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I know we usually don't talk video games here, but I thought discussing relaxing games might still be nice

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[–] [email protected] 17 points 7 months ago (4 children)

It was a flash game called flOw. You're just a microbe wandering around eating things, and you occasionally evolve, based on what you ate. I can't find an instance that works properly with a flash emulator, but that game would actually lower my heart rate.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

I always loved Canaster for its chill. But the most relaxing was actually Mers (a Pen and Paper Game).

Boccia is relaxed as well, but you have to remember the balls.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago

~~League of Legends ranked solo queue~~

[–] [email protected] 6 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Journey on playstation 3. It's now on pc too

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 7 months ago

Stardew Valley. It can be stressful, but even when it is, the stakes are pretty low.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 7 months ago

I'm in the Animal Crossing boat. It's the right kind of cozy.

A Short Hike and A Little To The Left were also pretty chill.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

Tetris attack (panel de pon) on easy difficulty, the soundtrack is absolute catharsis,

It gets intense when the screen starts to fill, can give you that jolt of adrenaline (it can be a really intense jolt, that soundtrack gets intense), but you're not in any real danger of losing because it's so very simple. Swapping the blocks gives a very satisfying swish sound, the bubble popping noise as blocks remove themselves, the character noises as the combo counter goes up.

Poochy imo is the best character, but all of them have great backing tracks and unique combo noises.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 7 months ago (1 children)
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[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago

Omg yes how did I forget that one. Love it.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 7 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

Osm-- dangit.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Going fishing in rdr2

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

Orbit. You're just trying to achieve and maintain a stable orbit. I would play it one-handed while rocking my infants back to sleep. So peaceful.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Monument Valley. No rush, no timer, pretty puzzles. I keep replaying it now and then.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago

Beautifully made game

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

Lake. Just driving around delivering mail and parcels and communicating with the residents, whilst listening to the soundtrack is so soothing.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Factorio. It is as relaxing or as stressful as you want it to be.

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