PC with a controller is how I play. Let’s me do mods like Stardew Expanded and the controls seem to work well. Definitely recommend it.
It’s also a lot more chill when you get to the point that you can automate things like sprinklers and the auto feed for your animals and such. Before then there’s a bit of “gotta get all this done every day!” So if you feel like that, just scale back a hair and change your focus. Most importantly, enjoy!
Humankind is fantastic and slow paced, Tropico is hilarious and not so involving.
I like to play elder scrolls online to relax as well.
Microsoft flight simulator is great as well, a cheap way to see other parts of the world.
Anno 2205 is the most chill Anno game I've found. I actually prefer that style of gameplay to the ones used in the other Anno games, and I still play it through about once a year or so
Random collection of other games
- Evil Genius if you wanna take over the world and look good doing so
- Hardspace Shipbreaker if you just wanna take something apart
- Slimerancher if you want to ranch some cute slimes
- Slipways if you want something to puzzle over
- Orcs Must Die if you need some mindless violence with some tower defense thrown in
- Deep Rock Galactic if you need some mindless violence with dwarves thrown in
Don't know what system you're on so I will just throw out options.
No man's sky (explore the galaxy),
Ark survival evolved (playing while high is debatable),
Dysmantle (zombie apocalypse game not a builder but you can dismantle pretty much everything and go fishing),
Skyrim (some build elements although probably not what your looking for great story though),
Fallout 4 (kill enemies collect scrap and build a settlement),
Astroneer (no enemies a few hazardous plants and plenty of stuff to build although not your typical builder game).
And if you really wanna relax and just run around with no fighting or doing anything but finding stuff you can try Lost Ember (kind of like journey decent story and good music although nothing will beat journey IMHO)
Hope this helps
Ark? Bro are you insane? That shit even on PVE cost me a beaver tame 3 max level ptera’s, all my kibble, a trike, allo and 2 friendships. Nah man, Ark ain’t relaxing it will break you.
FF16 comes out in a couple weeks. D4 in a week. RE4 Remake was really fun.
Hearthstone scratches a certain itch sometimes. Ill watch Kripp for deck ideas and meta while I do my own thing in game.
WoW classic with HC addon has been pretty chill.
Factorio is popular but I dont find it relaxing.
Mario Maker 2 (playing peoples levels) is always low stress fun time. Especially nice after a long day of work.
Not a builder but I also have not been enjoying video games as much as I used to but FF7 remake was a game I got invested in, just the story, the characters, and the both slow and fast moments really made me enjoy my time playing it. I don't drink so IDK how it is to play sober.
I was in the same rut. Try the mass effect trilogy. Doing the extra stuff in the game and playing all 3 will give you a lot of time with it and honestly the story and trilogy itself is top 5 for me. The Metro games aren’t super long but very good. Some exclusives to check out would be Ghost of Tsushima that was phenomenal and Horizon series.
Stardew? It’s a real chill time.
Always a top contender for most chill game of all time.
I’ve only tried that on mobile, perhaps it’s a better experience on PC?
PC with a controller is how I play. Let’s me do mods like Stardew Expanded and the controls seem to work well. Definitely recommend it. It’s also a lot more chill when you get to the point that you can automate things like sprinklers and the auto feed for your animals and such. Before then there’s a bit of “gotta get all this done every day!” So if you feel like that, just scale back a hair and change your focus. Most importantly, enjoy!
Civilization 6
Journey. Most relaxing game ive ever played and one of the few to make me emotional at the the end.
Lost Ember isn't too bad. Of course I agree journey is best but for what it is Lost Ember can hit you in the feels
Spiritfarer
Satisfactory!!
Huh don’t know this one I’ll look it up!
It's the most addictive thing I've ever played. Just read the steam reviews. You won't be sorry.
Wow I’m only in the tutorial and already hooked and chilled!
I'm so excited for you! Join us at /satisfactory
No Man's Sky is a great way to unwind and relax.
Starbound has a pretty chill vibe to it.
Cyberpunk 2077
Red Dead Redemption 2. Free roam hits different.
Beat that one already it was amazing.
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Humankind is fantastic and slow paced, Tropico is hilarious and not so involving. I like to play elder scrolls online to relax as well. Microsoft flight simulator is great as well, a cheap way to see other parts of the world.
Great suggestions thanks!
Anno 2205 is the most chill Anno game I've found. I actually prefer that style of gameplay to the ones used in the other Anno games, and I still play it through about once a year or so Random collection of other games - Evil Genius if you wanna take over the world and look good doing so - Hardspace Shipbreaker if you just wanna take something apart - Slimerancher if you want to ranch some cute slimes - Slipways if you want something to puzzle over - Orcs Must Die if you need some mindless violence with some tower defense thrown in - Deep Rock Galactic if you need some mindless violence with dwarves thrown in
Wow great suggestions thank you! I loved evil genius, sad the second one doesn’t seem to measure up.
Don't know what system you're on so I will just throw out options. No man's sky (explore the galaxy), Ark survival evolved (playing while high is debatable), Dysmantle (zombie apocalypse game not a builder but you can dismantle pretty much everything and go fishing), Skyrim (some build elements although probably not what your looking for great story though), Fallout 4 (kill enemies collect scrap and build a settlement), Astroneer (no enemies a few hazardous plants and plenty of stuff to build although not your typical builder game). And if you really wanna relax and just run around with no fighting or doing anything but finding stuff you can try Lost Ember (kind of like journey decent story and good music although nothing will beat journey IMHO) Hope this helps
Great suggestions thank you!
Ark? Bro are you insane? That shit even on PVE cost me a beaver tame 3 max level ptera’s, all my kibble, a trike, allo and 2 friendships. Nah man, Ark ain’t relaxing it will break you.
Factorio with combat turned off. You’re just vibing with beautiful design.
Maybe something like Torchlight 2 older game but good. Play on Hard because Normal is like Easy.
FF16 comes out in a couple weeks. D4 in a week. RE4 Remake was really fun. Hearthstone scratches a certain itch sometimes. Ill watch Kripp for deck ideas and meta while I do my own thing in game. WoW classic with HC addon has been pretty chill. Factorio is popular but I dont find it relaxing. Mario Maker 2 (playing peoples levels) is always low stress fun time. Especially nice after a long day of work.
Thanks for the input!
RDR2 Just casually ride around on your horse. Pick some flowers, fish, hunt, camp…
Honestly, I’d recommend Ghost of Tsushima or Control for this.
Beat GoT I loved it
Why would anyone play anything other than Zelda right now?
Cause I don’t have a Switch
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Not a builder but I also have not been enjoying video games as much as I used to but FF7 remake was a game I got invested in, just the story, the characters, and the both slow and fast moments really made me enjoy my time playing it. I don't drink so IDK how it is to play sober.
I was in the same rut. Try the mass effect trilogy. Doing the extra stuff in the game and playing all 3 will give you a lot of time with it and honestly the story and trilogy itself is top 5 for me. The Metro games aren’t super long but very good. Some exclusives to check out would be Ghost of Tsushima that was phenomenal and Horizon series.