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Neva

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

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Quick resume

Experience the moving tale of a young woman and her lifelong bond with a magnificent wolf as they embark on a thrilling adventure through a rapidly dying world.

Global score

94/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Platform, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Stunning hand-drawn visuals
    • Emotional and immersive story
    • Beautiful soundtrack by berlinist
    • Engaging platforming and combat
    • Strong companion relationship with neva

    Cons

    • Short game length
    • Combat sometimes simplistic or frustrating
    • Some players disappointed by ending
    • Linear gameplay with limited exploration
    • Less impactful narrative compared to gris

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Intimacy, Survival, Violence, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Survival, Fellowship.

    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 control Alba's actions and decisions with platforming, combat, and puzzle solving, showing personal freedom and choice."

    • Competence
      3

      "Gameplay involves skillful platforming, combat, and puzzle challenges with increasing difficulty and player mastery."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on personal experience, story, and emotional journey without competitive or ranked elements."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players report being hooked and playing in long sessions, but the game is relatively short and linear."

    • Cooperation
      2

      "The relationship and interaction with Neva the companion is a core cooperative element in gameplay."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Highly creative art style, music, and narrative design with unique mechanics and evolving gameplay."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; cooperative and emotional experience."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Strong emotional and immersive experience that allows players to escape real-life stress and engage in a beautiful world."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and emotional connection, not obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players explore evolving mechanics, combat, puzzles, and seasonal changes, encouraging experimentation."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Some exploration of changing environments and secrets, though the game is mostly linear."

    • Expression
      3

      "Artistic expression through character and environment design, with some player interaction like petting Neva."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Imaginative fiction with mythical creatures, magical elements, and a surreal narrative."

    • Fellowship
      3

      "Strong sense of companionship with Neva and emotional connection, though mostly a single-player experience."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop skills in combat and puzzles and experience narrative growth and emotional development."

    • Health
      -5

      "No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements; sedentary play."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention on platforming, combat, and puzzles; not a casual or idle experience."

    • Intimacy
      4

      "Emotional bonding with Neva and narrative themes of parenthood and companionship."

    • Leadership
      -4

      "No leadership or group management; cooperative interaction is equal and supportive."

    • Progression
      3

      "Progression through story chapters, new abilities, and evolving combat and puzzle mechanics."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Balanced challenge with soothing art and music, providing emotional catharsis and flow."

    • Sensation
      4

      "Strong sensory stimulation through stunning visuals, music, and emotional sound design."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social status or recognition mechanics; focus is on personal experience."

    • Story
      5

      "Narrative immersion is central, with emotional storytelling, character development, and thematic depth."

    • Strategy
      2

      "Some mental challenge in combat and puzzles, but overall straightforward gameplay."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Moderate suspense and challenge in combat and boss fights, but mostly controlled and artistic."

    • Value
      3

      "Players feel the game offers good value for its price due to quality art, music, and emotional impact."

    • Violence
      -2

      "Combat exists but is mild and integrated into a largely artistic and emotional experience."

    • Survival
      1

      "Some elements of avoiding failure in combat, but not a core survival experience."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026