Life got you down? Well, why not dive into some seriously depressing digital worlds to really amp up that feeling of despair? I’ve been on a kick lately with games that paint a pretty grim picture of the future, and I’m wondering if anyone has recommendations for more titles that’ll crush my spirit.
I’m talking about games where everything’s gone to hell, society’s crumbled, and hope is in short supply. You know, the kind of stuff that makes you go, ‘Wow, I guess things could always be worse!’
What are your top picks for games that’ll leave me feeling like the world is doomed? Bonus points if they’ve got some dark humor mixed in with all the bleakness. Let’s compare notes on our favorite digital dystopias!
Frostpunk nails that bleak vibe. Running a frozen city where tough choices are the norm really makes you question humanity. Plus, that haunting soundtrack just adds to the despair.
Pathologic 2 is a real trip into bleakness. It’s set in a plague-ridden town where you’re fighting a losing battle. The atmosphere is oppressive and the choices are brutal. Definitely not a feel-good game, but it’s oddly captivating.
SOMA’s underwater dystopia is super unsettling. Exploring an abandoned facility while questioning what it means to be human? Talk about an existential crisis simulator.
Man, if you’re looking for a real downer, This War of Mine hits hard. It’s not the future, but it might as well be. You’re just trying to keep civilians alive in a war-torn city. It’s brutal, depressing, and makes you question every decision. Definitely not a pick-me-up, but it’ll scratch that bleak itch for sure.