These are the best games that will leave you staring at the screen

If you're looking for games that keep you staring at the screen trying to make sense of what just happened, we've got you covered.

What are the best games that will leave you staring at the screen? After finishing a game, some people leap up from the couch and immediately start discussing the story with friends. For others, the game remains stuck in their head for days, weeks, or even years.

We’ve all been there, sitting on a couch, staring at a blank wall, desperately trying to process what we’ve just experienced. Some games have such a powerful impact on us that we can’t find words to express our thoughts, or we have to wait until we’ve calmed down to get our head around it.

These are the games that stay with us long after we’ve turned off the console. It can be an emotionally draining experience, or even a simple question like “What do I do next?” – we’ve all had those moments after completing a game. Some of these games are among the best PC games of all time, while others are indie gems you might not have heard of.

Detroit: Become Human

One user claims that Detroit: Become Human is the game that leaves them staring at the screen blankly for 2-3 minutes after finishing it. The user also agrees that BioShock Infinite had a similar effect, with a mind-blowing ending that left them in awe.

They also mention the Mass Effect games, saying that all of them had this effect on them – even the disappointing Andromeda. Another user says that the long loading times on PS3 Skyrim left them staring at the screen, which is a fair reason.

Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2 is the latest game from Rockstar Games, and it’s safe to say that it hit a lot of people hard. While some people found it enjoyable, others found the experience incredibly sad, and the ending anticlimactic. One user describes the game as leaving them sad and frozen after finishing it, which is a fairly apt description.

Soma

Soma is one of the best indie games out there, and definitely stays with you for a while. One user says that it stayed with them for a while, and they wish they could forget it to experience it again for the first time. The Horror game connects with so many players, and its message stays with you long after its conclusion.

Control

Control is the latest game from The Last of Us developer Naughty Dog, and it hit one user hard. The user describes the game as “absolutely breathtaking in every way” and “the game I always hoped The Last of Us would be,” then goes on to say that the game “hit me hard. Harder than anything I’ve played in a while.”

The Sims

We’re not sure if anyone has actually finished the original Sims game, but one user asks if anyone has ever actually finished The Sims 4. The user describes the game as “a never ending void of nothingness” and “something you play in between other games.”

Super Smash Brothers

Super Smash Brothers is a massive fighting game, and one of the only games that has you sitting through the credits every time. While this might not be a bad thing for most players, others don’t want to sit through the same cutscenes for the umpteenth time.

Nier Automata

Nier: Automata is the follow-up to the original game above, and it’s just as confusing and thought provoking. The open-world game is full of mystery, and the best part is that it leaves you pondering your experience for a long time after it ends.

Souls games

When you finally beat a Souls game, you get a sense of relief and relaxation. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of having to go through the same boss fight over and over again until you finally figure out how to kill them, then do it.

Spec Ops: The Line

Spec Ops: The Line is one of the most underrated games of all time, and one user describes it as leaving them speechless. It’s an intense third-person military shooter that asks some serious questions about war and humanity.

Wordle

Wordle is one of the most frustrating games you can play, especially if you’re someone who misses obvious words. One user says that they were stuck on the same word for over an hour and a half, and it’s safe to say that this is a pretty common experience for Wordle players.

Returnal

Returnal is one of those confusing yet thought-provoking games that leaves you wondering. The story of Returnal is beautiful and its gameplay is unique, and it’s one of the best indie games of recent years.