What game do you play to just chill?

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?

toastiewarm,

Farming simulator 22 or Euro truck simulator 2, just driving my tractor around plowing some fields, or driving my truck through Europe to drop off something relaxes me well.

russjr08,
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Agreed, I quite enjoy playing ATS/ETS2 and just listening to a podcast on the side as well.

chemical_cutthroat,
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Chrono Trigger. I have a save that I just load up, do some things on, and then turn off when I’m done. I’ve beaten the game dozens of times, and I know every aspect in and out, so it’s like flipping on the TV and catching an episode of a sitcom, I just roll with it and mellow out.

DashboTreeFrog,

I’ve started rewatching old sitcoms for that kind of feeling, I know them inside and out, so it’s just there for comfort in the background while I do other things. I don’t think my brain can do this with old school RPGs though. I don’t think I’ve ever replayed an old turn-based RPG cause once I beat the story and/or get all the items, my brain is no longer motivated to pick it up.

chemical_cutthroat,
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Yeah, I get it. For me, it’s because it is such a long and enduring part of my life. I’ve been playing it for literal decades. When I load it up, I look where I’m at, and when I remember who the next boss is, I get a little excited. “Oh, yeah, I’m going to the Tyranno Lair,” or I’m at the end of time and I pop in to beat Spekkio’s geek ass again. It’s all rote memory, and it brings me back to summers at home with my parents at work, playing video games and eating Cheez-It’s.

nerdschleife,

Skyrim. Meme mods aside, the vibe and soundtrack are just…chef’s kiss

variants_of_concern,

Oblivion for me

Wolfiexo,

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

kent_eh,

So what games do you play when you just wanna relax?

Solitaire

SparkyTemper,

Bloons td6 is pretty cool and laid back.

Dicska,

Diablo II Resurrected. I’ve been playing it (Diablo II) for 20 years now. Even though I know the game inside out, a new rare rune drop can still make my day. I usually listen to podcasts meanwhile.

Vampire Survivors was tons of fun until I unlocked pretty much everything, but it also goes great with podcasts.

Clone Hero. Even though I only have a keyboard (so say goodbye to the fast strum bits), It often takes me from ‘I just want to chill’ to ‘this song was FIRE’.

Jack3G,
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Spend hours downloading / messing with proton / configuring, and then play for 15 minutes…

At this point I’m almost convinced I just like the setup process.

Otherwise probably quake.

mvirts,

Super smash. The intense gameplay draws me in away from whatever is keeping me from relaxing.

ptolemy, (edited )

Earth Defense Force or Creeper World 3

Redoomed,

Mini Metro

ComeHereOrIHookYou,
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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,

Phasmophobia

spittingimage,
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Minecraft. Sky Factory 3 - a void world modpack. Nothing exists without my having created it. I can allow mobs to spawn on my platform or not, depending on how I feel.

Hadriscus,

I’ve just started Snake Pass and it’s a no bullshit old-style puzzle platformer (think PS1 platformers such as Croc, Crash Bandicoot or Rayman) with a unique movement mechanic that feels very chill. There’s little in the way of worldbuilding though

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