10 Chill Games You Can Play While Half-Watching TV
If you’re the kind of person who likes to multitask during a Netflix binge, these games are for you. They’re simple, calming, and won’t overwhelm you with fast-paced action or complicated mechanics.
Here are 10 games that are perfect to play while half-watching TV.
My Time at Portia
A gentle crafting and farming sim with slow, predictable pacing. You can wander around gathering supplies while your show plays in the background.
Lemon Cake
Run a bakery by growing ingredients and baking sweet treats. It’s repetitive in a relaxing way, so you can drift in and out of focus.
Alchemy Story
Tend to a farm, help villagers, and brew potions in a pastel-colored world. It’s cozy, slow, and stress-free—perfect for multitasking.
Cats Organized Neatly
Tetris meets cat lovers in this simple puzzle game. It’s light, charming, and easy to play in short bursts.
Slime Rancher
Collect and feed cute slimes on a colorful alien farm. It’s fun, bouncy, and low-stakes, so you can dip in and out without stress.
Viridi
Grow a pot of succulents in real-time. It’s extremely low maintenance—you’ll check in now and then, water a plant, then go back to your show.
Potion Craft
Mix herbs and ingredients to make potions for customers. It’s repetitive in a satisfying way, so you can play casually without missing much.
Islanders
Build small cities on tiny islands using simple mechanics. There’s no pressure—just a relaxing loop of placing buildings and seeing how things grow.
Mini Motorways
Draw roadways to connect an expanding city, and watch little cars zoom around. It’s calm at first, so it’s a nice pick for background gaming.
A Little to the Left
Tidy up objects and solve small puzzles in satisfying ways. It’s visually calming and totally fine to play while half-distracted.
