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Peekaboo

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2019

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Quick resume

Peekaboo — Hide & Seek Online. Players are divided into two teams: props and hunters.Props take the form of objects and adopt their physical properties, and hunters are trying with all their might to find them.

Global score

79/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator

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    Pros

    • Fun and accessible hide and seek gameplay
    • Good graphics and sound
    • Enjoyable with friends
    • Variety of maps and props
    • Good value especially on sale

    Cons

    • Small online player base
    • Bugs and glitches (e.g. clipping, hitbox issues)
    • Lack of tutorial and explanation of skills
    • Limited server settings
    • Peer-to-peer servers causing lag

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story, Status, Leadership.

    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 can choose to play as props or hunters and select hiding spots or strategies freely, with some skill upgrades available."

    • Competence
      2

      "Game involves skill in hiding, seeking, and using abilities, but is accessible and easy to learn."

    • Competition
      1

      "Some competitive elements exist in hunting and hiding, but mostly casual and friendly play without ranked modes."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players report playing for hours especially with friends, though some mention small player base limits continuation."

    • Cooperation
      3

      "Game is best enjoyed with friends and involves team play between hunters and props."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players creatively disguise as various props and use movement and abilities to hide or seek."

    • Domination
      -2

      "Interactions are generally friendly and cooperative; no strong evidence of domination or toxic behavior."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief, especially during social or lockdown times."

    • Expectation
      -3

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and social reasons, not out of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Some experimentation with hiding spots, props, and skill upgrades is encouraged."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Multiple maps and varied environments encourage exploration and learning of hiding spots."

    • Expression
      2

      "Players express themselves by choosing different props and customizing skills."

    • Fantasy
      -1

      "Game is a stylized hide and seek with cartoonish graphics but grounded in plausible mechanics."

    • Fellowship
      4

      "Strong community feeling when playing with friends; social interaction is a key aspect."

    • Growth
      2

      "Players learn maps, improve skills, and develop strategies over time."

    • Health
      -5

      "No physical activity involved; typical sedentary gaming."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires active attention and engagement during matches."

    • Intimacy
      2

      "Some social bonding and friendly interactions reported among players and friends."

    • Leadership
      -2

      "No strong leadership roles; players participate as equals in teams."

    • Progression
      3

      "XP, leveling, and skill points provide a sense of progression."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Game provides fun and flow, balancing challenge and enjoyment."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Colorful graphics and sound contribute to sensory enjoyment."

    • Status
      -2

      "No ranked modes or social status systems; focus is on casual play."

    • Story
      -5

      "No narrative or story elements; purely gameplay focused."

    • Strategy
      2

      "Some strategic thinking involved in hiding, seeking, and skill use."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Tension and excitement from hide and seek gameplay and close encounters."

    • Value
      4

      "Players find the game good value, especially at discounted prices."

    • Violence
      1

      "Mild combat elements as hunters shoot props, but overall lighthearted and non-violent tone."

    • Survival
      2

      "Props try to survive by hiding; hunters try to find them within time limits."

    Where to buy

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    Last update: 29/04/2026