Enjoy a little me time with these games
With the to-dos of everyday living, we can feel a little worn out. And that’s ok! Sometimes it’s nice to just take a moment, step back, and relax.
From chill beats to farming crops, we’ve gathered a variety of games that we hope might help you wind down from a busy day.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons:
Escape to a deserted island and create your own paradise as you explore, create, and customize in the Animal Crossingâ„¢: New Horizons game. Live life at your own pace as you garden, fish, decorate, search for bugs and fossils, get to know the residents, and more.
Stardew Valley:
Create the farm of your dreams in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you can raise animals, go fishing, craft items, or tend to crops—the choice is yours! Take advantage of those sunny days by turning your overgrown fields into a lively and bountiful farm.
A Short Hike:
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park. Follow the marked trails or explore the backcountry as you make your way to the summit. Along the way, meet other hikers, discover hidden treasures, and take in the world around you.
TOEM:
In this hand-drawn adventure game, you’ll set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye and uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape.
Coffee Talk:
Immerse yourself in the stories of alternative-Seattleites, ranging from a dramatic love story between an elf and a succubus, an alien trying to understand humans’ lives, and many others which modern readers will find strongly echo the world around them. Get ready to brew some coffee and chat!
Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
Join Alba as she visits her grandparents on a Mediterranean island. Ready for a peaceful summer of wildlife exploration, things change when Alba sees an animal in danger. Take your time exploring the island and going on adventures. Even the smallest person can make a big difference!
Cozy Grove:
Welcome to Cozy Grove, a game about camping on a haunted, ever-changing island. As a Spirit Scout, you’ll wander the island’s forest each day, finding hidden secrets and helping soothe the local ghosts. With a little time and a lot of crafting, you’ll bring color and joy back to Cozy Grove!
Donut County:
Raccoons have taken over Donut County with remote-controlled trash-stealing holes. You play as BK, a hole-driving raccoon who swallows up his friends and their homes to earn silly prizes. Meet cute characters, steal their trash, and throw them in a hole.
New Pokémon Snap:
In the New Pokémon Snap™ game, you’ll seek out and take in-game photographs of Pokémon in their native environments. Travel to the islands that make up the Lental region and research some of the Pokémon and vegetation that appear to have a special glow.
Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics:
With board games, card games, sports games, and much more, Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics is an eclectic collection of games to play and discover. Each game includes how-to-play instructions and trivia tidbits, so you can get familiar with them before starting solo, local*, or online** play.
Tetris Effect: Connected:
From the people who brought you the award-winning Rez Infinite and Lumines games, comes a captivating combo of music, animated backgrounds, sounds, and special effects. Everything—down to the Tetris® pieces themselves—will pulse, shimmer, and explode in sync with how you’re playing!
Sky: Children of the Light:
From the creators of Journey and Flower, arrive as the Children of the Light to spread hope through the desolate kingdom in this free-to-play game. Create enriching memories as you fly with up to eight players and solve mysteries, make friends, and help others along the way.