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Basically what the title says. I've only played two games like this so far (Silent Hill 2 and OMORI) and am looking for more.

Could be games, ROM hacks, mods of existing games, etc.

EDIT: So many great suggestions! Getting a bit overwhelmed by how many there are, so I'm going to need to find a way to put this in some kind of list with an order to play the games in. By all means, keep 'em coming, though!

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[–] bedrooms@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Been meaning to play Xenogears for years now.

[–] Gargleblaster@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago

Telltale Games Walking Dead. Not a game, but a whole series.

[–] Adama@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago

Rime is hauntingly beautiful in a way that hits you as it finishes.

[–] seukari@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

One I've not seen mentioned but made me bawl my eyes out is 'Presentable Liberty' Im not sure about the remake, but the original was pretty short and was gripping, despite the low level of action.

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[–] pacoboyd@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago

Probably gonna get hate for it but I'm a man in my 40's and some of the Genshin Impact story lines have left me in tears.

[–] Rozauhtuno@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

People already recommended some Final Fantasies, but really all of them can get you quite emotional at times.

If you like VNs, Umineko no Naku Koro ni made me cry so many times...

Edit: Just remembered Once on a Windswept Night, it's just a short game you can complete in a hour, but for some reason it made me really emotional.

[–] refurbishedrefurbisher@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Is that related to Higurashi?

[–] Rozauhtuno@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 2 years ago (3 children)
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[–] BeigeAgenda@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 years ago

Rimworld - Randy Rough

[–] ChaoticEntropy@feddit.uk 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

If you've ever experienced grief, then Gris. I still listen to the beautiful soundtrack regularly

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

They probably aren't your cup of tea but thought I'd add some more variety.

Final Fantasy XIV; an mmo with focus on story and the story arc from the past 9 years is wrapped up and brought me lots of tears.

Honkai Impact 3rd; ARPG gacha game (I know, I was skeptical) also with years of story following a relatively small cast of characters.

[–] hactar42@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Red Dead Redemption 2 made me bawl my eyes out.

[–] nul9o9@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

God of War: Ragnarok got me close to bawling. Father son moments always get me in movies and games, and this was one of the best.

I still need to play the first (rebooted) one. Also I game on PC, so I gotta wait for Sony to give the OK to the devs to port it over like they did woth the first one.

[–] tymon@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago

Disco Elysium shattered me half a dozen times. Two moments in particular made me step away from my desk and go on a walk. It's the best-written game I've ever played.

Firewatch. Gorgeous, emotionally honest game that wrings you out.

Inside. More of a stressful, cathartic cry, but it applies.

Mass Effect 3 - but only if you play the first two. Incredible story that beats you over the head with yearning .

[–] Xariphon@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago

The most recent one to make me cry was...

"I Was a Teenage Exocolonist"

[–] PdeT@feddit.nl 2 points 2 years ago

Last Day of June was also a lovely and emotional experience for me. I hope you'll enjoy it as well!

[–] deathbird@mander.xyz 2 points 2 years ago

I mean, you could try one of Jason Oda's games. Continue?9876543210 or Waking.

[–] Dekudibusei@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Les Soldats Inconnus

[–] drekly@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Bastion hit me like no other game really has. The start of supergiants fantastic game repertoire and I feel it gets overlooked due to its age. The music and narration is fantastic, and the story that unfolds is beautiful.

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