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Escapism
Escaping real-life problems
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Escapism + Exploration
A strong dose of escapism and exploration in the same game.
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+4.0
DISCOPUP
Players appreciate the surreal, Lynchian atmosphere and narrative as a form of escapism and mental engagement away from…
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+4.0
Garbanzo Quest
Players describe the game as charming, funny, and a relaxing distraction from real life.
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+4.0
Paquerette Down the Bunburrows
Players use the game as a deep mental escape into a charming, immersive puzzle world.
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+4.0
The Forest of Drizzling Rain
The game offers immersive storytelling and atmospheric exploration that provide emotional escape and reflection.
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+4.0
Dune
Immersive world, survival tension, and rich lore provide strong escape from real life into the harsh environment of…
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+4.0
Banjo-Kazooie
The whimsical worlds, charming characters, and immersive exploration provide a strong escape from real life.
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+4.0
GeoGuessr
Provides immersive armchair travel and distraction from real life through exploration of global locations.
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+4.0
HyperRogue
The unique hyperbolic world and challenging gameplay provide strong mental immersion and escape from reality.
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+4.0
Thief II: The Metal Age
Immersive world and atmosphere provide strong escape from reality and deep player involvement.
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+4.0
Castlevania Advance Collection
Players use the games as nostalgic escapes and immersive fantasy experiences.
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+4.0
Curious Expedition
Immersive narrative and exploration provide escape from real life stress and routine
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+4.0
Enshrouded
Immersive world, exploration, and crafting provide strong escape from real life stress and routine.
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+4.0
Salt and Sanctuary
Dark, immersive world with atmospheric exploration and lore encourages players to escape into the game's fantasy.
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+4.0
The Heilwald Loophole
The game provides a strong immersive horror experience that distracts from real life and evokes emotional responses.
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+4.0
Avorion
Players use the vast galaxy and sandbox gameplay to immerse and escape real life stress.
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+4.0
Renowned Explorers: International Society
The game offers a charming, lighthearted adventure setting that provides a strong escape from real life.
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+4.0
Terraformental
Strong immersive sci-fi story and mystery provide a compelling escape from real life.
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+4.0
Starcom: Unknown Space
Players use the game as a relaxing, immersive space exploration experience to escape real life and enjoy discovery.
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+4.0
Thief Gold (1999)
Immersive atmosphere and engaging world provide strong escape from reality through exploration and stealth.
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+4.0
The Wild at Heart
Players use the game as a relaxing, immersive escape with beautiful art and soothing music.
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+4.0
Time Flies
The game offers a whimsical, surreal world and a reflective experience that allows players to momentarily escape…
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+4.0
Grow Up
Relaxing, stress-relieving exploration with charming visuals and lighthearted story provides real-life escape.
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+4.0
UNSIGHTED
Players describe immersion in a unique world with emotional stakes; time pressure adds urgency and distraction from…
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+4.0
AETHUS
Players use the game as a relaxing, immersive escape with atmospheric exploration and story.
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