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Lost Words: Beyond the Page

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Android, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch • 2021

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Quick resume

An atmospheric narrative adventure written by Rhianna Pratchett. Set between the pages of a diary and a fantasy story where you run on words and use them to interact with the world around you.

Global score

95/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Platform, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Emotional and touching story
    • Beautiful art and music
    • Innovative word-based gameplay
    • Accessible platforming and puzzles
    • Excellent voice acting

    Cons

    • Short game length
    • Simple and repetitive gameplay
    • Some minor bugs reported
    • Story may be too slow or heavy for some
    • Limited replayability beyond achievements

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Intimacy, Survival, Violence, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Strategy, Competence, Fellowship.

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    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
      3

      "Players can choose character names and some story choices, with freedom to explore journal and fantasy worlds."

    • Competence
      -2

      "Gameplay is simple, forgiving platforming and light puzzles with minimal challenge."

    • Competition
      -5

      "No competitive elements; focus is on personal emotional experience and narrative."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players engage deeply with story and characters, with some replayability for achievements and alternate choices."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player experience focused on individual journey without multiplayer or cooperative play."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Innovative use of words as gameplay mechanics and creative storytelling through diary and fantasy worlds."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of dominance or power over others; experience is personal and empathetic."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Strong escapism through fantasy world and emotional narrative helping players process real-life grief."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily driven by intrinsic interest in story and emotional themes."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Some exploration of different story paths and word-based mechanics, though gameplay is mostly linear."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Players explore diary pages and fantasy biomes with collectibles and secrets, but environments are limited."

    • Expression
      3

      "Players personalize character names and choices; game emphasizes self-expression through narrative."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Strong fantasy elements intertwined with real-life emotional story, including magic and mythical creatures."

    • Fellowship
      -4

      "Focus on solitary experience and personal reflection rather than social or community interaction."

    • Growth
      4

      "Emotional growth and coping with grief are central themes; players learn through narrative experience."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay without physical activity or health-related mechanics."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention on story and puzzles; not designed for background or idle play."

    • Intimacy
      4

      "Emotional intimacy through deep narrative connection and empathetic storytelling."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements; single-player personal journey."

    • Progression
      2

      "Progression through story chapters and collecting fireflies; limited item or upgrade accumulation."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Generally relaxing and gentle gameplay with emotional depth; some tension from story themes."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Appealing visuals, music, and voice acting provide sensory and emotional enjoyment."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social status or recognition systems; focus is on private emotional experience."

    • Story
      5

      "Narrative-driven game with strong emotional storytelling and character development."

    • Strategy
      -3

      "Simple puzzles and platforming with minimal strategic complexity."

    • Thrill
      -3

      "Low risk and suspense; emotional tension rather than gameplay thrill."

    • Value
      4

      "Highly praised for emotional impact and quality relative to game length and price."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No violence; gameplay focuses on constructive and emotional themes."

    • Survival
      -5

      "No survival or threat mechanics; safe and forgiving gameplay environment."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026