Immersion in 2D art

One of the problems i have encountered is connecting my practical idea of making 2D concept art to my case studies which are all 3D game environments. A part of what makes game environments immersive is the interactive quality, which obviously wont be present in my 2D artwork. In order to make my own immersive 2D concept artwork, i am doing some research on what 2D artwork i find immersive. I think the lighting and composition in the paintings below creates a sense of atmosphere and adds to how immersed we feel when viewing them. These aspects will be helpful to keep in mind when i go about making my own environment art.

Salvador Dali - Moments of Transition

Edward Hopper- Nighthawks

John Atkinson Grimshaw - Reflection on the Thames

Rene Magritte - La Belle Captive

Edward Hopper- Summer Evening 

Vincent Van Gogh - Cafe Terrace at Night