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.
Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, Android
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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.
Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch
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.
Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch
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.
Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, Android, Xbox, Playstation
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.
Available on: Steam, Android, IOS
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.
Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, Android
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.
Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch
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.
Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, IOS
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.
Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, Android, IOS
