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Escapism
Escaping real-life problems
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Escapism + Story
A strong dose of escapism and story in the same game.
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+4.0
Shadowrun Returns
Immersive cyberpunk-fantasy world and engrossing story provide strong escape from real life.
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+4.0
The Banner Saga
Immersive story and atmospheric world provide strong escape from real life stresses.
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+4.0
The Lion's Song: Episode 1 - Silence
Players immerse in a historical, artistic world to escape reality and experience emotional stories.
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+4.0
Cabin Fever
Provides emotional immersion and distraction from real-life stress through story and character engagement.
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+4.0
[Chilla's Art] Parasocial | パラソーシャル
Players use the game to immerse in a tense, psychological horror experience distinct from real life.
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+4.0
Contradiction: Spot The Liar
Players use the game as an immersive mystery experience, escaping into a fictional village and detective role.
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+4.0
Crimson Snow (2023)
Strong horror atmosphere and Christmas theme provide immersive escape from reality.
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+4.0
Dead Horizon: Origin
Players immerse in a stylized Wild West fantasy world with narrative and atmosphere that provide distraction from real…
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+4.0
Dear Devere
Players use the game as a relaxing, emotional escape into a romantic, mysterious story with atmospheric immersion.
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+4.0
Demons Roots
Players use the game to immerse in a dark fantasy world and emotionally engage with characters, escaping real life.
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+4.0
Dinocop
Players use the game as a humorous, whimsical escape with engaging story and world, despite political themes.
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+4.0
Dynopunk: Welcome to Synth-City
Strong immersive cyberpunk atmosphere and narrative provide escape from real life, as noted by many players.
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+4.0
Elroy and the Aliens
Players enjoy immersive storytelling and nostalgic atmosphere as a form of relaxation and escape.
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+4.0
Escape from Ever After: Onboarding
Players enjoy the charming fantasy world and story as a lighthearted escape from reality.
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+4.0
Fuga: Melodies of Steel
Players experience a fictional, emotional story with anthropomorphic characters in a fantasy war setting, providing…
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+4.0
Revue Starlight El Dorado
Provides emotional immersion and distraction through story, music, and character development, appealing to fans seeking…
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+4.0
Set Yourself on Fire
Players use the game to explore emotional and existential themes, providing a form of mental and emotional escape.
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+4.0
The Happyhills Homicide 2: Out For Blood
Players use the game as a horror movie-like escape with immersive story and atmosphere, providing distraction from real…
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+4.0
The Rhapsody of Zephyr Remastered
Strong nostalgic and immersive qualities provide escape from real life; players enjoy revisiting past memories and…
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+4.0
The Shell Part III: Paradiso
Players immerse in a dark, atmospheric fictional world to escape real life, engaging with mature themes and emotional…
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+4.0
TunTown
Players use the game to escape into a charming fantasy world with social and environmental themes.
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+4.0
HIVESWAP: ACT 1
Players enjoy immersive story, humor, and nostalgia, providing a strong escape from real life.
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+4.0
NORCO
Players use the game to immerse in a surreal, dystopian world distinct from reality, providing emotional and…
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+4.0
Papo & Yo
Players immerse in a surreal, imaginative world to escape and explore heavy real-life themes metaphorically.
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