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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

Crazy Machines 1.

The machines you build may be crazy, but the music is always relaxing.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

I've been spending time in Flock and found it to be sublime

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

Apico, a game about breeding bees. Very calming in the way that it's almost impossible to fail. Unlike even stardew valley there are no obligations or timed events you have to deal with.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

Alba. It's about a young girl visiting her grandparents on the island they live on and helping the animals. It's made for children, but that made it non stressful to play.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago

Surprised to be the first to mention Journey

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

Little Kitty Big City comes to mind

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago

PowerWash Simulator is the epitome of chill and satisfaction.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

A Short Hike is lovely just wish it lasted longer. Other than that probably Minecraft.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

Settlers II

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 month ago

Animal Crossing New Horizons and Hoa.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Little Kitty, Big City. I found it to be super fun and low stress. Also you can run around meowing at people :3

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

That sounds great, thank you! And it's on Xbox Game Pass! Installing now...

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

That's how I played it. It's also the first and only game I've gotten 100% achievements for lol

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Stardew Valley. You can't die. Nothing is time critical. Just do what you want to do and explore everything. Grow vegetables.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (3 children)

I know it's dumb but I personally find Stardew incredible stressful. The time limits on growing stuff/missing daily events combined with your energy ticking down makes me feel a lot of pressure to play correctly.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

You’re not dumb— this is a common take actually.

Stardew Valley can get extremely stressful. You literally have to keep track of the entire town’s schedule as well as the time limits you mentioned.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Time game is functionally infinite. If you miss an event this year, that's fine it will be back next year.
One of the few things that is permanent is Robin increasing her prices after year one.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago

One of the few things that is permanent is Robin increasing her prices after year one.

I've played through SV more times than any other game and I'm embarrassed to admit I did not know this lol

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 month ago

I know what you mean - but on the other hand, there is no way to lose. You grow your vegetables and they are bringing quite the profit margin. If you "die" in the dungeons, you just wake up at the start. Your crops can't fail. You can wait for years to finish some quests.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 month ago

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

Carto, heart star, catbird, monument valley - love em

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I've fallen asleep playing Vampire Survivor more than once. Says more about my levels of tiredness than the relaxing qualities of the game though.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 month ago

Yes, it's definitely not the first one that comes to mind in this category 😄