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killer7

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube • 2018

Should you play it?

Sneak into a world of underground assassins as Harman Smith, a man who manifests 7 deadly personalities, the killer7. Take control of this distinct murderers' row as they hunt down the sinister Kun Lan to thwart his plan of world dominance.

What works
  • Unique and surreal story
  • Distinctive art style and sound design
  • Engaging character switching and upgrades
  • Immersive and mind-bending experience
  • Long playtime with replay value
Things to keep in mind
  • On-rails movement limits freedom
  • Puzzles can be repetitive or obtuse
  • Combat mechanics are simple and sometimes frustrating
  • Pc port has some control and ui quirks
  • Story can be confusing and requires effort to understand

What to play next

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

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Shadow Warrior

  • Singularity™

  • BioShock™

  • The Evil Within

  • Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered

  • Dead Space (2008)

  • Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

  • Wolfenstein: The New Order

  • Prey
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered

  • Killing Time: Resurrected

  • Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered
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Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Story

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  • Creativity

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killer7: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression, Violence, Creativity.

Why this game works

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

  • Autonomy

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    3

    "Players can choose different characters and routes, including cooperative or solo paths, allowing some freedom in approach."

    Capsule for Bloody Trapland Bloody Trapland

    "Players can switch between seven assassins with unique abilities and choose paths at junctions, but movement is on rails limiting full freedom."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    2

    "Gameplay involves platforming, combat, and puzzles that are generally simple but require some skill and problem solving."

    Capsule for Trover Saves the Universe Trover Saves the Universe

    "Gameplay involves aiming at enemy weak spots and puzzle solving; skill is required but combat is relatively simple and puzzles are basic."

  • Competition

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    -5

    "Singleplayer experience with no competitive or ranked elements; focus is on personal progression."

    Capsule for Doorways: Old Prototype Doorways: Old Prototype

    "Singleplayer experience with no competitive or ranked modes; focus is on personal exploration and story."

  • Continuation

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    3

    "Players report long playtimes (~20-30 hours), emotional investment, and replaying for different endings and achievements."

    Capsule for Tomoyo After ~It's a Wonderful Life~ English Edition Tomoyo After ~It's a Wonderful Life~ English Edition

    "Players report long play sessions (~14-20 hours), desire to see the ending, and replay value due to story complexity and character upgrades."

  • Cooperation

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    -5

    "Entirely singleplayer with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

    Capsule for Pixel Puzzles 2: Birds Pixel Puzzles 2: Birds

    "Entirely singleplayer with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

    4

    "Highly creative art style, music, and narrative design with unique mechanics and evolving gameplay."

    Capsule for Neva Neva

    "Highly creative design with unique characters, story, art style, and gameplay mechanics blending rail shooter and puzzle elements."

  • Domination

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    "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; gameplay is solo and narrative-driven."

    Capsule for FINAL FANTASY VI FINAL FANTASY VI

    "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; gameplay is solo and narrative-driven."

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

    4

    "Players describe the game as a surreal, immersive experience that provides a strong escape from reality."

    Capsule for Eternity Egg Eternity Egg

    "Players describe it as a surreal, mind-bending, and immersive experience that provides a strong escape from reality."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage out of intrinsic interest and personal desire rather than obligation or external pressure."

    Capsule for ICBM: Escalation ICBM: Escalation

    "Players engage out of personal desire and interest in Suda51's unique style rather than obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting

    Game with the same Experimenting vibe

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    "Players experiment with game mechanics, strategies for survival, and interpretation of cryptic story elements."

    Capsule for Knock-knock Knock-knock

    "Players experiment with different assassins' abilities and explore cryptic story elements; gameplay encourages trying various strategies."

  • Exploration

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    "Players explore different story routes and uncover hidden lore, though physical exploration is limited."

    Capsule for Sierra Ops - Space Strategy Visual Novel Sierra Ops - Space Strategy Visual Novel

    "Limited exploration due to on-rails movement but players explore branching paths and uncover secrets and lore."

  • Expression

    Game with the same Expression vibe

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    "Some character customization through skill builds and upgrades, but no deep avatar personalization or cosmetic modification mentioned."

    Capsule for LunarLux LunarLux

    "Character switching and upgrading provide some customization, but no deep avatar personalization or cosmetic modification."

  • Fantasy

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    4

    "Strongly imaginative and surreal setting with bizarre characters and dreamlike narrative elements."

    Capsule for DREAMWILD DREAMWILD

    "Strongly imaginative and surreal narrative with supernatural elements, multiple personalities, and bizarre characters."

  • Fellowship

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    "No social or community features; experience is solitary and individual."

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    "No social or community features; experience is solitary and individual."

  • Growth

    Game with the same Growth vibe

    3

    "Players learn game mechanics, character builds, and story nuances, with skill acquisition through play."

    Capsule for Esoteric Ebb Esoteric Ebb

    "Players learn game mechanics, character abilities, and piece together complex story and lore."

  • Health

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    -5

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

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

  • Idle

    Game with the same Idle vibe

    -3

    "Requires focused attention due to puzzles and combat; not a casual or background game."

    Capsule for Obscure II (Obscure: The Aftermath) Obscure II (Obscure: The Aftermath)

    "Requires focused attention due to puzzles and combat; not a casual or background game."

  • Intimacy

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    "No evidence of forming close relationships or emotional social interactions within gameplay."

    Capsule for Bramble: The Mountain King Bramble: The Mountain King

    "No evidence of forming close relationships or emotional social interaction within gameplay."

  • Leadership

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    "No leadership or group management roles; singleplayer experience."

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  • Progression

    Game with the same Progression vibe

    3

    "Players collect currency and chess pieces to unlock and upgrade abilities, showing clear progression mechanics."

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    "Players collect blood currency to upgrade assassins and unlock abilities, showing clear progression."

  • Relaxation

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    "Some players find the game relaxing and immersive, others find it frustrating and tense due to difficulty."

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    "Some players find the game immersive and engaging, but gameplay can be frustrating or tense at times."

  • Sensation

    Game with the same Sensation vibe

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    "Stylized visuals, atmospheric music, and sound design provide strong sensory engagement."

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    "Stylized visuals, unique sound design, and atmospheric music provide strong sensory stimulation."

  • Status

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    "No social recognition or ranking systems; focus is on individual experience."

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    "No social recognition or ranking systems; focus is on individual experience."

  • Story

    Game with the same Story vibe

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    "Highly praised, complex narrative with deep lore and character development."

    Capsule for Legacy of Kain: Defiance (2003) Legacy of Kain: Defiance (2003)

    "Highly praised for its complex, surreal, and engaging narrative with deep lore and character development."

  • Strategy

    Game with the same Strategy vibe

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    "Some puzzle solving and tactical use of abilities required, but overall gameplay is straightforward."

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    "Requires some puzzle solving and tactical use of different assassins' abilities, but combat is straightforward."

  • Thrill

    Game with the same Thrill vibe

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    "Combat includes suspenseful dodging and boss fights with area attacks, creating moments of tension and relief."

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    "Combat involves tension from invisible enemies and timed weak spot shooting, creating moments of suspense."

  • Value

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    "Players feel the game offers good value for time spent, especially given its unique experience."

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    "Players feel the game offers a unique and memorable experience worth the price and time investment."

  • Violence

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    "Game features graphic combat, gore, dismemberment, and violent fantasy action."

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    "Game features extreme violence, combat against demonic enemies, and assassination missions."

  • Survival

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    "Players manage health and resources to survive enemy encounters; some strategic defense elements."

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    "Players manage health and revive fallen characters; enemies pose threats requiring strategic defense."

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