[undopamine]

Good stories that trigger introspection, characters you can relate to or sympathize with, fun gameplay with no consequences, ultra-realistic graphics, immersive environments, or just a cozy game to cool off after a long day, choose your drug.

Here's a few I can vouch for, my inclination is towards narrative-driven and fast-paced combat:

- Death Stranding

- Deus Ex: Human Revolution (and sequel Mankind Divided)

- God of War Greek Trilogy

- Prince of Persia Trilogy

- Call of Duty Modern Warfare (Original trilogy)

- Assassin's Creed 2 (and sequels Brotherhood, Revelations)

- Devil May Cry 4

- Prototype

- Battlefield 3

Or you can sample from the hottest names and zoom in on what you enjoy the most:

- Cyberpunk 2077

- Elden Ring

- Baldur's Gate 3

- Starfield

- Ghost of Tsushima

- Final Fantasy XVI, VII Remake

Or maybe check out titles that have stood the test of time:

- God of War

- Mass Effect Trilogy

- NieR: Automata

- Metal Gear Solid V

- Resident Evil 4

- Detroit: Become Human

- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

- Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

- Red Dead Redemption 2