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PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Android, Linux • 2017

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Quick resume

Can you push all the buttons?

Global score

87/100

Genres

Casual, Indie, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Well-designed and polished minimalist puzzles
    • Relaxing music and pleasing visuals
    • Good value for price
    • Gradual introduction of mechanics
    • Satisfying and intuitive gameplay

    Cons

    • Short playtime
    • Some mechanics can be confusing without explicit explanation
    • Audio glitches reported
    • Limited replayability
    • Lack of narrative or social features

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fantasy, Violence, Story, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Survival, Story.

    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
      4

      "Players freely explore and experiment with puzzle mechanics without explicit instructions, figuring out rules themselves."

    • Competence
      3

      "Puzzles provide a moderate challenge with increasing complexity and feedback, rewarding skillful spatial reasoning."

    • Competition
      -5

      "No evidence of competitive elements; gameplay is solo and focused on personal puzzle solving."

    • Continuation
      1

      "Players engage for about 1-2 hours; some mention replayability is limited but overall positive attachment."

    • Cooperation
      -5

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

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players experiment with puzzle solutions and spatial manipulation, though within predefined puzzle structures."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No social dominance or power dynamics; purely individual puzzle experience."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Relaxing music and minimalist design provide a calming distraction and mental engagement."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest in puzzles and spatial challenges."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Trial and error, discovering mechanics, and testing puzzle solutions are core to gameplay."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Exploration of puzzle mechanics and spatial relationships on 3D objects, though within fixed levels."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Minimalist visuals with no character or environment customization; expression is limited."

    • Fantasy
      -4

      "Engages players in abstract, realistic spatial puzzles without fictional narrative or roleplay."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community features; solitary puzzle solving."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop spatial reasoning and puzzle-solving skills progressively."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and mental engagement rather than casual or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No social or emotional interactions; purely individual experience."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements present."

    • Progression
      3

      "Progression through increasingly complex puzzles and unlocking new mechanics."

    • Relaxation
      4

      "Calming music and minimalist design create a relaxing and satisfying puzzle experience."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Pleasant audiovisual feedback and satisfying button press sounds enhance sensory enjoyment."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems involved."

    • Story
      -5

      "No narrative or story elements; purely abstract puzzle gameplay."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Requires logical thinking, spatial reasoning, and planning to solve puzzles."

    • Thrill
      -3

      "Low suspense or risk; gameplay is calm and predictable rather than thrilling."

    • Value
      4

      "Highly praised for good value given low price and quality puzzle content."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No violent or destructive gameplay elements."

    • Survival
      -5

      "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable and safe gameplay environment."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026