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Escapism
Escaping real-life problems
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Recent releases
Newer releases, in the order selected for this motivation.
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+5.0
The Legend of Khiimori
Strong emphasis on immersion in a peaceful, scenic world for relaxation and escape from real life.
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+4.0
Esoteric Ebb
Players use the game as a rich fantasy escape with humor and deep worldbuilding, distinct from real life.
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+4.0
Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered
Players describe immersion in a dark fantasy world with rich story and atmosphere, providing escape from real life.
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+4.0
DrainSim
Players find the game relaxing and satisfying, providing a stress-relieving distraction.
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+4.0
Little Girl On Earth Asking Why She Asking Why
Players engage with existential themes and atmosphere to reflect and escape real-life concerns.
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+4.0
Scott Pilgrim EX
Players enjoy the game as a nostalgic, fun, and charming distraction with immersive music and art, providing a strong…
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+4.0
Rotwood
Players use the game as fun distraction and stress relief; immersive art style and gameplay provide escape from real…
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+4.0
iRacing Arcade
Players use the game as a relaxing, fun diversion from more serious sim racing and real-life stress.
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+4.0
Can I Not Fall for Idols?
Lighthearted, comedic story provides distraction and stress relief from real life.
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+4.0
Japanese Rural Life Adventure
Players use the game as a relaxing escape into a peaceful rural Japanese life, away from real-world stress.
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+5.0
DRACU-RIOT!
Strong fantasy setting with vampires and supernatural themes provides immersive escape from reality.
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+4.0
Laysara: Summit Kingdom
Players use the game as a relaxing, immersive escape with calming music and beautiful visuals.
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+5.0
Resident Evil Requiem
The game provides immersive horror and action experiences that allow players to escape real-life stress and engage in a…
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+4.0
New Heights: Realistic Climbing and Bouldering
Players use the game to experience climbing virtually, escaping real-life limitations like fitness or fear of heights.
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+4.0
Water Womb World
Players use the game to immerse in a surreal, eldritch underwater world, escaping real life through atmosphere and…
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+4.0
Dice A Million
Players use the game as a dopamine-inducing, stress-relieving experience with immersive number stacking and engaging…
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+4.0
Rise of Piracy
The game provides immersive pirate fantasy and a rich sandbox world for players to escape into.
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+4.0
Book of Fei
The game serves as a relaxing desktop companion, providing distraction and fantasy immersion during daily activities.
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+4.0
Excidio The Kaiju Simulator
Players use the game as stress relief and immersive kaiju fantasy, escaping real life through destruction and roleplay.
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+4.0
Horsey Game
Players use the game as a fun, humorous escape with absurd and fantastical elements, enjoying distraction and stress…
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+5.0
SCP – Containment Breach
Strong emphasis on immersion in a tense, surreal horror environment providing escape from reality and stress relief.
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+4.0
Horripilant
The dark, eerie atmosphere and immersive world provide a strong escape from reality, with players describing it as a…
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+4.0
OxyRail
Players use the game as a stress relief and distraction with immersive survival and building.
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+4.0
Synergism
Players use the game as a long-term distraction and stress relief, immersing in number growth and progression.
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