how do you Do It? similar games & best alternatives

how do you Do It?

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Web browser • 2015

Should you play it?

"how do you Do It?" puts players in the role of an 11-year-old girl whose mother has just stepped out for an errand. The girl immediately grabs her dolls and furtively attempts to figure out how sex works using these plastic surrogates.

What works
  • Unique and poignant exploration of childhood curiosity
  • Free and accessible
  • Simple, humorous gameplay
  • Emotional and thematic depth
  • Nostalgic and relatable experience
Things to keep in mind
  • Very short gameplay
  • Limited replay value
  • No multiplayer or social features
  • Minimal customization
  • Basic graphics and sound

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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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how do you Do It?: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Progression, Violence, 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 control precise movements and timing to navigate levels, requiring personal skill and decision-making."

    Capsule for Blaite Blaite

    "Players control doll movements freely to experiment with positions and timing, reflecting personal exploration and decision-making."

  • Competence

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    "Engages players in interactive elements like finding hidden reports and timed events, requiring some skill and attention."

    Capsule for ROBOTICS;NOTES ELITE ROBOTICS;NOTES ELITE

    "Players engage in a simple skill test of manipulating dolls and timing to avoid being caught, with some feedback on performance."

  • Competition

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    "Focus is on personal exploration and experimentation without competitive or ranked elements."

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    "No competitive elements or comparison to others; focus is on personal experimentation and discovery."

  • Continuation

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    "Players engage in short sessions and some replay levels to improve scores, but overall limited long-term attachment due to short game length."

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  • Cooperation

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    "Entirely single-player experience focused on individual play and personal goals without collaboration."

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  • Creativity

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    "Players experiment with interactions and puzzle solutions within a creative, humorous universe."

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    "Players creatively experiment with doll positioning and movement to discover different outcomes and humorous scenarios."

  • Domination

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    "No elements of exerting control over other players; interactions are with NPC dolls in a non-competitive manner."

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    "No elements of exerting control over others; interactions are with inanimate dolls only."

  • Escapism

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    "Players use the game as a nostalgic escape and stress relief through simple, engaging gameplay."

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    "Players use the game as a lighthearted diversion and nostalgic escape from more serious or stressful games."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and curiosity, not due to obligation or external pressure."

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of curiosity and personal interest, not obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting

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    "Game encourages trying different dolls and multiple puzzle solutions, fostering exploration and experimentation."

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    "Core gameplay encourages trying new doll positions and timing to explore the mechanics and outcomes."

  • Exploration

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    "Limited spatial exploration but some discovery of story branches and endings."

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    "Limited spatial exploration but some discovery in experimenting with doll interactions and endings."

  • Expression

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    "No character customization or cosmetic personalization; players use predefined characters and assets."

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    "No character customization or personalization; players use fixed dolls and settings."

  • Fantasy

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    "Grounded in realistic, relatable emotional experience rather than imaginative fiction."

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    "Grounded in realistic childhood curiosity and innocence rather than imaginative or fictional fantasy."

  • Fellowship

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    "No social or community features; purely individual experience."

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  • Growth

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    "Players develop timing and precision skills; some learning curve but overall easy."

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    "Players learn through trial and error about timing and positioning, gaining modest skill development."

  • Health

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    "No physical activity involved; sedentary gameplay."

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  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention during short sessions; not designed for background or idle play."

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  • Intimacy

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    "Limited emotional connection through narrative and character interactions but no social bonding or relationships."

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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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    "No item collection, upgrades, or RPG progression; linear and static state throughout play."

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  • Relaxation

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    "Humorous and lighthearted tone provides relaxation, though gameplay can be intense and fast-paced."

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  • Sensation

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    "Simple audiovisual feedback provides mild sensory stimulation but is repetitive and minimal."

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  • Status

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    "No social recognition or ranking systems; achievements are personal and private."

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  • Story

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    "Narrative conveyed through atmosphere, visuals, and emotional undertones rather than explicit plot."

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    "Narrative conveys childhood innocence and curiosity about sex, adding emotional and thematic depth."

  • Strategy

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    "Requires quick reflexes and timing but minimal strategic planning or problem solving."

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  • Thrill

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    "Some moments of tension and challenge, but overall controlled and family-friendly experience."

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    "Some tension from avoiding being caught by mother, but overall low stakes and lighthearted."

  • Value

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    "Free to play with no microtransactions, offering good entertainment value for time invested."

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  • Violence

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  • Survival

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    "Some threat of being caught adds mild survival tension."

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