What’s a good, relaxing PS5 game to while away the time? My ex used The Sims, a lot of people use Animal Crossing. I only have a PC and a PS5, and sometimes it’s nice to cuddle up on the couch under a blanket in this cold weather.
So far one I’ve considered while browsing the recent sales is Cities:Skylines, but not sure how it plays with a controller. And I haven’t see Stardew Valley have a sale pop up yet, but that sounds relaxing as well. I have no other ideas lol.
These are my picks when I need a game to relax. Sadly a lot are not “while away the time” kinds of games, but they do make up a catalog that I revisit from time to time based on my mood.
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Flower (short but good)
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Spiritfarer (maybe avoid if you’ve lost a loved one recently)
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Tetris Effect (if you aren’t stressed out by intevitable failure)
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Donut County (mindless fun)
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Journey (does have a couple of mild chase scenes but is consequence-free and can be finished in one sitting)
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Slime Rancher (colorful and productive)
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The Witness (chill puzzle game)
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Firewatch (some dark parts but is very peaceful and meditative)
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13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim (a basic RTS propped up by a very rich narrarive)
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Unravel (cute and beautiful platformer)
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Untitled Goose Game (if your idea of “relaxing” means being the living incarnation of Satan)
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Abzu (relaxing scuba game, maybe not relaxing if you’re thalassophobic)
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Civilization VI (just one more turn…)
Great list. I would also add… Unpacking. Very cool game about unpacking boxes and finding a place to put things in a new home.
Viewfinder. Cool Puzzle game about taking photos that change the world
Toem. Explore a quirky world and take photos for people.
Chicory. Solve puzzles by painting. Does however have some mildly challenging action sequences
