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Nowhere Prophet

Mac, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Linux, Xbox One • 2019

Should you play it?

Prepare your decks and go on a pilgrimage through the wasteland! Nowhere Prophet is a unique single-player card game. Travel across randomly generated maps and lead your followers in deep tactical combat. Discover new cards and build your deck as you explore this strange, broken world.

What works
  • Deep tactical combat and deckbuilding
  • Immersive post-apocalyptic setting and lore
  • High replayability with many unlocks
  • Well-designed ui and quality-of-life features
  • Active developer support and updates
Things to keep in mind
  • Ai can be inconsistent or make poor decisions
  • Some difficulty spikes and balance issues
  • Long runs may feel tedious to some players
  • Limited social or multiplayer features
  • Some randomness can be frustrating

What to play next

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Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Library Of Ruina

  • Banners of Ruin

  • Trials of Fire

  • Abalon: Roguelike Tactics CCG

  • Mewgenics

  • Chrono Ark

  • Darkest Dungeon® II

  • Wasteland 2: Director's Cut

  • Convoy

Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Abalon: Roguelike Tactics CCG

  • The Hand of Merlin

  • Deepest Chamber: Resurrection

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  • Competence

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Similarity map

Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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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 (hidden on purpose).

Nowhere Prophet: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Why this game works

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

  • Autonomy

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    "Players have freedom to explore the map, choose battles and resources, and build decks with many options and strategies."

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    "Players have freedom to build and modify their decks, choose paths on the map, and make strategic decisions in combat and events."

  • Competence

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    "The game offers challenging tactical combat and strategic deck management requiring skill and adaptation."

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    "The game is challenging with tactical combat and strategic deckbuilding requiring skill and learning."

  • Competition

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    "Focus is on single-player experience with no mention of competitive multiplayer or leaderboards; players set personal goals and progress individually."

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    "High replayability with unlockables, challenge modes, and progression encourages habitual and repeated play sessions."

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    "Gameplay centers on individual tasks, personal relationships, and solo combat support; no cooperative multiplayer or teamwork."

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  • Creativity

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    "Players create and customize decks from a pool of heroes and cards, experimenting with different combinations and strategies."

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  • Domination

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    "No evidence of exerting control over others; interactions are with AI warriors and enemies, no social dominance."

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  • Escapism

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    "Post-apocalyptic setting and immersive gameplay provide strong escape from real life."

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  • Expectation

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

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  • Experimenting

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    "Players experiment with different card combinations, strategies, and expansions to discover effective deck builds and tactics."

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  • Exploration

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    "Branching paths, random encounters, and multiple maps encourage discovery and curiosity."

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  • Expression

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    "Players express themselves through deck customization and choice of avatar portraits."

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    "Players express themselves through deck customization and strategic choices, though no avatar personalization."

  • Fantasy

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  • Fellowship

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    "Minimal social interaction; primarily solo play with limited community engagement."

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    "Minimal social interaction; primarily solo play with limited community engagement."

  • Growth

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    "Players learn mechanics, improve skills, and unlock new content over time."

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  • Health

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

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  • Idle

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  • Intimacy

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    "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing; primarily individual experience."

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  • Relaxation

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    "The game is challenging and sometimes frustrating, requiring concentration rather than relaxation."

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  • Story

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    "Narrative and lore are integral, with engaging storytelling and a mysterious atmosphere."

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    "Narrative events, lore, and world-building are integral to the experience."

  • Strategy

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    "High replay value and content justify the price; players feel rewarded for time invested."

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  • Violence

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    "Combat involves shooting down enemies and destruction of hostile units."

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  • Survival

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    "Resource management, threat avoidance, and strategic defense are core gameplay elements."

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