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SCP022

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2019

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Quick resume

This is a short physics game about escaping from a closed chamber.

Global score

73/100

Genres

Indie

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    Pros

    • Faithful scp-022 lore adaptation
    • Free to play
    • Challenging puzzle gameplay
    • Immersive horror atmosphere
    • Short and accessible experience

    Cons

    • Very short length
    • Language and achievement localization issues
    • Some bugs and optimization problems
    • Limited replay value
    • Lack of story depth and context

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation, Expression, Relaxation.

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    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players control SCP-022-1 and solve puzzles freely to escape, requiring decision making and exploration."

    • Competence
      3

      "Puzzle solving and timing require skill and trial-and-error, providing a sense of accomplishment."

    • Competition
      -4

      "No multiplayer or competitive elements; focus is on individual puzzle completion at own pace."

    • Continuation
      -3

      "Very short game (~10-20 minutes) with limited replay value; players tend to finish quickly and move on."

    • Cooperation
      -5

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

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players experiment with environmental objects to solve puzzles, but within a fixed escape room structure."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No social or power dynamics; purely individual experience without exerting control over others."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Provides a brief immersive horror atmosphere allowing players to escape real life through SCP lore and gameplay."

    • Expectation
      -4

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

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players try different puzzle solutions and interact with objects to discover escape methods."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Limited environment but players explore the room and objects to find clues and solve puzzles."

    • Expression
      -5

      "No character customization or self-expression features; fixed avatar and environment."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Based on SCP fictional universe with supernatural elements and horror fiction themes."

    • Fellowship
      -5

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

    • Growth
      2

      "Players learn puzzle mechanics and improve problem-solving skills during gameplay."

    • Health
      -5

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

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles; some waiting periods but generally active engagement."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No social or emotional relationship building; purely individual experience."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements present."

    • Progression
      2

      "Progression through puzzle completion and unlocking escape, but no item collection or upgrades."

    • Relaxation
      -2

      "Tense atmosphere with horror elements and time pressure, not primarily relaxing or flow-inducing."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Eerie sound design, lighting, and visual effects create sensory stimulation and suspense."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems; achievements exist but are local and not socially emphasized."

    • Story
      3

      "Based on SCP-022 lore with some narrative context, but minimal in-game storytelling."

    • Strategy
      2

      "Requires logical thinking and planning to solve puzzles and time actions correctly."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Horror atmosphere and risk of death create suspense and moments of thrill."

    • Value
      4

      "Free to play with decent quality for short experience; good value for time invested."

    • Violence
      2

      "Some violent themes (reanimated corpses, explosions) but no player combat or destruction mechanics."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must avoid hazards and time actions to survive and escape the containment."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026