Post Trauma similar games & best alternatives

Post Trauma

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 • 2025

Should you play it?

Puzzle Horror game inspired by PS2 era classics. Navigate environments, tackle threats, and meet other lost characters in the depths of the Gloom.

What works
  • Strong atmospheric horror and art direction
  • Engaging and challenging puzzles
  • Nostalgic homage to classic survival horror
  • Good sound design and soundtrack
  • Reasonable price for content
Things to keep in mind
  • Cryptic and underdeveloped story
  • Clunky and minimal combat
  • Technical issues and bugs
  • Some puzzles overly obscure or unintuitive
  • Limited replayability and short length

What to play next

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Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

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  • Amanda the Adventurer 3

  • Kona

  • Hollowbody

  • Platform 8

  • The Sexy Brutale
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Caput Mortum

  • Kona II: Brume

  • Homebody
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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.

  • Purple star: this page’s game — everything on the map is relative to it.
  • Coloured chips: click to highlight games that mainly differ on that motivation; click again to reset.
  • Dotted line: link between this page’s game and the one selected for comparison.
  • Hover a dot for a screenshot preview, score, and top score gaps; click to compare in the panel on the right.
  • 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 (hidden on purpose).

Post Trauma: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Competition.

Why this game works

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

  • Autonomy

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    "Players have freedom to explore the map and solve puzzles with some choice in camera perspective, though gameplay is linear and puzzle-driven."

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    "Players have freedom to explore environments and solve puzzles with some degree of personal decision-making, though the game follows a linear narrative and fixed camera angles."

  • Competence

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    "Puzzles require logical thinking and some skill; combat is straightforward but requires some aiming and resource management."

    Capsule for In Sound Mind In Sound Mind

    "Puzzles require logical thinking and note-taking, providing a moderate challenge; combat is clunky and minimal, not emphasizing skill."

  • Competition

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    "No evidence of competitive elements; gameplay is solitary and personal without leaderboards or player comparison."

    Capsule for LISA: The First LISA: The First

    "No evidence of competitive elements; gameplay is single-player focused without leaderboards or player comparison."

  • Continuation

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    "Players report spending several hours completing all modes and achievements, but some find the game short and repetitive, leading to limited long-term engagement."

    Capsule for Verdict Guilty - 유죄 평결 Verdict Guilty - 유죄 평결

    "Some players report engagement for the game's length (~6-7 hours) but also mention occasional boredom and slow pacing."

  • Cooperation

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    "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer features."

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    "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer features."

  • Creativity

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    "Players engage in puzzle solving and exploration but limited creation or modification of game elements."

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    "Players engage in puzzle solving and exploration with some creative problem-solving, but no creation or modification of game elements."

  • Domination

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    "No social dominance or power exertion elements; interactions are narrative-driven and balanced."

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    "No social dominance or power exertion elements; interactions are single-player and narrative-driven."

  • Escapism

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    "Strong atmospheric horror experience designed to immerse players and provide psychological escape from reality."

    Capsule for FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Maiden of Black Water FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Maiden of Black Water

    "Strong atmospheric horror and immersive environments provide players with a psychological escape from reality."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily for intrinsic interest in horror and story; no indication of obligation or external pressure."

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in horror and puzzle games, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting

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    "Players explore environments and try different puzzle solutions, though gameplay is mostly structured and guided."

    Capsule for Ghost Town Ghost Town

    "Players explore different puzzles and environments, occasionally experimenting with solutions, though gameplay is mostly structured."

  • Exploration

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    "Game encourages discovery of new areas, secrets, and environmental details in a richly crafted world."

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    "Game encourages discovering new areas, secrets, and environmental clues within a linear but atmospheric setting."

  • Expression

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    "No character customization or player-driven expression; presentation is standardized."

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  • Fantasy

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    "The game features surreal, psychological horror elements and an imaginative fictional narrative."

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    "Strong emphasis on surreal, psychological horror and imaginative fiction inspired by Silent Hill and similar games."

  • Fellowship

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    "No social or community features; entirely solo experience."

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    "No social or community features; entirely solo experience."

  • Growth

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    "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and narrative understanding through gameplay."

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    "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and understanding of the game's narrative and mechanics."

  • Health

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    "No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements; typical sedentary gaming experience."

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    "No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements; typical sedentary gaming experience."

  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention on puzzles and exploration; not designed for casual or background play."

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  • Intimacy

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    "No social interaction or relationship-building features."

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  • Leadership

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    "No leadership or group management elements."

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  • Progression

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    "Players progress through story by unlocking areas and solving puzzles, but no item collection or upgrades."

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    "Players collect items and solve puzzles to progress through the story, though upgrades and power accumulation are minimal."

  • Relaxation

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    "Atmosphere is tense and unsettling, but some players find catharsis and flow in the experience."

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    "Atmosphere is tense and unsettling, but some players find moments of flow in puzzle solving."

  • Sensation

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    "Strong sensory stimulation through eerie visuals, sound design, and atmospheric effects."

    Capsule for FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse

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  • Status

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    "No social recognition or status systems present."

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    "No social recognition or status systems present."

  • Story

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    "Narrative is present with characters and plot, though some players find it underdeveloped or confusing."

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    "Narrative is cryptic and vague; some players find it engaging while others find it confusing and underdeveloped."

  • Strategy

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    "Requires some planning and problem solving in puzzles and combat, though combat is relatively straightforward."

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  • Thrill

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    "Suspenseful and eerie atmosphere creates tension and psychological thrill rather than jump scares."

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  • Value

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    "Generally considered good value for price, especially given small development team and content."

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  • Violence

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    "Combat exists but is not the main focus; violence is present but limited and tactical."

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  • Survival

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    "Some survival elements in combat and resource management, but not dominant in gameplay."

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