Shelter 1 / 2, Paws
Shelter is a series of games about the circle of life, each depicting the view of a different animal.
Amped 3
The overall atmosphere, music, setting and lack of difficulty make this a favourite of mine for escapism. It's a game I can drop into, live a fantasy for a few
Mario Kart
Great games to play with your kids, friends and family especially on the Wii/Switch. Fun to play hard not to put a smile on your face at the end of
Flower
The only game I can play before breakfast. The natural landscape is bucolic. You play as the wind, meaning your avatar is effectively invisible.
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Open world stealth shooter, can be fairly relaxing most of the time, but not all the time. A game I can really get lost in/immersed and play for hours on
Tearaway
Cute, creative, super easy to get into.
Super Mario Odyssey
It feels so good to play that there's no real challenge in the challenges - it's just pure joy. Nintendo always achieve family friendly, low-stress environments and this is no
Factorio
Very relaxing and atmospheric music. This game is 100% not for everyone as it has a specific taste to it similar to Sim City or Cities Skylines. just being able
Hellblade
While the game itself is challenging, overcoming those challenges in the game gives a sense of real achievement and control over one's mental health.