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OK/NORMAL

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2018

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Quick resume

OK/NORMAL is a short, experimental third-person horror experience, inspired by early 3D console games of the 90's. Journey through a dark, disjointed, dreamlike dimension with your cloud companion! Remember a good diet, take your medicine, and you should be fine!

Global score

81/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie

Similar games

    Pros

    • Unique ps1-style vaporwave aesthetic
    • Strong atmospheric and sensory experience
    • Creative and experimental design
    • Short and affordable
    • Thought-provoking abstract narrative

    Cons

    • Tedious and frustrating maze levels
    • Clunky controls and camera issues
    • Vague and confusing story
    • Limited gameplay depth
    • Potential for motion sickness and eye strain

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Idle, Survival. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Strategy.

    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 have freedom to explore surreal levels with some control over camera perspective (1st/3rd person toggle), but gameplay is mostly linear exploration and item collection."

    • Competence
      1

      "Gameplay involves basic navigation and item collection with some minor platforming and avoidance; some levels are tedious but not highly skill-demanding."

    • Competition
      -5

      "No evidence of competitive elements; focus is on personal experience and exploration without comparison to others."

    • Continuation
      1

      "Some players report extended playtime due to exploration and replay, but others find late-game tedious and disengaging."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Highly creative in visual style, atmosphere, and abstract narrative; experimental design and aesthetic choices stand out."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; purely individual experience."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Strong escapist qualities with surreal, psychedelic environments and abstract storytelling that distract from reality."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for artistic and experimental experience; no indication of obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Encourages exploration of unusual mechanics, perspectives, and abstract environments; some players experiment with camera modes."

    • Exploration
      4

      "Core gameplay involves discovering items and navigating surreal, often confusing environments and mazes."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Limited customization or personalization; players experience preset aesthetics without modifying characters or environments."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Abstract, surreal, and dreamlike narrative and visuals create an imaginative, non-realistic experience."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community features; entirely single-player and solitary."

    • Growth
      1

      "Some learning curve with controls and navigation, but overall limited skill development or personal growth opportunities."

    • Health
      -5

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

    • Idle
      2

      "Some levels involve slow pacing and wandering; players can take breaks but some require attention to avoid frustration."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No social or emotional relationship building; interactions limited to in-game companion with scripted dialogue."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements; purely individual play."

    • Progression
      2

      "Progression through collecting items and unlocking new levels, but no complex upgrade or power accumulation systems."

    • Relaxation
      1

      "Atmosphere can be unsettling and tense; some players find it relaxing while others find it stressful or frustrating."

    • Sensation
      4

      "Strong sensory stimulation through visuals and audio; psychedelic and vaporwave aesthetics create emotional impact."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems; achievements exist but are minor and personal."

    • Story
      2

      "Abstract and vague narrative with symbolic elements; some players find it thought-provoking while others find it confusing."

    • Strategy
      -2

      "Gameplay mostly straightforward exploration and item collection; minor problem solving in maze navigation but limited strategic depth."

    • Thrill
      1

      "Some tension and unease created by atmosphere and enemy avoidance, but no high-risk or suspenseful gameplay."

    • Value
      3

      "Generally considered good value for price due to unique experience and short length; some players note limited replayability."

    • Violence
      -4

      "Minimal violence; enemies exist but combat is absent or very limited; focus on exploration and atmosphere."

    • Survival
      0

      "Some avoidance of enemies and death mechanics, but no complex survival or resource management systems."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026