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Human-powered spacecraft

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2018

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Quick resume

A nostalgia-infused pixel clicker in a comedy wrapper. 

Global score

94/100

Genres

Casual, Indie

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    Pros

    • Humorous and engaging story
    • Polished pixel art graphics
    • Simple and accessible gameplay
    • Good value for low price
    • Short and satisfying experience

    Cons

    • Very short playtime
    • Limited gameplay depth
    • No multiplayer or social features
    • Repetitive music
    • Some minor bugs and translation issues

    Analysis

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

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    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
      3

      "Players manually click to generate energy and choose upgrades, allowing some control over pacing and strategy."

    • Competence
      2

      "The game involves skillful clicking and some puzzle elements, but overall mechanics are simple and predictable."

    • Competition
      -4

      "No evidence of competitive elements or player comparison; focus is on individual progression."

    • Continuation
      -4

      "Game is very short (30-60 minutes) with a definite ending, discouraging long habitual play."

    • Cooperation
      -5

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

    • Creativity
      -3

      "Players upgrade and manage systems but within predefined structures; no creation or customization."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Players use the game as a light, humorous distraction and stress relief for a short time."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and intrinsic interest, no obligation or pressure noted."

    • Experimenting
      1

      "Some experimentation with upgrades and strategies possible, but mostly linear progression."

    • Exploration
      -3

      "Game is linear with limited areas; no open exploration or discovery of new environments."

    • Expression
      -4

      "No character or environment customization; presentation is fixed."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "Imaginative sci-fi setting with a humorous narrative and fictional spaceship scenario."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community features; entirely solo play."

    • Growth
      2

      "Players learn game mechanics and improve through upgrades, but limited depth."

    • Health
      -5

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

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires active clicking and attention; not a passive idle game."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No social or emotional relationship building."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players accumulate energy and upgrades to advance through the story and improve ship systems."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Described as a relaxing and enjoyable experience with light humor and simple gameplay."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Pixel art and music provide modest sensory enjoyment, though music can be repetitive."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems."

    • Story
      4

      "Strong narrative focus with humor and character interaction uncommon in clicker games."

    • Strategy
      1

      "Some strategic choices in upgrades and resource management, but overall simple and linear."

    • Thrill
      -3

      "Gameplay is low risk and predictable; no suspense or tension."

    • Value
      4

      "Highly praised for good value given low price and short, polished experience."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No combat or destructive elements; focus on constructive upgrades."

    • Survival
      1

      "Some resource management and challenges to keep ship operational, but low threat level."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026