The storytelling in video games sometimes can be tremendously soothing for the occasions when your anxiety is around the corner. Video games are entertaining and if anyone has a doubt about that statement, they can check the revenue details of consol makers and video game developing companies. These games can provide you with an escape and in the process can also calm you down. After all the uncertainty around us has reached a whole new level since pandemic decided to enter our lives. But there are a plethora of games to choose from. Let us help you find some wholesome games that are miles away from the cringe, chaos, violence, misery, and stress.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Find games for macOS like Friday Night Funkin', Cold Shot, Dying of Thirst, Wrong Floor, Tidetale on itch.io, the indie game hosting marketplace. A large number of style presets (more than 100) are included to match a wide variety of music genres. Simply choose your favorite, and the singing/vocal style will be adjusted automatically. A wide variety of styles are available, including lead vocals, background vocals, and robotic vocals.
Exclusive to Nintendo Switch, this video game became a rage during the initial phases of lockdowns all over the world. It was a cute way to stay in touch with your friends while you were quarantining in the house. The game lets you build a small little world on the virtual platform. You get to decorate your house, plant trees, dig fossils and then donate those to a museum. There are adorable animal neighbours to keep you company. But you have to start by building your paradise on a deserted island. You can start with some small activities such as fishing, gardening and then move forward. There is a barter system to get things you need but don't have. It will sometimes feel like FarmVille, but it is cuter and your avatar can wear designer clothes if your wallet is deep enough.
Castaway Paradise
The task is simple. You are (once again) deserted on an island and with the help of squeaky animals on that island, you need to turn that quaint place into a bustling town. You are the designer and creator of this new world. As you set up your tent, you start unlocking next phases by befriending animals on that island, explore the locality, and completing small tasks. You can grow your own crops, you can catch bugs, and improve your standings. It carries a similar vibe to Animal Crossing, but it is more tropical and less barter-y/ loan sharky. Plus, you can play it on PS4, Xbox One, PC, Mac OS, iOS, and Android.
Garden Paws
Available for PC and Mac, the game started as a Kickstarter campaign. It is one of those endless games where you don't need to rush anything. You can choose your avatar that does not have to be human. You can be an adorable bunny or you can be an impossibly fierce yet cuddly dragon ready to dig heels in his grandparents' farm. Yes, you inherit a farm from your grandparents which is crucial in this world-building. You work in tandem with the mayor of the town and construction workers to make it a happening place. To get these tasks done you need a regular supply of coins and that can be ensured by going on treasure hunts, completing quests, and running your shop with the produce from your farm.
Untitled Goose Game
Sometimes, just getting back at random people satisfies that dark sense of achievement buried deep within your heart. Since the world is unbelievably cruel around you, you don't need to be a troll. You can do a little mischief within a game to satisfy that itch. All you have to do is the time your honk. Yes, you play as the goose in this Untitled Goose Game. Create chaos in the lives of those living inside the game. Disrupt their routine by simply startling them with a loud honk or running in the middle of their well-choreographed lives. You can play the game on PC, Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
Yonder Cloud Catcher
This is an open-world game in which your avatar is free to roam wherever your heart desires. There are several environments and biomes to choose from. You can befriend animals by feeding them treats. You can learn new skills and then use those to solve little quests and puzzles. You can be a gardener, a chef, a tailor, a mechanic, anything. You can choose a new profession whenever you feel like switching. The graphics and the worlds created are charming and vibrant. You can play it on PC, Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch.