Nowadays I find a lot of games feel like too much work and/or anxiety when I just want to relax for like, 30 minutes to an hour after a long day. On the other hand, the games specifically designed to help you unwind just feel boring imo.

In the past I’ve felt like Outer Wilds scratched this itch, cause the whole experience was engaging but generally relaxed. There was a mystery that kept me hooked and the exploration and movement was fun in and of itself. I also felt like Subnautica filled this role since it was very much at my own pace, with anxiety producing portions which could for the most part be avoided or minimized, and also there was a clear objective to fulfill, get off the planet.

So what games do you play when you just wanna relax?

  • @Bitswap
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    57 months ago

    Stardew valley and/or kerala space program.

      • @[email protected]
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        fedilink
        97 months ago

        I also like Egypt Scrolls V: Seattle; Zimbabwe: Breath of the Wilds; Age of Emirates II; and Maryland Kart.

      • @Bitswap
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        17 months ago

        Never heard of mumbai flight simulator. In KSP you design, build and then fly rockets, planes, space planes and spacecraft. It’s a one of a kind game.l

        • @[email protected]
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          17 months ago

          Just joking from your typo: you wrote “kerala space program”, not “kerbal space program” ;-)

          • @Bitswap
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            17 months ago

            LOL. Didn’t notice at all. I tip my hat to you, sir!