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Gorogoa

Mac, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Android, iOS • 2017

Should you play it?

Gorogoa is an elegant evolution of the puzzle genre, told through a beautifully hand-drawn story designed and illustrated by Jason Roberts. Winner of Debut Game at the 2018 BAFTA Games Awards, as well as Best Mobile Game and the Innovation Award at the GDC 2018 Choice Awards.

What works
  • Unique and creative puzzle mechanics
  • Beautiful hand-drawn art and animation
  • Immersive and abstract narrative
  • Calming music and atmosphere
  • Intellectually stimulating gameplay
Things to keep in mind
  • Very short playtime
  • Some puzzles require trial and error
  • Story can be too ambiguous for some
  • Limited replay value beyond achievements
  • Price may feel high for length

What to play next

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

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo

  • Samorost 1

  • Samorost 2

  • Morphopolis

  • Discolored

  • Truberbrook / Trüberbrook

  • Papetura

  • Samorost 3

  • Duck Detective: The Secret Salami
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Discolored

  • GNOG

  • Milkmaid of the Milky Way
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Similarity map

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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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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).

Gorogoa: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation, Intimacy, Value.

Why this game works

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

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  • Competence

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  • Competition

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  • Continuation

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    "Short game length (2-8 hours) and some players find it easy to finish in one sitting; limited habitual play."

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  • Creativity

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    "Highly creative with hand-drawn art, symbolic level design, and a unique narrative approach blending gameplay with personal storytelling."

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  • Domination

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

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  • Escapism

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    "The surreal, dreamlike atmosphere and story provide an immersive escape from reality."

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  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily for intrinsic interest in story, puzzles, and exploration without external pressure."

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  • Experimenting

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    "Game encourages trying new puzzle mechanics and exploring novel solutions."

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  • Exploration

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    "Players discover new scenes, clues, and story elements, piecing together a larger narrative."

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  • Expression

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  • Growth

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    "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and learn patterns through gameplay."

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  • Health

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

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    "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles; not designed for background or casual intermittent play."

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  • Intimacy

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    "No social or emotional relationship-building elements present."

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  • Leadership

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    "No leadership or group management roles; purely individual experience."

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  • Progression

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    "Progression through story and puzzle completion, but no item collection or upgrades."

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  • Relaxation

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    "Visually striking hand-drawn art and animations provide strong sensory appeal."

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  • Thrill

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  • Value

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    "Mixed opinions on value due to short length; recommended on sale but some find full price less justified."

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