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The Pedestrian

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2020

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Quick resume

I can see the signs in my sleep now, always guiding me closer. Will this really work? Have we almost achieved the impossible?

Global score

97/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Platform, Puzzle

Similar games

    Pros

    • Unique and creative puzzle mechanics
    • Beautiful and immersive 3d urban environments
    • Relaxing and fitting soundtrack
    • Smooth and intuitive gameplay
    • Well-balanced difficulty progression

    Cons

    • Short game length with limited replayability
    • Some mechanics introduced abruptly without tutorial
    • Lack of post-game content or level editor
    • No multiplayer or social features
    • Price considered high by some for duration

    Analysis

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

    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
      4

      "Players freely manipulate and connect puzzle panels to guide the character, allowing personal problem-solving and decision-making."

    • Competence
      4

      "Puzzles progressively increase in difficulty, requiring logical thinking and skillful manipulation of game elements."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on individual puzzle solving at personal pace without competitive or ranked elements."

    • Continuation
      -3

      "Short playtime (~3-7 hours) with limited replayability and no post-game content reduces habitual or long-term engagement."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer features."

    • Creativity
      5

      "Highly creative puzzle design combining 2D and 3D elements, unique mechanics, and environmental integration."

    • Domination
      -5

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

    • Escapism
      4

      "Immersive environments and relaxing music provide a calming escape from real life."

    • Expectation
      -5

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment of puzzles and aesthetics."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Players experiment with connecting panels and new mechanics introduced progressively to solve puzzles."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Exploration of different urban environments and puzzle areas, though within a linear progression."

    • Expression
      2

      "Some character customization via collectible hats, but limited overall expression."

    • Fantasy
      -2

      "Grounded in realistic urban settings and plausible puzzle mechanics, minimal fantasy elements."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community features; strictly solo play."

    • Growth
      4

      "Players learn new puzzle mechanics and develop problem-solving skills throughout the game."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay typical of puzzle platformers with no physical activity."

    • Idle
      2

      "Can be played in short bursts or longer sessions; some players use it as a relaxing break."

    • Intimacy
      -5

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

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; single-player puzzle solving only."

    • Progression
      3

      "Progression through puzzles and collection of items (e.g. parts, hats) to advance the story."

    • Relaxation
      4

      "Relaxing music and smooth gameplay create a calming, low-stress experience."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable visual and auditory aesthetics provide pleasant sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems; achievements are personal and non-competitive."

    • Story
      1

      "Minimal narrative present; story is subtle and open to interpretation, mostly conveyed through environment."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Requires logical reasoning, planning, and problem-solving to connect panels and solve puzzles."

    • Thrill
      -3

      "Generally calm and contemplative; lacks suspense or high-risk thrills."

    • Value
      -2

      "Mixed opinions on price versus length; some feel short duration reduces value at full price."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No violence; gameplay focuses on constructive puzzle solving and exploration."

    • Survival
      -5

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

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    Last update: 29/04/2026