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The Almost Gone

Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS • 2020

Should you play it?

Experience the intricate dioramas and connections of your life, and the ripples we all make, in this award-winning narrative puzzle game about death, loss, and mental health.

What works
  • Unique rotating diorama puzzle mechanic
  • Atmospheric and emotional narrative
  • Beautiful minimalist art style
  • Accessible puzzle difficulty
  • Immersive sound design
Things to keep in mind
  • Story ending is ambiguous and unsatisfying for some
  • Short game length
  • Some tedious achievements requiring idling
  • Navigation between rooms can be confusing
  • Controls can feel clunky or unintuitive

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Top picks

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

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  • ASYLUM
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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).

The Almost Gone: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Survival, Violence, Value.

Why this game works

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

  • Autonomy

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    3

    "Players explore environments and solve puzzles at their own pace with some freedom in interactions."

    Capsule for The Journey Down: Chapter One The Journey Down: Chapter One

    "Players explore dioramas and solve puzzles with freedom to rotate environments and investigate at their own pace."

  • Competence

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    2

    "Puzzles are logical and straightforward, providing some challenge but generally easy, allowing players to feel effective without frustration."

    Capsule for The Silent Age The Silent Age

    "Puzzles are generally straightforward with some requiring attention to detail; players feel satisfaction when solving but difficulty is moderate."

  • Competition

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    -5

    "No competitive elements or player comparison; focus is on individual puzzle solving and story progression."

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    "No competitive elements or player comparison; focus is on individual puzzle solving and story exploration."

  • Continuation

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    "Players often engage for a few hours; some replay for achievements but overall short length limits habitual long sessions."

    Capsule for Type:Rider Type:Rider

    "Some players engaged enough to complete the game in one sitting and replay for achievements, but overall short length limits long-term habitual play."

  • Cooperation

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

    Capsule for Accounting+ Accounting+

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

  • Creativity

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    "Players piece together story through exploration and environmental clues, but limited creation or modification of game elements."

    Capsule for Sagebrush Sagebrush

    "Players creatively piece together story elements and solve puzzles using environmental clues; limited creation or modification of game elements."

  • Domination

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    "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; purely individual experience."

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    "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; purely individual experience."

  • Escapism

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    "Players use the game to experience a fictional, emotionally intense story, providing escape from reality."

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    "Players use the game to immerse in a dark, emotional narrative that provides a form of escape from reality."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in puzzles and story; no indication of obligation or external pressure."

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in puzzles and story; no obligation or external pressure noted."

  • Experimenting

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    "Some exploration and puzzle solving encourage trying different approaches, though within a limited scope."

    Capsule for Yuki「清醒梦」 Yuki「清醒梦」

    "Exploration of rotating dioramas and puzzle solving encourages trying different perspectives and approaches."

  • Exploration

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    "Players explore various rooms and environments to uncover story elements and solve puzzles."

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    "Players explore multiple interconnected rooms and environments, discovering clues and story details."

  • Expression

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    "No customization or self-expression elements; presentation is fixed and standardized."

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    "No customization or self-expression features; presentation is fixed and standardized."

  • Fantasy

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    "Story is grounded in realistic and emotional life experiences with some narrative fiction elements."

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    "Story involves abstract and metaphorical elements related to trauma and death, but grounded in realistic emotional themes."

  • Fellowship

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    "Experience is solitary with no social or community interaction."

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    "Experience is solitary with no social or community interaction."

  • Growth

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    "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and gain narrative understanding."

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    "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and interpret narrative clues, gaining insight into story and mechanics."

  • Health

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    "No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements."

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  • Idle

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

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    "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and explore; some achievements encourage idling but core gameplay demands engagement."

  • Intimacy

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    "Minimal social interaction; emotional connection is with story and characters rather than other players."

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    "Minimal social interaction; emotional connection is with story and characters rather than other players."

  • Leadership

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    "No leadership or group management elements present."

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  • Progression

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    "Players collect items and unlock new areas and story segments."

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  • Relaxation

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    "Atmosphere and pacing provide a contemplative, sometimes tense experience but generally balanced for flow."

  • Sensation

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    "Visuals and sound design create an eerie and emotional sensory experience."

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    "Visuals and sound design create an eerie and immersive mood, though not highly stimulating or intense."

  • Status

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    "No social recognition or status systems."

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  • Story

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    "Strong narrative focus with engaging characters and plot, though incomplete ending."

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    "Strong narrative focus with emotional depth and mystery, though some find the ending ambiguous or unsatisfying."

  • Strategy

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    "Puzzles require some logical thinking and planning but are generally straightforward."

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  • Thrill

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    "Some suspense and eerie atmosphere create mild thrill, but not high-risk or adrenaline gameplay."

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    "Atmosphere creates suspense and unease, contributing to a mild thrill experience."

  • Value

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    "Mixed opinions on value due to short length but high replayability; generally considered worth price especially on sale."

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    "Mixed opinions on value; short length and some tedious achievements affect perceived return, but many find it worth price on sale."

  • Violence

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    "Focus is on puzzle solving and narrative; no emphasis on combat or destruction."

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  • Survival

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    "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable puzzle environment."

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