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Syberia

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, iOS, Xbox 360, Android, Xbox, PlayStation 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 3, Linux • 2011

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Quick resume

Join Kate Walker as she travels to remote locations and time periods in this timeless voyage to discover her true destiny.

Global score

88/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Puzzle, Point-and-click

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    Pros

    • Immersive story and atmosphere
    • Beautiful art and music
    • Logical and satisfying puzzles
    • Nostalgic and emotionally engaging
    • Well-developed characters

    Cons

    • Slow character movement
    • Some backtracking required
    • Dated graphics and technical issues
    • Linear gameplay
    • Voice acting occasionally stiff

    Analysis

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

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    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.
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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.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players control Kate Walker and make decisions to solve puzzles and progress the story, though within a linear narrative and fixed point-and-click gameplay."

    • Competence
      2

      "Puzzles require logical thinking and problem solving but are generally not very difficult; some challenge but mostly accessible."

    • Competition
      -5

      "No competitive elements; focus is on individual exploration and story progression."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Many players report immersive story and atmosphere encouraging extended play sessions and replaying for nostalgia."

    • Cooperation
      -5

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

    • Creativity
      4

      "Players creatively solve puzzles and explore a richly designed steampunk world; strong artistic expression in environments."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of dominating others; interactions are narrative and puzzle-based."

    • Escapism
      5

      "Strong escapism through immersive story, atmosphere, and exploration of a fantasy-steampunk world."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia, not obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Players experiment with puzzle solutions and explore environments, though within a linear structure."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Exploration of detailed, atmospheric locations is a key part of gameplay, though within predefined areas."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Limited character customization; expression mainly through narrative and environmental storytelling."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Steampunk and fantastical elements like automatons and mythical mammoths create an imaginative fictional world."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "Primarily a solo experience with minimal social interaction."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop problem-solving skills and follow character development through the story."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay typical of point-and-click adventure games."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and follow story; not suited for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "Limited social interaction; some emotional connection to characters but no close relationships formed."

    • Leadership
      -5

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

    • Progression
      3

      "Progression through story advancement and puzzle completion; some item collection and use."

    • Relaxation
      4

      "Many players find the game relaxing and immersive with a calm, melancholic atmosphere."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable visual and auditory experience with detailed art and music, though not intense sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social status or recognition mechanics; individual experience."

    • Story
      5

      "Strong narrative immersion with well-developed characters and an engaging plot."

    • Strategy
      2

      "Puzzles require logical thinking and planning but are generally straightforward and integrated into story."

    • Thrill
      -3

      "Game is more contemplative and atmospheric than suspenseful or thrilling."

    • Value
      4

      "Highly regarded for story, atmosphere, and nostalgia; good value especially on sale."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No violence; focus on exploration and puzzle solving."

    • Survival
      -5

      "No survival or threat mechanics; stable, low-risk environment."

    Where to buy

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    Last update: 29/04/2026