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Red Matter

PlayStation VR, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation VR2, SteamVR, Meta Quest 2, Oculus VR, Oculus Quest • 2018

Should you play it?

Red Matter is a story-driven VR puzzle adventure game set during a dystopian sci-fi Cold War. Take on the role of Agent Epsilon, an astronaut of the Atlantic Union dispatched to an abandoned Volgravian moon base on a faraway planet. Your mission: to investigate a shady top secret research project.

What works
  • Stunning graphics and immersive vr atmosphere
  • Well-balanced and satisfying puzzles
  • Engaging sci-fi story with mystery elements
  • Smooth and intuitive vr controls
  • Polished and bug-free gameplay experience
Things to keep in mind
  • Short game length with low replayability
  • Somewhat slow and awkward locomotion
  • Story ending considered abrupt or confusing
  • Limited interactivity and linear progression
  • Price considered high for duration by some

What to play next

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

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • A Fisherman's Tale

  • The Station

  • FORM

  • Discolored

  • Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love

  • Iris.Fall

  • Mr. Pumpkin Adventure

  • Nevermind

  • Chroma Zero
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • FORM

  • Discolored

  • Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Escapism

    Ghost Town
  • Sensation

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  • Autonomy

    Red Matter 2

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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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Red Matter: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Survival, Continuation.

Why this game works

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

  • Autonomy

    Game with the same Autonomy vibe

    3

    "Players have freedom to explore environments, solve puzzles in multiple ways, and choose movement options like smooth locomotion or teleport."

    Capsule for Red Matter 2 Red Matter 2

    "Players have freedom to explore environments, solve puzzles at their own pace, and choose locomotion methods (teleport, smooth walking, thruster jumps)."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    3

    "Puzzles offer moderate challenge and variety, requiring skill and thought, but are generally accessible and not overly difficult."

    Capsule for Grim Legends 2: Song of the Dark Swan Grim Legends 2: Song of the Dark Swan

    "Puzzles provide moderate challenge requiring thinking and interaction, but are generally not too difficult or repetitive."

  • Competition

    Game with the same Competition vibe

    -5

    "No competitive elements or player comparison; focus is on solo exploration and puzzle solving."

    Capsule for LostWinds 2: Winter of the Melodias LostWinds 2: Winter of the Melodias

    "No competitive elements or player comparison; focus is on solo exploration and puzzle solving."

  • Continuation

    Game with the same Continuation vibe

    -3

    "Short game (2-5 hours) with limited replayability; players tend to finish in one or two sessions and do not return frequently."

    Capsule for Sea of Solitude Sea of Solitude

    "Game is short (2-5 hours) with low replayability; players tend to finish in one or few sessions and do not return frequently."

  • Cooperation

    Game with the same Cooperation vibe

    -5

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

    Capsule for Little Inferno Little Inferno

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

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

    2

    "Players interact with the environment and combine items creatively to solve puzzles, though within predefined structures."

    Capsule for Gibbous - A Cthulhu Adventure Gibbous - A Cthulhu Adventure

    "Players interact with environment and solve puzzles creatively, but within a linear, fixed structure."

  • Domination

    Game with the same Domination vibe

    -5

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

    Capsule for Pretty Neko Pretty Neko

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

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

    4

    "Immersive VR environment with atmospheric storytelling and exploration provides strong escape from real life."

    Capsule for Ghost Town Ghost Town

    "Immersive VR environment and atmospheric story provide strong escape from reality."

  • Expectation

    Game with the same Expectation vibe

    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment of puzzles and VR experience."

    Capsule for The Room VR: A Dark Matter The Room VR: A Dark Matter

    "Players engage voluntarily for intrinsic interest in puzzles, story, and VR experience."

  • Experimenting

    Game with the same Experimenting vibe

    2

    "Players explore and experiment with puzzle solutions and new abilities, though within a guided linear progression."

    Capsule for GRIS GRIS

    "Some experimentation with puzzle solutions and interaction mechanics, but within a guided linear progression."

  • Exploration

    Game with the same Exploration vibe

    3

    "Players explore environments and uncover story elements, though areas are somewhat linear and guided."

    Capsule for Summerland Summerland

    "Players explore detailed environments and uncover story elements, though within a linear path."

  • Expression

    Game with the same Expression vibe

    -4

    "Minimal customization or self-expression; players use standard avatars and game visuals without modification."

    Capsule for PickCrafter PickCrafter

    "Limited customization or self-expression; players use predefined avatars and environments."

  • Fantasy

    Game with the same Fantasy vibe

    3

    "Set in a sci-fi space station with mysterious alien elements and imaginative fiction"

    Capsule for Environmental Station Alpha Environmental Station Alpha

    "Set in a fictional sci-fi Cold War space station with mysterious and paranormal elements."

  • Fellowship

    Game with the same Fellowship vibe

    -5

    "No social or community features; solo play only."

    Capsule for Bright Memory: Infinite Bright Memory: Infinite

    "No social or community features; solo play only."

  • Growth

    Game with the same Growth vibe

    3

    "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and learn story details progressively."

    Capsule for NAIRI: Tower of Shirin NAIRI: Tower of Shirin

    "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and learn story details progressively."

  • Health

    Game with the same Health vibe

    -3

    "Primarily sedentary gameplay with some physical movement in VR but no exercise focus."

    Capsule for XING: The Land Beyond XING: The Land Beyond

    "Primarily sedentary VR gameplay with some physical movement but no exercise focus."

  • Idle

    Game with the same Idle vibe

    -4

    "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement; not a casual or background activity."

    Capsule for X-Plane 10 Global - 64 Bit X-Plane 10 Global - 64 Bit

    "Requires focused attention and active engagement throughout; not a casual or background activity."

  • Intimacy

    Game with the same Intimacy vibe

    -5

    "No social or emotional relationship building; isolated single-player experience."

    Capsule for Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™ Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™

    "No social or emotional relationship building; isolated single-player experience."

  • Leadership

    Game with the same Leadership vibe

    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements."

    Capsule for High On Life High On Life

    "No leadership or group management elements."

  • Progression

    Game with the same Progression vibe

    3

    "Linear progression through puzzles and story with some item and weapon upgrades."

    Capsule for Scorn Scorn

    "Linear progression through puzzles and story with some item interactions and unlocking new areas."

  • Relaxation

    Game with the same Relaxation vibe

    3

    "Atmospheric and immersive experience with moments of calm and tension release."

    Capsule for The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2

    "Atmospheric and immersive experience with moderate tension but no high stress or horror."

  • Sensation

    Game with the same Sensation vibe

    4

    "High sensory stimulation with detailed graphics, sound design, and VR presence."

    Capsule for The Gallery - Episode 2: Heart of the Emberstone The Gallery - Episode 2: Heart of the Emberstone

    "High sensory stimulation through detailed visuals, lighting, sound, and VR immersion."

  • Status

    Game with the same Status vibe

    -5

    "No social status or recognition systems."

    Capsule for Half-Life: Alyx Half-Life: Alyx

    "No social status or recognition systems."

  • Story

    Game with the same Story vibe

    3

    "Narrative-driven game with voice acting and cutscenes, though story is somewhat clichéd."

    Capsule for Cursed Cursed

    "Narrative-driven game with voice acting and environmental storytelling, though story is somewhat short and ambiguous."

  • Strategy

    Game with the same Strategy vibe

    2

    "Requires logical thinking and puzzle solving, but no complex strategic planning."

    Capsule for Year Walk Year Walk

    "Requires logical thinking and puzzle solving, but no complex strategic planning."

  • Thrill

    Game with the same Thrill vibe

    2

    "Some suspense and unsettling moments but no intense scares or high risk."

    Capsule for Happy Game Happy Game

    "Some suspenseful and eerie moments, but no intense scares or action sequences."

  • Value

    Game with the same Value vibe

    0

    "Mixed opinions on price vs. length; good value on sale but considered expensive at full price."

    Capsule for Agent A: A puzzle in disguise Agent A: A puzzle in disguise

    "Mixed user opinions on price vs. length; generally recommended on sale due to short duration."

  • Violence

    Game with the same Violence vibe

    -5

    "No combat or destructive gameplay; focus on constructive puzzle solving."

    Capsule for Superliminal Superliminal

    "No combat or destructive gameplay; focus on constructive puzzle solving."

  • Survival

    Game with the same Survival vibe

    -4

    "No survival mechanics or threat of failure; safe exploration environment."

    Capsule for The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark

    "No survival or threat mechanics; safe exploration environment."

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