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Library Of Ruina

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 • 2021

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Quick resume

"May you find your book in this place." Combat between the guests and the librarians breaks out as if it were on a stage. Defeated guests turn into books, and the Library grows onward. And eventually, get your hands on… The one singular, perfect book.

Global score

94/100

Genres

Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Adventure, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Simulator

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    Pros

    • Deep and challenging gameplay
    • Engrossing dark story and characters
    • Unique deck building and strategy
    • Excellent soundtrack and art
    • Long playtime with replay value

    Cons

    • Steep learning curve and difficulty spikes
    • Some grinding required
    • Limited tutorial and ui complexity
    • Lack of multiplayer or social features
    • Late game boss rush can be tedious

    Analysis

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

    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 build and customize decks and strategies, expressing their own playstyle and decisions."

    • Competence
      5

      "The game is challenging and rewards skillful planning, strategic thinking, and mastery of complex mechanics."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Single-player game focused on personal challenge and overcoming AI opponents, no direct player-vs-player competition."

    • Continuation
      5

      "Players invest many hours, often over 100, with long sessions and strong attachment to the game experience."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Entirely single-player with no cooperative multiplayer elements; gameplay is focused on individual play."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Extensive deck building and customization options allow players to create unique strategies and playstyles."

    • Domination
      -4

      "Interactions are with AI opponents; no social dominance or power over other players is expressed."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Dark, dystopian story and immersive world provide a strong escape from reality for players."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and personal desire to master the game and story."

    • Experimenting
      5

      "Players experiment with deck builds, strategies, and mechanics to overcome difficult challenges."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Exploration of story, lore, and new mechanics unfolds gradually, encouraging discovery within the game world."

    • Expression
      3

      "Players express themselves through deck customization and strategic choices, though limited cosmetic options."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Set in a dark dystopian fantasy world with supernatural elements and imaginative fiction."

    • Fellowship
      -4

      "Minimal social interaction; players mostly experience the game solo without community integration in gameplay."

    • Growth
      5

      "Steep learning curve and complex mechanics promote skill development and personal mastery."

    • Health
      -5

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

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement due to strategic complexity and long battles."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "No close social relationships formed through gameplay; interactions are limited to story and AI characters."

    • Leadership
      2

      "Players manage and lead a team of characters through deck building and strategy, but no social leadership."

    • Progression
      5

      "Strong emphasis on acquiring new cards, upgrades, and abilities to progress through the game."

    • Relaxation
      -3

      "High difficulty and challenge create tension and require focus rather than relaxation or flow."

    • Sensation
      4

      "Engaging audiovisual presentation with dynamic music and striking art provide strong sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      -4

      "No social recognition or ranking systems; achievements are personal and not publicly displayed."

    • Story
      5

      "Deep narrative immersion with rich lore, character development, and emotional storytelling."

    • Strategy
      5

      "Complex strategic planning and problem solving are core to gameplay success."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Tense and suspenseful battles with risk and reward dynamics create moments of thrill and excitement."

    • Value
      4

      "Players report high value for time invested due to length, depth, and replayability."

    • Violence
      2

      "Combat involves defeating enemies with attacks and abilities, but violence is stylized and narrative-driven."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must manage resources and avoid defeat in challenging battles, emphasizing survival elements."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026