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Inertia

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2017

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Quick resume

Inertia is a first-person platformer with free-running aspects. Inspired by various other free-running and movement based games/game-modes.

Global score

83/100

Genres

Action, Casual, Indie

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    Pros

    • Affordable price and great value
    • Unique and challenging movement mechanics
    • Level editor and workshop support
    • Engaging soundtrack and visuals
    • Rewarding for speedrunning and skill mastery

    Cons

    • Inconsistent and buggy controls (wallrunning, sliding, jumping)
    • Steep difficulty spikes and frustration
    • Small and inactive community
    • Lack of narrative or story depth
    • Some technical issues and crashes reported

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Survival, Violence, Fantasy.

    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
      4

      "Players have control over complex movement mechanics like sprinting, sliding, double jumping, and wall running, allowing personal mastery and decision-making."

    • Competence
      4

      "High skill ceiling with challenging levels and speedrunning focus; players report rewarding mastery despite some control inconsistencies."

    • Competition
      3

      "Global leaderboards and speedrunning elements encourage comparison with others, though some players focus on personal improvement."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Players report long sessions and repeated attempts to improve times, though some find frustration and quit early."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Game is predominantly single-player with no cooperative or team-based elements."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Includes a level editor and workshop support allowing players to create and share custom levels."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are individual and non-confrontational."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Players use the game as a relaxing and immersive distraction, enjoying flow and challenge to escape reality."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment rather than obligation."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players experiment with movement mechanics and level strategies; some frustration with inconsistent controls noted."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Players explore various levels and custom maps, though environments are abstract and minimalistic."

    • Expression
      2

      "Customization mainly through level creation and sharing; no character or avatar personalization reported."

    • Fantasy
      -2

      "Game features abstract, minimalist environments with physics-based platforming rather than imaginative fiction."

    • Fellowship
      -3

      "Small, not very active community; social interaction limited mostly to sharing levels rather than strong group identity."

    • Growth
      4

      "Players develop skills in mastering complex movement and speedrunning techniques over time."

    • Health
      -5

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

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and precision; not suited for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No close social relationships or emotional sharing; primarily solo experience."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements present."

    • Progression
      3

      "Progression through completing levels and improving times; achievements and leaderboard rankings provide goals."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Some players find the game relaxing and enjoyable despite occasional frustration from difficulty spikes."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Visuals, lighting, and music contribute to sensory enjoyment; movement mechanics provide excitement."

    • Status
      2

      "Leaderboards offer some recognition, but community is small and social status is limited."

    • Story
      -4

      "No significant narrative or story elements; focus is on gameplay and level challenges."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Players plan routes and optimize movement strategies to improve speed and efficiency."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Speedrunning and challenging jumps provide suspense and excitement."

    • Value
      5

      "Highly praised for low price and amount of content; considered great value for money."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No combat or destructive elements; gameplay is constructive and skill-based."

    • Survival
      -3

      "No survival mechanics; failure results in level restart without threat or resource management."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026