They are like time machines, right? 

If one genre makes me forget time a lot, it's the simulations. The term is applied in a broad sense here and includes all sorts of games with a focus on simulation, immersion and freedom of play.

Here you will find a (possibly growing) list of various games offering an immersive and satisfying time in different environments and settings. 

• Rimworld

• Elite Dangerous

• ETS 2

• Factorio

• Project Cars 2

• Snowrunner

• Farming Simulator 2019

• Forza Horizon 4

• Medieval Dynasty

• Satisfactory