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Relaxing Games

Peaceful games designed to help you unwind, featuring calming gameplay and stress-free mechanics for tranquil escapes.

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53.2K games
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Gameplay
exploration-heavy open-world
97
Metacritic Score: 97
Universal Acclaim

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

relaxing intense
Metroid Prime
Gameplay
exploration-heavy puzzle-solving
97
Metacritic Score: 97
Universal Acclaim

Metroid Prime

atmospheric intense
Gran Turismo
Gameplay
driving car-customization
96
Metacritic Score: 96
Universal Acclaim

Gran Turismo

relaxing intense
Portal 2
Gameplay
puzzle-solving exploration-heavy
95
Metacritic Score: 95
Universal Acclaim

Portal 2

atmospheric intense
The Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition
Gameplay
exploration-heavy story-driven
95
Metacritic Score: 95
Universal Acclaim

The Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition

atmospheric epic
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Gameplay
exploration-heavy story-driven
94
Metacritic Score: 94
Universal Acclaim

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

atmospheric intense
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Gameplay
exploration-heavy story-driven
94
Metacritic Score: 94
Universal Acclaim

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

atmospheric epic
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Legendary Edition
Gameplay
exploration-heavy story-driven
94
Metacritic Score: 94
Universal Acclaim

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Legendary Edition

atmospheric epic
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
Gameplay
turn-based story-driven
94
Metacritic Score: 94
Universal Acclaim

Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition

intense atmospheric
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition
Gameplay
exploration-heavy story-driven
94
Metacritic Score: 94
Universal Acclaim

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition

atmospheric relaxing
Sid Meier's Civilization 2
Gameplay
turn-based strategy
94
Metacritic Score: 94
Universal Acclaim

Sid Meier's Civilization 2

relaxing intense
Sid Meier's Civilization IV
Gameplay
turn-based exploration-heavy
94
Metacritic Score: 94
Universal Acclaim

Sid Meier's Civilization IV

relaxing intense
Pro Evolution Soccer 2
Gameplay
real-time football
93
Metacritic Score: 93
Universal Acclaim

Pro Evolution Soccer 2

relaxing intense
Paper Mario (2000)
Gameplay
turn-based story-driven
93
Metacritic Score: 93
Universal Acclaim

Paper Mario (2000)

relaxing whimsical
Gran Turismo 2
Gameplay
driving-simulator race-competition
93
Metacritic Score: 93
Universal Acclaim

Gran Turismo 2

relaxing intense
Cut the Rope
Gameplay
puzzle-solving touch-friendly
93
Metacritic Score: 93
Universal Acclaim

Cut the Rope

relaxing fun
Age of Empires II: Age of Kings
Gameplay
real-time resource management
92
Metacritic Score: 92
Universal Acclaim

Age of Empires II: Age of Kings

intense relaxing
Thief Gold
Gameplay
exploration-heavy story-driven
92
Metacritic Score: 92
Universal Acclaim

Thief Gold

atmospheric intense
Super Mario World
Gameplay
platforming exploration
92
Metacritic Score: 92
Universal Acclaim

Super Mario World

uplifting playful
Thief: The Dark Project
Gameplay
stealth-based exploration-heavy
92
Metacritic Score: 92
Universal Acclaim

Thief: The Dark Project

atmospheric intense
Out of the Park Baseball 17
Gameplay
turn-based simulation
92
Metacritic Score: 92
Universal Acclaim

Out of the Park Baseball 17

relaxing intense
Forza Motorsport 3
Gameplay
driving real-time
92
Metacritic Score: 92
Universal Acclaim

Forza Motorsport 3

intense relaxing
Threes!
Gameplay
puzzle-solving turn-based
92
Metacritic Score: 92
Universal Acclaim

Threes!

relaxing intense
Super Mario Sunshine
Gameplay
platforming exploration-heavy
92
Metacritic Score: 92
Universal Acclaim

Super Mario Sunshine

fun lighthearted
Rome: Total War - Collection
Gameplay
turn-based tactical
92
Metacritic Score: 92
Universal Acclaim

Rome: Total War - Collection

atmospheric intense
Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
Gameplay
exploration-heavy puzzle-solving
92
Metacritic Score: 92
Universal Acclaim

Metroid Prime 2: Echoes

atmospheric intense
Braid
Gameplay
puzzle-solving exploration-heavy
92
Metacritic Score: 92
Universal Acclaim

Braid

atmospheric contemplative
Journey
Gameplay
exploration-heavy story-driven
92
Metacritic Score: 92
Universal Acclaim

Journey

relaxing atmospheric
Wave Race 64: Kawasaki Jet Ski
Gameplay
racing action
92
Metacritic Score: 92
Universal Acclaim

Wave Race 64: Kawasaki Jet Ski

intense thrilling
Prune
Gameplay
puzzle-solving story-driven
92
Metacritic Score: 92
Universal Acclaim

Prune

relaxing contemplative
A Monster's Expedition
Gameplay
turn-based exploration-heavy
92
Metacritic Score: 92
Universal Acclaim

A Monster's Expedition

relaxing atmospheric
Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2
Gameplay
platforming exploration
92
Metacritic Score: 92
Universal Acclaim

Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2

fun nostalgic
Forza Motorsport (2005)
Gameplay
driving race-based
92
Metacritic Score: 92
Universal Acclaim

Forza Motorsport (2005)

intense relaxing
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory
Gameplay
stealth-focused story-driven
92
Metacritic Score: 92
Universal Acclaim

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory

intense atmospheric
Galactic Civilizations II: Ultimate Edition
Gameplay
turn-based exploration-heavy
92
Metacritic Score: 92
Universal Acclaim

Galactic Civilizations II: Ultimate Edition

relaxing intense
Alto's Adventure
Gameplay
runner platforming
92
Metacritic Score: 92
Universal Acclaim

Alto's Adventure

relaxing atmospheric
OKAMI HD
Gameplay
combat-focused exploration-heavy
92
Metacritic Score: 92
Universal Acclaim

OKAMI HD

atmospheric epic
Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition
Gameplay
exploration-heavy story-driven
91
Metacritic Score: 91
Universal Acclaim

Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition

atmospheric intense
Golden Sun
Gameplay
turn-based story-driven
91
Metacritic Score: 91
Universal Acclaim

Golden Sun

atmospheric intense
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Gameplay
stealth-based base-building
91
Metacritic Score: 91
Universal Acclaim

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

intense atmospheric
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
Gameplay
exploration-heavy puzzle-solving
91
Metacritic Score: 91
Universal Acclaim

The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

relaxing intense
Metroid Prime: Trilogy
Gameplay
exploration-heavy puzzle-solving
91
Metacritic Score: 91
Universal Acclaim

Metroid Prime: Trilogy

atmospheric intense
FEZ
Gameplay
exploration-heavy puzzle-solving
91
Metacritic Score: 91
Universal Acclaim

FEZ

atmospheric relaxing
Mark of the Ninja
Gameplay
stealth-based exploration-heavy
91
Metacritic Score: 91
Universal Acclaim

Mark of the Ninja

intense atmospheric
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
Gameplay
platforming exploration
91
Metacritic Score: 91
Universal Acclaim

Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island

playful curious
Ticket to Ride
Gameplay
turn-based route-building
91
Metacritic Score: 91
Universal Acclaim

Ticket to Ride

relaxing tense
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Gameplay
exploration-heavy platforming
91
Metacritic Score: 91
Universal Acclaim

Ori and the Will of the Wisps

atmospheric epic
Spyro: Year of the Dragon
Gameplay
exploration-heavy combat-focused
91
Metacritic Score: 91
Universal Acclaim

Spyro: Year of the Dragon

uplifting playful
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