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Escapism
Escaping real-life problems
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Games where escapism stands out from the other motivations.
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+4.0
Sid Meier's Civilization® V
Players use the game as a deep immersive escape, losing track of real time and engaging in alternate histories.
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+4.0
STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™
Immersive Star Wars setting and story provide strong escape from real life.
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+4.0
Stick It to the Stickman
Players use the game’s absurd humor and chaotic combat to escape real-life stress and monotony, especially workplace…
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+4.0
Super House of Dead Ninjas
Fast-paced action and arcade style provide strong distraction and immersion away from real life.
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+4.0
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Provides a joyful, imaginative escape with fantastical worlds and gravity-defying platforming.
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+4.0
Tabletop Simulator
Players use the game to connect with distant friends, escape social isolation, and immerse in diverse tabletop…
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+4.0
The Bibites: Digital Life
Players use the simulation as a relaxing, immersive experience to escape and observe evolving digital life over long…
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+4.0
The Happyhills Homicide
Players enjoy the game as a dark, immersive horror experience, escaping into a fictional slasher world.
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+4.0
The Jackbox Party Pack 7
Players use the game as a fun social escape, enjoying humor and distraction from real life, especially during social…
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+4.0
Tiny Rogues
Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief, with some mentioning it helped during recovery.
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+4.0
Total Annihilation
Players use the game for nostalgia, stress relief, and immersive strategic battles far removed from real life.
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+4.0
Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition
Immersive medieval setting and roleplaying elements provide strong escape from real life.
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+4.0
Touhou Artificial Dream in Arcadia
Players use the game as a deep immersive experience, escaping into a fantasy world with rich lore and challenging…
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+4.0
Touhou Seirensen ~ Undefined Fantastic Object.
Players use the game as a challenging distraction and stress relief, immersing in its fantasy world and music.
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+4.0
Ultra Fight Da ! Kyanta 2
Players use the game as a fun, chaotic distraction with humorous and absurd elements providing stress relief.
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+4.0
Universe Sandbox
Many players use the game as a relaxing, awe-inspiring escape from real life stress.
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+4.0
Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Dark Crusade
Players use the game to immerse in the Warhammer 40k universe, escaping real life through epic battles and lore-rich…
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+4.0
Well Dweller
Dark fairy tale atmosphere, immersive world, and engaging story provide strong escapism and emotional engagement.
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+4.0
Wish Upon a Cat
Players use the game as a relaxing, emotional escape with a warm, comforting atmosphere.
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+4.0
ZeroRanger
Strong immersion in a unique narrative and atmospheric experience; players use the game as a form of engaging…
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+4.0
Zeus + Poseidon
Strong nostalgic and immersive qualities provide escape into ancient Greek mythology and city-building fantasy.
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+4.0
AETHUS
Players use the game as a relaxing, immersive escape with atmospheric exploration and story.
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+4.0
Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia)
Players use the game as a challenging and immersive rhythm bullet-hell experience to escape reality and enjoy music and…
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+4.0
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
Players use the game as a nostalgic escape and stress relief, immersing in historical and strategic gameplay.
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