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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

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

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

EXECUTION2 /10READS0 /10VARIANCE2 /10OPTIMIZATION5 /10

6 games like E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

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

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

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (2 vs 3) - Timed attack and block prompts add light input demands

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The Sims cover art
The SimsPure Optimization · life simulation

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (2 vs 1) - Clicking menus has no physical ceiling

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13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim cover art
13 Sentinels: Aegis RimPure Optimization · sci-fi strategy VN

Both lean on execution about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: optimization (5 vs 6) - Optimising battle chip builds and unlocking all story segments is the mechanical layer

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Neighbours from Hell 2: On Vacation cover art
Neighbours from Hell 2: On VacationPure Optimization · stealth puzzle

Both lean on execution about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: reads (0 vs 1) - neighbor follows scripted routine, not adaptive

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The Wolf Among Us cover art
The Wolf Among UsPure Optimization · detective adventurecross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (2 vs 2). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Observation cover art
ObservationPure Optimization · sci-fi puzzle adventurecross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (2 vs 2). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Game details

Released
1982
Developer
Atari
Platforms
Atari2600
Modes
Single player
IGDB users
48/100
StrategyAdventureActionScience fiction