Lost in Vivo similar games & best alternatives

Lost in Vivo

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2018

Should you play it?

A horror game about claustrophobia. During a storm your service dog is forced down a broken sewer drain. You find the nearest sewer entrance and run in after it. Along the way you will meet others that are also stricken by abnormal or psychological fear.

What works
  • Intense and immersive horror atmosphere
  • Excellent sound design and soundtrack
  • Creative enemy and level design
  • Multiple endings and secret content
  • Affordable price with good value
Things to keep in mind
  • Clunky and simplistic combat
  • Some technical issues and bugs
  • Short game length
  • Puzzle clarity and level design inconsistencies
  • Lack of controller/menu support on some platforms

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Hidden Gems

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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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Lost in Vivo: 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 Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Expression.

Why this game works

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