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 :>

  • magic_lobster_party@kbin.social
    2·
    1 year ago

    You perfectly describe Rain World!

    You’re a small and insignificant creature in a dangerous and unforgiving ecosystem. You’re not saving the world. Even the enemies are playing by the rules. Evading enemies is often the safest option, but sometimes you must do a risky confrontation. It’s rare you even take down an enemy at all. Deaths are punishing. It’s open world, but the random placement of enemies often dictate the path you’re taking.

    It has also one of the most intricate AI systems in any game. There’s YouTube videos describing it in detail, but I recommend to not watch them and go into the game clean.

    • Bowlman@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      I second Rain World, this game is letter for letter what you are describing, and best experienced COMPLETELY blind. I really hope you decide to give it a try, because I’ve spent countless hours enjoying the world.

  • Zelaf@sopuli.xyz
    1·
    1 year ago

    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.

  • hogart@feddit.nu
    1·
    1 year ago

    Kingdom Come: Deliverence. Heard so much good about this game. Open world, you need to train to actually become decent or good at anything at all. Might be a perfect fit.

    • Kes@lemmy.blahaj.zone
      1·
      1 year ago

      You start out as a medieval bum, and you are as good at life as a medieval bum would be. Even if you are a god at the combat system, you ain’t winning fights against tough opponents until your character gets skilled. You start out illiterate as well, and have to learn to read, just like a medieval bum

    • pacoboyd@lemm.ee
      1·
      1 year ago

      Whew boy, yup this one fits. Great fun, but your just a small cog. Get to training!

  • spegin@sh.itjust.works
    0·
    1 year ago

    Disco Elysium (currently on HB Choice), you’re a drunk cop trying to solve a case while trying to keep yourself together