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Escapism
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Escapism + Story
A strong dose of escapism and story in the same game.
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+4.0
A Rose in the Twilight
Dark, atmospheric world and story provide immersive escape from reality with emotional and somber themes.
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+4.0
An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs
The absurd, surreal setting and humorous writing provide a strong escape from reality and stress relief.
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+4.0
IXION
Strong sci-fi narrative and immersive atmosphere provide escape from real life.
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+4.0
Outcast Tales: The First Journey
The post-apocalyptic setting, humor, and narrative provide a strong escape from real life.
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+4.0
Rebirth! New Lover
The game offers a fantasy time-travel romance setting that provides distraction and immersion from real life.
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+4.0
SIMULACRA: Pipe Dreams
The game offers immersive horror and psychological themes that allow players to escape real-life through story and…
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+4.0
Sniper Killer
Players enjoy immersion in a stylized, campy 80s horror/thriller world that provides distraction and entertainment from…
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+4.0
Succumate
Players use the game as a stress relief and distraction with fantasy elements and immersive story.
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+4.0
The Book of Unwritten Tales: The Critter Chronicles
Humorous fantasy setting with pop culture references offers strong escapism and distraction from real life.
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+4.0
ZEPHON
Immersive post-apocalyptic sci-fi setting with rich lore and atmosphere provides strong real-world escape.
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+4.0
ARMA: Cold War Assault
Immersive Cold War setting and realistic military simulation provide strong escape from real life.
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+4.0
Kelipot
Players use the game to immerse themselves in a fantasy world with engaging story and art, providing distraction and…
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+4.0
Knytt Underground
Immersive atmospheric world and story provide a strong escape from real life.
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+4.0
Penny Arcade's On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 4
Players engage in a humorous, imaginative fantasy world with Lovecraftian and absurd elements, providing distraction…
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+4.0
She and the Light Bearer
Provides a relaxing, immersive fairy tale experience that helps players escape real life.
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+4.0
SHE WAS 98
Strong psychological horror atmosphere provides immersive escape from reality.
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+4.0
[Stories to Tell] Greyville Stay
Designed to immerse players in a psychological horror nightmare, providing a strong escape from reality through…
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+4.0
Witch's Doll
Strong psychological horror atmosphere provides escape from reality and immersion in fear.
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+4.0
Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak
Players immerse in a rich sci-fi narrative and atmospheric desert world, using the game as a form of stress relief and…
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+4.0
Marathon
Immersive sci-fi world, lore, and atmosphere provide strong escape from real life stress and engagement.
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+4.0
Robin Hood - Sherwood Builders - Bandit's Trail
Players enjoy immersive exploration, survival, and fantasy elements that provide escape from real life.
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+4.0
Adventures of Bertram Fiddle 1: A Dreadly Business
Players enjoy humorous, quirky Victorian setting as a lighthearted escape from reality.
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+4.0
Cardpocalypse
Nostalgic 90s school setting and imaginative card battles provide a strong escape from real life, with players enjoying…
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+4.0
Even the Ocean
Players use the game as a relaxing, immersive experience with atmospheric music and art, providing distraction and…
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