Infliction similar games & best alternatives

Infliction

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox One • 2018

Should you play it?

Wander through an interactive nightmare set within the confines of a once-happy household. Piece together the mystery behind a harrowing series of events while struggling to survive encounters with an entity that relentlessly stands in the way of finding absolution.

What works
  • Intense psychological horror atmosphere
  • Detailed and immersive environment
  • Engaging narrative and story
  • Well-crafted sound design
  • Polished experience for a solo developer
Things to keep in mind
  • Short game length
  • Some bugs and glitches reported
  • Lack of running mechanic frustrates some players
  • Linear progression limits autonomy
  • Some players found story confusing or incomplete

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Hidden Gems

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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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Infliction: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Why this game works

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

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  • Cooperation

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  • Domination

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  • Escapism

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  • Expectation

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  • Fellowship

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  • Growth

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