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PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch, Linux • 2025

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Quick resume

In this paranormal point-and-click adventure, a traveling salesman races to stop a string of horrific deaths in a quiet seaside town—before he’s next.

Global score

91/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Point-and-click

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    Pros

    • Excellent voice acting
    • Unique and appealing art style
    • Engaging story with mystery and humor
    • Logical and well-designed puzzles
    • Quality of life features like fast travel and hint system

    Cons

    • Short game length
    • Ending considered abrupt or unsatisfying by some
    • Limited replayability beyond achievements
    • Some puzzles may feel too easy or straightforward
    • No multiplayer or social features

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Thrill, Continuation. 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 multiple locations, choose dialogue options, and solve puzzles with some personal pacing and decision-making."

    • Competence
      3

      "Puzzles require logical thinking and problem solving, providing a moderate challenge with feedback through progression."

    • Competition
      -5

      "Single-player experience focused on personal exploration and puzzle solving without competitive elements."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Many players report being engaged and reluctant to stop playing, with some playing through in one sitting and returning for achievements."

    • Cooperation
      -5

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

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players engage in puzzle solving and exploration but do not create or modify game content; some freedom in puzzle approaches."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No social or multiplayer interaction to exert control or dominance over others."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players immerse themselves in a dark, eerie, and mysterious fictional world to escape reality."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and enjoyment, with no obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Encourages exploration and trying different puzzle solutions and dialogue options, with some novelty in interactions."

    • Exploration
      4

      "Players explore a variety of locations in a small town, discovering clues, secrets, and story elements."

    • Expression
      -4

      "No character customization or cosmetic personalization; presentation is fixed and stylized."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Engages players in a supernatural, horror-themed fictional narrative with imaginative elements."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "Focuses on solo play with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop problem-solving skills and learn puzzle mechanics throughout the game."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay typical of point-and-click adventures with no physical activity."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and progress; not designed for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No social or emotional relationship building; interactions are with NPCs but limited to scripted dialogue."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; single-player narrative experience."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players collect items and unlock new areas as they advance through the story and puzzles."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Generally a calm, atmospheric experience with moments of tension balanced by humor and lighthearted dialogue."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable art style, voice acting, and sound design provide sensory engagement without overwhelming stimulation."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or ranking systems; achievements are personal milestones."

    • Story
      4

      "Strong narrative focus with engaging characters, plot twists, and thematic depth."

    • Strategy
      2

      "Requires logical thinking and puzzle solving but not complex strategic planning."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Contains suspenseful and eerie moments, including horror elements and plot twists, but overall moderate tension."

    • Value
      2

      "Generally considered good value for a quality indie point-and-click adventure, though some note short length."

    • Violence
      -3

      "Minimal violence; focus is on puzzle solving and narrative rather than combat or destruction."

    • Survival
      -4

      "No survival mechanics or threat avoidance; stable environment focused on exploration and story."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026