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Escapism
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Popular, well-rated games with a strong escapism score.
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Review scores are shown out of 100
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+5.0
Near Death
Strong immersion in harsh Antarctic environment provides escape from real life stress.
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+5.0
Out and About
Strongly designed for relaxation, stress relief, and immersion in a peaceful natural environment.
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+5.0
Seduce Me 2: The Demon War
Strong fantasy setting and immersive storytelling provide escape from real-life concerns.
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+5.0
Sharks and Minnows
Strong escapism through intense horror atmosphere and immersion in a fear-inducing aquatic environment.
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+5.0
Sono
Strongly focused on relaxation, stress relief, and immersive escape into a calming audiovisual environment.
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+5.0
YIIK Nameless Psychosis
Strong emphasis on surreal, dreamlike, and abstract storytelling providing escape from reality.
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+5.0
Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition
Strong immersion in a post-apocalyptic world provides escape from real life stress and distraction.
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+5.0
Lunch Lady
Players use the game for stress relief, distraction, and emotional comfort.
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+5.0
MISERY
Highly immersive survival experience with atmospheric world providing strong real-life escape.
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+5.0
RuneScape ®
Players use the game as a major escape from real life, often citing stress relief and immersion.
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+5.0
The Dream Of A Cockspur
Strong emphasis on immersive, unsettling atmosphere and narrative that allows players to escape reality.
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+5.0
Vengeful Rites
Players describe immersive fantasy world, stress relief, and engaging in a magical adventure distinct from real life.
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+5.0
Zen Aquarium
Strongly used as a relaxation and stress relief tool; users seek escape from real-life stress and anxiety.
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+5.0
Age of Wonders Shadow Magic
Immersive fantasy world and engaging gameplay provide strong escape from real life.
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+5.0
Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura
Players immerse in a rich fantasy-steampunk world to escape real life, with deep story and atmosphere.
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+5.0
Arken Age
Highly immersive VR experience praised for transporting players to another world and providing strong escapism.
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+5.0
Ascend From Nine Mountains
The game provides deep immersion in a fantasy cultivation world, offering distraction and escape from real life.
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+5.0
Crashlands 2
Players use the game as a relaxing, immersive escape with humor, story, and exploration to distract from real life.
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+5.0
Disneyland Adventures
Strong escapism as players virtually visit Disneyland during real-world restrictions or nostalgia.
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+5.0
Draft of Darkness
Strong atmospheric horror setting and immersive world provide escape from reality.
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+5.0
Dreamscaper
Strong theme of escaping real-life problems through dream combat and personal development; immersive atmosphere.
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+5.0
Evoland 2
Strong escapism through immersive story, nostalgic references, and diverse gameplay styles providing distraction and…
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+5.0
Garden Paws
Players use the game for relaxation, stress relief, and immersion in a cute, peaceful world.
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+5.0
.hack//G.U. Last Recode
Strong escapism through immersive story, anime-style narrative, and playing a game within a game.
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