And some developers have pushed the boundaries of their imagination by creatingpsychedelic-themedvideo games.
As we believe these are the best examples of what that premise can elicit in a video game.
Things are going to get strange fast.
This game is a visual spectacle with an original soundtrack and a pretty solid story to tie everything together.
Cruelty Squad
We warned you that things would get weird fast, andCruelty Squadis proof of that.
With this entry, Developers Consumer Softproducts really let their imagination run wild.
And there are a lot of stranger things within that premise to wrap your head around.
The game is a truly avant-garde expression of artwork, challenging the entire premise of early video game conception.
It’s one of the best the genre has to offer but often gets judged too quickly.
Superliminal
Mind-bending realities are another thought that comes to mind when you think of psychedelics.
And developers Pillow Castle has taken that concept to new heights inSuperliminal.
The game is a first-person, mind-bending puzzle game that completely defies your understanding of depth and perspective.
The goal is to use the ambiguity of depth and perspective to escape your surreal dream.
If you want to test your ability to not think practically,Superliminalis a psychedelic-inspired adventure worth trying.
It truly tests the limits of what Wonderland can hold and how dark and grim it can become.
As Alice, your goal is to delve deeper into Wonderland to discover the source of your insanity.
As Wonderland has become a place of torment rather than solace.
Psychonauts 2
Psychonauts 2is a psychedelic-inspired platform adventure game with a focus on psychological themes.
The award-winning story is easy to get into, and the gameplay is full of psychedelic-inspired adventures.
Your journey will take you to many unexpected places, making for an unlikely tale with a heartwarming story.
Riley Fonger is a freelance writer, music lover, and gamer since adolescence.