After a working day, I want to think about nothing for at least an hour or two, even when it comes to games. Not every one is suitable for a relaxed pastime, but we know about a dozen of such titles: they are designed not only for experienced gamers, but also for those who only get acquainted with the virtual worlds on self-isolation.
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We intentionally abandoned Dota 2, CS: GO, World of Tanks and other popular session games. Firstly, these options are too obvious, and secondly, broadening one’s horizons is useful even in gaming. In addition, no one likes when someone on the team relaxes too much – we do not need extra reports.
Euro truck simulator
Click on, Ekary Babai!
Source: Steam
The spiritual heir to this classic time-killer classic for adults – “Truckers”. The essence of the game is nowhere simpler: deliver the goods from point A to point B on time and without incident. There is nothing special to be afraid of: traffic accidents and police officers are many times less than available radio stations, so a trip behind a quiet spark of someone’s soul will almost always be pleasant.
Euro Truck Simulator is an ultimate time-killer that sucks stress and time right under the wheels of the truck and leaves them somewhere behind. In addition, the game has a progress system with new trucks, garages and employees, so that trips around Europe do not seem pointless. The hardest part about ETS is not to waste too much money on the DLC or on American Truck Simulator.
Snowrunner
In this situation, there is nothing to worry about – tanks are not afraid of dirt.
Source: Saber Interactive
To many, Euro Truck Simulator may seem too simple, so SnowRunner is on our list. The player’s goal hasn’t changed much – you still need to deliver various goods to those in need. But instead of brilliant tracks and smooth roads, there are broken ruts, frozen turns and swamp paths.
The task is much more complicated, but the game is still far from the status of hardcore. In SnowRunner there is a real expanse for procrastination – the developers even added towers straight from the Ubisoft titles and many small tasks that will not seem monotonous due to the complex landscape. By the way, a review of SnowRunner from Cybersport.ru can be read here.
Farming simulator 19
Summer season on an industrial scale.
Source: Steam
Continuing the theme of relaxing games about heavy equipment, it is impossible to do without Farming Simulator 19. That same memes e-sports discipline actually copes well with the role of a time killer. Have you ever tried to plant wheat? Turns out it’s fun when you don’t have to get up from your computer.
The only problem with Farming Simulator 19 is the relatively high entry threshold due to not-so-informative training. But, having dealt with the mechanics, you can suddenly catch yourself thinking about how to sow the field more efficiently in one race and whether to plant cotton instead of oats. Well, where else is the player given a real farm with all kinds of equipment?
Stardew valley
Planted potatoes in the country, now you can relax on the farm.
Source: Steam
Who said “farm”? Stardew Valley fans rummage through this. This game is skillfully addictive with simple mechanics and simple daily tasks. You need to go through all the beds, collect all available resources, complete quests, look into the mine and go fishing. And all this fits in 20-30 minutes.
The main thing is not to start going to Stardew Valley as a job, otherwise you will have to look for a game to rest from it already. Sometimes even on your own farm you need to take a weekend, for example, for the sake of a pixel damsel wedding. In the end, the game will not punish you for wanting to do nothing today.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
On a distant island in the ocean, you don’t have to be Robins Crusoe, but it’s up to you.
Source: Nintendo
Perhaps the best time killer of all time. Animal Crossing: New Horizons was from the beginning to the end to make the player enjoy: it depends only on him what the island will look like, who will live on it and what to do.
Compared to Stardew Valley, Animal Crossing has very few mechanics, but there is always something to do. You can collect all the resources for sale, catch fish for the museum, help visitors to the island, or just sit on a bench watching the night sky. However, for some classes you will have to get up early, as the time in the game is synchronized with the present. But do not try to find New Horizons on Steam – it is only available on the Nintendo Switch.
Diablo III
There is nothing to be afraid of – this game was even ported to the console.
Source: Blizzard
An unexpected turn from simulators and farms to the underworld. Diablo III can also be an excellent time killer, in which sometimes you need to think less than in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. To enjoy this game, it is not necessary to pass it at the maximum level of difficulty, but for experienced gamers this task can be a good reason to return to Sanctuary before the release of the fourth part of the series.
Diablo III has every chance to turn into an evening time-killer with simple controls and an extremely pleasant feeling from the destruction of hordes of demons. Fortunately, even not too experienced players can go through a story campaign at low levels of difficulty – it’s enough to deal with skills and the system of objects.
Grand theft auto v
Cars and Madness – A Good Evening at Grand Theft Auto V.
Source: Steam
Probably everyone at least once distracted from the story missions in GTA: Vice City or San Andreas to a meaningless battle with the police and an attempt to go around the entire map without clashes. In Grand Theft Auto V you don’t have to go to such extremes – additional tasks and multiplayer mode will never let you get bored.
It is GTA Online that works best as a time killer. Hijacking a car finally makes sense when buying its own transport warehouse, strange tests on the duration of reversing turn into competitions, and crazy shootings occur not with the police, but with other players. But there are still cooperative missions and robberies. So in the evenings after the shift, you can also earn virtual greens.
Borderlands Series
Borderland – a horde of enemies, powerful guns and insanity.
Source: Steam
Contrary to popular belief, shooters are great at helping emotionally unload. In this regard, Borderlands is also well suited for unhurried passage – it is not necessary to follow the plot here, but there are an incredible amount of additional activities.
Even if you run it for just an hour or two in a day, getting lost in events and mechanics is almost impossible. Borderlands is not suitable only for those who have just started to get acquainted with games, but otherwise various additions for the entire series will last a very long time. In addition, part of this collection began to be given free of charge in the Epic Games Store, like GTA V earlier.
Mortal kombat 11
In Mortal Kombat 11, you can beat not only friends.
Source: Steam
Fighting is very difficult when it comes to competitions or at least an online ladder. However, Mortal Kombat 11 has enough content for local battles – with friends, a younger brother or AI. The latter can also make serious competition in test modes, especially for beginner gamers.
Mortal Kombat 11 is a relatively simple fighting game in which even moms and dads will understand, except perhaps familiar with Super Mario. With minimal effort, the game allows you to escape from anything for an hour or two and enjoy spending time watching the fatality animations. If you don’t like bloody battles, you should pay attention to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate with even simpler controls and a bright roster of heroes – however, this title needs a Nintendo Switch.
Left 4 Dead 2
No panic due to coronavirus – zombies are only on the screen.
Source: Steam
Everything new is well forgotten old. In the current state, Left 4 Dead 2 can easily become an ideal way to pass the evening. It is easy to learn, hardly carries any semantic load on the brain tired after work and is also great for playing in a cooperative.
Those who have already passed L4D2 several times may be surprised to find that the game has significantly changed thanks to user servers. For example, you can accidentally stumble upon a lobby with Tanks instead of regular zombies or even Charger Race racing mode – this is a personal recommendation. Of course, returning to a zombie shooter or getting to know him is best with a group of friends.
More options?
In the distance there is a sea of pleasure and additional quests.
Source: Steam
Open evening titles are also well-suited for evening gaming sessions. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is still the classic version, and Assassin’s Creed Odyssey solves this problem from newer games. Both perfectly destroy time due to side tasks or a simple “sweeping of the territory” from interesting places and hiding places. The main thing here is not to get lost between sessions and not to forget where the game began two weeks ago, otherwise you will not want to return to them.
