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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?

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[-] diemartin@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago

Basically Loopy in Simon Tatham's Puzzles, available on Linux, Windows, and Android (F-Droid), when I don't want to be stressed.

Otherwise I just play some retro/old school games like Final Fantasy (started IV a few days ago), (Free)Doom, AssaultCube or Cave Story when on my laptop.

[-] TotallyNotAMurderer@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

BeamNG

Car/truck driving simulator with the best crash physics you'll ever see. Great to just drive, off-rod, modify cars, race or just smash cars up. The game is only limited by your imagination.

[-] ShitOnABrick@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Same here. I've got almost 300 hours in beamng

[-] b0gl@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago

I play Tibia. It's an old 2d MMORPG with endless grinding. Loads of quests and a playerbase where the average age is like 28.

[-] Salix@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago

For me, it is Nova Drift. It has been the game I go to when I just want to relax and chill.

[-] Chetzemoka@startrek.website 2 points 1 year ago

Sometimes I feel like I'm the only person on here who plays Hollow Knight. When I want to chill, I like to start a new game and just go through the early-mid game exploration phase. No pressure, skip bosses if I feel like it. Just run around and enjoy the atmosphere and music. Love it.

[-] Nihilore@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Genshin Impact has been my comfort game the last 2 years

[-] ccdfa@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

Pokemon Fire Red or Dark Souls

[-] Sir_Fridge@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Creeper world 4. Especially the community made play as creep levels.

[-] BrianTheeBiscuiteer@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Haven't played CW4 yet but 1 & 3 are awesome chillout games.

[-] yamanii@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

You want arcade experiences

[-] DashboTreeFrog@discuss.online 2 points 1 year ago

Legit, I was looking into getting a light gun working with my gaming setup recently cause that was my favorite thing to do at arcades.

[-] SendMePhotos@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Descenders (oddly satisfying mountain biking game)

Life is Strange was a good one to chill and enjoy the unfolding of events (any of them are good. The 1st and Colors were my favorites)

Grand Turismo I've been on. Never really been a racing fan but for a few races I'm actually relaxed and enjoying myself.

[-] noxy@yiffit.net 2 points 1 year ago

Descenders is such a fun game! I love doing suicide trick jumps into the finish area so the level successfully ends with my rider crashing through the barriers in the background

Also some great tunes. And the crazy obstacle course levels are a blast

[-] ComeHereOrIHookYou@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

These days it's Baldurs Gate 3 but before that, it's Grimdawn for ARPG itch or Stardew valley if I just want to turn a game on and afk alot. (Sometimes that's Grimdawn too)

[-] ptolemy@infosec.pub 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Earth Defense Force or Creeper World 3

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