So what are your thoughts on games that allow you to dole out violence in a realistic setting, whether for survival reasons or sadistic glee? Unlike say slaying fantasy orcs or dragons, I am talking about games that allow you to be a murderer, robber, or even a rapist. I think there's several veins of this:
Real Criminal Simulation: Where you get to play the role of a modern day criminal. The most famous of these is of course the Grand Theft Auto series, where you can kill, rob, or even throw people into a meat grinder. Or some of the infamous Japanese h-games that allow you to be a rapist.
Post Apocalypse: Whether nuclear or zombie, a game that puts you in a 'everyone for herself' survival situation. You kill or be killed. You steal or go hungry. Game such as 'This War of Mine' or any zombie survival game.
Murderer Game: A situation that basically says 'You must kill everyone else in this room/island/restricted area. If you don't do it we'll blow your head off.' Such as Japanese series Danganroppa, Battle Royale. Or the popular Hunger Games.
These games explore the darkest side of humanity. Often forcing you to face moral dilemmas: What would you do if you were in this situation? And what if you could get away with it? Would you still do 'the right thing' even if it means your death?