12 Relaxing Story Driven Games for Lazy Afternoons
Some afternoons are made for sinking into a cozy story and letting time slow down. If you’re looking for games that don’t rush you, don’t stress you out, and simply invite you into their worlds, you’re in the right place.
Here are 12 relaxing, story-driven games that are perfect for those lazy, peaceful hours.
To the Moon
Follow two doctors as they travel through a man’s memories to fulfill his dying wish. It’s short, heartfelt, and will leave you thinking long after it’s over.
Coffee Talk
Serve warm drinks and listen to people’s stories in a late-night coffee shop. It’s slow, cozy, and perfect for winding down.
Mutazione
You move to a quiet town full of mutants, tending gardens and sharing small moments with your neighbors. It’s like a slice-of-life comic you can walk around in.
A Short Hike
Take your time exploring a sunny island as you help little characters and enjoy simple joys. It’s peaceful, funny, and full of tiny adventures.
Spiritfarer
Guide friendly spirits to the afterlife while caring for your boat and building relationships. It’s gentle, emotional, and beautifully slow-paced.
South of the Circle
Experience a quiet, atmospheric story about love and survival set in the Antarctic. It feels more like a good novel than a traditional game.
The Stillness of the Wind
Tend your farm, care for your goats, and read the occasional letter from the outside world. It’s slow, bittersweet, and quietly beautiful.
Firewatch
Wander the Wyoming wilderness as a fire lookout, building a connection with another voice over the radio. It’s thoughtful, mysterious, and full of breathtaking moments.
The Red Lantern
You and a team of sled dogs venture into the Alaskan wilderness. It’s about survival, but in a calm, introspective kind of way.
Lake
Play as a woman delivering mail around her sleepy hometown while reconnecting with old friends. It’s slow, cozy, and lets you choose how your story unfolds.
Before Your Eyes
A story about memories and life where you literally blink to move through time. It’s incredibly creative, emotional, and only takes about an afternoon to finish.
Assemble with Care
Repair broken objects — and broken relationships — in a quiet European town. Every little story feels like fixing a small part of someone’s heart.
