly addictive gameplay loop encourages long sessions and repeated playthroughs."

  • Cooperation

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    -5

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

    Capsule for Elong Plug Elong Plug

    "Single-player experience with no multiplayer; no evidence of cooperative gameplay."

  • Creativity

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    3

    "Players design and customize complex factory layouts and base infrastructure, though some constraints exist."

    Capsule for The Crust The Crust

    "Players build and customize bases, arrange machines, and optimize production layouts."

  • Domination

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    -5

    "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; cooperative and individual play only."

    Capsule for Darkarta: A Broken Heart's Quest Collector's Edition Darkarta: A Broken Heart's Quest Collector's Edition

    "No indication of exerting control or superiority over others; cooperative and individual play."

  • Escapism

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    4

    "Players use the game as a relaxing, immersive distraction from real life."

    Capsule for Hydroneer Hydroneer

    "Players use the game as a relaxing, immersive distraction from real life."

  • Expectation

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    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and intrinsic interest, not out of obligation."

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    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and intrinsic interest, not out of obligation."

  • Experimenting

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    3

    "Variety of classes, weapons, and skill trees encourage players to try new strategies and builds."

    Capsule for World War Z World War Z

    "Encourages trying different skill trees, builds, and strategies to optimize progression."

  • Exploration

    Game with the same Exploration vibe

    3

    "Game includes discovering new islands, underwater areas, and unlocking new content, encouraging curiosity-driven activities."

    Capsule for Havendock Havendock

    "Unlocking new islands, discovering puzzles and dungeons drives curiosity and discovery."

  • Expression

    Game with the same Expression vibe

    2

    "Character customization and cosmetic options allow some personal expression."

    Capsule for Isonzo Isonzo

    "Some character customization and base decoration allow for personal expression."

  • Fantasy

    Game with the same Fantasy vibe

    2

    "Fantasy elements present with traps, monsters, and dungeon setting, though pixel art style is modest."

    Capsule for Dungeon Warfare 2 Dungeon Warfare 2

    "Cartoonish pixel art and fantasy elements like dungeons and bosses provide imaginative experience."

  • Fellowship

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    -4

    "Mostly solo play with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

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    "Mostly solo play with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

  • Growth

    Game with the same Growth vibe

    3

    "Players develop skills, unlock perks, and improve gameplay effectiveness over time."

    Capsule for Far Cry® 5 Far Cry® 5

    "Players develop skills, unlock new abilities, and improve efficiency over time."

  • Health

    Game with the same Health vibe

    -5

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

    Capsule for DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT

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

  • Idle

    Game with the same Idle vibe

    3

    "Game supports casual play and background engagement with some idle mechanics."

    Capsule for Plant Therapy Plant Therapy

    "Game supports some idle mechanics and AFK progression, allowing background play."

  • Intimacy

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    -5

    "No evidence of forming close relationships or emotional sharing within the game."

    Capsule for Dave's Fun Algebra Class: Remastered Dave's Fun Algebra Class: Remastered

    "No evidence of forming close relationships or emotional sharing within the game."

  • Leadership

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    -5

    "No leadership or management roles; gameplay is individual and self-directed."

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    "No leadership or management roles; gameplay is individual and self-directed."

  • Progression

    Game with the same Progression vibe

    5

    "Strong focus on accumulating money, items, upgrades, and unlocking new content."

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    "Strong focus on accumulating items, upgrades, and unlocking new content."

  • Relaxation

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    "Many players find the game relaxing and enjoyable, balancing challenge and flow."

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    "Many players find the game relaxing and enjoyable, balancing challenge and flow."

  • Sensation

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    "Pleasant pixel art and music provide moderate sensory stimulation."

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    "Pleasant pixel art and music provide moderate sensory stimulation and fun."

  • Status

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    "No social status or recognition mechanics; focus is on personal achievement."

    Capsule for Wildlife Park 2 Wildlife Park 2

    "No social status or recognition mechanics; focus is on individual achievement."

  • Story

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    -3

    "Minimal narrative or lore; gameplay is mostly context-free and focused on mechanics."

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    "Minimal story or lore; gameplay is mostly context-free and achievement driven."

  • Strategy

    Game with the same Strategy vibe

    3

    "Requires planning for resource management, base building, and combat; emergent problem solving."

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    "Requires planning and problem solving for resource management, base building, and puzzles."

  • Thrill

    Game with the same Thrill vibe

    1

    "Some suspense in combat and dungeon exploration, but overall a low-risk, controlled experience."

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    "Some combat and dungeon elements add mild suspense but overall low risk."

  • Value

    Game with the same Value vibe

    4

    "Players report good value for time and money, especially at sale prices."

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    "Players report good value for time and money, especially on sale."

  • Violence

    Game with the same Violence vibe

    1

    "Combat exists but is mild and cartoonish; violence is not a major focus or appeal."

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    "Combat exists but is light and cartoonish, not focused on violence."

  • Survival

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    "Basic survival elements present but generally low difficulty and minimal threat."

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    "Basic survival elements present but low threat level and minimal failure consequences."

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