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Escapism
Escaping real-life problems
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Escapism + Fantasy
A strong dose of escapism and fantasy in the same game.
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+5.0
Borderlands 2
Players use the game for stress relief, immersion in a humorous and imaginative world, and long distraction.
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+5.0
Endacopia
Strong escapism through surreal, whimsical, and horror elements providing distraction and immersion.
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+5.0
Hylics
Strongly escapist with surreal visuals and abstract narrative providing a psychedelic experience
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+5.0
WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT
Strong escapism through immersive story, atmosphere, and emotional engagement.
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+5.0
ASTLIBRA Revision
Players describe immersion in a unique, emotional story and engaging gameplay as a form of escape.
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+5.0
SILENT HILL 2
Strong psychological horror and immersive atmosphere provide deep escape from reality.
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+5.0
Mass Effect (2007)
Immersive sci-fi universe and story provide strong escape from reality, with players emotionally invested in characters…
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+5.0
Wildermyth
The game offers immersive fantasy storytelling and emotional engagement, providing a strong escape from real life.
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+5.0
DOOM Eternal
Highly immersive fast-paced action provides strong escape from real life stress and demands full attention.
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+5.0
Genshin Impact
The immersive, beautifully crafted fantasy world and exploration provide strong escapism from real life.
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+5.0
Hogwarts Legacy
Strong escapism through immersive magical world, fantasy setting, and exploration away from real-life concerns.
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+5.0
Monster Hunter: World
Players report using game as stress relief and escape from real life; immersive world and engaging gameplay.
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+5.0
The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit
Strong theme of escaping harsh real-life family issues through childhood imagination and fantasy play.
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+5.0
BLACK SOULS II
The dark fantasy and psychological horror themes provide a strong escape from reality, immersing players in a…
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+5.0
FINAL FANTASY IX
Strong nostalgic and emotional immersion; players use the game to escape real-life stress and relive childhood memories.
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+5.0
Illusion Carnival
Players describe immersive, dreamlike, and psychological horror experience that provides strong escape from reality.
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+5.0
Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy
Strong nostalgic and emotional connection; players use the game as a refuge and stress relief, escaping real-life…
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+5.0
The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition
Strong escapism through immersive story, humor, and fantasy pirate world.
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+5.0
DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT
Strong escapism through immersive Dragon Ball Z universe, nostalgia, and engaging story-driven gameplay.
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+5.0
FINAL FANTASY VII
Strong immersive fantasy world and story provide escape from real life.
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+5.0
LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of the Dark Knight
Provides a fun escape into the world of Batman and LEGO.
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+5.0
Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp
Players report emotional comfort, stress relief, and connection through the game's inclusive and humorous fantasy…
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+5.0
Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition
Players use the game as a stress relief and immersive escape into a pirate fantasy world.
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+5.0
Subnautica 2
Players find immersion in the underwater world as a form of escape.
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