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

Genshin Impact has been my comfort game the last 2 years

[–] Sir_Fridge@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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

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

[–] dan1101@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

I usually listen to music and play driving games like Forza Horizon, BeamNG, or Dirt.

Also roguelike games like Deadly Days.

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

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

[–] Daxtron2@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago (3 children)

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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[–] ccdfa@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

Pokemon Fire Red or Dark Souls

[–] 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) (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.

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

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

[–] 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.

[–] 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.

[–] yamanii@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You want arcade experiences

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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!

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