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We Were Here Forever

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S • 2022

Should you play it?

You both awaken imprisoned inside the sinister Castle Rock - were you betrayed, or simply not that clever? Find out in the greatest co-op puzzle adventure in the We Were Here Series! Do you and your partner have what it takes to face the dark forces of this realm or will you be trapped… forever?

What works
  • Excellent cooperative puzzle design
  • Engaging story and atmosphere
  • Longer playtime than previous entries
  • Creative and varied puzzles
  • Strong emphasis on communication
Things to keep in mind
  • Some bugs and performance issues
  • Occasional frustrating puzzle design
  • Lack of replayability
  • Slow pacing in some sections
  • Limited customization options

What to play next

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

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Last Will

  • We Were Here Together

  • BOKURA

  • Escape Memoirs: Mansion Heist

  • Trine Enchanted Edition

  • Escape Simulator 2

  • Cats Love Boxes

  • The Timeless Child - Prologue

  • Escape Memoirs: Questionable Side Stories
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Last Will

  • Cats Love Boxes

  • Together: Moon Escape
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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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We Were Here Forever: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Survival, Expression.

Why this game works

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

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  • Competence

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  • Competition

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    "Focus is on cooperative play with a friend rather than competing against others."

  • Continuation

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  • Cooperation

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  • Creativity

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  • Domination

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  • Escapism

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  • Expectation

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  • Experimenting

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    "Players try different puzzle solutions and explore mechanics to progress."

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  • Exploration

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    "Game features diverse environments, puzzles, and hidden items encouraging discovery."

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  • Expression

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  • Fantasy

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  • Fellowship

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    "Strong sense of community and shared experience between two players cooperating closely."

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  • Growth

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  • Health

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  • Idle

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  • Intimacy

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  • Leadership

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    "Gameplay emphasizes equal partnership and shared decision-making rather than one player leading or directing."

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  • Progression

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  • Status

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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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  • Survival

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    "Low risk environment with no significant threats or survival mechanics."

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