This 'Therapeutic' Sci-Fi Video Game Is Making Fans 'Want to Be a Dad'
Hope it was a happy Father's Day 2026 to all who celebrated.
In the spirit of the weekend holiday, there's an acclaimed video game that hit the shelves this spring that has had fans buzzing online for its addictive gameplay and impactful themes.
Pragmata is science fiction by design but ultimately has users feeling like they're a father figure to a young "girl." Here's the official synopsis offered by developer Capcom:
"It is the near future, and protagonists Hugh and his android companion Diana, must work together as they make their way through the cold lunar research station."
Pragmata is available on all the modern video-game consoles, including PlayStation 5. "Hugh and Diana must combine abilities to overcome the many threats they encounter on the lunar facility," Playstation's official website also notes about the unique gameplay.
The description continues, "In combat, Diana hacks enemy systems to expose their weaknesses, allowing Hugh to take aim with a diverse arsenal of firearms. This fusion of hacking and shooting delivers immersive, fast-paced and strategic gameplay, where every decision shapes the battle."
The game's sort of father-daughter rapport was highlighted by USA Today on Sunday, June 21, and one Redditor once posted about how the thematic material has been "therapeutic for my soul."
Plus, an X user even went so far as to write, ""What... what is this feeling inside me? It can't be... It's like... I wanna protect... it's like... I want to be a... a... DAD..."
What... what is this feeling inside me? It can't be... It's like... I wanna protecc... it's like... I want to be a... a... DAD... pic.twitter.com/0BmLfW2fMD
— Malphier (@malphier) April 17, 2026
In other Father's Day news, Demi Mooretook to Instagram to pay tribute to her ex-husbandBruce Willis, posting a carousel of photos of him with their three daughters over the years.
Despite splitting in 2000, Moore, 63, has remained close to her Willis, 71. This week, she paid tribute to his wifeEmma Heming as she celebrated her 50th birthday. Heming is currently a caregiver for Willis, who was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in 2023.
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This story was originally published June 22, 2026 at 12:57 AM.