What are the most relaxing games you should play to help you de-stress? Sometimes we don't always want to end a long, busy day with the head-pumping rhythm game violence of Thumper or north of 100 attempts against a brutal Dark Souls boss. Instead, there are times when all we want to do is nestle into our cosy gaming thrones with a cup of tea and a nice chill game to help us forget our stresses and strains.
The calming games we look for in these moments shouldn't be too taxing on your grey matter. Nor should they be too loud, action heavy, or reliant on the lightning-quick reactions you'll need to succeed in competitive multiplayer games. An easy, melodic soundtrack should slowly draw you into a charming world that deserves to be savoured, not rushed through.
If you fancy a break from the popular battle royale games vying for your full attention then consider the calming games in this list. You'll dive into the deep blue ocean of Abzu, tidy up messy abodes in House Flipper, and, er, roll everything up into a massive ball in Katamari Damacy REROLL. Let's just say, when it comes to the kind of relaxing games you should try, we've got all bases covered.
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