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Tengami

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Wii U, Mac, Android • 2015

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Quick resume

Tengami is an atmospheric adventure game set inside a Japanese pop-up book. Fold and slide the beautifully crafted paper world to solve puzzles and discover secrets.

Global score

81/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Indie, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Unique pop-up book art style
    • Beautiful japanese-inspired visuals
    • Soothing and fitting soundtrack
    • Relaxing and meditative atmosphere
    • Simple and accessible puzzles

    Cons

    • Very short gameplay duration
    • Slow character movement
    • Minimal narrative and story depth
    • Lack of save feature frustrates some
    • Limited puzzle complexity and replay value

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Continuation, Thrill.

    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 control the character and manipulate the pop-up book environment freely, though the gameplay is linear and guided."

    • Competence
      1

      "Puzzles are generally simple and casual, with some requiring observation and light problem solving but overall low difficulty."

    • Competition
      -5

      "No competitive elements or comparison with others; focus is on personal, relaxed experience."

    • Continuation
      -3

      "Short game (~1.5-2 hours) with low replay value; some players found slow movement and short length reduce engagement."

    • Cooperation
      -5

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

    • Creativity
      4

      "Highly creative use of pop-up book mechanics and origami-inspired art style; unique visual and puzzle design."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; experience is personal and contemplative."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Strong escapism through immersive Japanese-themed art, music, and meditative atmosphere."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for relaxation and artistic appreciation, not out of obligation."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Some experimentation with folding and unfolding pages to solve puzzles, though within a structured environment."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Exploration is limited to unfolding pages and discovering new scenes, but within a linear path."

    • Expression
      -3

      "No character customization or personal expression; presentation is fixed and artistic."

    • Fantasy
      2

      "Imaginative setting within a pop-up book with symbolic and poetic elements, though grounded in Japanese cultural motifs."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "Solo experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

    • Growth
      1

      "Some light learning through puzzle solving and understanding mechanics, but limited depth."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and manipulate environment; not suitable for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

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

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements; single player with no team dynamics."

    • Progression
      1

      "Progression through unlocking new pages and areas, but no item collection or upgrades."

    • Relaxation
      5

      "Highly relaxing and meditative experience with calm music and slow pacing."

    • Sensation
      4

      "Strong sensory appeal through beautiful visuals and soothing music, creating emotional enjoyment."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status mechanics; experience is private and personal."

    • Story
      1

      "Minimal narrative conveyed through haikus and symbolic imagery; story is subtle and abstract."

    • Strategy
      0

      "Puzzles require some thought but are mostly straightforward; no complex strategic planning."

    • Thrill
      -4

      "No suspense or risk; experience is calm and controlled."

    • Value
      -2

      "Mixed opinions on value due to short length and simple gameplay; recommended mostly on sale."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No violence or combat; focus on peaceful puzzle solving and exploration."

    • Survival
      -5

      "No survival or threat elements; stable and safe environment."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026