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

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.

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[–] flop_leash_973@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Hitman: World of Assassination is what I usually go to when I just want to chill and not think much.

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[–] BeaniBlue@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Wurm Unlimited

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

Love to sit down and smash shit up in beamng also play around in beamng mutitplayer mod kissmp acrynom for keep it simple stupid I would love to give beammp a proper go my but beammp is woefully unoptmised and I've got some already pretty low end hardware

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[–] AgentGrimstone@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I can't name a specific game because they all get old, boring, and unsatisfying after a while. However in terms of genre, it tends to be roguelites and poker.

[–] 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

[–] MargotRobbie@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I play farming games on emulators on my phone usually.

But when I'm too stressed or tired, I don't really have the energy to play games, just lay on my bed, put something on in the background, and sleep.

[–] vudu@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Hey! which farming games are your favorite? I've been looking at this genre

[–] MargotRobbie@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Stardew Valley, Rune Factory 4, Friends of Mineral Town, and that's pretty much it.

[–] LegionEris@feddit.nl 1 points 1 year ago

I guess whatever Kairosoft sim game I'm playing at the moment. Right now that's Tropical Resort Story. I am entirely addicted to their formula. I love watching my little guys do things and helping them succeed.

Or maybe Shadow of the Colossus. It's the game I know better than any other. I'll never not be able to jump into at least normal difficulty. And I can just ride around the Forbidden Lands having thoughts and feelings for hours sometimes. The Forbidden Lands are a very placid, pensive place for me. I have known them since I was a teenager, for nearly 20 years. And occasionally I can tackle a Colossus or two.

[–] sebinspace@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Phasmophobia

[–] electrogamerman@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Im going to hijack op post.

Im looking for game to chill just like OP described, but im looking for something with online multiplayer. Ideally something like a builder like minecraft or no man sky, where I can just connect and find randomly people and help them build shit. I dont want to have to search for specific servers to interact with people, something that would randomly put me in worlds with other people.

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