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Undertale

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch, Linux • 2015

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Quick resume

UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

Global score

97/100

Genres

Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Deep moral choice system
    • Unique combat blending rpg and bullet-hell
    • Memorable characters and story
    • Excellent soundtrack
    • High replay value with multiple endings

    Cons

    • Pixel art graphics may deter some
    • Some players find combat challenging
    • Lack of official localization in some languages
    • Limited multiplayer or social features
    • Some grind in combat encounters

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Intimacy, Survival, Violence, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Survival. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Fellowship.

    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
      5

      "Players have full control over their moral choices and actions, which deeply affect the story and game world."

    • Competence
      3

      "Combat involves skillful dodging of bullet-hell style attacks and strategic use of unique interaction options."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on personal story experience and moral choices rather than competing against others."

    • Continuation
      4

      "High replay value with multiple endings and secrets encourages repeated playthroughs."

    • Cooperation
      -3

      "Primarily a single-player experience with limited social or cooperative gameplay."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Players experiment with different moral paths and interactions, influencing story outcomes."

    • Domination
      -5

      "Game encourages empathy and understanding rather than exerting power over others."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Provides emotional immersion and escape through story, characters, and music."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily driven by curiosity and intrinsic interest in the story and experience."

    • Experimenting
      5

      "Players try different choices, routes, and interactions to explore all story possibilities."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Players explore the underground world and uncover many secrets and character details."

    • Expression
      -2

      "Limited character customization; expression mainly through choice of actions and dialogue."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Set in a fictional underground world with monsters and fantastical elements."

    • Fellowship
      -3

      "Mostly a solitary experience with minimal social community interaction in-game."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players learn game mechanics and story nuances through multiple playthroughs."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention during combat and story progression."

    • Intimacy
      3

      "Emotional connection to characters and story creates a sense of closeness."

    • Leadership
      Insufficient data
    • Progression
      2

      "Some item collection and character progression, but story choices are primary progression."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Balance of emotional highs and lows with moments of calm and humor."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Engaging music and unique visual style provide sensory enjoyment."

    • Status
      -4

      "No social ranking or status systems; focus is on personal experience."

    • Story
      5

      "Strong narrative immersion with impactful player choices and emotional storytelling."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Combat and interaction require thoughtful decision-making and pattern recognition."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Some suspense and challenge in boss fights and moral dilemmas."

    • Value
      5

      "Highly praised for its emotional impact and replayability relative to price."

    • Violence
      -5

      "Game encourages non-violent solutions and empathy over combat and destruction."

    • Survival
      1

      "Some resource management and survival elements in combat, but low risk overall."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026