The phrase "pause screen" refers to a temporary stop or break in a video game, where the action is paused and the player can access menus or make adjustments before continuing to play. Full definition
FEATURES — change camera mode in pause screen — tons of vehicles with different handling! (andyemulator.com)
The game's pause screen feels weak and buggy and the character stats in the menu are only for show, not interaction. (catwithmonocle.com)
Whether explicitly stated on the Engrish - reading pause screen of 1995's Alien Soldier («now is the time to the 68000 heart on fire») or... (tech-gaming.com)