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SCP: Daybreak

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2022

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Quick resume

An open-ended, SCP-based, atmospheric, exploration-focused, survival-horror game with puzzle elements and replayability.

Global score

73/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulator, Strategy, Free To Play, Early Access

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    Pros

    • Strong atmospheric horror and tension
    • Immersive scp lore and environmental storytelling
    • Free to play with promising concept
    • Good sound design and lighting effects
    • Active development with frequent updates

    Cons

    • Many bugs and technical issues
    • No save system or checkpoints
    • Short and incomplete gameplay
    • Unclear controls and interaction mechanics
    • Lack of enemies or varied gameplay elements

    Analysis

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

    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
      3

      "Players can explore the environment freely and make decisions about where to go and what to interact with, though some controls and interactions are limited or buggy."

    • Competence
      2

      "The game involves some puzzle solving and navigation challenges, but overall gameplay is simple and sometimes frustrating due to bugs and unclear mechanics."

    • Competition
      -5

      "No evidence of competitive elements; focus is on solo exploration and survival."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players express interest in continuing to follow development and replaying the game despite bugs, but some frustration with lack of save system and short length."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "No multiplayer or cooperative gameplay elements reported."

    • Creativity
      1

      "Some environmental storytelling and lore discovery, but limited player creation or modification."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No social dominance or power over others; single player experience."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Players use the game as a tense atmospheric horror experience to escape reality."

    • Expectation
      -3

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and fandom for SCP lore, not out of obligation."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Players explore the map and try different interactions, though limited by current game state."

    • Exploration
      4

      "Strong emphasis on exploring the SCP facility, discovering notes, and environmental details."

    • Expression
      -5

      "No character customization or self-expression features."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Immerses players in the SCP universe and fictional horror scenario of SCP-001 Daybreak."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community gameplay elements reported."

    • Growth
      1

      "Some learning involved in puzzle solving and understanding game mechanics, but limited."

    • Health
      -5

      "No physical activity or health-related gameplay."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires player attention and focus despite some slow pacing."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No close social or emotional interactions."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements."

    • Progression
      1

      "Some item collection and unlocking of areas, but limited progression systems."

    • Relaxation
      -2

      "Tense and unsettling atmosphere creates stress rather than relaxation."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Strong atmospheric audio and visual effects create emotional tension and sensory engagement."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems."

    • Story
      3

      "Environmental storytelling and scattered lore notes provide narrative immersion despite incomplete story."

    • Strategy
      1

      "Some puzzle solving and navigation require basic planning, but limited strategic depth."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Tension and suspense from avoiding sunlight and anticipating threats create thrill."

    • Value
      4

      "Free to play with promising concept and atmosphere, players feel good value for time invested."

    • Violence
      -3

      "No direct combat or destruction; focus on survival and avoidance."

    • Survival
      4

      "Core gameplay revolves around avoiding sunlight and surviving in a hostile environment."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026