Hylics 2 similar games & best alternatives

Hylics 2

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2020

Should you play it?

A surreal RPG with a unique graphical style and droll scenario.

What works
  • Unique claymation art style
  • Excellent psychedelic soundtrack
  • Challenging and strategic combat
  • Immersive surreal world and lore
  • Creative and original gameplay experience
Things to keep in mind
  • Clunky platforming controls
  • Some navigation and direction issues
  • Shorter gameplay length
  • Steep learning curve for mechanics
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features

What to play next

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

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Hylics

  • Operencia: The Stolen Sun

  • ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

  • The Adventures of Tree

  • Vampire's Fall: Origins

  • Another Crab's Treasure

  • Crown Trick

  • Vigil: The Longest Night

  • Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Operencia: The Stolen Sun

  • The Adventures of Tree

  • Underhero
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Creativity

    Hylics
  • Escapism

    Dungeons of Blood and Dream
  • Fantasy

    Karma. Incarnation 1

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Hylics 2: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Sensation, Creativity. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership.

Why this game works

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

  • Autonomy

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    "Players have freedom to explore a large open world and choose their own paths and approaches to platforming challenges, with minimal handholding."

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    "Players have freedom to explore a surreal world, choose party members, and experiment with combat strategies, though some platforming sections have fixed challenges."

  • Competence

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    "Combat is engaging and skill-based with combos, parries, and character mastery; some platforming is challenging but frustrating."

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    "Combat is challenging and strategic with status effects and requires skillful play; platforming can be difficult and requires mastery."

  • Competition

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    "Focus is on personal experience and exploration without competitive elements or leaderboards."

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  • Continuation

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    "Many players report long play sessions, multiple playthroughs, and strong attachment to the game and its world."

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    "Many players report long play sessions, multiple playthroughs, and strong attachment to the game's unique style and music."

  • Cooperation

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

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

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

    5

    "Highly creative claymation art style, surreal world design, and experimental mechanics"

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    "Highly creative with unique claymation visuals, surreal worldbuilding, and innovative combat and music."

  • Domination

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    "No evidence of exerting control over others; gameplay is individual and non-competitive."

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    "No evidence of exerting control over others; gameplay is individual and non-competitive."

  • Escapism

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    "Players describe the game as a surreal, psychedelic dream world providing immersive escape from reality."

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    "Strongly immersive and surreal experience that players use to escape reality and enjoy a psychedelic atmosphere."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and appreciation for the art and gameplay."

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and appreciation for the game's art and uniqueness."

  • Experimenting

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    "Players discover new mechanics, experiment with combat combos, and explore vast environments."

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  • Exploration

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    "Exploration of surreal environments and discovery of secrets and story elements is central to gameplay."

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  • Expression

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    "Players customize party members’ equipment and abilities; some room for self-expression though limited by inventory constraints."

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  • Fantasy

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    "Highly imaginative and psychedelic fantasy world with surreal creatures and story."

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    "Highly imaginative, surreal, and psychedelic fantasy setting with abstract characters and lore."

  • Fellowship

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    "Single-player game with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

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  • Growth

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    "Players learn combat mechanics, enemy patterns, and progression systems; some skill and knowledge development over time."

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  • Health

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

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  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention on combat, puzzles, and exploration; not suited for idle or background play."

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  • Intimacy

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    "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing within gameplay."

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  • Leadership

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    "No leadership or group management roles; gameplay is individual."

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  • Progression

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    "Players collect items, power-ups, and level up to improve stats and abilities."

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  • Relaxation

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    "Some players find the music and visuals relaxing, though others note the challenge can create tension."

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    "Some players find the music and visuals relaxing, but challenging combat and platforming add tension."

  • Sensation

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    "Strong sensory stimulation from psychedelic visuals, unique art style, and varied music."

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  • Status

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

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

  • Story

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    "Narrative is present but somewhat fragmented and minimal; story supports atmosphere rather than driving gameplay."

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    "Narrative is present but minimal and surreal; story supports atmosphere rather than driving gameplay."

  • Strategy

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    "Combat requires timing, resource management, and tactical decision-making to succeed."

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    "Combat requires strategic use of status effects, targeting, and resource management."

  • Thrill

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    "Some tension and excitement in battles, but overall experience is more lighthearted and episodic than high suspense."

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    "Some suspense from challenging battles and platforming, but overall experience is more surreal than thrilling."

  • Value

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    "Players generally feel the game offers good value for its short length, unique experience, and artistic quality."

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    "Players feel the game offers good value for its unique artistic experience and gameplay length."

  • Violence

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    "Combat involves defeating enemies in battles, but violence is stylized and abstract rather than graphic or destructive."

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    "Combat involves attacking enemies and status effects, but violence is stylized and abstract rather than graphic."

  • Survival

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    "Combat involves managing health and avoiding defeat, but not high-risk survival mechanics."

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