Looking for games that deal with the concept and issue of death beyond the usual video gamey way. I don't mean death as a game mechanic as much as I mean the story has something to say about death. Are there any good games like this? I've heard of the spiritfarer, and it's on my radar.
What are some good games about death?
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Dacvak
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Spiritfarer for sure. Could also check out What Remains of Edith Finch. Life is Strange deals with death and loss, as well.
Adding Hellblade, The Walking Dead (telltale), Grim Fandango, and Undertale (kinda) to this as well.
Adding Hellblade, The Walking Dead (telltale), Grim Fandango, and Undertale (kinda) to this as well.
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LazyParrot
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Grim Fandango
Gamer_By_Proxy
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I know Max Payne isn't the answer you're going for, but any reason to play Max Payne is a good reason to play Max Payne.
JohnSpartanLee
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Silent Hill 2
tommib
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GHG
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The most obvious response that actually didn't cross my mind.
I'm trying to pretend it doesn't exist so that I don't feel pain when the remake is released.
Magic Carpet
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Yep, this game is a whole series of stories about Death, and it's handled in both an entertaining and introspective way.
mansoor1980
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1st game that i thought of
RoadHazard
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Not sure how spoilery this is, but Outer Wilds. Can't say much more, because you should really go into it knowing nothing, but it deals with acceptance of things coming to an end in a very moving way.
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Killjoy-NL
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lughnasadh123
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Returnal
Represent.
Represent(ative) of bad opinions
Hellblade 2
TLOU 2
TLOU 2
NuclearDiarrhea
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MGS4
LordOfChaos
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That Dragon, Cancer
Exactly what you're asking for talking about the topic in a non-videogamey way
Exactly what you're asking for talking about the topic in a non-videogamey way
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ReBurn
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With no context that would be a morbid statement.
thicc_girls_are_teh_best
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It's not a game specifically about death, but death is a big element in the story thematically (if not the dominant one). I also guarantee it's unlike any other game you have likely played, and probably a more unique experience than any single other game being mentioned ITT.
The English translation came out ~ 2 years ago but until then it was a Japanese exclusive. It's also one of, if not the, last Quintet game ever made. Seriously, give Planet Laika a play; I'll be replaying it again over the holidays.
A good runner-up I could throw in there is Cosmology of Kyoto. I need to replay this one again sometime, but it was a very enjoyable play the first time around. Also packed with a lot of interesting info on myths and historical events of Kyoto during feudal periods.
thatJohann
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What Remains of Edith Finch
Spiritfarer
Spiritfarer
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Shifty1897
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To The Moon, what a great game.
Dragon_Rocks
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Murdered Soul Suspect
Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly
Some good walking simulator games as well:
Whats left of Edith Finch
Everybody's Gone to the Rapture
Vanishing of Ethan Carter
Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly
Some good walking simulator games as well:
Whats left of Edith Finch
Everybody's Gone to the Rapture
Vanishing of Ethan Carter
Spukc
always chasing the next thrill
Fucking this and nothing else
Angry_Megalodon
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indie: What remains of Edith Finch
AAA: Death Stranding
AAA: Death Stranding
tommib
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How I didn't think of that is fucking embarrassing.
Deputy Moonman
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I really enjoyed Rime. The story relates to death though it's hard to know if it is what you're looking for in a game.
lughnasadh123
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Easy enough to do since the gameplay is usually the main focus when talking about it.
STARSBarry
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adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Be ready for a good crying session, OP.
