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Under the River

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2026

Should you play it?

Under the River: The Borrowed Skin-She saved you—but turned you into a monster. You live on, wearing her skin as your body rots. To survive, you must devour her. One begs you to eat her. One begs you to stay human. What will you choose?

What works

  • Rich narrative with multiple endings and branching paths
  • High-quality art and character design
  • Full voice acting enhances immersion
  • Atmospheric music fitting the theme
  • Faithful incorporation of chinese folklore and cultural elements

Things to keep in mind

  • Story pacing uneven with rushed ending
  • Limited gameplay mechanics beyond reading and choice
  • Some narrative choices feel disconnected or have limited impact
  • Lack of social or multiplayer features
  • Minor technical issues like ui and flowchart clarity

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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the game’s motivation profile. 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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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 (hidden on purpose).

Under the River: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Expression, Story.

Last update: 26/07/2026