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

Stacklands, inscription, forza.

Stacklands was surprisingly addicting

Inscription was fun and challenging but not too crazy if you get creative ;)

Forza - I mean really any game where I can drive around. Fun to try to hit some corners sharp or do some tricks in gta.

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

Stardew Valley, Animal Crossing, My Time at Portia, Cozy Grove or Good Pizza, Great Pizza!

[-] 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.

[-] pan_troglodytes@programming.dev 2 points 1 year ago

civ 5 - random everything & just do whatever.

[-] 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.

[-] Apeman42@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Weirdly, Yakuza. Not even to thrash thugs, just to have a virtual night out with some karaoke, pool, darts... sexy bug-lady wrestling... I love most of the mini games in the series.

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

Euro truck simulator. Just hit the road and drive.

[-] 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)

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

Phasmophobia

[-] 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

[-] ICastFist@programming.dev 2 points 1 year ago

Skyrim or Fallout 4 when I want to chill as an adventurous muderer

Earth Defense Force when I want to blow shit up

Dinkum is a really good Stardew Valley/Animal Crossing mix. If you like either, you'll likely end up like me, playing "just a bit" and realizing over 4 hours flew by.

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

Earth Defense Force or Creeper World 3

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

Diablo 4. I usually turn on Futurama when I play.

[-] Daxtron2@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

I liked the earlier diablo games but have heard lots of negatives about 4. I know 3 had a lot of issues on launch but I really enjoy it now. Would you recommend it for someone who doesn't really have an interest in constantly running endgame content?

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[-] bmcgonag@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

iOS / iPad game called "Flight Pilot". Dumb, not even a simulator, just get off the ground and hit hot air baloons for points kind of game. It's just a mindless time for me to relax a bit. You can run "missions" if you want, but you don't have to, and if you're patient, you can level up without making any purchases using real money. It's really great.

[-] banneryear1868@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Cities Skylines and Civ

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