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games like

Dread Delusion

Dread Delusion leans Optimization (Pure Optimization). Below: catalogued games with the closest cheat-test profile, and exactly where each one differs.

Matched first against: Role-playing (RPG) - then ranked by cheat-test profile.

EXECUTION3 /10READS0 /10VARIANCE3 /10OPTIMIZATION7 /10

12 games like Dread Delusion

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

My Time at Portia cover art
My Time at PortiaPure Optimization · crafting sim

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim cover art
The Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimPure Optimization · open-world RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: variance (3 vs 2) - Loot tables and leveled lists inject mild randomness.

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Fallout 3 cover art
Fallout 3Pure Optimization · action RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: reads (0 vs 1) - Scripted enemies

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South Park: The Stick of Truth cover art
South Park: The Stick of TruthPure Optimization · comedy turn-based RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: variance (3 vs 2) - Minor damage rolls; encounters are otherwise fixed

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Dragon Age: Inquisition cover art
Dragon Age: InquisitionPure Optimization · action RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: reads (0 vs 1) - Scripted enemy behaviour

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Terraria cover art
TerrariaPure Optimization · 2D sandbox

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (3 vs 4) - Boss fights require dodging and aim under pressure.

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Death Stranding cover art
Death StrandingPure Optimization · traversal sim

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: reads (0 vs 1) - BTs and MULEs scripted, predictable.

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The Outer Worlds cover art
The Outer WorldsPure Optimization · action RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: reads (0 vs 1) - Scripted enemies

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Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines cover art
Vampire: The Masquerade - BloodlinesPure Optimization · immersive sim RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: reads (0 vs 1) - Scripted NPCs

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EarthBound cover art
EarthBoundPure Optimization · turn-based RPG

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (3 vs 2) - Rolling HP meter has very mild timing implication

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Gothic II cover art
Gothic IIPure Optimization · open-world RPG

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (3 vs 4) - Directional melee timing against tough fauna

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Final Fantasy XIII cover art
Final Fantasy XIIIPure Optimization · turn-based JRPG

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (3 vs 2) - Paradigm shifts need timely menu reactions

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Game details

Released
2024
Developer
Lovely Hellplace
Platforms
Series X|S, PS4, Switch 2, PC, PS5, XONE
Modes
Single player
IGDB critics
62/100
IGDB users
70/100
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