Video games have a fascination with abandoned, post-apocalyptic worlds where modern civilization has been replaced by nature's resurgence. Instead of the grim, monotonous settings of the past, recent games depict cities and towns reclaimed by lush greenery, serving as a poignant reminder of human impermanence and nature's enduring strength. These games offer a hopeful glimpse into the future, showcasing life persisting amidst apocalyptic scenarios like nuclear disasters or climate catastrophes, where ferns and vines reclaim concrete landscapes.
The Last Of Us
Witness Nature's Resurgence in a Post-Apocalyptic World
- The Last Of Us depicts a world 20 years after a catastrophic event, where nature thrives due to dwindling human presence.
- Once bustling with modern infrastructure, the world in The Last Of Us transforms into a green landscape as nature reclaims urban spaces.
Skyscrapers and city structures stand as relics of the past, now engulfed by vegetation, showcasing a world where humanity's remnants struggle to survive amidst overgrown landscapes.
Stray
Navigating a City Reclaimed by Nature as a Lone Cat
- Stray follows the journey of a cat in a robot-inhabited city, where nature's influence is limited to the outskirts.
- The game explores the mystery of nature's presence beyond the city walls as the cat embarks on a quest to reunite with its family.
Players unravel the fate of humanity through interactions with robotic inhabitants, shedding light on the world's transformation into a blend of technology and nature.
Enslaved: Odyssey to the West
Traversing a Jungle of Ruins in a Post-Apocalyptic New York City
- Enslaved unfolds in a desolate New York City overrun by nature, where remnants of humanity struggle against hostile machines.
- Players embark on a journey through deteriorating urban landscapes, witnessing the clash between nature's resurgence and technological remnants.
Amidst the rusted cityscape, the story of survival and companionship unfolds, highlighting the contrast between a world reclaimed by jungle-like growth and the remnants of a once-thriving metropolis.