What games do you play when you want to wind down?

For me, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as chaotic as that game can be.

When Animal Crossing is released for the Switch...that too.

Do you mean like relaxing games that don't take itself seriously?

No Man's Sky comes to mind. It's a good relaxing game when I want to wind down by not taking it too seriously. I'll also add Sonic Adventure 1/2 as well.

Usually games I'm familiar with or at least mechanically. I rarely try something new, story driven, or a bloated sandbox if I'm trying to relax.

Something like Tetris, Monster Hunter, CastleVania, Disgaea for example(s) are impulsive gaming experiences.

I like to play pool games or pinball games, those are the first games come to mind. Trials Rising also I'd like to mention that I don't take seriously, just for relaxing and fun /enjoyment.

Tetris is a good one.

Zaccaria pinball.

Nice! I'll choose that along with Pinball FX.

I usually just break out my PS Vita and play some Attack on Titan. It's really relaxing to swing out and take out a whole gang of titans using Colonel Levi or Mikasa. I love the movement mechanics as well. It feels like you're really in Attack on Titan imo

Rocket League or Skyrim.

Devil Daggers

None ATM but it use to be F.E.A.R. combat for some quick death matches.

After casually collecting various hourly bonuses on a few mobile games I play, I spend them every other day when I unwind.

I usually play Dota 2 to wind down but sometimes I prefer watching steamers play Dota 2!! I recently watched WCG Dota 2 Qualifiers on twitch!

https://www.twitch.tv/videos/417377972?t=00h12m30s&fbclid=IwAR2109UhRTNbEzrqyX7HY3X1dkN8WSK5xnkJvLCTpLjSCuAAixmToF_8cJI

I used to go into GTAV and just drive around sometimes. See how long I could maintain top speed without a collision. Look for ramps to hit or just take in the scenery and the people. Lots of arrests and police chases to witness.

Hunting in RDR2 can be pretty calming. I can burn a couple hours shooting and skinning and not even notice.

The Last of Us Multiplayer. Shooting enemies releases stress and brings joy lol

Games where I can just freeroam around doing nothing. Such as GTAV or Skyrim.

casual mobile games, match3

it will difinetly be Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

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