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Are there any good casual/low-stress mobile games that aren't filled with microtransactions? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 2 months ago by PlzGivHugs@sh.itjust.works to c/games@lemmy.world

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Are there any good casual/low-stress mobile games that aren't filled with microtransactions? For example: easy puzzle games, match-3 games, low-difficulty adventure games, or clicker-style games.

So far, the only good examples I've found are Monument Valley, Suika Game, and (sort of) Vampire Survivors.

I'm personally looking for games that have more progression or variety, but any suggestions are welcome.

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[-] acetanilide@lemmy.world 42 points 2 months ago

Stardew Valley and Terraria may both fit your list, although Terraria stresses me out a bit.

[-] nieceandtows@programming.dev 5 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Stardew valley stressed me out so much I stopped playing before even reaching that first year party. It looks like a casual fun game, but there are so many characters to make friends (even if it's optional, it's stressful because of the implication/expectation). And you need to tend to your garden, and even if you don't do anything, midnight rolls around and you feel like you didn't do anything useful and it's overall very stressful to me. May be it gets easier once you get sprinklers and whatnot, but early game was anything but casual and fun for me.

[-] NutWrench@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

I like "Traveler's Rest" because the game doesn't force you to keep regular hours at your tavern. If you want, you can spend the whole day crafting and restocking until you're ready to deal with customers again.