Fallout 3. I know New Vegas has a better story and proper ADS. I know 4 is a markedly better handling experience. But 3 holds a special place in my heart
For me, Mini Metro. I can just zone out on it. I get that with Tetris and similar games (rymdkapsul is another, Civilization to an extent but not in the same way) - there’s that thing of, ‘this will end at some point, but before it ends just focus on the now’ which puts the mind at ease. But Mini Metro has a more relaxing theme and art style for me than Tetris.
Slay The Spire, I’ve accumulated over 2000 hours over 3 different platforms since it launched, I’ve 100%ed it and I’ve even played some of the mods (which I never ever do for any game) and I never get sick of it, whenever I have an hour and can’t be bothered with doing something new I play a run.
Older: Command and Conquer Generals. I’ve started playing it with my kid which is fun.
Newer: Rocket League. It’s been fun especially when I stop caring about ranking up. It’s just a game and I can play for 10 minutes and walk away.
It’s too bad banished always turns into a hectic click management game once the community gets to a self supporting size. Migrants show up and you expand for them… And then you get to run through the same operations every season, setting fields for plant and harvest, prioritizing workers and resources. It gets repetitive and the reward for getting bigger is just more clicking and more management.
Borderlands 2, there’s just something about it. I’ve put so many hours into it on various platforms, and it never gets old. The story is so good and I just love the play style. It’s super easy to restart the campaign or there’s always some farming / grinding to do, depending on the vibe for the day
Minecraft. I go through phases of not playing it, but once or twice a year I’ll start up a new world and just mindlessly build and mine while listening to a podcast or an audiobook, and will play every night for several weeks. I’ve started so many minecraft worlds over the years that I really don’t need to think about what to do next
It allows you to randomise which enemies/bosses spawn where, and it randomises items. The world stays the same but the game plays out differently because it often changes how you progress.
Diablo 2. I return to it about twice a year and have a good time starting a fresh playthrough farming gear for a few different builds. Especially with the QOL that resurrected has brought.
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Toy Story PSX and Super Mario 64 (DS version in my case, or the improved ports).
Toy story psx one of those rare great licensed games
It is indeed, and I swear it hasn’t aged a bit at all!
Fallout 3. I know New Vegas has a better story and proper ADS. I know 4 is a markedly better handling experience. But 3 holds a special place in my heart
For me, Mini Metro. I can just zone out on it. I get that with Tetris and similar games (rymdkapsul is another, Civilization to an extent but not in the same way) - there’s that thing of, ‘this will end at some point, but before it ends just focus on the now’ which puts the mind at ease. But Mini Metro has a more relaxing theme and art style for me than Tetris.
Dragon Quest!
Beat Saber. It’s not my usual type of game/genre, but somehow I just keep coming back to it when i want to chill out.
Maybe also Dead Cells. And again, I actually usually hate rogue-like mechanics.
Slay The Spire, I’ve accumulated over 2000 hours over 3 different platforms since it launched, I’ve 100%ed it and I’ve even played some of the mods (which I never ever do for any game) and I never get sick of it, whenever I have an hour and can’t be bothered with doing something new I play a run.
Such an amazing game.
Older: Command and Conquer Generals. I’ve started playing it with my kid which is fun. Newer: Rocket League. It’s been fun especially when I stop caring about ranking up. It’s just a game and I can play for 10 minutes and walk away.
The newish C&C Remastered has been one of my comfort food games the last few years. I’d love a Generals Remastered though!
City builders seem to be my comfort food. I go back to Banished every now and then to get my fix. I’m currently playing Kingdom Two Crowns to fill it.
Couldn’t come up with an answer until this comment.
Still waiting for something to hit the same way that banished does.
I also find myself coming back to Software Inc every couple of months for its management gameplay
It’s too bad banished always turns into a hectic click management game once the community gets to a self supporting size. Migrants show up and you expand for them… And then you get to run through the same operations every season, setting fields for plant and harvest, prioritizing workers and resources. It gets repetitive and the reward for getting bigger is just more clicking and more management.
Borderlands 2, there’s just something about it. I’ve put so many hours into it on various platforms, and it never gets old. The story is so good and I just love the play style. It’s super easy to restart the campaign or there’s always some farming / grinding to do, depending on the vibe for the day
Minecraft. I go through phases of not playing it, but once or twice a year I’ll start up a new world and just mindlessly build and mine while listening to a podcast or an audiobook, and will play every night for several weeks. I’ve started so many minecraft worlds over the years that I really don’t need to think about what to do next
I feel like Minecraft is one of those games that will always be there as an old favourite.
Hollow Knight for sure. Just load up a couple of randomizers and explore hallownest for the millionth time
Randomizers? You mean you can rearrange the whole game or something?
It allows you to randomise which enemies/bosses spawn where, and it randomises items. The world stays the same but the game plays out differently because it often changes how you progress.
Walking simulators and story/emotion heavy games like Life is Strange. Sometimes a good feels helps.
And Skyrim is my comfort game. Helps with panic attacks.
Visual novel or narrative games are great for that. Sometimes it’s nice to just watch a story unfold and make key choices.
Before I fell off blizzard Heroes of the Storm was amazing comfort food. Short matches compared to most Moba, and so many fun characters.
Games that I had, wanted but never got, or just missed growing up. It’s like a nostalgic topiary. I find hunting, testing, and playing very relaxing.
Diablo 2. I return to it about twice a year and have a good time starting a fresh playthrough farming gear for a few different builds. Especially with the QOL that resurrected has brought.