Gaming

Lately it's been Session: Skate Sim, with "hardcore" difficulty settings. I'm pretty terrible, but finally landing something reasonably dope is so satisfying, and just skating around the city is quite relaxing.

Otherwise my go-to is whatever GTA game I've got installed, and just driving around, listening to music, and watching the goofy stuff NPCs do.

I also do love me a good open-world survival craftathon, with a nice, exceedingly outrageous recipe family tree. Hunting down whatever resources I need to craft whatever thing I need in order to be able to craft whatever cool new thing, so that I can unlock more crafting recipes to start the cycle all over again, it's all so cathartic and easy to get lost in.

The last couple of years my comfort games has been Ori and the blind forest and Ori and the will of the wisp.

Animal Crossing was surprisingly relaxing for that kind of task oriented approach and the conversations with islanders are chill and entertaining.

Waves/Waves 2! Fantastic twin stick shooters, now free as well. Both have great chip tune soundtracks.

SpiderHeck is super easy to just jump in and play. It has been mine lately. I'm still playing Ultima Online and City of Heroes regularly.

When I’m bored and have a couple hours to fill, I often go back to Unpacking. It’s so cozy and satisfying.

Fatale Exploring Salome.

It is such a beautiful meditative experience. I used to play it every couple months but haven't in awhile. Guess I know what I am playing next.

Honestly, everthing Tale of Tales makes is a comfort game for me.

Tiny and Big Grandpa's Leftovers is the most delightful game I have ever played. Soundtrack is awesome.

I mostly play World of Tanks Blitz haha to kill time. It's my go-to. I can always go there for mindless fun and zone out. Everyone else is probably doing the same considering how teams are these days haha