Relaxing Games

[spudbynight]

I've got some stressful things going on in my life right now and I'm looking for some games that people can recommend which are relaxing. Just things that can be played in as chilled out a way as possible.

Anyone got any recommendations?

 

[spudbynight]

Thanks for all those suggestions everyone. I'll check them all out. Any other suggestions people have I'll investigate as well

 

[spudbynight]

could try :
Coffee Talk
Croyon Physics
hardspace : shipbreaker
spacechem - may be relaxing for some
world of goo - classic
puzzle bots
golf with your freinds / Golf It! - or similar (walkabout mini golf (vr))

i second : factorio and satisfactory, i'll so through in
subnautica 1/2 + palworld (its been relatively relaxed for me and chilled all things considered) + timberborn.
and : Stardew valley, dorfromantik , townscapes

other suggestions:
firewatch
the witness
Observation - more a narrative
some of the point and clicks also might work for you. i.e. day of the tentacle / sam and max / escape money island / hector
VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action

I actually played Crayon Physics Deluxe years ago and it is amazing. I kind of had that in mind when I posted this thread. Not for the same type of game - but something that gets me in the same mood.

 

[spudbynight]

Currently relaxing to Humankind, cant get a little annoying but I find it chill

Stelly

To be honest, one thing that Amplitude get right is the music. They really nail it every time.

 

[spudbynight]

Do you like walking?
Helping people?
Beautiful landscapes?
Peaceful music and a plot that requires no thought?

Have a look at Death Stranding.

I played Death Stranding and loved it. It was one of the most surprising experiences I have had in gaming.

 

[spudbynight]

Couldnt agree more mate, music is great, shame late game isnt

I think that is the issue with a lot of 4X games, it isn't just an Amplitude problem

 

[spudbynight]

eufloria HD

hope things are okay.

Thanks for asking, no, things are not OK. I've just had a couple of the same things most people deal with in life come up at the same time. I'm doing OK but some days I just want something nice and pleasant rather than taxing.

 

[spudbynight]

Alan Wake 2. I find the dark remote Washington state forests portrayed very relaxing and the ambience of the whistling winds while hearing scurrying ghostly shadows trying to murder me quite soothing.

I could probably actually play Alan Wake 1 first.....I played about 30mins of it years ago but it has been sitting in my Steam library ever since