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Thomas Was Alone

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Wii U, iOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Android, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 3, Linux • 2012

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Quick resume

Guide a group of rectangles through a series of obstacles, using their different skills together to get to the end of each environment.

Global score

94/100

Genres

Indie, Adventure, Platform, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Emotional and engaging narration
    • Unique character personalities
    • Well-balanced and intuitive puzzles
    • Minimalist and stylish art design
    • Relaxing soundtrack

    Cons

    • Short game length
    • Some repetitive puzzle mechanics
    • Minimal replay value beyond achievements
    • Lack of multiplayer or social features
    • Minor technical issues reported

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration, 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
      4

      "Players control multiple characters with unique abilities and can direct their actions freely to solve puzzles."

    • Competence
      3

      "Puzzles require skill and logic, with a gradual learning curve and increasing challenge."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on personal progress and story, with no competitive or ranked elements."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players often replay levels for achievements and enjoy the story, showing moderate attachment."

    • Cooperation
      4

      "Gameplay centers on teamwork between characters with different abilities to solve puzzles."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players creatively use character abilities to solve puzzles, though within designed levels."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of dominance or power over others; cooperative and narrative focused."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Narrative and atmosphere provide emotional engagement and distraction from real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for intrinsic interest in story and puzzles."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Players experiment with character abilities and puzzle solutions, though within set mechanics."

    • Exploration
      -2

      "Levels are designed and linear with limited exploration beyond puzzle solving."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Minimalist visuals with no character customization or player expression."

    • Fantasy
      1

      "Fictional narrative about sentient shapes, but grounded in abstract minimalism."

    • Fellowship
      -3

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

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop problem-solving skills and learn new mechanics progressively."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires focused attention and active puzzle solving throughout play."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "No social or emotional relationships formed beyond narrative empathy."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements; single-player control only."

    • Progression
      3

      "Progression through levels and unlocking new characters with abilities."

    • Relaxation
      4

      "Calm narration, music, and steady difficulty create a relaxing experience."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Pleasant minimalist visuals and soothing soundtrack provide sensory enjoyment."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social status or recognition systems present."

    • Story
      5

      "Strong narrative immersion with compelling characters and narration."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Puzzle solving requires planning and logical thinking."

    • Thrill
      -3

      "Gameplay is low risk and calm, with minimal suspense or tension."

    • Value
      3

      "Generally regarded as good value for a short, polished, narrative-driven game."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No violence or destructive gameplay elements."

    • Survival
      -5

      "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable and safe gameplay."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026