We all play a lot of video games that have been praised for their gameplay, creative story, graphics, etc.

I'm looking for good video games that are also meaningful. The Last of Us is an example - it deals with deep themes like sacrifice, fate, loyalty, human nature, and the human situation. Deus Ex is also viable - it makes us question the morality of human modification, and how far we can go before we cross a line.

Minecraft isn't a very good example - in it, you run around, chop trees, build houses, and kill monsters. Creative and fun, but not meaningful and moral. Actually, see the quote below

What are some suggestions?

EDIT:
A quote: "The question is flawed, it's a lot like asking what the most meaningful book is a lot of different books are meaningful in different ways. Your example of minecraft being not meaningful already shows the limitation of what you consider meaning. Minecraft is very meaningful as an outlet of self expression and self exploration." -abyssion1337

Thoughtful and insightful. Interesting...

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The meaning comes through the process. Is there meaning in shooting virtual people with virtual guns? No, but there's meaning in making friends with people on your team.

Are you interested in games that deal with introspective themes only?

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The Secret World!

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I'm gonna say Umineko no Naku Koro ni.
Gonna give a bit of spoilers here so if you have any interest in this series... look away.
Basically, it makes us question the heart of any given story. It makes us wonder - is it always worth it to find out the truth? Is it the right thing to do to tear the guts out of a story in order to find the one single solution, no matter who is crushed by that truth? Is it okay to destroy someone's last line of protection solely because of your lust for an answer?

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The Walking Dead (TellTale) PERIOD.

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Closed 10 years ago by michaelyfan.