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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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+4.0
My Friendly Neighborhood
Players use the game as a fun, lighthearted survival horror experience with humor and story that offers distraction and…
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+4.0
Nancy Drew®: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon
Players enjoy immersive mystery and puzzle-solving as a way to escape into a fictional detective story.
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+4.0
Onimusha: Warlords
Strong fantasy setting with demons and samurai in feudal Japan provides immersive escape from reality.
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+4.0
Otome Riron to Sono Shuuhen -École de Paris-
Players immerse themselves in a fictional, emotional story world to escape real-life stress and experience fantasy…
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+4.0
Picross Touch
Players use the game as a relaxing, immersive distraction and stress relief.
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+4.0
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
The game offers a nostalgic, immersive fantasy world that provides distraction and stress relief from real life.
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+4.0
Priest Simulator: Heavy Duty
Absurd humor, unique setting, and immersive world provide strong escape from reality.
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+4.0
Putt-Putt® Saves The Zoo
Players use the game for nostalgia, relaxation, and stress relief, escaping into a colorful, child-friendly world.
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+4.0
Railbound
Players use the game as a relaxing, immersive puzzle experience to escape daily stress.
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+4.0
Returns Outlet Simulator
Players use the game as a relaxing and stress-relieving experience, escaping real life through a chill simulation.
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+4.0
ScooterFlow
Players use the game as a relaxing, immersive escape especially when unable to scooter in real life (e.g., lockdown).
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+4.0
Sheepherds!
Players use the game as a relaxing, cozy escape with charming visuals and soothing music.
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+4.0
SLUDGE LIFE: The BIG MUD Sessions
Offers a trippy, absurd, and stylized world that provides distraction and escape from reality.
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+4.0
Snakeybus
Many players use the game as a relaxing, stress-relieving distraction with chill music and simple gameplay.
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+4.0
Spilled!
Players use the game as a relaxing, stress-relieving distraction from real life.
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+4.0
START AGAIN: a prologue
Strong emotional themes of depression, despair, and time loop fatigue provide a form of cathartic escapism.
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+4.0
Super Kiwi 64
Players use the game as a nostalgic, relaxing escape with charming environments and music.
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+4.0
Terminus: Zombie Survivors
Game offers immersive zombie survival experience that distracts from real life and provides engaging challenge.
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+4.0
The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication
Players use the game as immersive horror experience and distraction, with atmospheric tension and supernatural themes.
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+4.0
The Crown of Leaves
Highly immersive fantasy world with mystical elements provides strong escape from reality.
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+4.0
The Jackbox Party Pack 11
Players use the games for laughter, distraction, and social fun, escaping real life through humor and play.
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+4.0
Tinkerlands: A Shipwrecked Adventure
Players use the game as a relaxing, immersive escape with nostalgic and chill gameplay.
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+4.0
Travellin Cats Around the World 2
Players use the game as a relaxing, stress-relieving pastime with charming visuals and soothing music.
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+4.0
Void War
The grimdark sci-fi setting and immersive tactical gameplay provide strong escapism from real-life concerns.
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