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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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Review scores are shown out of 100
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+5.0
Secret Little Haven
The game provides emotional refuge and immersion into a nostalgic internet era, helping players process real-life…
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+5.0
Slime Rancher
Strongly used as a stress relief and mood booster; players describe it as a therapeutic, happy escape.
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+5.0
Snail Simulator
Highly therapeutic and relaxing experience designed to provide stress relief and mindful escape from real life.
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+4.0
sobosuba
Players use the game for relaxation and distraction, often playing it to unwind or relieve stress.
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+5.0
Stardew Valley
Players use the game as a relaxing escape from real-life stress, depression, and anxiety.
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+5.0
SuchArt: Creative Space
Players use the game as a relaxing, stress-relieving creative outlet and escape from real-life pressures.
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+4.0
旅燕归航 Swallow Homing
Strong escapism through immersive atmosphere, melancholic story, and contemplative gameplay.
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+4.0
The Chef's Shift: First Course
Players use the game as a fun distraction with humorous story and engaging gameplay to escape real-life stress.
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+5.0
The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure
Highly immersive story and worldbuilding provide strong escape from real life through fantasy and emotional engagement.
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+5.0
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
The vast, beautiful open world and immersive gameplay provide a strong escape from real-life stresses and…
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+4.0
The Onion Voting Simulator 3D
Players use the game to escape real-life frustrations with voting and politics through satire and absurd humor.
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+4.0
The Room
Atmospheric and immersive experience provides a strong escape from reality through mystery and exploration.
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+4.0
The Room 4: Old Sins
The immersive atmosphere, mysterious story, and engaging puzzles provide a strong escape from reality.
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+4.0
The Room Two
The immersive, mysterious, and atmospheric gameplay provides a strong escape from reality and stress relief.
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+4.0
The Room VR: A Dark Matter
Highly immersive VR atmosphere and engaging puzzles provide strong escape from real life.
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+5.0
Thrifty Business
Players use the game as a relaxing, low-stress escape with nostalgic and cozy themes.
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+4.0
Travellin Cats Around the World
Relaxing, casual gameplay provides a stress-free distraction and mental break.
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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
Travellin Cats in Bali
Players use the game as a relaxing, stress-relieving activity to escape real-life pressures.
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+4.0
Travellin Cats in China
Relaxing, stress-relieving gameplay with soothing music and immersive art style provides escape from real life.
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+5.0
Vampire Survivors
Players use the game as a dopamine-driven stress relief and distraction, often playing for hours to escape reality.
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+4.0
Vibrant Venture
Players use the game as a challenging and colorful escape with engaging platforming and nostalgic aesthetics, providing…
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+5.0
VPet-Simulator
Many reviews mention the pet helping with loneliness, stress relief, and distraction from real-life problems.
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+4.0
Webbed
Players use the game as a relaxing, wholesome escape with charming world and stress relief.
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