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Tormented Souls

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2021

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Quick resume

Classic survival horror is back! Inspired by the original Resident Evil and Alone in the Dark series, Tormented Souls modernises with a fresh twist on the fixed perspective adventure - as Caroline Walker investigates the mysterious disappearance of twin girls in a terrifying mansion-turned-hospital.

Global score

90/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Shooter, Indie, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Authentic classic survival horror experience
    • Challenging and creative puzzles
    • Atmospheric visuals and sound design
    • Engaging exploration and backtracking
    • Multiple endings and replay value

    Cons

    • Awkward voice acting and animations
    • Some puzzles overly obscure or frustrating
    • Clunky combat and controls
    • Limited enemy variety and boss fights
    • Lack of modern quality of life features

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Relaxation, Survival, Violence, Fellowship. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Competition, Experimenting.

    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 have freedom to explore the mansion, solve puzzles, and choose combat or avoidance strategies, reflecting high control over actions."

    • Competence
      4

      "The game features challenging puzzles and combat requiring skill and strategic resource management, providing effective feedback and mastery opportunities."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on individual exploration and puzzle solving without competitive elements or player comparison."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Players report long play sessions and desire to replay for multiple endings and achievements, indicating sustained engagement."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "The game is a single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players engage in creative problem solving with complex puzzles and exploration, though within a fixed game structure."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over other players; gameplay is solitary and non-competitive."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game to immerse in a tense, atmospheric horror world, providing distraction and emotional engagement."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia for classic survival horror, not out of obligation."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Some exploration of puzzle solutions and game mechanics occurs, though within established gameplay conventions."

    • Exploration
      4

      "Strong emphasis on discovering new areas, backtracking, and uncovering secrets in a large interconnected mansion."

    • Expression
      1

      "Limited character customization exists (e.g. alternate costumes), but mostly standardized presentation."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "The game features supernatural elements, time travel, and grotesque monsters, providing an imaginative horror fiction experience."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community features; gameplay is solitary."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop skills in puzzle solving, resource management, and navigation, reflecting learning and personal development."

    • Health
      -4

      "The game encourages sedentary play with no physical activity; some players report frustration but no rehab or exercise elements."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention due to puzzles, combat, and exploration; not suited for background or casual play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No close social relationships or emotional sharing; single-player experience."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; solo gameplay."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players accumulate weapons, ammo, healing items, and unlock new areas and endings, reflecting progression."

    • Relaxation
      -3

      "The game maintains tension and anxiety through atmosphere and limited resources, reducing relaxation."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Strong sensory stimulation through atmospheric visuals, sound design, and horror elements."

    • Status
      -4

      "Achievements exist but social recognition or popularity is minimal; focus is on personal accomplishment."

    • Story
      3

      "Narrative immersion through unfolding plot, diary entries, and character interactions, though some find story predictable."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Requires mental challenge in puzzle solving, resource management, and combat tactics."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Players experience suspense and tension from limited resources, enemy encounters, and atmospheric scares."

    • Value
      4

      "Players perceive good value for price, especially on sale, with substantial content and replayability."

    • Violence
      3

      "Combat involves shooting and melee attacks on grotesque enemies, with emphasis on survival and defense."

    • Survival
      4

      "Core gameplay revolves around avoiding death, managing scarce resources, and overcoming threats."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026