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Mind Over Magnet

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2024

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Quick resume

An attractive puzzle platformer where you use magnetism to escape a factory. Meet a cast of magnet characters and work together to solve logical conundrums.

Global score

89/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Platform, Arcade, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Polished gameplay and controls
    • Clever and accessible puzzle design
    • Charming art and music
    • Developer commentary adds replay value
    • Smooth difficulty progression

    Cons

    • Short game length (~2 hours)
    • Minimal story and character development
    • Some puzzles feel too easy or simplistic
    • Lack of replayability or additional content
    • Annoying drill sound effect for some players

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Continuation, 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
      3

      "Players can freely explore puzzle solutions and experiment with magnet mechanics, though puzzles have designed solutions limiting complete freedom."

    • Competence
      2

      "Puzzles provide moderate challenge with some requiring lateral thinking, but overall difficulty is accessible and not highly demanding."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on individual puzzle solving at personal pace without leaderboards or player comparison."

    • Continuation
      -3

      "Short game length (~2 hours) and limited replay value lead to low habitual or extended play sessions."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players creatively solve puzzles using magnet mechanics; some puzzles allow multiple solutions."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; purely solo puzzle solving."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Players use the game as a relaxing, casual distraction with charming visuals and music."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment, not obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Game encourages trying different puzzle solutions and experimenting with magnet mechanics."

    • Exploration
      -2

      "Levels are small, mostly single-screen puzzles with limited environmental exploration."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Minimal character customization or avatar personalization; art style is fixed and simple."

    • Fantasy
      1

      "Light fictional narrative with robot characters and factory setting, but story is minimal and simple."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community features; entirely solo play."

    • Growth
      2

      "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and learn mechanics progressively through gameplay."

    • Health
      -5

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

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires focused attention and puzzle engagement; not suitable for background or idle play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No social interactions or relationship-building; purely individual experience."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; single-player puzzle game."

    • Progression
      2

      "Progression through unlocking new mechanics and puzzles, but no item collection or upgrades."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Relaxing music and polished gameplay provide a calm, enjoyable experience."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Pleasant visual and auditory design with satisfying sound effects enhance sensory enjoyment."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems present."

    • Story
      0

      "Minimal narrative with simple characters; story is present but not a major focus."

    • Strategy
      2

      "Puzzles require logical thinking and planning, though complexity is moderate."

    • Thrill
      -2

      "Low suspense or risk; gameplay is calm and predictable without high tension."

    • Value
      0

      "Mixed player opinions on price versus content length; generally considered fair but short."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No combat or destructive gameplay; focus on constructive puzzle solving."

    • Survival
      -5

      "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable and safe puzzle environment."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026