10 Chill Games That Let You Tend, Tinker, and Take It Slow

ByKristen Wood Updated on

Leveling up my relaxation game with these chill picks. Who knew pixelated plants and tiny tools could be this soothing? These let you breathe, build, and just be — exactly what I needed.

Toca Nature

A digital diorama displays a forested landscape atop a floating square island, featuring varied trees, a river, and icons below including a home, mountain, water, rabbit, and box.
Toca Nature | Gameplay Screenshot

Technically for kids, but creating mountains and forests to watch animals explore is peaceful at any age.

Assemble with Care

A camera labeled "U2G LENAX" with a screwdriver inserted on top, surrounded by batteries, a mirror layout diagram, and coffee cups on a pink tile surface.
Assemble with Care | Gameplay Screenshot

Fix broken objects and broken stories. Short, sweet, and packed with emotion.

The Stillness of the Wind

A small desert settlement with two rustic houses, a windmill, and utility poles under an orange sky. Sparse vegetation and rocks scattered around the landscape.
The Stillness of the Wind | Gameplay Screenshot

Tend your goats, make cheese, and read letters from faraway family. Melancholy but grounding.

Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to)

A vibrant screenshot of a delightful game set in a lively park, reminiscent of games like unpacking.
Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) | Gameplay Screenshot

Write kind messages to strangers and get some back. It’s not just a game — it’s a peaceful online hug.

My Time at Portia

Animated town square with a fountain, people gathered in a circle, balloons in hand, and a building in the background with a "Day of the Bright Sun" banner.
My Time at Portia | Gameplay Screenshot

Farm, craft, and befriend your way through a pastel post-apocalypse. It’s Stardew with more gadgets.

Eastshade

A lush fantasy village with dome-shaped houses, cobblestone paths, and a fountain, set near a harbor with sailing ships in the background.
Eastshade | Gameplay Screenshot

Explore as a traveling artist, painting serene landscapes instead of fighting monsters. Chill, creative, and beautifully slow.

Stardew Valley

Screenshot of a Stardew Valley game interior. A character stands in a wooden room with a bed, TV, table, and fireplace. The inventory shows parsnip seeds. It's 6:10 am on Monday.
Stardew Valley | Gameplay Screenshot

A peaceful farming life with crops, friendships, and no pressure. It’s like a warm blanket in pixel form.

Lemon Cake

A cozy screenshot of a restaurant in a video game.
Lemon Cake | Gameplay Screenshot

Run a bakery, grow your ingredients, and serve sweet treats. A sugar-coated dream for cozy gamers.

Sun Haven

A colorful garden scene with trees, mushrooms, a table with food, flower stands, and lanterns. The garden is surrounded by a stone path and has various decorative elements.
Sun Haven | Gameplay Screenshot

Fantasy farming with magic spells and dragons. Like Stardew with extra sparkle.

Cats Organized Neatly

Puzzle game level 79 features cat-shaped pieces scattered around a grid, some placed while others linger outside. Navigate with ease using the arrows below in this engaging experience reminiscent of games like unpacking.
Cats Organized Neatly | Gameplay Screenshot

Fit adorable cats into puzzle grids. Zero stress, 100% wholesome.

Kristen is a writer, photographer, cookbook author and avid cozy gamer. Her work has been featured in various publications including Forbes, The Associated Press, Elle, Pure Wow, Chicago Sun-Times, and Willow & Sage Magazine.

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