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It Lurks Below

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One • 2019

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Quick resume

It Lurks Below is an action-oriented, survival RPG in a randomly generated world. Fight through the massive underground dungeon, customize your character with random items and find out what evil lurks below.

Global score

83/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure

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    Pros

    • Deep and satisfying loot system
    • Multiple classes and playstyles
    • Procedurally generated dungeons
    • Active developer engagement and updates
    • High replayability

    Cons

    • No multiplayer yet
    • Early access content limitations
    • Some ui and inventory management issues
    • Survival mechanics can be frustrating
    • Limited building customization

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership, Violence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Health, 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
      4

      "Players have freedom to choose game modes, classes, and play styles, with options to enable or disable survival mechanics."

    • Competence
      4

      "Game offers skill-based combat, character progression, and challenging bosses that reward mastery."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is on solo play and personal progression; multiplayer is not yet implemented."

    • Continuation
      5

      "High replay value with multiple classes, difficulty levels, and procedurally generated content encourages long-term engagement."

    • Cooperation
      -4

      "Currently a single-player experience with limited social interaction; multiplayer planned but not present."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players can build and customize bases and farms, though building options are limited compared to pure sandbox games."

    • Domination
      -4

      "Interactions are balanced and cooperative in spirit; no evidence of power imposition or trash talk."

    • Escapism
      5

      "Players use the game as a time sink and stress relief, immersing in loot hunting and dungeon crawling."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and nostalgia for Diablo-style ARPGs."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players try different classes, talents, and game modes, exploring varied mechanics and strategies."

    • Exploration
      4

      "Procedurally generated dungeons and biomes encourage discovery and repeated exploration."

    • Expression
      1

      "Some character and base customization possible, but limited decorative options."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Strong fantasy elements with classes, magic, monsters, and lore inspired by Diablo."

    • Fellowship
      -3

      "Minimal social features; community interaction mostly external via Discord and streams."

    • Growth
      5

      "Players develop skills, gear, and knowledge through progression and repeated play."

    • Health
      -3

      "Game involves sedentary play with no physical activity; survival mechanics add mental challenge."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement during play sessions."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "Limited to no close social relationships within the game; interactions are mostly individual."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership roles or group management; single-player focused."

    • Progression
      5

      "Strong emphasis on acquiring better gear, leveling up, and unlocking new abilities."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Game balances challenge with flow, providing satisfying tension release through combat and loot."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable pixel art, sound effects, and music contribute to sensory pleasure."

    • Status
      -4

      "Achievements and recognition are personal; no social status or leaderboards."

    • Story
      2

      "Some narrative elements and quests exist but story is minimal and secondary to gameplay."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Players plan character builds, combat tactics, and resource management."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Combat and survival mechanics provide suspense and excitement, especially in higher difficulties."

    • Value
      5

      "Players report excellent value for time and money invested, with many hours of gameplay."

    • Violence
      4

      "Combat against monsters is a core enjoyable element, with satisfying destruction and loot."

    • Survival
      3

      "Survival mechanics like hunger and fatigue add challenge, though optional in some modes."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026