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Thomas Was Alone
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, Puzzle, Platform, Adventure
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
Motivations
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Autonomy4
"Players control multiple characters with unique abilities and can direct their actions freely to solve puzzles."
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Competence3
"Puzzles require skill and logic, with a gradual learning curve and increasing challenge."
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Competition-4
"Focus is on personal progress and story, with no competitive or ranked elements."
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Continuation2
"Players often replay levels for achievements and enjoy the story, showing moderate attachment."
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Cooperation4
"Gameplay centers on teamwork between characters with different abilities to solve puzzles."
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Creativity2
"Players creatively use character abilities to solve puzzles, though within designed levels."
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Domination-5
"No elements of dominance or power over others; cooperative and narrative focused."
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Escapism3
"Narrative and atmosphere provide emotional engagement and distraction from real life."
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Expectation-4
"Players engage voluntarily for intrinsic interest in story and puzzles."
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Experimenting2
"Players experiment with character abilities and puzzle solutions, though within set mechanics."
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Exploration-2
"Levels are designed and linear with limited exploration beyond puzzle solving."
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Expression-3
"Minimalist visuals with no character customization or player expression."
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Fantasy1
"Fictional narrative about sentient shapes, but grounded in abstract minimalism."
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Fellowship-3
"Primarily a single-player experience with limited social or community interaction."
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Growth3
"Players develop problem-solving skills and learn new mechanics progressively."
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Health-5
"Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."
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Idle-4
"Requires focused attention and active puzzle solving throughout play."
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Intimacy-4
"No social or emotional relationships formed beyond narrative empathy."
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Leadership-5
"No leadership or group management elements; single-player control only."
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Progression3
"Progression through levels and unlocking new characters with abilities."
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Relaxation4
"Calm narration, music, and steady difficulty create a relaxing experience."
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Sensation2
"Pleasant minimalist visuals and soothing soundtrack provide sensory enjoyment."
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Status-5
"No social status or recognition systems present."
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Story5
"Strong narrative immersion with compelling characters and narration."
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Strategy3
"Puzzle solving requires planning and logical thinking."
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Thrill-3
"Gameplay is low risk and calm, with minimal suspense or tension."
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Value3
"Generally regarded as good value for a short, polished, narrative-driven game."
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Violence-5
"No violence or destructive gameplay elements."
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Survival-5
"No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable and safe gameplay."
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Last update: 06/03/2026