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Zup! 6

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2017

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Quick resume

Minimal physical puzzle with explosions

Global score

94/100

Genres

Casual, Indie

Similar games

    Pros

    • Easy and quick to complete achievements
    • Relaxing and simple puzzle gameplay
    • Low price and good value for achievement hunters
    • Allows profile customization with achievement letters and symbols
    • Minimal bugs and stable performance

    Cons

    • Very short gameplay and limited replayability
    • Puzzles generally easy with low challenge
    • No multiplayer or social features
    • Repetitive mechanics across series
    • Some levels rely on luck or timing rather than pure logic

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Idle, Thrill, Violence, Survival. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Exploration.

    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 freely decide how and when to trigger explosions to solve puzzles, with no fixed routines."

    • Competence
      2

      "Puzzles require some skill and timing, but are generally easy and straightforward."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on personal puzzle solving and achievement hunting without player-vs-player elements."

    • Continuation
      1

      "Short gameplay (~1 hour) with limited replayability; some players return for achievement collection."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player puzzle game with no cooperative or multiplayer features."

    • Creativity
      1

      "Players experiment with puzzle solutions, but within predefined level designs and mechanics."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; purely individual play."

    • Escapism
      2

      "Relaxing and casual gameplay offers mild escape and stress relief."

    • Expectation
      -3

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun or achievement hunting, not out of obligation."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Players try different explosion timings and strategies to solve puzzles."

    • Exploration
      -4

      "Gameplay involves known puzzle environments with no open-world or discovery elements."

    • Expression
      3

      "Achievements allow players to customize their Steam profile with letters and symbols."

    • Fantasy
      -4

      "Realistic physics-based puzzles without fantasy or fictional narrative elements."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community gameplay; purely solo experience."

    • Growth
      1

      "Some learning curve in puzzle solving and timing, but overall low challenge."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      3

      "Suitable for short sessions and casual play, including playing while multitasking."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No social or emotional relationship building within the game."

    • Leadership
      -5

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

    • Progression
      3

      "Progression through levels and unlocking a large number of achievements."

    • Relaxation
      4

      "Calm music and simple gameplay provide a relaxing experience."

    • Sensation
      1

      "Explosions and visual effects add mild sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      4

      "Achievements and profile customization provide social recognition and status."

    • Story
      -5

      "No narrative or story elements; gameplay is context-free puzzle solving."

    • Strategy
      2

      "Requires some planning and timing to solve puzzles effectively."

    • Thrill
      -3

      "Low risk and tension; gameplay is calm and predictable."

    • Value
      4

      "Low price and short playtime with many achievements offer good value for achievement hunters."

    • Violence
      1

      "Explosions are a core mechanic but non-violent and abstract."

    • Survival
      -5

      "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable puzzle environment."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026