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What kinds of games might you recommend with deep worldbuilding and interaction that aren't RPGs? (mstdn.social)

submitted 7 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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[–] olosta@lemmy.world 32 points 7 months ago (1 children)

The Outer Wilds might be the kind of games you're looking for.

And if you are open to a more linear structure there is FPS like bioshock which have amazing world building and have very light RPG elements.

There is also the "walking simulator" genre, with games like firewatch, gone home or SOMA. But it's also quite linear.

[–] SoleInvictus@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 7 months ago

The Outer Wilds is such a great game. I ugly cried when I got to the end.