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SCP: Secret Files

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2022

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Quick resume

SCP: Secret Files is a collection of paranormal cases from the SCP Foundation, an organization tasked with containing dangerous anomalies. You join as an assistant researcher for Dr. Raymond Hamm and complete a strenuous induction program that will make you question everything you know.

Global score

88/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Strong narrative and storytelling
    • Varied art styles and gameplay mechanics
    • Faithful to scp lore and universe
    • Emotional and immersive experience
    • Good value for scp fans

    Cons

    • Short game length
    • Some rough or clunky gameplay elements
    • Limited replayability
    • Occasional audio and animation issues
    • No multiplayer or social features

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Survival, Expression, Thrill.

    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 have some freedom to explore SCP stories and solve light puzzles, but overall gameplay is narrative-driven and linear."

    • Competence
      2

      "Gameplay involves light puzzles and simple mechanics with some skill elements, but mostly accessible and easy."

    • Competition
      -5

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

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players express desire for more content and DLC, indicating engagement and attachment despite short length."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player experience focused on individual exploration and story; no multiplayer or cooperative play."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Highly creative with multiple art styles, unique gameplay segments per SCP, and varied storytelling approaches."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No evidence of dominance or power over others; experience is personal and narrative-focused."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Strong escapism through immersive SCP universe exploration and emotional storytelling."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in SCP lore and narrative, not due to obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Players experience diverse gameplay styles and mechanics across SCP stories, encouraging exploration of new formats."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Exploration of SCP lore and environments with some discovery elements, though within linear narrative."

    • Expression
      2

      "Some customization of experience through choice of exploration and puzzle solving, but limited character customization."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Strongly rooted in imaginative fiction and SCP mythos, delivering fictional and supernatural experiences."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "Solo experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement during gameplay."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players learn SCP lore and develop understanding of the universe; some skill growth in puzzles."

    • Health
      -5

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

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention on narrative and puzzles; not designed for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "Limited social or emotional connection beyond narrative; no multiplayer or relationship-building."

    • Leadership
      -5

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

    • Progression
      2

      "Some progression through story chapters and puzzle completion, but no item collection or upgrades."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Balanced pacing with moments of tension and calm; overall immersive and engaging without excessive stress."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Visual and auditory variety with multiple art styles and sound design create sensory interest."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems present."

    • Story
      5

      "Strong narrative focus with multiple interconnected SCP stories and emotional engagement."

    • Strategy
      1

      "Light puzzle solving and some planning required, but overall straightforward gameplay."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Some suspenseful and scary moments, but mostly controlled and balanced experiences."

    • Value
      3

      "Generally considered worth the price by players, especially SCP fans, despite short length."

    • Violence
      -4

      "Minimal combat or destruction; gameplay focuses on exploration and storytelling."

    • Survival
      1

      "Some chase and escape sequences present, but not a core survival mechanic."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026