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A Virus Named Tom

A Virus Named Tom leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery). Below: catalogued games with the closest cheat-test profile, and exactly where each one differs.

Matched first against: Strategy, Arcade - then ranked by cheat-test profile.

EXECUTION5 /10READS0 /10VARIANCE1 /10OPTIMIZATION7 /10

12 games like A Virus Named Tom

A cross-genre tag below means that pick didn't share a genre - it filled a slot on cheat-test profile alone.

Overcooked cover art
OvercookedPracticed Mastery · co-op cooking game

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (5 vs 6) - Chopping, carrying, and plating under the clock

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Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in TimePracticed Mastery · action platformer

Both lean on execution about the same (5 vs 5). Biggest difference: variance (1 vs 2) - First-pass unknowns in puzzles and arenas.

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard cover art
Dragon Age: The VeilguardPure Optimization · action RPG

Both lean on variance about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (5 vs 4) - Real-time action, dodge and parry windows

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Hyrule WarriorsPracticed Mastery · musou action

Both lean on execution about the same (5 vs 5). Biggest difference: optimization (7 vs 6) - Keep management, character builds, and map priorities

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Brothers in Arms: Hell's HighwayPracticed Mastery · squad tactical shooter

Both lean on execution about the same (5 vs 5). Biggest difference: reads (0 vs 1) - German AI holds scripted positions, never adapts

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SnowRunnerPracticed Mastery · off-road truck sim

Both lean on execution about the same (5 vs 5). Biggest difference: variance (1 vs 2) - Mud and ice physics surprise until terrain is learned.

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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward SwordPracticed Mastery · action adventurecross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (5 vs 5). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Oddworld: Abe's OddyseePracticed Mastery · cinematic puzzle platformercross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (5 vs 5). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Donkey Kong 64Practiced Mastery · 3D collectathon platformercross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (5 vs 5). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Tomb Raider: The Angel of DarknessPracticed Mastery · action-adventure platformercross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (5 vs 5). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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DishonoredPracticed Mastery · immersive simcross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (5 vs 5). Biggest difference: reads (0 vs 1) - Guard AI scripted, non-adaptive.

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UndertalePure Optimization · narrative RPGcross-genre

Both lean on variance about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (5 vs 4) - Bullet-hell dodging in scripted patterns

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Game details

Released
2012
Developer
Misfits Attic
Platforms
Linux, PC, Mac, Vita
Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
IGDB users
45/100
PuzzleStrategyIndieArcadeActionScience fiction