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
Rimworld and Kenshi. You are a part of the world, not some foretold hero. You can lose everyone in those games and it feels like the world won’t even notice.
I think you’d like the Souls series by FromSoft.
I only have played Elden Ring, but I think it fits your description really well. And from what I’ve heard, the rest of the Souls games would fit
Perhaps Outer Wilds? You zoom around in a small space ship in a solar system and when you approach different phenomenas and see how big they get it gets pretty amazing.
Wasn’t it called “reduce frights”? Unless is has changed in the recent weeks, that option doesn’t turn off jump scares. They would have to redesign half of the DLC to be able to turn that mechanic off.
It is and I think it makes them into not jump scares. But here’s a good description. Slight spoilers for a small section of dlc.
In the DLC, there are stealth sections. Alien creatures patrol certain areas that you need to sneak by. Normally, if they notice you, they will turn on their lights to get a better look at you, creep up slowly, then charge you with a scary sound effect very quickly. Spooky music starts playing, and you get killed. With this setting on, they will no longer turn on their lights. This means they will only see you if you have your light on. Secondly, they will no longer charge you. Instead, they walk VERY slowly towards you. It’s quite easy to avoid them like this. Finally, if they do catch you, no scary music, and no creepy sound effects will play. They still kill you, but the animation leading into it is much more gentle and it’s not scary at all. The “killing” animation is just them blowing out a candle you’re holding.
Dark Bramble is somewhat anxiety inducing (especially at that one point), but the rest it’s more just learning to ignore the timer. There’s no rush ever. You can always come back.
I don’t know what the full story of Baldur’s Gate 3 is at the moment, and don’t tell me if you do, but I’m pretty sure we’re heroes, or something special. Most RPGs you’re at least a little more special than average, if not much more.
Hear me out on this one, but Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order created that feeling for me.
You might think, “jballs, you’re crazy! You play as a Jedi who hacks through hundreds of bad guys with a lightsaber, all while growing your power to incredible levels where you become nearly unstoppable. How is that a game where you’re insignificant?”
And I would respond, “I don’t know how to use Lemmy spoiler tags. So you’re just gonna have to trust me on this one.”
you’ve gotten a lot of replies already - but I’d say in terms of feeling disempowered, fear & hunger or pathologic is great. great way to experience gruelling and cruel worlds.
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the last federation? dark souls? X4? Dwarf Fortress?
Rimworld and Kenshi. You are a part of the world, not some foretold hero. You can lose everyone in those games and it feels like the world won’t even notice.
Project1999.
I think you’d like the Souls series by FromSoft. I only have played Elden Ring, but I think it fits your description really well. And from what I’ve heard, the rest of the Souls games would fit
Since you mention FromSoft, I think Armored Core…
+1 for elden ring
Subnautica!
You feel pretty damn small when that reaper grabs you
Perhaps Outer Wilds? You zoom around in a small space ship in a solar system and when you approach different phenomenas and see how big they get it gets pretty amazing.
I’m playing this right now (no spoilers please!) and find this game kind of scary! Fear of the unknown, etc.
There’s 0 danger in the base game (aside, you know, the sun…), so you can progress, fail, and retry without any stress.
The DLC though, it radically changes that and there are actually jump scares. It’s a whole different vibe.
There’s an option to turn off the jump scares. I didn’t think it detracted from the plot.
You can, but I still think that the last third of the DLC is too different from the base game, and really stressful. It soured the ending for me :(
Wasn’t it called “reduce frights”? Unless is has changed in the recent weeks, that option doesn’t turn off jump scares. They would have to redesign half of the DLC to be able to turn that mechanic off.
It is and I think it makes them into not jump scares. But here’s a good description. Slight spoilers for a small section of dlc.
Sometimes it can feel that way, but try to keep pushing if you can. It’s a very rewarding experience and left me with good memories.
Dark Bramble is somewhat anxiety inducing (especially at that one point), but the rest it’s more just learning to ignore the timer. There’s no rush ever. You can always come back.
Same here, I tried getting into this game and I love the concept but actually playing it gives me too much anxiety!
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.
You just described Shadow of the Colossis.
One of the best games I’ve ever played.
Can’t believe how long it took to find this answer
Does Don’t Starve fit your bill?
Also second Submautica.
No Man’s Sky. The main story will make you feel insignificant in the universe.
Playing through Baldur’s Gate 3 at the moment and this feels most appropriate.
Sidenote: love your name
I don’t know what the full story of Baldur’s Gate 3 is at the moment, and don’t tell me if you do, but I’m pretty sure we’re heroes, or something special. Most RPGs you’re at least a little more special than average, if not much more.
Hmm, don’t worry I won’t spoil things for you.
Thief The Dark Project.
I feel like Valheim fits this to a certain degree
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
Hear me out on this one, but Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order created that feeling for me.
You might think, “jballs, you’re crazy! You play as a Jedi who hacks through hundreds of bad guys with a lightsaber, all while growing your power to incredible levels where you become nearly unstoppable. How is that a game where you’re insignificant?”
And I would respond, “I don’t know how to use Lemmy spoiler tags. So you’re just gonna have to trust me on this one.”
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you’ve gotten a lot of replies already - but I’d say in terms of feeling disempowered, fear & hunger or pathologic is great. great way to experience gruelling and cruel worlds.