2/28/2025

Adding Similar Games

I've always wanted VaporLens to help you discover games that truly click with your tastes. That's why I've added a Similar Games feature to every game page. Here's the idea: instead of relying on generic tags or categories, I used embeddings from review points to create a unique "game vector" for each title. These vectors capture the specific facets of a game - like its combat style, narrative tone, or pacing—based on what players actually say in their reviews. By comparing these vectors, VaporLens now suggests games that share similar DNA, even if they don't fit neatly into the same genre.

A traditional tag-based systems might recommend a generic RPG because it has “medieval” or “fantasy” tags. But the embedding system should highlight a game with a similar mix of strategic combat, branching dialogue, and a dark, atmospheric world - details that tags often miss. It's all about connecting you with experiences that resonate on a deeper level. Let me know what you think!