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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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Review scores are shown out of 100
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+4.0
Vintage Story
The immersive, atmospheric world and survival challenges provide a strong escape from real-life stress and anxiety.
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+4.0
Mount & Blade: Warband
Players use the game as an immersive escape from real life, often spending long hours and describing it as addictive.
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+4.0
Cat Simulator 2015
Game offers cathartic destruction and whimsical cat behavior providing stress relief and distraction.
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+4.0
Jak II
The dark, immersive world and engaging story provide strong escapism from real life.
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+4.0
Offroad Outlaws
Offers immersive off-road environments and sandbox freedom that provide a strong escape from real life.
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+4.0
Super Mario Sunshine
The tropical island setting and immersive world provide a strong sense of escapism and relaxation.
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+4.0
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
The fairy tale setting, whimsical world, and immersive exploration provide a strong escape from real life.
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+4.0
Terranigma
The immersive narrative and world restoration provide a strong escape from real life through fantasy and exploration.
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+4.0
Palworld
Players use the game as a fun, immersive escape with exploration, creature collection, and survival elements providing…
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+4.0
Satisfactory
Players use the game as a relaxing and immersive escape from real life.
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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
Tomb Raider Game of the Year
Strong immersive narrative and atmospheric exploration provide escape from real life.
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+4.0
Forza Horizon 3
Provides a vibrant, immersive open world with beautiful Australian landscapes and a fun, carefree tone that offers…
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+4.0
South Park™: The Stick of Truth™
Players report immersion in the South Park world and humor as a form of stress relief and escapism.
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+4.0
Sid Meier's Civilization
The game offers immersive historical and strategic escapism, allowing players to lose themselves in alternate histories…
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+4.0
Half-Life
Highly immersive narrative and atmosphere provide strong escapism from real life.
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+4.0
Stray
Strong immersion in a unique cyberpunk world with emotional storytelling provides escape from reality.
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+4.0
Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge
The immersive pirate world, humor, and engaging puzzles provide a strong escape from real life.
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+4.0
The Henry Stickmin Collection
Players use humor, absurdity, and nostalgic references to escape real life and enjoy lighthearted distraction.
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+4.0
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
The vibrant world, engaging story, and variety of activities provide a strong escape from real life.
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+4.0
Project Zomboid
The immersive post-apocalyptic setting and survival challenges provide strong escape from real life.
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+4.0
Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition
Immersive dark Gotham world and engaging story provide strong escape from real life stress and routine.
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+4.0
Raft
Players use the game as a relaxing escape, enjoying the ocean environment and distraction from real life stress.
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+4.0
Unturned
Players use the game to escape real life stress, enjoy immersive survival and social experiences.
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