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Poppy Playtime

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Android, Xbox Series X|S, iOS • 2021

Should you play it?

You must stay alive in this horror/puzzle adventure. Try to survive the vengeful toys waiting for you in the abandoned toy factory. Use your GrabPack to hack electrical circuits or nab anything from afar. Explore the mysterious facility... and don't get caught.

What works
  • Effective horror atmosphere and scares
  • Engaging puzzles and mechanics
  • Strong narrative and lore
  • High-quality graphics and sound design
  • Unique horror concept with living toys
Things to keep in mind
  • Very short gameplay length
  • Chapter-based pricing criticized
  • Some bugs and technical issues
  • Limited replay value
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features

What to play next

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

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Evil Nun: The Broken Mask

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  • Doorways: Holy Mountains of Flesh

  • Zoonomaly

  • Among Ashes

  • Garten of Banban 4

  • Garten of Banban 7

  • MADiSON

  • Garten of Banban 8: Anti Devil

Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Evil Nun: The Broken Mask

  • Doorways: Holy Mountains of Flesh

  • Among Ashes

If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Thrill

    Dead Seater

  • Escapism

    Pacify

  • Fantasy

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Poppy Playtime: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Expression.

Why this game works

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

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    "Players have freedom to choose tasks, drive cars into the shop, and manage repairs with some emergent gameplay, though progression and some routines are preset."

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    "Players have freedom to explore the factory, solve puzzles with the GrabPack, and make decisions on where to go, though gameplay follows a linear narrative."

  • Competence

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    "Puzzles range from simple to moderately challenging, and chase sequences require timing and skill, providing a sense of mastery."

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  • Competition

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  • Continuation

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    "Players express desire to continue with future chapters and replay, though current chapter is short and some find it easy to disengage."

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  • Cooperation

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    "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative gameplay."

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  • Creativity

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  • Domination

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  • Escapism

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    "Players use the game as a thrilling escape from reality, enjoying scares and social fun with friends."

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  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily for intrinsic interest in horror and puzzles, not obligation."

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  • Experimenting

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  • Exploration

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  • Expression

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    "No character customization or player expression features."

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  • Fantasy

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    "Game features supernatural horror elements and imaginative fiction with ghosts and paranormal events."

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  • Fellowship

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    "Experience is solitary with minimal social interaction."

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  • Growth

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  • Health

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  • Idle

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  • Intimacy

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  • Leadership

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  • Progression

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  • Relaxation

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  • Status

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    "No social status or recognition systems."

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  • Story

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