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What kinds of games might you recommend with deep worldbuilding and interaction that aren't RPGs? (mstdn.social)
submitted 6 months ago by gmr_leon@mstdn.social to c/games@sh.itjust.works
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What kinds of games might you recommend with deep worldbuilding and interaction that aren't RPGs?

I like worldbuilding and stories, and I like when they're mixed with the interactivity of games, so RPGs seem like they should be a natural fit. Problem is, I dislike the stat-heavy, grindy progression of many RPGs.

I enjoy point & click adventures and visual novels but they're often more limited in their interactions. What kinds of game might I be missing combining the two?

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[–] Brokkr@lemmy.world 12 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Subnautica has a pretty interesting world to explore. If you don't like the survival elements, you can can turn them down or off.

Hardship space breaker had a somewhat interesting story. Not deep world building and definitely more focused on the game play, but still pretty good lore.

Another vote for the outer wilds. That's really the best game in this area.

[–] tetrachromacy@lemmy.world 5 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

Another vote for hardspace shipbreaker, though the gameplay can be a bit repetitive. If you don't like the first ship you take apart, then the game probably isn't for you. The Outer Wilds is a game that I'd recommend to anyone and everyone who wants a unique and positive experience.

[–] RinseDrizzle@midwest.social 1 points 6 months ago

I really gotta hit Outer Wilds. Comes up enough I'm beginning to feel embarrassed for having missed it thus far