Pinstripe similar games & best alternatives

Pinstripe

Mac, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Linux, Xbox One, iOS • 2017

Should you play it?

An ex-minister ventures through the frozen depths of Hell in search of his kidnapped daughter.

What works
  • Beautiful and unique art style
  • Emotional and engaging story
  • Excellent voice acting
  • Atmospheric music and sound design
  • Simple and accessible gameplay
Things to keep in mind
  • Short game length
  • Some backtracking can feel tedious
  • Achievement bugs
  • Limited gameplay depth
  • Lack of control customization

What to play next

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

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Call of the Sea

  • Papo & Yo

  • RiME

  • INMOST

  • Omno

  • Lowglow

  • What Lies in the Multiverse

  • Farewell North

  • OneShot: World Machine Edition
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Lowglow

  • What Lies in the Multiverse

  • Farewell North
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Similarity map

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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).

Pinstripe: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Fellowship.

Why this game works

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

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  • Competence

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    "Gameplay involves simple puzzles, platforming, and light combat that provide some skill challenge but remain accessible and easy."

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  • Competition

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  • Continuation

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    "Some players replay for achievements and collectibles, but the game is short and some find replaying tedious."

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    "Some players replay for achievements and to explore additional content, but the game is short and some find backtracking tedious."

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  • Creativity

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  • Domination

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  • Escapism

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    "Game offers a dark, immersive experience that allows players to escape into a fictional but emotionally intense world."

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  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in story, art, and atmosphere rather than obligation or external pressure."

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  • Experimenting

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    "Some exploration and puzzle solving encourage trying different approaches, but overall gameplay is straightforward and linear."

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    "Some exploration and puzzle solving encourage trying different approaches, but overall gameplay is straightforward and linear."

  • Exploration

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    "Players explore levels to find hidden collectibles and secret areas, encouraging curiosity-driven activities."

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    "Players revisit previous areas to find collectibles and secrets, with some hidden content encouraging curiosity."

  • Expression

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    "Character design and dialogue provide some personality, but no player customization."

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  • Fantasy

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    "The game is set in a surreal, dark cartoon universe with horror and supernatural themes."

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  • Fellowship

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    "No social or community features; experience is solitary and narrative-focused."

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  • Growth

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  • Health

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  • Idle

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  • Intimacy

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    "Emotional connections to characters and story create a sense of closeness, though no direct social bonding."

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  • Leadership

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  • Progression

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    "Players unlock new levels, secrets, and achievements, showing some accumulation of in-game progress."

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  • Relaxation

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    "Relaxing music and art create a calming atmosphere despite some gameplay complexity."

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  • Sensation

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  • Status

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  • Story

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  • Strategy

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  • Thrill

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    "Low suspense and risk; some emotional tension in story but gameplay is calm and predictable."

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  • Value

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  • Violence

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  • Survival

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    "No survival mechanics or resource threats; gameplay is stable and puzzle-focused."

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