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Pretty much, I'm looking for a game where I'm not the hero, I'm not the protagonist, I'm just a pawn in the big picture.

Preferably a game with a big open world too, one that feels real and isn't just a predetermined path for my player.

I also like games where you aren't clearly stronger than all your opponents like you're some sort of God so they actually feel intimidating and there is a fear of dying

All suggestions are welcome

Thanks :>

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Outward is really good for this. You aren't the chosen one, you aren't special, you're just a person trying to get by and the game really makes sure you know it haha

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Seconding this, going into this game with a hero complex will get you dead quickly

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

Everything by David OReilly

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

World of Warcraft Classic. You start as a no one. Everybody around you seems to know what to do. Your items are shit. You look like a peasant. The silliest enemies force you to rest and are able to kill you.

It‘s challenging but so rewarding. It makes you feel grateful for every single lvlup, item and skill you can get.

Even after spending literal days of your life, there always will be people who are better than you. Everything is said and done. Still this game manages to pull me back in from time to time. It’s so much fun.

[–] Izzy 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Everspace 2

The scale of the in-game universe is quite vast. Beautiful game too.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Does Don't Starve fit your bill?

Also second Submautica.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Fear and hunger.

It has enemies that are tougher than they should be. You are just a small part of the story. It's pretty good.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

probably rain world you are the protag in that game, but you're also just one part in this huge procedurally simulated ecosystem not to mention, the game is really hard

[–] LemmynySnicket 6 points 1 year ago

There was a Tom and Jerry game for super Nintendo. Granted I was 7 and sick, but that Bitch made me cry.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Maybe No Man's Sky? It has been updated a lot since it was released and fixed most of the issues.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

the last federation? dark souls? X4? Dwarf Fortress?

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

One word Pathologic

[–] bl4ckblooc 5 points 1 year ago

Lots of survival games have a feeling like this.

This War of Mine State of Decay Ark: Survival Evolved but that is something you need to spend 100’s of hours in Mount and Blade: Warbands/Bannerlord

[–] Ravaja 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

NaissanceE is really good at providing this feeling in the Eldritch sense, I don't know if it's up your alley as it's a pretty linear game about walking through a mega structure that looks like the eastern bloc itself went on an acid trip, but I came away with my time from it feeling like an ant on the sidewalk

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

It's a fantastic game. The feeling of lonelyness is incredible. Best liminal game ever.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

kinda a weird game but it definitely fits your request : everything

ETA: This review from polygon explains it well!

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[–] thorbot 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Pokémon: Legends of Arceus. Those alpha Pokémon will fuck you up

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Thief The Dark Project.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Haven't played, but I've heard Tyranny has this feel. Though it's a very different style of game, and you're essentially playing as the bad guy instead of the hero.

Or there's always the Dark Souls games, where you have to claw your way through each encounter.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Some might disagree with me but I feel like The Last of Us falls under this, it's also just an excellent game with an excellent story.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Wandersong. The whole plot is about the protagonist being a nobody and having no chances to change anything. It's not an action game or anything but I loved it, it was beautiful.

[–] progenyofthestars 3 points 1 year ago

Project1999.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago
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