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Nevermind

Mac, Oculus Rift, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, SteamVR • 2015

Should you play it?

Nevermind ushers you into dark and surreal worlds within the minds of trauma patients. When played with supported biofeedback technology, Nevermind picks up on indications of fear—lashing out if you allow your feelings of anxiety to get the better of you.

What works
  • Unique psychological horror concept
  • Immersive surreal environments
  • Thought-provoking narrative
  • Innovative biofeedback integration
  • High-quality voice acting and soundtrack
Things to keep in mind
  • Limited content and short gameplay
  • Some puzzles are simplistic or unintuitive
  • Biofeedback feature not accessible to all
  • Slow movement and occasional motion sickness
  • Lack of replay value beyond achievements

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • A Fisherman's Tale

  • Red Matter

  • Hyperbolica

  • The Gallery - Episode 2: Heart of the Emberstone

  • Anemoiapolis: Chapter 1

  • Down the Rabbit Hole

  • J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars

  • God's Basement

  • Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • The Gallery - Episode 2: Heart of the Emberstone

  • Down the Rabbit Hole

  • Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit
If you liked…

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  • Story

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  • Autonomy

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Nevermind: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Health. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Continuation.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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    "Players freely explore the hospital, interact with objects, and solve puzzles with some choice in approach."

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    "Players explore patients' subconscious minds freely, solving puzzles and piecing memories with some personal interpretation."

  • Competence

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  • Competition

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    "No competitive elements; focus is on personal pace and individual experience."

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  • Continuation

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    "Short game with limited replay value; some players find repeated playthroughs tedious despite achievements."

    Capsule for Indecision. Indecision.

    "Short game with limited content; some players replay for achievements but overall limited habitual play."

  • Cooperation

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  • Creativity

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    "Highly creative surreal and psychological horror settings, unique characters, and imaginative storylines."

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  • Domination

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    "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others."

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  • Escapism

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    "Players immerse themselves in a psychological horror narrative and atmospheric world to escape real life."

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  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in psychological themes and narrative experience."

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  • Experimenting

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    "Players explore puzzles and interact with various imaginative elements, encouraging experimentation."

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  • Exploration

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    "Exploration of diverse and surreal dreamscapes is a core part of gameplay."

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  • Expression

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  • Fantasy

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  • Growth

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    "Players develop understanding of trauma and improve puzzle-solving skills."

  • Health

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    "Encourages mental health improvement and some physical activities like dancing."

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    "Biofeedback elements encourage emotional regulation but physical activity is minimal."

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  • Intimacy

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    "Limited social interaction; emotional engagement is with game content, not other players."

  • Leadership

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  • Story

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    "Strong narrative focus with deep emotional and psychological storytelling."

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  • Strategy

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  • Thrill

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  • Violence

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  • Survival

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    "No survival mechanics; stable, low-risk environment focused on mental and emotional challenges."

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