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We Were Here Forever

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

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Quick resume

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?

Global score

91/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Indie, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Excellent cooperative puzzle design
    • Engaging story and atmosphere
    • Longer playtime than previous entries
    • Creative and varied puzzles
    • Strong emphasis on communication

    Cons

    • Some bugs and performance issues
    • Occasional frustrating puzzle design
    • Lack of replayability
    • Slow pacing in some sections
    • Limited customization options

    Analysis

    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.

    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 have freedom to explore large environments and solve puzzles with their partner, requiring communication and decision making."

    • Competence
      4

      "Puzzles require significant brain usage and problem solving, providing satisfying feedback when solved."

    • Competition
      -4

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

    • Continuation
      3

      "Players engage in long sessions and multiple hours of gameplay, often replaying previous games in the series."

    • Cooperation
      5

      "Core gameplay revolves around two-player cooperation and communication to solve puzzles."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Puzzles are creative, varied, and require innovative thinking and teamwork."

    • Domination
      -5

      "Gameplay emphasizes equality and shared problem solving between partners."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game as an immersive escape with atmospheric environments and engaging story."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment, not obligation."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players try new puzzle mechanics and approaches, exploring different solutions."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Game features large, well-designed environments encouraging discovery and puzzle exploration."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Limited customization; players use preset characters and environments without much personalization."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "Game features fictional story and imaginative settings with puzzles integrated into lore."

    • Fellowship
      4

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

    • Growth
      4

      "Players develop problem-solving skills and improve communication through gameplay."

    • Health
      -4

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement to solve puzzles and progress."

    • Intimacy
      3

      "Encourages close social interaction and bonding through cooperative puzzle solving."

    • Leadership
      -4

      "Players share equal roles and decisions rather than one leading the other."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players progress through puzzles and story chapters, unlocking new areas and content."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Game balances challenge and flow, though some puzzles cause frustration and tension."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable atmospheric audio-visual presentation with immersive environments and music."

    • Status
      -4

      "Focus is on private cooperative experience rather than social recognition or leaderboards."

    • Story
      3

      "Narrative is integrated with puzzles and atmosphere, providing a coherent lore and plot."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Puzzles require logical thinking, planning, and analytical problem solving."

    • Thrill
      1

      "Some suspense in timed puzzles and challenging moments, but mostly controlled gameplay."

    • Value
      4

      "Players perceive good value for money with long playtime and quality content."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No combat or destruction; gameplay focuses on constructive puzzle solving."

    • Survival
      -4

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

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    Last update: 29/04/2026