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Wrongworld

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2018

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Quick resume

Crash-landed on a surreal, low-poly world filled with freakish inhabitants, choose between permadeath and non-permadeath modes and embark on an epic (and ridiculous) survival adventure. Will you manage to stay alive as you unravel the mysteries of Wrongworld and search for a way home?

Global score

94/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulator

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    Pros

    • Unique whimsical world and humor
    • Engaging survival and crafting mechanics
    • Active and responsive solo developer
    • Good value for price
    • Permadeath adds replayability

    Cons

    • Limited content and map size
    • Simple combat system
    • No multiplayer or social features
    • Some grinding in early game
    • Lack of map or navigation aids

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership, Violence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Survival. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Competition, Strategy.

    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, choose playstyle (combat, farming, exploration), and decide how to progress with minimal handholding."

    • Competence
      3

      "Game involves skill development and progression through crafting and combat, though combat is described as simple."

    • Competition
      -5

      "No evidence of competitive or ranked modes; focus is on personal survival and exploration."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Players report habitual play, replayability through permadeath and unlocking new items, but some note limited content length."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player only with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players can build bases, craft items, and experiment with different playstyles, though building options are somewhat limited."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; gameplay is solo and non-competitive."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Game offers whimsical, surreal world and humor that provides a fun escape from reality."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and exploration, not out of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Encourages trying new things, exploring mechanics, and discovering surprises in the world."

    • Exploration
      4

      "Strong emphasis on discovering new areas, secrets, and random events in a procedurally generated world."

    • Expression
      2

      "Some character and base customization possible, but limited compared to more extensive customization games."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Highly imaginative and surreal setting with whimsical creatures and improbable events."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community gameplay; strictly single-player experience."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players learn game mechanics, improve survival skills, and unlock new crafting recipes through progression."

    • Health
      -5

      "No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements; sedentary play."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires player attention and active engagement; some grinding but not background play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing; solo play only."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; single-player game."

    • Progression
      4

      "Clear progression through crafting, tech tree, and unlocking items; players accumulate resources and upgrades."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Generally described as relaxing and fun with whimsical humor, though some tension from permadeath and survival."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable visual style and quirky audio contribute to sensory enjoyment and amusement."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems; individual focus."

    • Story
      2

      "Some narrative elements and objectives exist, but story is minimal and mostly emergent from exploration."

    • Strategy
      2

      "Some strategic planning in resource management and combat, but combat is simple and crafting straightforward."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Permadeath and survival elements create some tension and suspense, though combat is not highly challenging."

    • Value
      4

      "Players feel the game offers good value for price, especially with frequent updates and active developer support."

    • Violence
      1

      "Combat involves defeating enemies but is simple and not emphasized as a core violent experience."

    • Survival
      4

      "Core gameplay revolves around survival mechanics including resource gathering, health, hunger, and permadeath."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026