"Overall, The Stanley Parable develops a sense of foreboding nihilism; that, whatever you do ultimately doesn’t really matter – Stanley is no action hero. He’s no Gordon Freeman, no Master Chief. He has no crusade, no purpose, nothing to fight for. His existence has become increasingly purposeless, almost like a character from an Albert Camus novel, only without the same degree of self-awareness. Essentially, The Stanley Parable is Absurdism in practice. There’s no trophy, so to speak of at the many ‘ends’ it concludes at. However, what makes this an important game is not about what you bring to the game, but what the game brings to you. It’s a game that tells you far more about yourself than most other games. Honestly, i’d recommend that you go grab a copy, pour a drink, play through a few times and take a quiet moment to reflect on your choices, yourself, and your life." - Tim Sezar of GameCloud
GB: "Some games reduce stress while others like to play with your mind."
15 games on FIFTEEN pages? That's a NO from me.
Superliminal
Antichamber
Manifold Garden
Portal & Portal 2
The Stanley Parable
Monument Valley
Gorogoa
Thumper
Inscryption
Q.U.B.E. 2
Darq
Quantum Break
Perspective
Inside
The Swapper
I think Inscryption is the best game on that list. PT and Returnal i would offer. Returnal deserves a spot over some of the listed games. Especially after chapter 3. Maybe even Alice MR? Death Stranding? Kojima all together. To much smaller degree Dead Space. I'm spitballing.
I didn't play Thumper enough to see beyond the visual spectacle. Curious choice.
I'd add FEAR and RE7 (when Ethan starts getting visions, especially in the boat) to that list.
Edit: and Here They Lie
Only makes me think of gatcha loot crate game specifically built to play your mind into becoming an addict.
"From winks & nods to straight-up gameplay-altering sequences, video games often break the fourth wall. Read on for some of the best moments." Mike @ Thumb Culture
Ever since it was released as a mod for Half-Life 2, The Stanley Parable has been a cult phenomenon.
