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The Mortuary Assistant

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch • 2022

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Quick resume

Alone with the dead... Embalm corpses, banish demons, save your soul.

Global score

92/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Simulator, Puzzle

Similar games

    Pros

    • Genuinely scary and immersive horror atmosphere
    • Accurate and engaging embalming simulation
    • Multiple endings and randomized scares increase replayability
    • Well-designed jump scares without cheap tricks
    • Strong narrative and lore elements

    Cons

    • Some bugs and technical issues reported
    • Repetitive embalming gameplay can feel monotonous
    • Clunky inventory and control mechanics
    • Short overall playtime per run
    • Limited social or cooperative features

    Analysis

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

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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.
    • 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 have control over embalming tasks and decisions about identifying possessed bodies, but must follow a set sequence of embalming steps."

    • Competence
      3

      "Players engage in skillful embalming procedures and puzzle-solving to identify demons, with feedback and multiple endings rewarding mastery."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on individual play and personal progression without leaderboards or direct player comparison."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Multiple endings, randomized scares, and replayability encourage repeated play sessions and long-term engagement."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Gameplay is designed for solo play with no cooperative or team-based elements."

    • Creativity
      1

      "Some player choice in exploration and puzzle solving, but embalming follows a fixed routine with limited modification."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are solitary and non-competitive."

    • Escapism
      5

      "Strong immersion in a horror atmosphere provides escape from reality and intense emotional distraction."

    • Expectation
      -5

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and intrinsic motivation to experience horror and story."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Players explore multiple endings and randomized events, but core gameplay routines remain consistent."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Players discover new story elements, secrets, and randomized hauntings across multiple playthroughs."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Limited customization; players use predefined characters and environments without personalization."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Game features supernatural demons, possession, and horror fiction elements creating an imaginative experience."

    • Fellowship
      -4

      "Primarily a solitary experience with minimal social interaction beyond sharing streams or videos."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players learn embalming procedures, demon identification, and puzzle-solving strategies over time."

    • Health
      -5

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

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention during embalming and puzzle solving; not designed for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "Minimal social or emotional connections; interactions are mostly isolated and task-focused."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; gameplay is individual and self-directed."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players progress through shifts, unlock multiple endings, and accumulate knowledge and story elements."

    • Relaxation
      -3

      "Tense and suspenseful atmosphere with frequent scares creates sustained emotional strain rather than relaxation."

    • Sensation
      4

      "Strong sensory stimulation through audio-visual scares, eerie atmosphere, and jump scares."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems; achievements are personal and not publicly ranked."

    • Story
      4

      "Narrative immersion with multiple endings, character backstory, and unfolding lore."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Players use reasoning and deduction to identify possessed bodies and demons, requiring mental challenge."

    • Thrill
      5

      "High suspense and thrill from unpredictable scares and tense atmosphere."

    • Value
      2

      "Generally perceived as good value especially on sale, with replayability and unique horror experience."

    • Violence
      -3

      "Gameplay centers on embalming and preparation rather than combat or destruction."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must avoid possession and complete tasks under pressure, simulating survival against supernatural threats."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026