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Escapism
Escaping real-life problems
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Escapism + Exploration
A strong dose of escapism and exploration in the same game.
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+5.0
Way of the Hunter 2
Strong immersion in realistic hunting environments provides escape from real life stress and responsibilities.
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+5.0
Everhood 2
Strong psychedelic, surreal, and trippy visuals and themes provide deep escapism and dissociation from reality.
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+5.0
Mask of the Rose
Highly immersive narrative and atmospheric setting provide strong escape from real life.
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+5.0
Zanzarah: The Hidden Portal
The game offers a rich fantasy world and immersive story that players use to escape real life and enjoy a magical…
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+5.0
Island 359™
Strong immersive VR experience providing escape into a dinosaur-infested world.
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+5.0
Silent Hunter®: Wolves of the Pacific
Players use the game to escape real life, immerse in historical naval warfare, and relieve stress.
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+5.0
Everdream Valley
Strong escapism appeal as a cozy, relaxing farm sim with stress relief and immersive exploration.
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+5.0
Abnormality
Players seek immersive horror experience to escape reality, with strong emotional and sensory engagement.
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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
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages
The game offers a rich fantasy world and immersive time-travel puzzles that provide strong escape from real life.
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+4.0
Metroid: Zero Mission
Immersive sci-fi atmosphere and exploration provide strong escapism and distraction from real life.
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+4.0
New Super Mario Bros.
The game provides a joyful, nostalgic experience that offers a pleasant escape from real life through imaginative…
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+4.0
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
The game’s whimsical, colorful worlds and surprising level transformations provide a joyful escape and stress relief…
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+5.0
March of the Living
Strong immersion in a fictional zombie apocalypse world provides escape from real life.
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+4.0
Grand Theft Auto Online
The game provides a rich, immersive world for players to escape real-life stresses through chaotic and humorous…
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+4.0
Super Mario 3D World
Provides joyful, imaginative worlds and playful experiences that offer a strong escape from reality.
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+5.0
SILENT BREATH
Strong immersion in a tense horror atmosphere provides escape from reality and intense emotional experience.
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+4.0
Shadow of the Colossus
The vast, lonely world and emotional narrative provide a strong escape from reality into a meditative, immersive…
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+4.0
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
Players immerse in a cinematic, thrilling adventure with rich storytelling and detailed worlds, providing strong…
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+5.0
Second Life
Players use the platform to escape real-life roles and problems, adopting new identities and engaging in alternate…
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+4.0
Bully
The game offers a playful, immersive escape into a stylized school life with humor and mischief.
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+4.0
Demon's Souls
The dark fantasy world and immersive atmosphere provide strong escapism from real life stresses.
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+4.0
Mario Kart World
The open world, dynamic weather, and immersive soundtrack provide a strong escape from reality and stress relief.
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+4.0
Final Fantasy XII
The immersive fantasy world, political intrigue, and extensive exploration offer strong escape from real-life concerns.
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