Find your kind of game
Escapism
Escaping real-life problems
Explore another motivation
Top picks
Popular, well-rated games with a strong escapism score.
Explore play styles & combinations ↓+5 Escapism affinity
Review scores are shown out of 100
-
+4.0
Coloring Pixels
Players use the game to relax, de-stress, and escape real-life worries through meditative coloring.
-
+4.0
Dust: An Elysian Tail
Players enjoy immersive fantasy world and story as a form of escape and emotional engagement.
-
+4.0
Half-Life: Opposing Force
Immersive sci-fi setting and intense action provide strong escape from real life.
-
+4.0
Kingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense
Players use the game as a relaxing distraction with charming art and engaging fantasy setting.
-
+4.0
Kingdoms and Castles
Players use the game as a relaxing, immersive escape with charming visuals and soothing gameplay.
-
+4.0
Leaf it Alone
Relaxing, cozy atmosphere provides a calming escape from real life stress.
-
+4.0
Machinarium
The immersive steampunk world and charming story provide a strong escape from reality and emotional engagement.
-
+4.0
OpenTTD
Players use the game as a relaxing escape and distraction from real life stress.
-
+4.0
Poly Bridge 2
Players use the game as a relaxing distraction and stress relief.
-
+4.0
Sonic Generations Collection
Players use the game as a nostalgic escape with immersive fast-paced gameplay and engaging levels.
-
+4.0
Stronghold HD (2012)
Players use the game for immersion in medieval fantasy and stress relief.
-
+4.0
Supermarket Simulator: Prologue
Players use the game as a relaxing, stress-relieving simulation to escape real life.
-
+4.0
The Coffin of Andy and Leyley
The dark, psychological horror and immersive story provide strong escapism from real life.
-
+4.0
your wife
Many users use the game as a stress relief and emotional support tool, escaping real-life loneliness or problems.
-
+4.0
Diablo III
The immersive fantasy world and fast-paced combat provide a strong escape from real life.
-
+4.0
Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back
Provides immersive, fast-paced platforming and colorful cartoon worlds for escapist entertainment.
-
+4.0
Age of Mythology: Extended Edition
Players use the game for nostalgia, stress relief, and immersive mythological fantasy experiences.
-
+4.0
Alien: Isolation
Highly immersive horror experience providing intense escape from reality through suspense and atmosphere.
-
+4.0
Assetto Corsa Competizione
Highly immersive experience with VR support and realistic racing providing escape from real life.
-
+4.0
LIMBO
Dark, atmospheric world offers immersion and escape from reality through exploration and emotional engagement.
-
+4.0
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN
Highly immersive open world and gameplay provide strong escape from real life.
-
+4.0
Necesse
Players use the game as a relaxing escape with immersive exploration, base building, and stress relief.
-
+4.0
Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator
Players use the game as a relaxing, immersive escape into a medieval alchemy fantasy world.
-
+4.0
Skul: The Hero Slayer
Players use the game as a fun, immersive distraction and stress relief with engaging fantasy combat.
Same motivation, different experiences
Your way to play
Explore different sides of escapism, grouped by what players enjoy.
Fine-tune your next game
A little more you
Mix in another motivation, or find an experience with less of something else.