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Jivana

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2022

Should you play it?

Jivana is a story-driven adventure game. Embody Aelis, a water priestess who uses her powers to open the path for her community, forced to flee after the appearance of a huge cataclysm. Explore the enchanting landscapes of Jivana, use your ability to manipulate water and lead your people to safety.

What works
  • Beautiful visuals and soundtrack
  • Engaging waterbending mechanics
  • Relaxing and immersive atmosphere
  • Free to play
  • Short and accessible gameplay
Things to keep in mind
  • Very short length
  • Clunky controls and some bugs
  • Incomplete story feeling like a demo
  • Limited exploration and customization
  • Performance and optimization issues

What to play next

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

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Escape from Castle Claymount

  • Faefever

  • The Guest

  • Call of the Sea

  • Kairo

  • Dreaming Sarah

  • Supraland Six Inches Under

  • The Children of Clay

  • Samsara Room
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Escape from Castle Claymount

  • Planet of Lana II

  • Squidlit
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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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Jivana: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation, Expression, Intimacy.

Why this game works

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

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