Hey all, I’m on the hunt for games that really suck you into their world, the kind where you look up and suddenly three hours have gone by.
Games I’ve loved and couldn’t put down:
- Plague Tale
- Horizon
- Subnautica
- Mass Effect
- Expedition 33
- Homeworld
Doesn’t matter the gente, as long as it’s got that vibe where you just exist in the atmosphere and forget about everything else.
What are your go-to games when you want to disappear into another world? Bonus appreciation if it’s something underrated or off the beaten path.
Edit: Thank you all. I will definitely keep this thread bookmarked. You all dwarved what I found on Reddit ir any other platform! Well done!


Since noone has mentioned it yet, I recommend Vintage Story, since it has realistic survival mechanics and stellar ambience. My favourite base was a treehouse in a redwood forest, where I’d witness the sunrise and sunset over the treetops.
I had a great time playing this with friends. It reminded me a lot of Wurm Online but is much more approachable than that game while retaining a lot of its depth.