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Nice list. All of these games are modern classics.

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Only a few of the modern classics, too.

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I would point you to All Quiet in the Trenches, a game similar in vibe to This War of Mine. You lead a squad through the trenches (literally) in WWII from the German perspective, while attending to their needs and making sure they survive. Even though it's turn-based, the demo level I played was one of the most intense experiences I've had in a game in a long while.

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I looked it up, and I love how it looks. I wish I was able to play the demo, so I’ll keep it on my Wishlist for now. Thanks for the great recommendation.

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Well this has nothing in common with narrative realism, the first game I think of is Kerbal space program.

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Hey, close enough. Human really like sending people and stuff to space, right? Sounds pretty real to me, although, maybe a bit too green.

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Wonderful article! Unpacking is one of my favorite indie games ever; I love how it tells a realistic story through a unique medium.

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Exactly! Even as I wasn't a fan of the gameplay, I really like their unique storytelling.

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Love this post! only heard of Papers, Please because of his Playdate game and it looks like a great game.

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You gotta give it a try! It’s a very unique experience.

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Thanks for your great work!

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Thank you for reading it! I appreciate you.

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Great work!

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Thank you! It feels like there a lot of great examples out there, I just need to find them.

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