Valiant Hearts: The Great War™ / Soldats Inconnus : Mémoires de la Grande Guerre™ similar games & best alternatives
Valiant Hearts: The Great War™ / Soldats Inconnus : Mémoires de la Grande Guerre™
2014
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Quick resume
Valiant Hearts : The Great War is the story of 4 crossed destinies and a broken love in a world torn apart. Dive into a 2D animated comic book adventure, mixing exploration, action and puzzles. Lost in the middle of the trenches, play as each of the 4 strangers, relive the War and help a young German soldier find his love.
Global score
96/100
Genres
Adventure
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Pros
- Emotional and compelling story
- Unique artistic style
- Historical education and collectibles
- Accessible and varied gameplay
- Excellent soundtrack and voice acting
Cons
- Short game length
- Some repetitive puzzle mechanics
- Requirement of ubisoft uplay platform
- Limited character customization
- Minor bugs reported
Analysis
Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy.
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
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Autonomy3
"Players control multiple characters with unique abilities and make decisions to solve puzzles and progress, indicating moderate player control and freedom."
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Competence2
"Gameplay involves puzzle solving and light action sequences that require some skill and thinking but are generally accessible and not highly challenging."
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Competition-5
"The game focuses on a single-player narrative experience with no competitive or multiplayer elements."
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Continuation1
"Players tend to play through the story in one or few sessions; some replay for collectibles but overall moderate habitual play."
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Cooperation2
"Gameplay involves cooperation between multiple characters and a dog, requiring coordinated use of their abilities."
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Creativity3
"Players creatively solve puzzles using character abilities and environmental interactions, including unique dog companion mechanics."
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Domination-5
"No elements of exerting control over others; interactions are cooperative and narrative-driven."
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Escapism3
"The game offers emotional immersion and distraction from real life through its story and atmosphere, though with a serious tone."
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Expectation-4
"Players engage voluntarily driven by interest in story, history, and emotional experience rather than obligation."
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Experimenting2
"Players try different puzzle solutions and character abilities, exploring mechanics within a structured narrative."
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Exploration2
"Players explore varied 2D environments and collect historical items, encouraging discovery within levels."
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Expression-3
"Character customization is minimal; presentation follows a fixed artistic style without player modification."
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Fantasy-4
"The game is grounded in historical reality of WWI with realistic human stories and no fantasy elements."
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Fellowship1
"The narrative emphasizes relationships and bonds among characters, though social multiplayer aspects are absent."
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Growth2
"Players develop problem-solving skills and learn historical facts, gaining knowledge and emotional growth."
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Health-5
"Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related mechanics."
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Idle-3
"Requires focused attention and continuous engagement to progress through story and puzzles."
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Intimacy3
"Strong emotional connections form with characters and their stories, evoking empathy and attachment."
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Leadership-4
"Players follow scripted narrative and character roles without leading or managing others."
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Progression3
"Progression is story-driven with unlocking new chapters, abilities, and collectibles enhancing experience."
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Relaxation1
"The game balances emotional tension with calming artistic style and music, providing moments of flow."
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Sensation2
"Artistic visuals and music provide sensory enjoyment and emotional impact."
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Status-5
"No social status or recognition systems; focus is on personal narrative experience."
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Story5
"Strong narrative immersion with emotional storytelling, character development, and historical context."
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Strategy2
"Players engage in light problem solving and planning to overcome puzzles and obstacles."
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Thrill1
"Some suspenseful moments in action sequences but overall controlled and moderate emotional tension."
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Value4
"Highly praised for emotional and educational value relative to its price and length."
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Violence-4
"Minimal direct violence; focus on rescue, survival, and non-lethal interactions."
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Survival2
"Gameplay involves avoiding threats and overcoming obstacles to survive and progress."
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