Sewer Rave similar games & best alternatives

Sewer Rave

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2021

Should you play it?

Exactly what it says on the tin. Sewer Rave is a game about exploring a rat infested Rave in a Sewer. There are creatures to talk to, items to collect, fights to get into, and jams to listen to. Explore, discover secrets, and writhe.

What works
  • Unique surreal atmosphere
  • Engrossing exploration
  • Excellent soundtrack
  • Quirky and humorous dialogue
  • Short and accessible
Things to keep in mind
  • Randomized map can be frustrating
  • Platforming is clunky
  • Limited gameplay depth
  • Some technical bugs
  • Lack of clear objectives

What to play next

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Top picks

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  • Rainy Season

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

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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.

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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).

Sewer Rave: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Competition, Survival, Fellowship. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Idle. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Strategy, Story.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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  • Escapism

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  • Growth

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  • Status
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    No nearest game available

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