If you’re looking for a way to unwind and improve your mental well-being, here are five cosy games that we think might help you take a break. Have you ever found that gaming has helped you feel better? If you’d like to find out more, take a look at our picks below!
Animal Crossing
What is it: Animal Crossing is a video game series that follows a life simulation format. It involves collecting items, interacting with characters and decorating/designing.
Where to play: Different Animal Crossing games are available on Switch, DS, Wii and a free IOS app.
Why we love it: Animal Crossing helps with setting little goals and then reaching them. Also, spending time doing activities like picking weeds, catching fish and harvesting crops can give moments of mindfulness.
Stardew Valley
What is it: Stardew Valley is a farm-life simulation game. In the game, you inherit an old farm, known as Stardew Valley, and it is your job to give it a new life! Explore caves, raise animals, and craft items.
Where to play: Stardew Valley is available across many platforms including IOS, Android, and STEAM.
Why we love it: As well as being a healthy distraction from day-to-day worries, Stardew Valley also helps feeling social, as you can interact with in-game characters and take part in community activities. The soundtrack is also very relaxing!
A Little To The Left
What is it: A little to the left is a puzzle game which involves organising household items whilst staying on watch for a cat who might ruin your work!
Where to play: This game can be played on Switch, Xbox, Playstation, Windows and more.
Why we love it: We all forget to take moments for ourselves and do a task slowly and calmly, that’s why this game is so good. It’s also a puzzle game, and puzzles are proven to be good for the mind and body, so it’s a win-win!
Good Pizza, Great Pizza
What is it: Good pizza great pizza gives you a glimpse of what it’s like to own and run a pizza store! You can create pizzas for your customers whilst earning enough to expand your shop and purchase new toppings.
Where to play: You can find this game on Windows, Mac, Android and more.
Why we love it: Whilst playing this game and progressing through it, you get a sense of achievement, which helps to boost your self-confidence. You can also be creative, decorating pizzas however you like!
Ooblets
What is it: Ooblets is another life simulation game that includes farming, creature collection, and town life. Customise your character and farm, take part in a variety of quests and build a team of Ooblets to take part in dance battles!
Where to play: You can play Ooblets on Windows, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.
Why we love it: Ooblets is the perfect place to unwind and relieve stress through its cosy colours and cute characters. It also allows you to laugh and have fun with its dance battles!
So, which one of these games interests you most? Or do you have a favourite that we missed? Let us know!
