Transmissions: Element 120 similar games & best alternatives

Transmissions: Element 120

PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux • 2016

Should you play it?

TE120 is a short single player experience set in the Half-Life Universe featuring a gravity defying weapon that allows you to jump buildings and sustain large falls. The story takes place at a mysterious date & location. Where are you? Why have you been sent?

What works
  • Free to play
  • Excellent atmosphere and lighting
  • Innovative gravity gun mechanic
  • Well-designed puzzles and levels
  • Faithful to half-life universe
Things to keep in mind
  • Very short gameplay duration
  • Lack of story depth
  • Some optimization and performance issues
  • No multiplayer or social features
  • Limited replay value

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Nightmare House: The Original Mod

  • Hog Hunter 2021

  • Pink Heaven

  • Raji: Prologue

  • Grimhook

  • Hands of Necromancy

  • HROT

  • Rogue Reaper

  • Cryptis
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Hands of Necromancy

  • It Comes In Waves

  • The spy who shot me™
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Value

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  • Creativity

    Half-Life 2
  • Escapism

    Voodoo Vince: Remastered

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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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Transmissions: Element 120: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Creativity, Value. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

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    "Players have freedom to explore levels with unique gravity mechanics and choose how to approach combat, though gameplay loop is somewhat repetitive."

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    "Players can explore levels, solve puzzles, and use a unique gravity gun mechanic with some freedom in approach."

  • Competence

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    "The game involves solving puzzles and combat challenges that require skill and strategy, though some puzzles can be frustrating."

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  • Competition

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    "Single-player experience focused on personal progress without competitive elements or leaderboards."

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    "Single-player experience focused on personal progress without competitive elements or leaderboards."

  • Continuation

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    "Game is short (3-7 hours), with limited replay value; players complete it quickly and desire more content."

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  • Cooperation

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    "Entirely single-player with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay elements."

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    "Entirely single-player with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay elements."

  • Creativity

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    "Players creatively use physics and gravity gun to solve puzzles and combat scenarios."

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    "Introduces a novel gravity gun mechanic, uses darkness strategically, and features creative level design and puzzles."

  • Domination

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    "No social or multiplayer dominance aspects; purely individual gameplay."

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    "No social or multiplayer dominance aspects; purely individual experience."

  • Escapism

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    "Strong nostalgic appeal and immersive atmosphere provide escapism and stress relief."

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    "Strong immersive atmosphere and nostalgic Half-Life universe setting provide escapism and mood."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia, not due to obligation or pressure."

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  • Experimenting

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    "Game encourages trying new weapons, exploring different strategies, and experimenting with environmental destruction."

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  • Exploration

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    "Players explore multiple detailed environments and uncover secrets as part of puzzle solving."

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    "Players explore detailed, atmospheric environments with secrets, hidden areas, and QR code puzzles."

  • Expression

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

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  • Fantasy

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    "Set in a sci-fi fictional universe with imaginative enemies and technologies."

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  • Fellowship

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

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

  • Growth

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    "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and learn to master physics-based mechanics."

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  • Health

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    "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

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  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention and engagement throughout the short playtime."

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  • Intimacy

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

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  • Leadership

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

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  • Progression

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    "Players progress through levels, unlock collectibles and outfits, and complete achievements."

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  • Relaxation

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  • Sensation

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    "Engaging visuals, lighting effects, and sound design provide sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

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  • Status

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    "No social recognition or status systems present."

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  • Story

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  • Strategy

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  • Thrill

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  • Value

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  • Violence

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    "Combat involves attacking and defeating enemies, with satisfying physics-based effects."

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  • Survival

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