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Hidden in Plain Sight

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch, Linux • 2014

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Quick resume

Hidden in Plain Sight is a local-multiplayer stealth party game. Blend into the crowd of AI characters and eliminate the other players before they eliminate you!

Global score

99/100

Genres

Action, Casual, Indie, Strategy

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    Pros

    • Unique and original local multiplayer gameplay
    • Highly fun and engaging party experience
    • Easy to learn and accessible to non-gamers
    • Multiple game modes with customization options
    • Strong social interaction and laughter

    Cons

    • Requires multiple controllers and local play
    • Limited game modes and content
    • Minimal graphics and sound presentation
    • No online multiplayer by default (though beta available)
    • Can become repetitive over long sessions

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Progression, Fantasy, Exploration.

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    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 have freedom to choose strategies and actions in various game modes, requiring clever deception and decision-making."

    • Competence
      3

      "Game involves skill in deception, observation, and timing, with feedback from social interaction and game outcomes."

    • Competition
      5

      "Strong competitive element with players trying to outsmart and eliminate each other in local multiplayer."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Players repeatedly return to the game for party sessions and quick rounds, showing habitual engagement."

    • Cooperation
      1

      "Some modes involve team play, but overall focus is on individual deception and competition."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players can customize game settings and develop unique deceptive strategies, though game structure is fixed."

    • Domination
      2

      "Players exert control by outsmarting and eliminating others, but interactions are balanced and playful."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Provides fun distraction and social laughter, helping players escape real-life stress during parties."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and social interaction, not out of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players explore different game modes and tweak settings to find new ways to play and deceive."

    • Exploration
      -3

      "Gameplay occurs in familiar, fixed maps with no discovery of new areas or secrets."

    • Expression
      -2

      "Limited character customization; expression mainly through player behavior rather than visual personalization."

    • Fantasy
      -3

      "Game is abstract and minimalistic with simple characters, focusing on realistic social deception rather than fantasy."

    • Fellowship
      4

      "Strong social bonding and community feeling through local multiplayer party play and shared laughter."

    • Growth
      2

      "Players develop skills in deception, observation, and strategy over repeated play sessions."

    • Health
      -4

      "Primarily sedentary local multiplayer game with no physical activity component."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and active participation during short, intense rounds."

    • Intimacy
      2

      "Encourages close social interaction and emotional engagement among friends during play."

    • Leadership
      1

      "Some team modes may involve guiding others, but mostly players act independently or competitively."

    • Progression
      -2

      "No item collection or upgrades; gameplay progression is round-based and skill-driven."

    • Relaxation
      -3

      "Gameplay is tense and suspenseful, creating excitement rather than relaxation."

    • Sensation
      1

      "Simple audiovisual presentation with focus on social and cognitive stimulation rather than sensory thrills."

    • Status
      2

      "Players gain recognition within their local group through skillful play and social interaction."

    • Story
      -4

      "No narrative or plot; gameplay is context-free and focused on social deception mechanics."

    • Strategy
      4

      "High mental challenge involving planning, deception, and reading opponents."

    • Thrill
      4

      "Gameplay creates suspense, tension, and excitement through hidden identity and risk of exposure."

    • Value
      4

      "Highly praised for providing great fun and replayability at a low price."

    • Violence
      2

      "Includes light combat and elimination mechanics, but presented in a playful, non-graphic manner."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must avoid detection and elimination, emphasizing survival through stealth and cunning."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026