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Wattam

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4 • 2020

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Quick resume

Wattam is a game about the joys of friendship and discovery, from the imagination of Keita Takahashi (creator of Katamari Damacy and Noby Noby Boy) and developer Funomena.

Global score

85/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Indie

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    Pros

    • Unique and creative gameplay
    • Heartfelt and emotional story
    • Wholesome and joyful atmosphere
    • Family-friendly and cooperative
    • Beautiful art and music

    Cons

    • Short game length
    • Clunky and sometimes frustrating controls
    • Some bugs and crashes reported
    • Limited gameplay depth
    • Not suitable for competitive or action-focused players

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Intimacy, Survival, Violence, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Idle, Cooperation, 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
      4

      "Players can control various characters freely, experiment with interactions, and choose how to engage with the sandbox and story tasks."

    • Competence
      1

      "Gameplay is simple and accessible with some light puzzles and tasks; not highly challenging but requires some problem solving."

    • Competition
      -5

      "No competitive elements or player comparison; focus is on personal, casual play and cooperative experiences."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players enjoy returning for the joyful, whimsical experience and post-game sandbox play, though some find it short and repetitive."

    • Cooperation
      3

      "Supports cooperative play and encourages working together, especially noted in family and sibling play."

    • Creativity
      5

      "Highly creative with unique character interactions, sandbox play, and musical layering from character combinations."

    • Domination
      -5

      "Interactions are playful and equal; no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."

    • Escapism
      5

      "Strongly embraced as a feel-good, joyful escape from real-life stress and negativity."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage out of intrinsic interest and affection for the game's charm and message, not obligation."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Encourages trying new character combinations, exploring mechanics, and playful tinkering."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Players discover new characters and areas through progression and sandbox play, though environments are limited."

    • Expression
      3

      "Players express themselves by choosing and combining characters, though customization is limited."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Engages players in a whimsical, imaginative world with anthropomorphized objects and surreal scenarios."

    • Fellowship
      4

      "Strong sense of community and shared joy, especially in family and co-op play."

    • Growth
      2

      "Some learning and personal development through puzzle solving and understanding character abilities."

    • Health
      -5

      "No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements."

    • Idle
      3

      "Can be played in relaxed sessions with some background or casual engagement."

    • Intimacy
      3

      "Fosters warm emotional connections and affectionate interactions among characters and players."

    • Leadership
      -3

      "No leadership or authoritative roles; gameplay focuses on cooperative and equal participation."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players unlock new characters and achievements, progressing through story and sandbox content."

    • Relaxation
      5

      "Highly relaxing and uplifting experience with soothing music and gentle gameplay."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable colorful visuals and dynamic music provide pleasant sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social status or recognition systems; focus is on personal enjoyment."

    • Story
      4

      "Engaging, heartfelt narrative with emotional depth and meaningful themes."

    • Strategy
      0

      "Minimal strategic or complex problem-solving elements; mostly straightforward tasks."

    • Thrill
      -3

      "Gameplay is calm and predictable with little suspense or risk."

    • Value
      2

      "Generally considered worth the price for its unique experience, though some note short length."

    • Violence
      -3

      "Some playful destruction (e.g. explosions) but overall constructive and cooperative interactions dominate."

    • Survival
      -5

      "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable and safe gameplay environment."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026