Dear community,
I'm looking for a similar (calm) game like Portal 1/2 or Firewatch that I can play on macOS with a similar vibe. The last time I played a game is years ago, and I wish I had at least once a week a nice single-player game that I can play 1-2 hours. =)
I enjoyed Portal because I had to plan out what I'm doing before I act (without being pressured to act), the atmosphere of the game was legendary and I liked that little robot following me. Firewatch had a calm amazing story, there was no 'action' but sometimes that feeling that something could happen. It was a nice exploring game.
Any ideas?
Update: Thank you for your input!
157 Comments
Davel23@fedia.io · 64 pts · 78d
Surprised no one's suggested Stardew Valley yet.
Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world · 15 pts · 78d
This was my recommendation. It's as stressful as you want it to be.
M0oP0o@mander.xyz · 7 pts · 77d
FARM HARDER!
bravesilvernest@lemmy.ml · 9 pts · 78d
It can either be chill or (in the caves) a stressful race against the clock to get down levels and fight (in the beginning) :D
Kraiden@piefed.social · 49 pts · 78d
Games similar to portal:
Similar to Firewatch:
Other stuff that might interest you that I haven't seen already recommended:
No idea if any of those work on Mac though. If you have an intel based mac you can use bootcamp to dual boot windows, and unlock maaaaany games.
idunnololz@lemmy.world · 14 pts · 78d
Another game thats similar to firewatch imo is "What remains of Edith Finch"
MeowerMisfit817@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 78d
Animal Crossing is another good adition to the list.
Griffus@lemmy.zip · 7 pts · 78d
Absolutely not playable on Mac, though. But other than that, a 10/10 recommendation.
treadful@lemmy.zip · 4 pts · 78d
Manifold Garden was great.
twinnie@feddit.uk · 34 pts · 78d
No Mans Sky is my chill game.
FenrirIII@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 78d
Sometimes I just build an outpost near animals, sit in my chair, and watch the world turn
Little_mouse@lemmy.ca · 28 pts · 78d
A Short Hike
The Outer Wilds
Tunic
Exploration focused games that are pretty calm (for the most part). They are some of my personal favorites. I recommend not looking up much about them (especially Outer Wilds and Tunic. Learning mechanics from gameplay is part of the game for those two). Tunic is probably the most action oriented of the lot, (like old Zelda games) and it leans hard on the puzzle aspect, so if that's not your favorite then it might not be for you.
Crescent@fedinsfw.app · 14 pts · 78d
The outer wild is NOT chill though.
tatterdemalion@programming.dev · 5 pts · 77d
Different strokes. I found it incredibly relaxing to fly around in my spaceship exploring. I can think of one specific planet that's not very chill, but the rest were.
Without spoiling too much, maybe the time pressure gets to you? For me it's long enough that I don't really feel it for most of the game.
dbx12@programming.dev · 2 pts · 77d
Did you perhaps mistake it for the other wotlds? That is a game which is definitely not chill. For wilds, I can't say.
hardcoreufo@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 78d
Tunic is fantastic, but not that chill. Its kinda "souls-lite" So much dying, though punishment is minimal.
caseyweederman@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 78d
Night in the Woods is mostly chill with some spikes of excitement. It is a good match for A Short Hike along multiple axes but I'd recommend caution as it dips into melancholy and mental health issues.
Little_mouse@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 78d
yeah, in retrospect, Tunic probably shouldn't be on this list. I was fondly remembering the puzzles and exploration and less so the souls-like combat challenges.
caseyweederman@lemmy.ca · 1 pts · 78d
Tunic is, however, fantastic, and should be played.
It does have a somber feel to it and I at least found that the combat mostly got out of the way at a certain point. Not trivial but getting there.
Melobol@lemmy.ml · 22 pts · 78d
You are looking for cozy games or walling simulators.
Honestly I don't know what's on macos, but a quick search: stardew valley, my time on portia (i recommend sandrock if it's available), slime rancher. For exploration: The Stanley Parable, Life is Strange.
binaryqueen@programming.dev · 20 pts · 78d
This is what I'm looking for! :) Thank you
s38b35M5@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 78d
Life is strange was a fun series for me and my SO. We're glass we played the oldest ones first, too.
Do you like civilization or other "builder/planner" style games, like Cities Skylines, or Surviving Mars. Raji was kind of fun and laid back, too.
Pencilnoob@lemmy.world · 17 pts · 78d
MurrayL@lemmy.world · 17 pts · 78d
Yes to all except Outer Wilds.
I love OW but it is not a game to recommend to someone who explicitly says they want a game with no time pressure. Time pressure is literally a core mechanic.
Pencilnoob@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 78d
You are correct good thinking
mrvictory1@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 78d
I was about to recommend specifically OW because I played in 1-2 hour sessions per week over many months (not every week). I left the game open with the PC sleeping quite a few times to avoid losing my current run (and each time a blackout happened lol) however I did my fair share of silly stuff and didn't feel pressured.
tatterdemalion@programming.dev · 2 pts · 77d
The span of time pressure is so long though you barely even notice it. And because it's a core mechanic, it's mostly inconsequential and doesn't really feel stressful for me.
JATtho@lemmy.world · 16 pts · 78d
Portal 2 has two community made "Valve Quality" DLCs. "Portal Stories: Mel" and "Portal: Revolution". Mel seems playable on macOS at least. Revolution is basically a Portal 2 presequel. (It's also so long I would have payed for it.)
Azzu@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 16 pts · 78d
Suuuuper confused no one mentioned The Witness yet. Probably the best calm game of our time.
treadful@lemmy.zip · 4 pts · 78d
I wanted to like that, but I remember it being janky as fuck.
grrgyle@slrpnk.net · 1 pts · 78d
That's surprising. Maybe we have different interpretations of the word, because I couldn't find a single thing out of place with that game.
You'll definitely get stuck at parts, but the feeling of trying a solution and thinking there's no way it's this... and then it is that! You go from feeling dumb to smart so fast.
Alsjemenou@lemy.nl · 3 pts · 78d
I just came here to suggest this. It's a great game.
sockenklaus@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 78d
Yeah but it's puzzles are hardcore. I really struggled with this.
bananaa@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 78d
For an even more chill time, there’s The Looker
grrgyle@slrpnk.net · 1 pts · 78d
It's 100℅ a notebook game, preferably with graph paper. But it's absolutely not a casual game — you really have to study the puzzles
sanguinepar@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 78d
Me too. I enjoyed it but reached a point where I just couldn't figure out how to proceed. Must go have and have another go sometime.
Alsjemenou@lemy.nl · 1 pts · 77d
I guess it takes a certain type of thinking muscle not everyone enjoys stretching.
Kraiden@piefed.social · 1 pts · 78d
The Witness is polarising. People either think it's incredible, or they think it's dogshit. There is no in between.
(I am in the latter camp, sorry)
overcast@lemmy.zip · 16 pts · 78d
Monument Valley?
binaryqueen@programming.dev · 6 pts · 78d
That would be a game I'd plan on my phone =)
hardcoreufo@lemmy.world · 14 pts · 78d
Talos Principal 1 and 2. They are also story based puzzle games. I'm not sure I'd Talos 1 remaster or 2 are on Mac but I'm sure the original one is, which still holds up.
gilokee@lemmy.world · 13 pts · 78d
A Short Hike! Play as a little bird, climbing a mountain, flying/gliding, talking to quirky characters. Beautiful pixel art. Also Fez.
happysplinter@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 77d
Loved this game so much! I just wanted more after I finished. I'll have to look up the studio and see what else they've done.
pinball_wizard@lemmy.zip · 2 pts · 74d
Yes. I hope we someday get so many sequels to "A Short Hike"!
Edit: Since the protagonist is a Penguin, it just begs for "A quick swim."
happysplinter@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 70d
A quick swim! 😂 I love it!
HerbalGamer@sh.itjust.works · 12 pts · 78d
I would recommend Stray but it has some areas where you're running away from bad things for a bit.
Mostly it's just exploring and meowing though.
Crescent@fedinsfw.app · 12 pts · 78d
In addition to these, I would add Superliminal. Do not confuse it with Subliminal, that one is not chill 🤣
thermal_shock@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 78d
My kid mentioned subliminal and I was like "oh, I just bought that for you, check your notifications"
Nope, I got superliminal, which is awesome, didn't even know what subliminal was until he mentioned it. We're going to go see the backrooms here soon, looks amazing.
brap@lemmy.world · 12 pts · 78d
Viewfinder is good if you want a game where you need to figure out how to get through each level.
binaryqueen@programming.dev · 5 pts · 78d
Amazing! Thank you!
s38b35M5@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 78d
Looks very cool
Redacted@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 78d
Blue Prince
Zinck@lemmy.zip · 11 pts · 78d
Eastshade is the chilliest game I know. Also great music.
Anything Myst too.
Dorfromantik is also relaxing.
determinist@kbin.earth · 4 pts · 78d
Dorfromantik is excellent.
btsax@reddthat.com · 10 pts · 78d
Untitled Goose Game
sockenklaus@sh.itjust.works · 10 pts · 78d
Maybe try GRIS. It's a 2D platformer journey with amazing presentation.
Queen___Bee@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 78d
I enjoy calmer games most times I'm gaming so I have a lot. The genre I most like is puzzle games, but there are a few exploration/ walking simulators here, too. Among the games already listed, there are:
psycotica0@lemmy.ca · 9 pts · 78d
You could check out "FAR: Lone Sails". It's a pretty chill game where you have a machine that you're sailing/driving through platforming actions to the right. It has cinematic feel and a kind of environmental plot, but I don't think there's any way to lose or anything...
And if you like it, there's a sequel "FAR: Changing Tides" that is very similar, but longer and with a more complicated machine to manage.
I could see people being bored with it, there are "puzzles" but they're super light, but maintaining the machine scratches something within me.
Blubber28@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 78d
What Remains of Edith Finch. If you liked Firewatch, you will like this one too. It's short, roughly 2 hours to complete, and I recommend you do it in a single sitting. And provide some tissues.
If you like eerie (but not scary) vibes, I also recommend Kentucky Route Zero
DrSteveBrule@mander.xyz · 2 pts · 78d
I was working as an HVAC installer when I played What Remains of Edith Fitch and I remember being really impressed when you go into the attic of the house and the developers modeled the air handler with all of the flex duct running to each room of the house. There aren't too many games with that level of detail for something most people playing it wouldn't even know about lol
caseyweederman@lemmy.ca · 1 pts · 78d
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter has similar vibes to What Remains of Edith Finch, so if you like that, try this.
Ludicrous0251@piefed.zip · 9 pts · 78d
Minecraft on easy mode can be a good calm game with friends, let's you build and explore together without much pressure.
grrgyle@slrpnk.net · 4 pts · 78d
Jumping on this to add Hytale if you're looking for pseudo successor to MC
Bluefruit@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 78d
Not to mention there are plenty of mods that you can add to make it more tuned to how you want it.
xorollo@leminal.space · 8 pts · 77d
Escape Game Simulator - puzzles, no pressure, exploring encouraged.
Crime Scene Cleaner - no stress, but a little spooky, very relaxing
Slime Ramcher - turn off tarrs and explore. Breadcrumb story, great music and sound effects.
stoy@lemmy.zip · 8 pts · 78d
Gone Home is a lovely game, the story is a bit sad, and parts has a creepy vibe, but it is interesting and well worth a playthrough, it is more similar to Firewatch than Portal.
caseyweederman@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 78d
There it is! I was thinking I'd have to recommend it myself. I think it's the closest match to what OP is asking for.
thermal_shock@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 78d
This was our first walking simulator trying to get the wife to play with us on the couch, teach her controls. Beautiful game.
Kid and I have been playing split Fiction, amazing btw. We just beat reanimal and wanted more. Wish little nightmares was multiplayer.
pinball_wizard@lemmy.zip · 1 pts · 74d
Yes! I'm surprised I had to scroll this far to find "Gone Home" recommended. It's a quick great and pretty chill game!
asdfasdfasdf@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 78d
I really love Flower
https://youtu.be/0IS9sGGuvYo?t=0
Grail@multiverse.soulism.net · 8 pts · 78d
Terra Nil. It's about rehabilitating a devastated ecosystem..
Also I'd just like to say that I hate Wheatley. He's such a slimy, manipulative little dullard. He let nearly everyone in the Relaxation Vault die through incompetence, decided to run away from his failures, woke up GLaDOS, accused a mute woman of bossing him around, and nearly got everyone killed for a second time.
Also also, there's more Portal you haven't played yet. There are fanmade spinoffs that run as mods to the original game, with new stories, characters, lore, voice acting, and puzzles.
Portal Stories: Mel is a 6/10 spinoff about an Olympic athlete named Mel, who awakens from hibernation some time before Portal 2. It's in between the lengths of the original two games. It has a couple new interactions between existing mechanics, but the puzzles are kinda easy. Prepare yourself for a bad Cave Johnson impression.
Portal Revolution is an 8/10 spinoff about as long as Portal 2, which takes place after Portal 1 as Aperture is beginning to fall apart. The puzzles are a nice medium difficulty with one or two great head scratchers. It introduces a few new testing apparati, and there's an extended sequence with the single portal device where you need to think creatively. The characters are well written and well acted, and the boss fight is very cool.
Portal Reloaded is a 7/10 spinoff where you can shoot a third portal that lets you travel through time. It's very hard, and the story is almost nonexistent (at least as far as I've gotten). Play this one if you think the others are too easy.
The Aperture Science Paint Gun Initiative is, uh, bad, I've heard. This one replaces your portal gun with a gel sprayer. I haven't played it yet, I might skip it.
binaryqueen@programming.dev · 2 pts · 77d
Thank you 😍
MousePotatoDoesStuff@piefed.social · 8 pts · 77d
The Entropy Centre is a largely Portal-inspired game that will require you to plan out what you're doing even more than Portal. (Note: there are a few chase sequences and a few battle ones that break this pattern.) And there's a cute robot called E, and your portal-gun-equivalent has an AI too. Basically, it's Portal but the AIs are friendly.
And then there's The Talos Principle series, which is even more like what you're looking for.
binaryqueen@programming.dev · 2 pts · 77d
Nice! Thank you
MousePotatoDoesStuff@piefed.social · 1 pts · 76d
Glad to help, and I hope you enjoy the games!
whotookkarl@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 7 pts · 77d
Dear Esther, walking sim with great soundtrack
The secret of monkey island, maniac mansion: day of the tentacle, Sam and max hit the road in scummvm, old school Lucas arts adventure comedy games
Kentucky route zero, adventure game making a delivery for an antiques shop with ghosts and bluegrass
SorteKanin@feddit.dk · 7 pts · 77d
The Talos Principle is amazing and the sequel is super good too. Devs recently came out with a remaster of the first game too.
Outer Wilds is a masterpiece, although it's not completely chill at all times (actually can be scary but only rarely and you can disable that too). But it's a really really really good game.
binaryqueen@programming.dev · 3 pts · 77d
This. 👍
dis_da_mor@anarchist.nexus · 7 pts · 78d
holy crap they released portal 0.5? how is it?
HereIAm@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 78d
Narbacular Drop? And it's pretty fun to be honest, quick indie game goodness! 😄
ComfortableRaspberry@feddit.org · 7 pts · 78d
If you enjoy exploration and puzzles you may want to look into Talos Principle
gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works · 7 pts · 77d
Hardspace: Shipbreaker in sandbox/unlimited mode
InputZero@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 77d
Agreed. Without the shift timer the game is almost peaceful.
sem@piefed.blahaj.zone · 7 pts · 78d
I really like Kingdom Two Crowns, especially the Nordic biome. It's pixel graphics so not for everyone, but so beautiful. The gameplay is repetitive but satisfying. There are enemies, but they're not that hard. It's beautiful
M0oP0o@mander.xyz · 7 pts · 77d
The first Kerbal Space program?
Timberborn?
Disco Elysium?
If you don't mind turnbased then a whole bunch of stuff.
ramenshaman@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 77d
One of my all-time favorites. Can't wait for Kitten Space Agency.
On my Steam wishlist, how is it?
M0oP0o@mander.xyz · 4 pts · 77d
KSP with mods is one of the all time best. Timberborn is oddly good, kinda chill city builder with beavers but if you don't balance your growth your beavers will die. Would recommend.
bravesilvernest@lemmy.ml · 2 pts · 77d
Remember that storage of basics like food and water are required. If you want to see how not to play, check out RCE Timberborners episodes 🙃
M0oP0o@mander.xyz · 2 pts · 77d
Gotta love the song for that series, and so many dead beavers.
Dracarysmeansfire@piefed.social · 7 pts · 78d
I can highly recommend Tinykin, no enemies, nice locomotion and controls
variouslegumes@reddthat.com · 6 pts · 78d
I really enjoyed playing the Myst and Riven remakes. Definitely give them a shot. Especially Riven.
spudsrus@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 77d
Factorio on peaceful settings is pretty calm
Sly2@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 77d
I heard Doom is a very peaceful game. You might wanna try that.
Avicenna@programming.dev · 6 pts · 77d
A very calm game in the same genre: Wolfenstein.
Swedneck@discuss.tchncs.de · 4 pts · 77d
especially myhouse.wad
kender242@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 77d
For context
MyHouse.WAD Inside Doom's Most Terrifying Mod
thermal_shock@lemmy.world · 0 pts · 77d
Or DOOM II
PoscoBumbleroot@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 78d
Rime!! No one ever suggests it but it's such an amazing game. You can finish the story in 5-10 hours probably, but you'll be thinking about it far longer than that
El_Scapacabra@lemmy.zip · 2 pts · 77d
deafboy@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 77d
Portal Stories: Mel
binaryqueen@programming.dev · 1 pts · 77d
Nice
MinFapper@startrek.website · 5 pts · 78d
Subnautica
mic_check_one_two@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 8 pts · 78d
This one easily veers into survival horror, for those of us with thalassophobia. But I also say that the people afraid of the ocean should play it, because that’s where the game truly thrives.
yakko@feddit.uk · 5 pts · 78d
Space Sprouts: calm, cosy, whimsical, physics based.
Opus Magnum: machine-building puzzles loosely based on alchemical lore. The puzzle objectives tie into a story that is kind of just window dressing, but interesting enough.
binaryqueen@programming.dev · 2 pts · 78d
Opus Magnum seems to be a nice game
yakko@feddit.uk · 1 pts · 78d
It is nice. I'll try to come up with more recs later when I'm at my computer.
abbadon420@sh.itjust.works · 5 pts · 78d
I recommend Timberborn. Also great and relaxing to watch someone like Zeddic play it.
Griffus@lemmy.zip · 1 pts · 78d
Warning: Contains high amounts of wood.
Griffus@lemmy.zip · 4 pts · 78d
Unravel and Unravel Two are very cosy platformers.
ryathal@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 78d
Transistor and Bastion are similar games that can be chill with combat.
Thomas was alone is a chill platformer with a nice story.
MrNesser@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 78d
The librarian Not a long game but it's calm
aquinteros@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 77d
no man's sky, always relaxes me after a tough day
agnomeunknown@lemmy.ml · 4 pts · 77d
Maybe a bit too calm, but I really enjoyed what I played of Wanderstop. It's from the dev of Stanley parable, with music from c418 of Minecraft fame. I haven't yet finished it because I got distracted by other games but it's a really peaceful game where you brew tea and gradually unravel a story about trauma and healing from it. Even without finishing the story I can highly recommend it because it's just so beautiful to look at and the core gameplay is simple but engaging. You're an arena champion who stumbles upon a tea shop while looking for respite from battle, and you farm ingredients to combine into different teas for other travelers who come across the tea shop.
binaryqueen@programming.dev · 1 pts · 77d
That sounds peaceful ^
mrvictory1@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 78d
OP are you using Crossover or similar to play portal? The native mac version of Portal doesn't support macOS newer than 10.14
binaryqueen@programming.dev · 2 pts · 77d
If I remember correctly, I played Portal on Xbox 360 and an old macOS version
luthis@lemmy.nz · 3 pts · 78d
Ps2/3 Emulator and play Journey. It's really good
Crescent@fedinsfw.app · 6 pts · 78d
Journey is on Steam though and the multiplayer parts are important...
determinist@kbin.earth · 2 pts · 78d
Flower too, maybe moreso. Both great games.
Iconoclast@feddit.uk · 3 pts · 78d
DayZ is 99.5% a calm hiking simulator where you get to enjoy the beautiful scenery and soundscape and 0.5% pure horror.
Alsjemenou@lemy.nl · 3 pts · 78d
Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger, and The Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist
It's a short game, less than an hour, but fun.
MrKoyun@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 77d
Gris is a nice, chill game with a really beautiful artstyle.
cuboc@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 78d
I love Valheim. It's a survival game set against a Nordic inspired background. It has several play modes and multiple world modifiers so you can tweak it to your playstyle. You can just chill by exploring the seas and its islands or go build a cozy base. It is also stunningly beautiful despite the modest graphics.
bravesilvernest@lemmy.ml · 4 pts · 78d
I just started this. It was calm until the Forest started attacking lol
cuboc@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 77d
At least the ground did not shake.
angelmountain@lemy.nl · 3 pts · 78d
Different genre, but I really like Transport Fever and Cities Skylines. Not a lot of action, but always something new that can still be optimized.
I do need to set an alarm clock to not be playing those the entire night though, so be careful.
Cethin@lemmy.zip · 3 pts · 76d
The Talos Principle (both of them, though the DLC for 1 is optional, and incredibly challenging). They're the best puzzle game I can recommend next to Portal. They do their own thing, and almost to the same level. The gameplay doesn't feel quite as smooth, but there's a lot it goes better than Portal too.
The Outer Wilds. It doesn't feel as chill to some people, but I think it is. Very tiny first ~20m spoiler that can help with being chill:
::: spoiler spoiler it's a time loop, so there are no consequences. Feel free to wreck your ship. It'll be repaired next loop. Feel free to mess around and die. You'll lose nothing. Don't be sucked into the idea you need to do things well or quickly, because it literally does not matter. The only thing that effects the next loop is what you learned. :::
Echolynx@lemmy.zip · 3 pts · 77d
Tiny Bookshop
binaryqueen@programming.dev · 1 pts · 77d
cute
G_M0N3Y_2503@lemmy.zip · 3 pts · 78d
There isn't so much of the story elements, especially if you've tried Braid, but The Witness has endless intrigue and abstract puzzles. https://store.steampowered.com/app/210970/The_Witness/
The_Helmet_Stays_On@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 2 pts · 78d
Soma
sem@piefed.blahaj.zone · 4 pts · 78d
Fuck you lol
go_go_gadget@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 78d
If you want portal but different I can't recommend antichamber enough. Also the community made portal games like revolution are pretty good.
ImWaitingForRetcons@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 78d
I love Dog Pile for this
dajoho@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 78d
dajoho@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 78d
pocker_machine@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 77d
Oxenfree - similar to firewatch
Pacattack57@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 77d
I’ll 2nd the Talos Principle. It’s my favorite game ever. Not for replayability but the gameplay is just that good.
Also if you like exploring, the Mudrunner games or Snowrunner would be fun. It’s a trucking simulator.
binaryqueen@programming.dev · 1 pts · 77d
This is exactly what I want
Diddlydee@feddit.uk · 2 pts · 78d
I love me some Echochrome.
carmo55@lemmy.zip · 2 pts · 78d
Night in the Woods touches on a lot of similar ideas as Firewatch, but from a different angle. One of the GOAT games for sure.
STUNT_GRANNY@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 77d
Project Zomboid is super peaceful if you turn off the zombies. The game's sandbox settings are super expansive, so you can play pretty much any way you want.
dbx12@programming.dev · 2 pts · 77d
Palia is also nice to play on and off if you don't care about missing limited edition drops. If you're prone to FOMO, then maybe pass.
timhayes1991@lemmy.zip · 2 pts · 77d
What Remains of Edith Finch is fantastic!
pinball_wizard@lemmy.zip · 2 pts · 77d
It is fantastic, but OP should be sure to check some spoilers. It is also horrific.
timhayes1991@lemmy.zip · 2 pts · 74d
Yeah that's a good point
Sudomeapizza@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 2 pts · 76d
If factory games are up your alley, Factorio is also great. You can completely turn off the enemy forces/bugs and just build stuff. They have native ports for Mac, along with every other OS, and Nintendo Switch!
RepleteLocum@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 2 pts · 77d
Subnautica, factorio with enemies turned off (or pollution).
HiTekRedNek@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 77d
How about a nice game of Global Thermonuclear War?
Or maybe just tic tac toe.
jam12705@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 77d
I was always more fond of Chess, or Guerrilla Engaugement for a calm evening at home.
binaryqueen@programming.dev · 2 pts · 77d
uhm, I'd prefer tic tac toe then
HiTekRedNek@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 77d
You need to go watch an 80's movie with Matt Broderick in it called WarGames.
BlackAura@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 77d
Not sure about Mac support but I suspect Outbound checks most / all of your boxes?
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2681030/Outbound/
Tiral@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 77d
Could just run it through Crossover.
tgcoldrockn@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 78d
webpack@ani.social · 1 pts · 77d
minecraft, bloons td 6, balatro
ulkesh@piefed.social · 1 pts · 77d
Farewell North
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1432850/Farewell_North/
pachrist@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 77d
I know you said MacOS, but if you ever get the chance, Che k out Eastshade. It's the most relaxing, lovely, fun little game I have ever played.
binaryqueen@programming.dev · 2 pts · 77d
Thank you
ace_garp@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 78d
Passage
or
Robotfindskitten
are a couple of zen micro-games.
For a larger game, Beneath a Steel Sky has a robot who follows you around cracking jokes.
dajoho@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 78d
varjen@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 77d
My current favorite calm game is Shapez 2. A pure factory building game.
whotookkarl@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 0 pts · 77d