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SIGNALIS

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch • 2022

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Quick resume

A classic survival horror experience set in a dystopian future where humanity has uncovered a dark secret. Unravel a cosmic mystery, escape terrifying creatures, and scavenge an off-world government facility as Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost dreams.

Global score

97/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie

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    Pros

    • Deep, immersive story and atmosphere
    • Engaging survival horror gameplay with puzzles
    • Unique retro-futuristic art style
    • Excellent soundtrack and sound design
    • High replay value with multiple endings

    Cons

    • Limited inventory causes frustrating backtracking
    • Combat aiming can be finicky
    • Story can be confusing and cryptic
    • Some puzzles poorly explained
    • Lack of in-game tools for arg elements

    Analysis

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

    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
      4

      "Players have freedom to explore, solve puzzles, and choose how to approach combat and resource management, reflecting high personal control."

    • Competence
      3

      "The game requires skillful inventory management, puzzle solving, and combat tactics, providing meaningful challenges and feedback."

    • Competition
      -5

      "No evidence of competitive or ranked modes; focus is on personal experience and narrative."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Many players report strong attachment, replaying for multiple endings and deeper story understanding."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players engage in puzzle solving and exploration with some freedom in approach; limited character customization but strong worldbuilding creativity."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No social dominance or power exertion aspects; gameplay focuses on survival and personal progress."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Strong immersive atmosphere and narrative provide an escape from reality into a haunting sci-fi horror world."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily driven by intrinsic interest in story, atmosphere, and gameplay."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Encourages exploration of story interpretations and puzzle solutions; some players experiment with different endings and playstyles."

    • Exploration
      4

      "Exploration of cryptic environments, lore, and hidden story elements is a core motivation."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Minimal character customization; expression mainly through interpretation of story and atmosphere rather than avatar personalization."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Strong sci-fi and cosmic horror themes with androids, dystopian settings, and surreal narrative elements."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "Primarily a solitary experience with little to no social or community interaction within the game."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop skills in puzzle solving, resource management, and understanding complex narrative."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay typical of survival horror; no physical activity or health-related mechanics."

    • Idle
      -3

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

    • Intimacy
      2

      "Emotional connection to story and characters, especially the central relationship, but limited direct social interaction."

    • Leadership
      -5

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

    • Progression
      3

      "Players collect items, weapons, and unlock multiple endings, showing clear progression through the game."

    • Relaxation
      -2

      "Tense atmosphere and resource scarcity create sustained tension rather than relaxation."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Strong sensory engagement through eerie visuals, sound design, and music evoke emotional responses."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social status or recognition systems present."

    • Story
      5

      "Narrative immersion is a central motivation; complex, cryptic, and emotionally impactful story praised by players."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Requires planning for inventory, combat, and puzzle solving; strategic resource management is important."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Tense encounters and horror elements create suspense and emotional thrills."

    • Value
      4

      "Players perceive high value for price due to rich story, atmosphere, and replayability."

    • Violence
      2

      "Combat involves shooting enemies and resource management; violence is present but not gratuitous."

    • Survival
      4

      "Core gameplay involves managing scarce resources, avoiding threats, and surviving hostile environments."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026