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Escapism
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Escapism + Fantasy
A strong dose of escapism and fantasy in the same game.
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+5.0
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
Highly immersive and emotional experience providing escape through story, music, and atmosphere.
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+5.0
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)
Players use the game as a deep escape from real-life stress and for immersive fantasy experiences.
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+5.0
Blade and Sorcery
Strong immersion and fantasy elements allow players to escape reality and enter a visceral combat world.
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+5.0
Goat Simulator 3
Strong escapism through silly, absurd gameplay and humorous chaos that distracts from real life.
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+5.0
Trine 2: Complete Story
The immersive fairy tale world, beautiful visuals, and relaxing music provide a strong escape from reality.
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+5.0
BioShock Infinite
Strong escapism through immersive story, atmospheric world, and emotional engagement, providing distraction from real…
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+5.0
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
The vast fantasy world, immersive story, and exploration offer strong escapism from real life.
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+5.0
A Date with Death
Players use the game as a relaxing, charming escape with humorous and romantic fantasy elements.
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+5.0
Far Far West
Players enjoy the whimsical and imaginative setting of the game.
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+5.0
Look Outside
Strong cosmic horror theme and immersive atmosphere provide a compelling escape from reality.
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+5.0
Chrono Cross
Immersive fantasy world with complex narrative and atmospheric music provides strong real-life escape.
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+5.0
Little Nightmares
Strong atmospheric horror and immersive narrative provide an escape into a dark, surreal world, detaching from real…
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+5.0
Lost in Play
Strong escapism through whimsical, imaginative world and relaxing gameplay.
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+5.0
Ori and the Blind Forest
Highly immersive, emotional story and beautiful world provide strong escape from reality.
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+5.0
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition
Strong immersion in a rich fantasy world offers escape from real life; players report deep involvement and stress…
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+5.0
NEKOPARA Vol. 4
Strong evidence of players using the game for emotional relief, distraction, and coping with real-life difficulties.
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+5.0
Total War: WARHAMMER II
Highly immersive fantasy setting with epic battles and lore provides strong escape from real life.
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+5.0
Halls of Torment
Players report losing track of time, neglecting real life, and using the game as a stress relief and distraction.
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+5.0
Superliminal
Strong theme of escaping reality through dreamlike environments and introspective narrative; players use the game as…
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+5.0
Wandering Sword
Strong immersion in a richly detailed wuxia world with deep story and exploration offers players a significant escape…
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+5.0
Monster Prom 3: Monster Roadtrip
Players use the game for humor, emotional moments, and immersion in a colorful, imaginative world to escape reality.
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+5.0
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
Strong escapism through immersive, complex sci-fi narrative and richly detailed worlds offering distraction from real…
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+5.0
Grand Theft Auto V Legacy
The game offers a rich, immersive world that players use to escape real-life stress and engage in fantasy crime…
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+5.0
Dwarf Fortress
Strong immersion in a fantasy world with deep simulation provides escape from real life.
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