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Intralism

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux • 2016

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Quick resume

Intralism - fast and hard rhythm game. Listen to music and match arcs to the beat. Master all beatmaps or create your own and challenge friends in the online multiplayer. But remember: wrong button - failed try.

Global score

86/100

Genres

Action, Casual, Indie, Music

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    Pros

    • Extensive community-created content and map editor
    • Challenging and rewarding rhythm gameplay
    • Low price with good value
    • Active and friendly community
    • Regular updates and events

    Cons

    • Multiplayer is mostly inactive and buggy
    • Some bugs and optimization issues
    • Limited official maps compared to workshop
    • Steep learning curve and high difficulty
    • Ui and features could be improved

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence.

    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 can freely choose songs, create and publish their own maps, customize controls and items, and select different game modes."

    • Competence
      4

      "The game offers challenging gameplay with skill-based note hitting, ranking systems, and leaderboards, rewarding mastery and precision."

    • Competition
      3

      "Includes ranked modes, leaderboards, and multiplayer battles, though multiplayer is often inactive."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Players report habitual play, grinding for ranks and items, and long sessions, though some mention frustration and bugs."

    • Cooperation
      1

      "Multiplayer exists but is mostly inactive; community events and Discord servers foster some cooperation."

    • Creativity
      5

      "Strong emphasis on creativity via an easy-to-use map editor and extensive workshop content."

    • Domination
      -3

      "Community-driven with shared achievements and balanced multiplayer; no strong evidence of domination behaviors."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game for stress relief, relaxation, and immersion in music, often as a break from real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Engagement is mostly voluntary and driven by intrinsic interest and enjoyment."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Players explore new maps, create custom content, and try different difficulties and modes."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Exploration mainly through discovering new community maps and workshop content."

    • Expression
      3

      "Customization of HUD, skins, and items allows personal expression, though limited cosmetic options."

    • Fantasy
      -2

      "Focuses on realistic rhythm gameplay rather than imaginative fiction or roleplay."

    • Fellowship
      2

      "Small but friendly community with active Discord servers and community events."

    • Growth
      4

      "Players develop skills, improve timing, and learn to master increasingly difficult maps."

    • Health
      -4

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or rehab elements."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement during gameplay."

    • Intimacy
      1

      "Some social interaction in community and multiplayer, but limited evidence of close relationships."

    • Leadership
      1

      "Community moderation and map curation exist but no strong leadership roles described."

    • Progression
      4

      "Players accumulate ranks, achievements, items, and unlock new maps and content."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Relax mode and music immersion provide flow and tension release for players."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable audiovisual feedback with dynamic visuals and music effects."

    • Status
      3

      "Leaderboards and ranks provide social recognition and status within the community."

    • Story
      -4

      "No narrative or plot; gameplay is context-free and focused on music and rhythm."

    • Strategy
      2

      "Requires planning and timing to hit notes accurately, but limited complex strategic elements."

    • Thrill
      3

      "High difficulty and risk of failure create suspense and excitement."

    • Value
      4

      "Players perceive good value for money due to low price, frequent updates, and extensive content."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No combat or destructive elements; gameplay is constructive and music-focused."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must avoid failure by precise timing and managing limited lives in challenging modes."

    Where to buy

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    Last update: 29/04/2026