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Metamorphosis

2020

Should you play it?

Play as Gregor, turned into a tiny bug, and set out on an extraordinary journey to unravel the mystery of your transformation. Metamorphosis is a first person adventure set in a surrealist world where your newfound abilities are your last and only hope for redemption.

What works

  • Unique kafka-inspired narrative and atmosphere
  • Immersive bug perspective and world design
  • Smooth and enjoyable platforming mechanics
  • Engaging soundtrack and sound design
  • Opportunities for exploration and discovery

Things to keep in mind

  • Short game length limits replay value
  • Simple and shallow puzzles
  • Some technical bugs and performance issues
  • Linear progression with limited player impact
  • Lack of challenging gameplay depth

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • A Story About My Uncle

  • Ghost Files: The Face of Guilt

  • After Us

  • Dreamwalker: Never Fall Asleep

  • Conarium

  • The Journey Down: Chapter Three

More expressive

Games that feels like Metamorphosis but with more self-expression and customization

  • Super Lucky's Tale

  • ENA: Dream BBQ

  • Pumpkin Jack

  • The Magic Circle

  • Zefyr: A Thief's Melody

  • The Knightling

More value-seeking

Games that feels like Metamorphosis but with a stronger sense of value for your time

  • Outer Wilds

  • Down the Rabbit Hole Flattened

  • SOMA

  • Ether One

  • Layers of Fear

  • Hidden Object 6-in-1 bundle

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Metamorphosis: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Survival, Value.

Last update: 21/08/2026