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Zup! X

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2018

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Quick resume

Minimal physical puzzle with explosions

Global score

96/100

Genres

Casual, Indie, Puzzle

Similar games

    Pros

    • Affordable price
    • Fun and simple puzzles
    • Huge number of achievements for profile customization
    • Relaxing and casual gameplay
    • Low system requirements

    Cons

    • Very short playtime
    • Limited replayability
    • No multiplayer or social features
    • Some levels rely on timing which can be frustrating
    • Achievement spam can cause performance issues

    Analysis

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

    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
      3

      "Players have freedom to solve puzzles in their own way and timing, though within preset puzzle mechanics."

    • Competence
      2

      "Puzzles require some thinking and timing but are generally easy and short, providing moderate skill challenge."

    • Competition
      -4

      "No evidence of competitive modes or player comparison; focus is on individual puzzle solving and achievement hunting."

    • Continuation
      -3

      "Short playtime (~1-2 hours) and low replayability; players tend to finish quickly and move on."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Game is single-player with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

    • Creativity
      -2

      "Players solve puzzles using fixed game mechanics; minimal creation or modification of game elements."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No player versus player or dominance interactions; gameplay is solitary and equal."

    • Escapism
      2

      "Players use the game as a relaxing, casual distraction and stress relief."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily, often for fun or achievement hunting, not due to external pressure or obligation."

    • Experimenting
      1

      "Some puzzle solving involves trying different timings and strategies, but mostly within established routines."

    • Exploration
      -4

      "Game levels are short and familiar in style; limited discovery or new area exploration."

    • Expression
      4

      "Strong emphasis on customizing Steam profile with diverse achievement icons and colors."

    • Fantasy
      -4

      "Game features simple, realistic physics puzzles without fantasy or fictional narrative."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community features; gameplay is solitary."

    • Growth
      1

      "Some learning and skill development in puzzle solving, but limited depth."

    • Health
      -5

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

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles; not a background or idle game."

    • Intimacy
      -5

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

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements; single-player experience."

    • Progression
      3

      "Progression through levels and accumulation of many achievements and profile customization items."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Calm music and simple puzzles provide a relaxing and low-stress experience."

    • Sensation
      1

      "Some sensory stimulation from explosions and colorful achievements, but overall minimal sensory intensity."

    • Status
      4

      "Achievements serve as visible markers of status and profile decoration within Steam community."

    • Story
      -5

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

    • Strategy
      2

      "Puzzles require some planning and timing but are generally straightforward."

    • Thrill
      -3

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

    • Value
      4

      "Highly praised for low price and good value especially for achievement hunters and profile customization."

    • Violence
      1

      "Contains explosions and destruction as puzzle mechanics but in a non-violent, playful context."

    • Survival
      -5

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

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    Last update: 29/04/2026