i have a couple to suggest:
dinkum - think stardew valley + animal crossing + elements of minecraft based in australia; it's literally my favourite game of all time and can spend HOURS on it making my little town it's so fun. and it can be multiplayer!!
unpacking - okay this one is a shorter game but you basically unpack items from boxes into a home. kinda like a puzzle and organizing game, but it's super relaxing. you also get clues about whose life you're unpacking.
mini metro - if you like train lines/subways in cities, then this is a nice puzzle game. you basically design a subway system by drawing lines between stations to keep your trains running. there are new stations that open and you must include them into your subway system haha
to the moon - story driven game but, could make you extremely emotional
rocket league - soccer with cars, i have sunk many hours in this, but i like playing this game with friends!!
just gonna put stardew valley in here too because it is also one of my fave games, but i reckon you've heard of it already!
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a nice little virtual way to have a goal, solve a set of problems, or enter another world. focusing in can dissipate bad thoughts and make your mind a clean slate by the end of a session. bonus points for difficult games bc they tend to really make the day fly by
games i like for these kinda days:
Moving Out - a game where you organize the contents of the main character's boxes into various houses she moves into throughout her life. very relaxing and pretty addicting
Cuphead - very difficult game but if you're looking to make a day pass, it's easy to spend hours on it throwing yourself at its bosses over and over
Celeste - another game that's as rewarding as it is difficult. could replay these levels forever probably
Pikmin 4 (or any of em) - another cozy option that gives you a great sense of accomplishment and lots of little goodies to collect
Peggle - a classic
Minecraft - another time-killing classic, especially if you plan out a nice big project
Apr 4, 2024
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definitely my favourite video game ever, from the colourful gameplay to the 16- bit graphics. i never really understood it when everyone my age was playing valorant and call of duty, but stardew valley completely changed my perception of video games. the storyline is centred around suburbanisation, and the game is open ended and farming- based.
Feb 27, 2025
the best video game, it is soothing and exciting at the same time. you inherit your grandfathers farm and move to stardew valley where there is much to do. i have put in over 170 hours to this game LOL if you know you know <3
Jan 2, 2025
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ok this might be a bit niche but if u played the game itโs like super calming and itโs not that distracting cause there are no words??? there are different vibes to each song so u can pick and choose!
Apr 17, 2024
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i carry one everywhere i go, so if i have an idea, an observation, or just want to spontaneously journal out in the wildy, i write it down in the book! i enjoy writing with a nice pen vs typing on my phone and it's kind of therapeutic? it makes you feel more present with your thoughts since there are no notifications to distract you! also you get to practice your hand writing!
the pocket notebooks i use are field notes (grid) and moleskine (blank)
i also love writing with muji pens hehe
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will leave your hands clean!!
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