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The Eternal Cylinder

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 • 2022

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Quick resume

Control a herd of charming creatures called Trebhum and explore an unforgettable alien world filled with exotic lifeforms and surreal environments. Discover dozens of mutations to overcome puzzles, explore new biomes, and survive on a dangerous planet.

Global score

90/100

Genres

Action, Adventure

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    Pros

    • Unique and imaginative world
    • Engaging mutation and survival mechanics
    • Emotional and mysterious story
    • Beautiful art and soundtrack
    • Long playtime with replay value

    Cons

    • Some clunky controls and platforming
    • Occasional technical issues and crashes
    • Repetitive gameplay elements
    • Loss of mutations can be frustrating
    • Limited social or multiplayer features

    Analysis

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

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    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 significant control over their Trebhum family, choosing mutations and strategies to adapt to challenges."

    • Competence
      3

      "Gameplay involves skillful management of mutations, survival mechanics, and puzzle solving with feedback on performance."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on personal survival and exploration without competitive elements or player comparison."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Players often invest long hours and multiple playthroughs, showing attachment and desire to continue playing."

    • Cooperation
      2

      "Players manage a group of Trebhum working together, though this is a single-player experience without multiplayer cooperation."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Strong emphasis on creating and customizing Trebhum mutations to solve problems and explore the world."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control over others; interactions are cooperative within the player’s own group."

    • Escapism
      4

      "The alien world, surreal creatures, and immersive story provide strong escape from real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and curiosity, with no indication of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Players experiment with different mutations and strategies to adapt and solve puzzles."

    • Exploration
      4

      "Exploration of unique biomes, creatures, and mysteries is a core motivation."

    • Expression
      3

      "Customization of Trebhum appearance and abilities allows personal expression."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Set in a surreal alien world with imaginative creatures and a science-fiction narrative."

    • Fellowship
      -3

      "Primarily a single-player experience with limited social interaction or community focus."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players learn new mechanics, mutations, and strategies throughout the game."

    • Health
      -4

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

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and active engagement rather than passive or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "Limited social or emotional connections beyond the player’s own Trebhum family."

    • Leadership
      2

      "Player leads and manages a group of Trebhum, directing their roles and mutations."

    • Progression
      4

      "Progression through acquiring mutations, upgrading stats, and advancing the story."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Mix of relaxing exploration and moments of tension; overall a balanced experience."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable visuals, sound design, and music provide sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social status or recognition systems present."

    • Story
      4

      "Engaging narrative with emotional and mysterious elements integrated into gameplay."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Requires planning and problem solving to manage mutations, resources, and survival."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Tension from escaping the cylinder and hostile creatures provides suspense and excitement."

    • Value
      4

      "Players report high satisfaction and perceive good value for time invested."

    • Violence
      -3

      "Minimal combat; focus is on survival and adaptation rather than destruction."

    • Survival
      4

      "Core gameplay revolves around managing hunger, thirst, and avoiding threats to stay alive."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026