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Xbox One, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S • 2026

Should you play it?

Follow Reach, an AI trapped in a human body, as you expose the sinister secrets of Phoenix Corp. Set in an alternate 1980s America, experience a cinematic 2.5D adventure - a dark cyberpunk thriller blending atmospheric exploration with immersive, high-stakes action.

What works
  • Stunning pixel art and visual design
  • Engaging cyberpunk story and characters
  • Smooth and satisfying combat mechanics
  • Excellent soundtrack and atmosphere
  • Well-paced narrative with side quests
Things to keep in mind
  • Some clunky and frustrating platforming sections
  • Combat can become repetitive and occasionally unresponsive
  • Linear level design limits exploration
  • Lack of voice acting and some polish issues
  • Few boss fights and limited gameplay variety

What to play next

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

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Mists of Aiden

  • Home Sweet Home

  • Sniper Killer

  • Vigil: The Longest Night

  • Among Ashes

  • CARRION

  • Dragon's Wake

  • Night At the Gates of Hell

  • Pharaoh Rebirth+
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Sniper Killer

  • Among Ashes

  • Night At the Gates of Hell
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Escapism

    Cybernetic Fault
  • Fantasy

    System Shock
  • Sensation

    Karnage Chronicles

Similarity map

Explore nearby similar games and see why they’re close.

How to use the graph
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).

REPLACED: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Competition, Survival, Fellowship. Here, the score leans higher 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, build, craft, and choose quests at their own pace, though some quests are linear and require specific progression."

    Capsule for Wild Indigo Ranch Wild Indigo Ranch

    "Players have freedom to explore side quests and collectibles at their own pace, though the main progression is linear and scripted."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    3

    "Combat and platforming require skill and timing, with boss fights and enemy patterns, though difficulty is on the easier side."

    Capsule for Gestalt: Steam & Cinder Gestalt: Steam & Cinder

    "Combat requires skillful timing and pattern reading, with some challenge especially on harder difficulties; platforming is less skill-demanding but can be frustrating."

  • Competition

    Game with the same Competition vibe

    -5

    "No evidence of competitive or PvP elements; focus is on single-player experience without comparison to others."

    Capsule for Twinsen's Little Big Adventure Classic Twinsen's Little Big Adventure Classic

    "No evidence of competitive or PvP elements; focus is on single-player experience without comparison to others."

  • Continuation

    Game with the same Continuation vibe

    3

    "Players report being hooked by the story and playing through long sessions despite slow pacing."

    Capsule for Alfred Hitchcock - Vertigo Alfred Hitchcock - Vertigo

    "Many players report being hooked and playing through the entire game in long sessions; some mention slow pacing but still engaged."

  • Cooperation

    Game with the same Cooperation vibe

    -5

    "Entirely single-player with no cooperative multiplayer or teamwork elements."

    Capsule for Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales

    "Entirely single-player with no cooperative multiplayer or teamwork elements."

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

    2

    "Players explore open areas and solve puzzles with some freedom, but gameplay follows a linear story and predefined quests."

    Capsule for Twinsen's Little Big Adventure 2 Classic Twinsen's Little Big Adventure 2 Classic

    "Players can engage with side quests and exploration, but core gameplay follows scripted linear paths with limited player-driven creation or modification."

  • Domination

    Game with the same Domination vibe

    -5

    "No evidence of exerting control over others; interactions are single-player and narrative-driven."

    Capsule for Laika: Aged Through Blood Laika: Aged Through Blood

    "No signs of exerting control over others; interactions are single-player and narrative-driven."

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

    4

    "Immersive sci-fi atmosphere and narrative provide a strong escape from real life, with players enjoying the unique cyberpunk world."

    Capsule for Cybernetic Fault Cybernetic Fault

    "Strong immersive atmosphere and story provide a compelling escape into a cyberpunk world; players appreciate the distraction and mood."

  • Expectation

    Game with the same Expectation vibe

    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment; no indications of obligation or external pressure."

    Capsule for Avowed Avowed

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment; no indications of obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting

    Game with the same Experimenting vibe

    1

    "Some experimentation with combos and combat strategies, but mostly linear and repetitive gameplay."

    Capsule for Trek to Yomi Trek to Yomi

    "Some experimentation with combat combos and exploration of optional areas, but overall gameplay is structured and scripted."

  • Exploration

    Game with the same Exploration vibe

    1

    "Limited exploration within linear levels with some optional side areas and collectible items."

    Capsule for Dead Space (2008) Dead Space (2008)

    "Limited exploration with some optional collectibles and side missions, but mostly linear level design."

  • Expression

    Game with the same Expression vibe

    -3

    "No character customization or avatar personalization; presentation is fixed and standardized."

    Capsule for Narita Boy Narita Boy

    "No character customization or avatar personalization; presentation is fixed and standardized."

  • Fantasy

    Game with the same Fantasy vibe

    4

    "Set in a futuristic sci-fi world with AI antagonists and cyberpunk themes, providing imaginative fiction."

    Capsule for System Shock System Shock

    "Set in a futuristic cyberpunk world with AI protagonists and sci-fi themes, providing imaginative fictional experience."

  • Fellowship

    Game with the same Fellowship vibe

    -5

    "No multiplayer or social community features; experience is solitary."

    Capsule for Dishonored 2 Dishonored 2

    "No multiplayer or social community features; experience is solitary."

  • Growth

    Game with the same Growth vibe

    3

    "Players develop combat skills and learn enemy patterns; some progression through upgrades."

    Capsule for Skydance's BEHEMOTH Skydance's BEHEMOTH

    "Players develop combat skills and learn enemy patterns; some stat upgrades and side quests contribute to progression."

  • Health

    Game with the same Health vibe

    -5

    "Typical sedentary gaming experience with no physical activity elements."

    Capsule for Assassin's Creed® Odyssey Assassin's Creed® Odyssey

    "Typical sedentary gaming experience with no physical activity elements."

  • Idle

    Game with the same Idle vibe

    -3

    "Requires focused attention during combat and platforming; not designed for casual or background play."

    Capsule for STAR WARS™ - The Force Unleashed™ Ultimate Sith Edition STAR WARS™ - The Force Unleashed™ Ultimate Sith Edition

    "Requires focused attention during combat and platforming; not designed for casual or background play."

  • Intimacy

    Game with the same Intimacy vibe

    -4

    "Limited social interaction; character relationships are narrative only with minimal emotional depth."

    Capsule for Faefever Faefever

    "Narrative includes character interactions but limited emotional depth and no close relationship building."

  • Leadership

    Game with the same Leadership vibe

    -5

    "No leadership or group management roles; single-player experience."

    Capsule for Forgive Me Father Forgive Me Father

    "No leadership or group management roles; single-player experience."

  • Progression

    Game with the same Progression vibe

    3

    "Players accumulate upgrades, unlock new weapons and abilities, and improve character stats through gameplay."

    Capsule for Shiro Enkai Shiro Enkai

    "Players gain upgrades, new abilities, and collectibles that enhance character stats and combat effectiveness."

  • Relaxation

    Game with the same Relaxation vibe

    1

    "Some players find the slow-motion and pause combat relaxing, but others note difficulty spikes and occasional frustration."

    Capsule for Dark Envoy Dark Envoy

    "Some players find the slow pacing relaxing, but others report frustration with platforming and combat difficulty spikes."

  • Sensation

    Game with the same Sensation vibe

    4

    "Rich visual and auditory design creates strong sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

    Capsule for Karnage Chronicles Karnage Chronicles

    "Highly praised visual and auditory design create strong sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

  • Status
    -5

    No nearest game available

  • Story

    Game with the same Story vibe

    4

    "Narrative immersion is strong, with engaging characters, dialogue, and world-building driving player interest."

    Capsule for Artis Impact Artis Impact

    "Narrative immersion is a key feature with engaging characters, plot, and worldbuilding driving player interest."

  • Strategy

    Game with the same Strategy vibe

    2

    "Combat requires some tactical thinking and pattern recognition but overall straightforward gameplay."

    Capsule for UFO ROBOT GRENDIZER – The Feast of the Wolves UFO ROBOT GRENDIZER – The Feast of the Wolves

    "Combat requires timing and pattern recognition; some puzzle elements present but overall straightforward gameplay."

  • Thrill

    Game with the same Thrill vibe

    2

    "Combat and boss fights provide moments of tension and excitement, though some fights are easier or repetitive."

    Capsule for River City Girls 2 River City Girls 2

    "Combat and boss fights provide moments of tension and challenge, though some players find it frustrating rather than thrilling."

  • Value

    Game with the same Value vibe

    4

    "Players feel the game offers good value for price with 15-30 hours of content and active developer support."

    Capsule for Blossom: The Seed of Life Blossom: The Seed of Life

    "Players generally feel the game offers good value for price with around 10-18 hours of content and quality presentation."

  • Violence

    Game with the same Violence vibe

    3

    "Combat involves fighting enemies with weapons and abilities, including ranged and melee attacks."

    Capsule for Full Metal Furies Full Metal Furies

    "Combat involves fighting enemies with melee and ranged attacks, including cinematic finishers."

  • Survival

    Game with the same Survival vibe

    2

    "Combat and platforming require avoiding damage and managing health, but not high-risk survival mechanics."

    Capsule for Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo

    "Combat and platforming require avoiding damage and hazards, but overall low-risk compared to hardcore survival games."

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Last update: 27/05/2026