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RiME

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox One • 2017

Should you play it?

A land of discovery stretches out before you. Explore the beautiful, rugged world of RiME. Armed with your wits and a will to overcome—and the guidance of a helpful fox—you must explore the enigmatic island, reach the tower's peak, and unlock its closely guarded secrets.

What works
  • Beautiful art style and environments
  • Emotional and meaningful story
  • Immersive and relaxing soundtrack
  • Intuitive and accessible puzzles
  • Exploration with secrets and collectibles
Things to keep in mind
  • Performance and optimization issues on pc
  • Short gameplay length
  • Simple and limited puzzle variety
  • Some control and camera quirks
  • Collectibles can be hard to find and require replay

What to play next

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

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Haven Park

  • Farewell North

  • I Am Dead

  • A Space for the Unbound

  • Cradle

  • Papo & Yo

  • Pinstripe

  • Lost Words: Beyond the Page

  • GRIS
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Farewell North

  • I Am Dead

  • Lost Words: Beyond the Page
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Escapism

    WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT
  • Story

    PROXIMATE
  • Autonomy

    Haven Moon

Similarity map

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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).

RiME: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Thrill, Fellowship.

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 freely explore islands, investigate clues, and solve puzzles at their own pace without handholding."

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    "Players freely explore the island, solve puzzles at their own pace, and choose paths to follow with minimal handholding."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    2

    "Puzzles are simple and easy to solve, providing some mental challenge but not highly difficult."

    Capsule for What Never Was What Never Was

    "Puzzles are generally simple and intuitive, providing some mental challenge but not highly difficult or complex."

  • Competition

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    -5

    "No competitive elements; focus is on personal exploration and experience without comparison to others."

    Capsule for The Norwood Suite The Norwood Suite

    "No competitive elements; focus is on personal experience and exploration without comparison to others."

  • Continuation

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    3

    "Players often engage in multiple playthroughs to find achievements and secrets, indicating habitual play and attachment."

    Capsule for Rusty Lake Paradise Rusty Lake Paradise

    "Players often engage in multiple playthroughs to find collectibles and explore secrets, showing attachment."

  • Cooperation

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    "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

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  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

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    "Players combine items and solve puzzles creatively; some freedom in exploration and puzzle approaches."

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    "Players creatively solve puzzles using light, perspective, and environment; some freedom in exploration."

  • Domination

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    "No elements of dominance or control over others; the game emphasizes empathy and personal reflection."

    Capsule for A Taste of the Past A Taste of the Past

    "No elements of dominance or control over others; the game is a personal, emotional journey."

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

    5

    "Strong escapism through immersive story, atmosphere, and emotional engagement."

    Capsule for WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT

    "Strong escapism through immersive atmosphere, emotional story, and beautiful world to explore."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and emotional connection, not obligation."

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and emotional connection, not obligation."

  • Experimenting

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    "Players experiment with movement and puzzle solutions but within a limited set of mechanics."

    Capsule for The Pathless The Pathless

    "Players experiment with puzzle mechanics and exploration, though puzzle variety is limited."

  • Exploration

    Game with the same Exploration vibe

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    "The game encourages discovery of multiple islands, secrets, and hidden items as part of the adventure."

    Capsule for Monkey Island™ 2 Special Edition: LeChuck’s Revenge™ Monkey Island™ 2 Special Edition: LeChuck’s Revenge™

    "Exploration of a mysterious island with secrets and collectibles is a core part of gameplay."

  • Expression

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    "Some character and outfit customization available, but limited self-expression beyond cosmetic changes."

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    "Some character customization via unlockable outfits, but limited self-expression overall."

  • Fantasy

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    "Game features a surreal, imaginative world with fantasy elements and symbolic storytelling."

    Capsule for Minute of Islands Minute of Islands

    "The game presents a stylized, imaginative world with surreal elements and symbolic storytelling."

  • Fellowship

    Game with the same Fellowship vibe

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    "No social or community features; experience is solitary and introspective."

    Capsule for Florence Florence

    "No social or community features; experience is solitary and introspective."

  • Growth

    Game with the same Growth vibe

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    "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and understanding of complex story and symbolism."

    Capsule for Fausts Alptraum Fausts Alptraum

    "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and understanding of story symbolism through play."

  • Health

    Game with the same Health vibe

    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related mechanics."

    Capsule for Detroit: Become Human Detroit: Become Human

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related mechanics."

  • Idle

    Game with the same Idle vibe

    -3

    "Requires focused attention and engagement; not designed for background or casual intermittent play."

    Capsule for Sam & Max Save the World Sam & Max Save the World

    "Requires focused attention and engagement; not designed for background or casual intermittent play."

  • Intimacy

    Game with the same Intimacy vibe

    3

    "Emotional connection to characters and story fosters a sense of closeness despite lack of social interaction."

    Capsule for Syberia: The World Before Syberia: The World Before

    "Emotional connection to story and characters fosters a sense of closeness despite no social interaction."

  • Leadership

    Game with the same Leadership vibe

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

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

  • Progression

    Game with the same Progression vibe

    3

    "Players collect items and unlock outfits and story content, progressing through narrative and puzzles."

    Capsule for The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories

    "Players collect items and unlock outfits, progressing through story chapters and puzzles."

  • Relaxation

    Game with the same Relaxation vibe

    4

    "Calm, immersive atmosphere with soothing music and art encourages relaxation and flow."

    Capsule for The Crown of Leaves The Crown of Leaves

    "Calm, immersive atmosphere and music promote relaxation and emotional flow."

  • Sensation

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    "Strong sensory appeal through beautiful art, animations, and music."

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  • Status

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    -5

    "No social recognition or status systems; focus is on personal experience."

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    "No social recognition or status systems; focus is on personal experience."

  • Story

    Game with the same Story vibe

    5

    "Narrative immersion is central, with rich character development, emotional storytelling, and environmental lore."

    Capsule for PROXIMATE PROXIMATE

    "Narrative immersion is central, with emotional storytelling conveyed through environment and symbolism."

  • Strategy

    Game with the same Strategy vibe

    1

    "Puzzles require some problem solving but are generally straightforward and not deeply strategic."

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    "Puzzles require some problem solving but are generally straightforward without deep strategic complexity."

  • Thrill

    Game with the same Thrill vibe

    -3

    "Minimal suspense or risk; gameplay is calm and controlled."

    Capsule for Omno Omno

    "Minimal suspense or risk; gameplay is mostly calm and contemplative."

  • Value

    Game with the same Value vibe

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    "Players find good value in emotional impact, music, and art despite short length; some note price concerns."

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    "Players find good value in emotional impact, art, and music despite some complaints about length and optimization."

  • Violence

    Game with the same Violence vibe

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    "No violence or combat; gameplay focuses on exploration and puzzle solving."

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    "No violence or combat; gameplay focuses on exploration and puzzle solving."

  • Survival

    Game with the same Survival vibe

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    "No survival mechanics or threats; environment is stable and safe."

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    "No survival mechanics or threats; environment is stable and safe aside from scripted encounters."

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