Games you play when you're really not into playing?

[duderino84]

So due to ongoing stuff, I have times where I'm overstimulated (stress) but I'll passively watch YouTube/ Twitch etc just because, well, I don't feel like doing much of anything. But I don't feel like sleeping!

A good example is sometimes I'll try doing simulators or little artsy games.

I was wondering what people actually like doing when they're just literally trying to relax.

 

[Deleted member 298024]

I'd highly recommend Vampire Survivors. It's not a sim or artsy game, but trust me when I tell you that it's addictive and so easy to shut mind off and enjoy.

Here's some gameplay. It's a 4hr video, but you can just watch a few mins of it and see how it vibes for ya.

 

[duderino84]

I'd highly recommend Vampire Survivors. It's not a sim or artsy game, but trust me when I tell you that it's addictive and so easy to shut mind off and enjoy.

Here's some gameplay. It's a 4hr video, but you can just watch a few mins of it and see how it vibes for ya.

I got super into an offshoot of that called "Maniac". Think GTA2 graphics and near constant explosions when you get into it.

But yea, I even find that a bit too stimulating after a while.

For me it's just a lot of games want to invest you in a narrative... and I'm kind of just tired lately of reading other people's scripts and being this "go to" guy in real life for all the wrong reasons.

 

[tickle_prince]

Disney dream valley is a good one! Not much thinking at all to it, its just about creating and getting creative with designing your own valley, but with all the perks of disney characters, I find it very easy to just switch off when playing that

 

[hopefulscrambl]

Currently, all those weird youtube playable games.

They're all objectively very bad, but they're oddly relaxing in a strange way.

 

[tickle_prince]

Currently, all those weird youtube playable games.

They're all objectively very bad, but they're oddly relaxing in a strange way.

I didn’t even know YouTube had games lol might have to try take a look, I will just make sure, not to set my expectations ‘too’ high 😅

 

[Elyos]

Any kind of looter-shooter usually makes it for me. There's definitely a learning curve to these games but once you get a grip on it – it becomes a repetitive & very relaxing experience. 🙂

Beside that genre, racing games are great as well.