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Scream Collector

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2017

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Quick resume

Build up a haunted house in this Halloween themed Idle Clicker game!

Global score

88/100

Genres

Casual, Free To Play

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    Pros

    • Free to play with no pay-to-win pressure
    • Engaging halloween theme and pixel art
    • Variety of mini-games and interactive elements
    • Satisfying progression and upgrade system
    • Developer support and community engagement

    Cons

    • Slow progression can be frustrating
    • Some repetitive gameplay elements
    • Ui can be clunky or unintuitive
    • Game updates have slowed or ceased
    • Progress loss bugs reported by some players

    Analysis

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

    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 direct their own progression by choosing upgrades, mini-games, and when to reset; some strategic planning involved."

    • Competence
      2

      "Progression involves skillful clicking and mini-games, but much of the gameplay is repetitive and incremental."

    • Competition
      -4

      "No evidence of player comparison or competitive modes; focus is on personal progress and achievements."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Many players report habitual play, long sessions, and returning repeatedly due to addictive progression and mini-games."

    • Cooperation
      -5

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

    • Creativity
      1

      "Players customize and upgrade their haunted house visually, but within predefined options and structures."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No social dominance or power over others; interactions are individual and self-contained."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game as a relaxing, stress-relieving distraction, especially noted for comforting during difficult times."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Engagement is voluntary and driven by intrinsic interest and enjoyment, not obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Players try various mini-games and upgrade strategies, though core gameplay is based on established idle/clicker routines."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Players unlock new areas and discover hidden mini-games and features as they progress."

    • Expression
      1

      "Some visual customization of the haunted house and decorations allows limited self-expression."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Strong Halloween and supernatural theme with ghosts, witches, zombies, and haunted house fantasy elements."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community features; play is solitary."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players learn game mechanics, optimize upgrades, and develop strategies over time."

    • Health
      -5

      "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      4

      "Designed for idle play with offline progress and casual engagement; can be left running for long periods."

    • Intimacy
      -5

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

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles present."

    • Progression
      5

      "Core gameplay revolves around accumulating upgrades, items, and unlocking new areas."

    • Relaxation
      4

      "Players find the game relaxing and enjoyable, with satisfying progression and ambient music."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Appealing pixel art, sound effects, and music provide sensory enjoyment."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems; achievements are personal."

    • Story
      -3

      "Minimal narrative; focus is on gameplay and progression rather than story immersion."

    • Strategy
      2

      "Some strategic planning in upgrade order and mini-game play, but largely straightforward incremental mechanics."

    • Thrill
      -2

      "Low risk and tension; gameplay is calm and steady rather than suspenseful."

    • Value
      3

      "Free to play with optional purchases; players feel good value due to generous in-game currency and no pay-to-win pressure."

    • Violence
      1

      "Some combat-themed mini-games (e.g., melting witches, feeding zombies) but overall light and cartoonish."

    • Survival
      -4

      "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable and safe gameplay environment."

    Where to buy

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    Last update: 29/04/2026