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Oik 3

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2017

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Quick resume

Casual physics puzzle.

Global score

87/100

Genres

Casual, Indie

Similar games

    Pros

    • Relaxing casual puzzle gameplay
    • Large number of achievements for collectors
    • Low price and short playtime
    • Simple controls and minimalistic design
    • Some challenging and varied puzzles

    Cons

    • Inconsistent and sometimes frustrating physics
    • Achievement spam causing crashes and lag
    • Lack of narrative or social features
    • Short game length
    • Repetitive and minimalistic graphics and audio

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fantasy, Violence, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Exploration.

    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 freely decide how and when to click blocks to solve puzzles, with timing and strategy involved."

    • Competence
      2

      "Puzzles require some skill and thinking, but are generally easy to complete; some frustration due to inconsistent physics."

    • Competition
      -5

      "No competitive or ranked modes; focus is on individual puzzle solving and achievement hunting."

    • Continuation
      1

      "Some players report playing in one sitting and buying sequels; others find it short and casual."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player puzzle game with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players experiment with timing and block removal strategies to solve puzzles, encouraging creative problem solving."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No social dominance or power over others; purely individual gameplay."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Players use the game for relaxation and distraction, sometimes during stressful life events."

    • Expectation
      -3

      "Most players engage voluntarily for fun or achievement hunting; some mention obligation to complete achievements."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players try different timing and block removal sequences to solve puzzles; trial and error is common."

    • Exploration
      -4

      "Levels are fixed puzzles with no exploration of new areas or secrets."

    • Expression
      -5

      "No character or environment customization; minimalistic and standardized presentation."

    • Fantasy
      -4

      "Game mechanics are abstract and minimalistic with no narrative or fictional immersion."

    • Fellowship
      -5

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

    • Growth
      2

      "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and learn mechanics, though limited by inconsistent physics."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles; not a background or idle game."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No social interaction or relationship building."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players progress through levels and unlock numerous achievements and trading cards."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Relaxing music and casual puzzle gameplay provide a calming experience for many players."

    • Sensation
      1

      "Simple visual and audio feedback with some enjoyment from physics interactions and explosions."

    • Status
      3

      "Achievement hunters value the large number of achievements for profile decoration and recognition."

    • Story
      -5

      "No narrative or story elements; purely puzzle-based gameplay."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Requires planning and timing to solve puzzles effectively."

    • Thrill
      -3

      "Low suspense; some tension from trial and error but mostly controlled puzzle solving."

    • Value
      4

      "Low price and short playtime with many achievements provide good value for achievement hunters."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No combat or destructive violence; gameplay focuses on block removal and physics puzzles."

    • Survival
      -5

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

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    Last update: 29/04/2026