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Moon Hunters

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Linux • 2016

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Quick resume

Play alone or with friends! A co-op personality test about exploring an ancient, occult world in 5 days. How will you be remembered?

Global score

78/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Role-playing (RPG)

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    Pros

    • High replayability with multiple characters and endings
    • Engaging cooperative multiplayer
    • Unique storytelling with player-driven personality and lore
    • Beautiful pixel art and atmospheric soundtrack
    • Short, accessible play sessions

    Cons

    • Combat can be repetitive and unbalanced
    • Online multiplayer has connectivity issues
    • Limited character customization and progression depth
    • Some players find story and events shallow or random
    • Short single runs may feel too brief for some

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Thrill.

    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 choose characters, tribes, and make meaningful dialogue and camp decisions shaping character traits and story outcomes."

    • Competence
      2

      "Combat is simple and accessible but requires some skill and timing; character upgrades and strategy add depth."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is on personal story progression and replayability rather than competing against others; multiplayer is cooperative."

    • Continuation
      4

      "High replay value with multiple characters, endings, and unlockables encourages repeated playthroughs."

    • Cooperation
      4

      "Supports local and online co-op up to 4 players; multiplayer enhances experience and is recommended."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players create unique character stories through choices and customize appearance; cooking and skill upgrades add creative elements."

    • Domination
      -4

      "Gameplay emphasizes shared decision-making and cooperative play rather than dominance or power over others."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Atmospheric music, storytelling, and mythology provide immersive escape from reality."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and discovery rather than obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Randomized maps, multiple characters, and branching storylines encourage exploration and experimentation."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Players explore different randomized maps and discover new events and secrets each run."

    • Expression
      3

      "Character customization includes naming, appearance, and personality shaped by player choices."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Strong fantasy theme with mythology, gods, and imaginative storytelling."

    • Fellowship
      4

      "Community and shared experiences emphasized through co-op and story sharing."

    • Growth
      3

      "Character stats and skills develop through choices and gameplay, enabling personal growth."

    • Health
      -3

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity elements."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires focused attention during short, contained play sessions."

    • Intimacy
      2

      "Social interactions with NPCs and cooperative play foster some emotional connection."

    • Leadership
      -2

      "Group decisions are made collectively; no strong leadership roles emphasized."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players accumulate upgrades, skills, and unlock new characters and story elements over multiple runs."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Atmospheric music and short sessions provide a relaxing experience despite some combat tension."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Visual and auditory style is pleasant but not intense; combat provides moderate stimulation."

    • Status
      -3

      "Achievements and story progression are personal; social recognition is limited."

    • Story
      4

      "Narrative is central, with player choices shaping story and multiple endings."

    • Strategy
      2

      "Requires some planning in character development and skill upgrades, but combat is straightforward."

    • Thrill
      1

      "Some tension in combat and boss fights, but overall controlled and accessible."

    • Value
      4

      "Good value for price, especially on sale; short play sessions with high replayability."

    • Violence
      2

      "Combat involves fighting enemies but is not graphic or overly violent."

    • Survival
      1

      "Some resource and health management, but low risk and forgiving death mechanics."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026