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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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[–] Sused@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)
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[–] Sordid@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago

Daggerfall Unity fits this almost perfectly. You can become hilariously OP if you want to, but exercising some self-restraint on the custom class and enchantment screens can lead to a very challenging experience.

[–] SomeAmateur@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago

Running with Rifles, Ravenfield, Arma/Operation Flashpoint, Foxhole, This War of Mine, Kingdom Come Deliverance, Intravenous, Rimworld etc are ones I can think of. I hope you find what you're looking for!

[–] ryannathans@lemmy.fmhy.net 2 points 2 years ago

Star citizen

[–] yesdogishere@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

try Champions of Regnum. Easily 20+v20+v20+ RvR open pvp. You do feel somewhat like a small cog in a big war machine, but with still opportunity to shine if you can perceive it.

[–] tasho@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 2 years ago

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.

[–] magic_lobster_party@kbin.social 1 points 2 years 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.

[–] xvapx 1 points 2 years ago
[–] LeadSoldier@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Dyson sphere and satisfactory. You are just a cog in a very large piece of machinery.

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