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Escapism
Escaping real-life problems
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Games where escapism stands out from the other motivations.
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+4.0
PEPPERED: an existential platformer
Players use the game to experience existential themes, humor, and distraction from real life; described as emotionally…
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+4.0
Primordia
Immersive post-apocalyptic world and deep story provide strong escape from real life, with emotional and philosophical…
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+4.0
Progressbar95
Strong nostalgic and relaxing qualities provide stress relief and distraction from real life, creating a comforting…
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+4.0
Project Shoreline
The game provides a relaxing, stress-relieving experience with a cozy atmosphere, helping players escape real-life…
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+4.0
Puppy Cross
Players use the game as a comforting, relaxing escape with cute visuals and soothing music.
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+4.0
pureya
Players use the game as a relaxing distraction and dopamine-driven timekiller, often to pass time or relieve stress.
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+4.0
Rage Quit
Strong theme of releasing real-life frustration and stress by smashing robots symbolizing oppressive corporate…
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+4.0
Rail of Möbius
The game offers immersive psychological mystery and emotional introspection, providing escape from real life through…
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+4.0
Rakuen
Strong emotional and narrative immersion provides escape from real-life through fantasy and story.
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+4.0
Resident Evil Village
Immersive horror and action gameplay provide strong escape from real life, with atmospheric environments and intense…
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+4.0
Rusty Lake Hotel
Immersive surreal and eerie atmosphere provides escape from reality and mental engagement.
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+4.0
Salamander County Public Television
Players use the game as a humorous, absurd distraction to relax and escape real life stresses.
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+4.0
Samorost 1
Players enjoy a whimsical, surreal world that offers a relaxing escape from reality.
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+4.0
Serious Sam Classic: The Second Encounter
Players use the game as a nostalgic escape and stress relief through fast-paced, mindless fun.
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+4.0
shapez
Players use the game as a relaxing, immersive distraction from real life.
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+4.0
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Strong nostalgic appeal and immersive retro world provide an escape from real life.
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+4.0
SiNKR 2
Minimalist, calming atmosphere and music provide a relaxing escape from real life stress.
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+4.0
Smack Talk
Players use the game for fun, laughter, and stress relief, enjoying chaotic and silly gameplay to escape daily life.
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+4.0
Small Saga
Players use the game to immerse in a charming, imaginative rodent world and enjoy a story-driven experience.
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+4.0
Soulstone Survivors: Prologue
Players use the game as a fun, engaging distraction with immersive fantasy combat and progression.
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+4.0
Speed Dating for Ghosts
Game offers emotional immersion and distraction from real life through engaging with ghost characters and existential…
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+4.0
Spooky Bonus
Many players use the game to relax, unwind, and escape from real-life stress with its casual and enjoyable Halloween…
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+4.0
Staffer Reborn
The supernatural mystery setting and immersive story provide a strong escape from real life.
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+4.0
STAR WARS™ Battlefront (Classic, 2004)
Strong nostalgic and immersive Star Wars experience providing escape into a fantasy universe
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