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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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+5.0
Starbound
Players use the game to explore vast universes, escape reality, and immerse in a sci-fi sandbox experience.
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+5.0
Smushi Come Home
Strongly described as a relaxing, cozy, anxiety-relieving game that helps players escape real-life stress.
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+5.0
Botanicula
Strong escapism through whimsical, fantastical world and relaxing gameplay that provides emotional comfort and…
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+5.0
Grounded
Players use the game as a fun, immersive escape into a tiny backyard world full of adventure.
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+5.0
Shadows Over Loathing
Players use the game for humor, distraction, and immersion in a whimsical, absurd world distinct from reality.
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+5.0
ABZU
Strongly designed as a meditative, relaxing escape from real-life stress and tension.
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+5.0
Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition
Highly immersive fantasy world and story provide strong escape from real life.
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+5.0
Hyper Light Drifter
Highly immersive world and atmosphere provide strong escape from reality; players appreciate the emotional and artistic…
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+5.0
Cairn
Strong immersion in a calming yet tense mountain environment provides escape from real-life stress and distraction.
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+5.0
Funi Raccoon Game
Strong escapist qualities through absurd humor, surreal environments, and distraction from real life.
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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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+5.0
DevilConnection
Players use the game to immerse in a fantasy world, escape reality, and experience emotional stories.
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+5.0
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Players immerse themselves in a rich fantasy world with deep lore, exploration, and challenging combat, providing…
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+5.0
Lost and Found Co.
Players describe the game as a cozy, relaxing escape from real-world stress and a source of comfort.
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+5.0
The Long Dark
Strong immersion in a harsh, lonely wilderness setting provides escapism from real life through survival challenges and…
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+5.0
Gothic II: Gold Edition
Strong immersion in a detailed fantasy world provides escape from real life; players describe deep emotional engagement.
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+5.0
DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition
Highly immersive fantasy world with engaging story and characters provides strong escape from real life.
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+5.0
BLACK SOULS
The dark fantasy setting and immersive story provide strong escape from real life.
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+5.0
Fractal Block World
Players use the game as a deep escape into surreal, infinite fractal worlds, often describing it as mind-bending and…
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+5.0
Jazzpunk: Director's Cut
Strong escapist appeal through surreal, absurd humor and psychedelic, dreamlike environments.
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+5.0
Metal Garden
Strongly immersive atmosphere and mysterious world provide escapism and dissociation from reality.
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+5.0
Moonring
Strong immersion in a mysterious fantasy world; players use the game as a distraction and escape from real life.
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+5.0
POOLS
Strongly focused on immersion in a surreal, unsettling environment to escape reality.
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+5.0
Seal World
Strongly used as a wholesome, relaxing escape from real-life stress and negativity.
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