Stardew Valley
Stardew Valley is a perfect fit if you’re looking for something relaxing yet compelling. This simulation RPG has you start out on a farm your grandfather gifted to you, and sees you grow your farm from a barren, messy patch of land into whatever you want to make it.
The story is about growing tired of working in a corporate office and escaping to the countryside to pursue a more simple life.
Players go through typical farm life on a day-to-day basis, planting and tending to crops and upgrading their farm with more automated systems and better aesthetic appeal.
However, there’s more to it than just the farm, as players can also fish and mine to bring in extra income and complete the community center – a central part of the fantastical story.
Traveling can be really, really stressful, but hopefully less so if you can transport yourself to a nice breezy summer day on your own beloved farm.
On top of this, Stardew performs really well in handheld and works perfectly for quick bursts of gameplay, or if you’re like me, you’ll be telling yourself “one more day” into the early hours of the morning.
