Sometimes at the end of a hectic day, it’s nice to chill out and play a few hours of video games as apart of our evening routine. And something fast-paced and action-packed isn’t something you want to end the day. Video games come in a variety of different genres, and there are games out there that are perfect for those easy when you want to get cozy on the couch and chill out. They may not be as loud, fast-paced, or mentally taxing, but simple gameplay that lets the player slow down and enjoy the game without feeling rushed. So here are a few chill games to check out and unwind with after a long busy day or week.
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Animal Crossing: New Horizon
When I think of relaxing games one of the first ones that come to mind is Animal Crossing. And with the recent release of Animal Crossing: New horizon you can have a relaxing island adventure. Like the other games in the franchise, it’s a charming game full of peaceful creativity. You’ll explore the island, collect resources, craft, embrace your green thumb, and make new friends. Animal Crossing: New Horizon is a great way to unwind after a long day, and with its calming music and cute aesthetic, you can’t help but feel relaxed after a few hours playing.
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Sayonara Wild Hearts
As a 90s kid who grew up watching Sailor Moon, I love anything with magical girl elements. And Sayonara Wild Hearts is not only full of magical girl elements but a fun, pop euphoric soundtrack. As the heart of young women breaks, and the balance of the universe is disturbed. A diamond butterfly voiced by Queen Latifa appears in her dreams and leads her on a journey where she finds her others self: the masked bike called The Fool. In Sayonara Wild Hearts, you’ll travel through futuristic cities and electric forest, to find the harmony in the universe.
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows) / Mac / iOS / PlayStation 4 / Nintendo Switch
Wattam
From the creator of Katamari Damacy comes Wattam a 3-hour adventure game where you’ll play with over 100 different characters. Ranging from flowers, sushi, and even poop. The planet of Wattam was blasted across the galaxy by a huge explosion. You’ll help the mayor build stacks and chains that will create explosions and guide Wattam home.
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows) / PlayStation 4
Donut County
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows) / Mac / iOS / PlayStation 4 / Xbox One / Nintendo Switch
Firewatch
It’s always nice to find a game that allows you to get invested in the story and take a break from what’s worrying you. And Firewatch is a great game to do that with. It’s not complicated and is narrative-driven, so you can easily invest in the story. It’s a mystery game that takes place in Wyoming. You play as a man named Henery a fire lookout, with his only connection to the outside world being a handheld radio. But when something strange starts to draw him out of the lookout, you’ll explore the wild, unknown environment, face questions, and make choices that can either build or destroy the only meaningful relationship you have.
Platforms: Linux / PC (Microsoft Windows) / Mac / PlayStation 4 / Xbox One / Nintendo Switch
Untitled Goose Game
Even though this game is all about causing chaos for a peaceful village, it’s still a relaxing experience. You play as goose who’s let loose in the village with a to-do list of ways to annoy the people of the village. You’ll scare them, take their things and drop them in the canal. What helps make this game relaxing is there’s no real threat. And it’s a fun way to blow off some steam at the end of a hectic day.
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows) / Mac / PlayStation 4 / Xbox One / Nintendo Switch
Not all video games are fast-paced, action-packed adventures. Some have simple plots, calming soundtracks, and easy gameplay that provide the player with a relaxing experience. And after a long busy, sometimes the most relaxing way to end the day is as a goose terrorizing a village. What are some of your favorite chill games to play when you want to unwind?
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These games all sound great!! I’m mostly interested in AC and Donut County! I love the graphics for them. I played Untitled Goose Game and it was such a fun game though sometimes tricky! I’ll have to look into these titles!
Donut Country is one of my faves right now. I just love the humor in it and Untitled Goose Game is so much fun. It’s a great way to blow off steam after a long day.
These sound like great games to play. I think the one I am most intrigued about is Untitled Goose Game. Everything from the title to the description of the game makes me want to play it.
Untitled Goose Game is a lot of fun and certainly worth checking out.