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AriaOfBolo 06/15/23 1:09:16 PM #1: |
I've come to realize it's good to have a game on tap for mental health days, but I have not built up a game library that's great for that. What are your recs that are: -Turn based or at least slow paced -Don't super need sound -Can be played on my computer, uh, one way or another, with a keyboard and crappy touchpad -Not heavy or dark subject material, ideally light and colorful -Can be played for short or long sessions -Not something that I'll lose track of what I'm doing or the story, or that pressure me to log on and do dailies all the time -Single-player -Complicated enough to occupy my brain, simple enough that it doesn't feel overwhelm me -Bonus points: Casual, long, cheap, queer, replayable As an example: Princess Farmer was perfect in this role, I just ran out of story mode and didn't feel like doing much with endless. --- New name, new gender, same great Bolo flavor! She is messy, but she's kind; she is lonely, most of the time ... Copied to Clipboard!
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-hotdogturtle-- 06/15/23 1:10:57 PM #2: |
We Love Katamari Reroll --- Hey man, LlamaGuy did encrypt the passwords. With what? ROT-13? -CJayC ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Aecioo 06/15/23 1:11:20 PM #3: |
Stardew Valley You're welcome. --- http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lcb35gGx0t1qailr4o1_500.gif http://www.megavideo.com/?v=57N0YAEJ ... Copied to Clipboard!
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NFUN 06/15/23 1:13:05 PM #4: |
probably Atelier Sophie --- What can the harvest hope for if not for the care of the Reaper Man? ... Copied to Clipboard!
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AriaOfBolo 06/15/23 1:15:09 PM #5: |
NFUN posted... probably Atelier Sophie would Ayesha work? that's what I have Aecioo posted... Stardew Valley heck yeaaaaa I've had trackpad issues in the past but this computer is a bit better, I should try again -hotdogturtle-- posted... We Love Katamari Reroll !! thanks!! --- New name, new gender, same great Bolo flavor! She is messy, but she's kind; she is lonely, most of the time ... Copied to Clipboard!
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StifledSilence 06/15/23 1:16:12 PM #6: |
Cat Quest --- Bear Bro The Empire of Silence ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Aecioo 06/15/23 1:17:44 PM #7: |
AriaOfBolo posted... heck yeaaaaa I've had trackpad issues in the past but this computer is a bit better, I should try again stardew valley is legitimately one of the best games I've played in the past decade. I've even done it coop with my best friend and it was startling how different he played and prioritized the game, to the point that it made me appreciate it even more because I finally realized it can be played... however you want. --- http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lcb35gGx0t1qailr4o1_500.gif http://www.megavideo.com/?v=57N0YAEJ ... Copied to Clipboard!
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-hotdogturtle-- 06/15/23 1:19:54 PM #8: |
I missed the keyboard/trackpad line so I'm begrudgingly rescinding my suggestion. Don't attempt to play Katamari without a 2 analog stick controller. --- Hey man, LlamaGuy did encrypt the passwords. With what? ROT-13? -CJayC ... Copied to Clipboard!
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AriaOfBolo 06/15/23 1:22:02 PM #9: |
-hotdogturtle-- posted... I missed the keyboard/trackpad line so I'm begrudgingly rescinding my suggestion. Don't attempt to play Katamari without a 2 analog stick controller. I was WONDERING how that'd work lol StifledSilence posted... Cat Quest noted, thanks! --- New name, new gender, same great Bolo flavor! She is messy, but she's kind; she is lonely, most of the time ... Copied to Clipboard!
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th3l3fty 06/15/23 1:24:58 PM #10: |
AriaOfBolo posted... would Ayesha work? that's what I have Ayesha has a time limit, but if you don't waste time willy-nilly it's super lenient Sophie is better for the whole "turn your brain off" thing because there is zero time pressure for anything, but Ayesha is probably fine if you don't let the time limit bother you too much --- thelefty for analysis crew 2008 imo -transience I have a third degree burn in flame-o-nomics -Sir Chris ... Copied to Clipboard!
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WazzupGenius00 06/15/23 1:35:32 PM #11: |
Heres a suggestion that I think fits perfectly: find a way to play Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer. Theres a DS version which had a US release, and a fan translation for the original SNES version. (I prefer the SNES version, myself.) A good, fairly simple game which can also serve as an onboarding for true roguelikes. Only thing IMO that this game is missing from your list is queerness. or if youre already bought in to roguelikes, play Caves of Qud, which DOES have queerness --- http://i.imgur.com/k0v0z3q.gif ... Copied to Clipboard!
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AriaOfBolo 06/15/23 1:42:40 PM #12: |
WazzupGenius00 posted... Caves of Qud oh heck I have this, it should've occurred to me lol --- New name, new gender, same great Bolo flavor! She is messy, but she's kind; she is lonely, most of the time ... Copied to Clipboard!
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tcaz2 06/15/23 1:45:00 PM #13: |
I would say any Atelier game is fine as long as you are capable of just not worrying about the time limit for the older ones before they did away with it. They're hardly impactful at all. But Atelier in general is super light hearted and while it doesn't ALWAYS have low stakes, when it does have some it's not usually very intense or dark about it. Also of course the Civilization games and almost any 4X game could be what you're looking for. Civ is probably your best bet if you're looking for something easier to get into though. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Maniac64 06/15/23 1:46:20 PM #14: |
Can you do cross play with Stardew valley? Like one person in PC and one on xbox? --- "Hope is allowed to be stupid, unwise, and naive." ~Sir Chris ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Snake5555555555 06/15/23 1:46:25 PM #15: |
Planet Coaster or Zoo --- I've decided to put my fears behind me. I'm not going back. https://www.instagram.com/horror_obscurities/ ... Copied to Clipboard!
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changmas 06/15/23 2:01:32 PM #16: |
Vampire Survivors isnt exactly slow paced or turn based but at a certain point it becomes almost rhythmic, mesmerizing, or methodical in a way that doesnt expend much brainpower. and you can pause it at any time if thats a concern seems perfect for every other stipulation you have listed though --- The Artist Formerly Known as Hannyabal ... Copied to Clipboard!
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KCF0107 06/15/23 2:13:54 PM #17: |
Peggle/Peggle Nights Though the sound design is awesome, so you would be missing out on the best experience of it without sound. --- KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy ... Copied to Clipboard!
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AriaOfBolo 06/15/23 3:05:59 PM #18: |
changmas posted... Vampire Survivors isnt exactly slow paced or turn based but at a certain point it becomes almost rhythmic, mesmerizing, or methodical in a way that doesnt expend much brainpower. and you can pause it at any time if thats a concern It is perfect! I have already 100% it (except the new dlc which I wanna stream) KCF0107 posted... Peggle/Peggle Nights Oh good call good call --- New name, new gender, same great Bolo flavor! She is messy, but she's kind; she is lonely, most of the time ... Copied to Clipboard!
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changmas 06/15/23 4:07:31 PM #19: |
AriaOfBolo posted... It is perfect! I have already 100% it (except the new dlc which I wanna stream) ah gotcha! well if youre hungry for more in the same genre, you could try Halls of Torment which is a vampire survivors-like with Diablo 2 aesthetics --- The Artist Formerly Known as Hannyabal ... Copied to Clipboard!
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azuarc 06/15/23 4:13:36 PM #20: |
I've been playing a ton of Cities Skylines the last year or so. (And there's a sequel out in October that looks amazing.) I'm not sure how great it'll be on a laptop, and it's not inherently queer, but should check all the other boxes. --- Only the exceptions can be exceptional. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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tcaz2 06/15/23 4:34:32 PM #21: |
Oh if you're looking for something shorter you can pick up and play for 30-45 min at a time too, give Dorfromantik a look. Nice little indie game I think is the very definition of relaxing and chill. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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WhiteLens 06/15/23 5:03:59 PM #22: |
Have you played Unpacking yet? If you havent then that, but its really short. --- FFXIV - Faerie Server: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/character/5086952/ F/GO: 271551102; FFBE: 886783216; LLSIFAS: 438166726 ... Copied to Clipboard!
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KamikazePotato 06/15/23 6:21:00 PM #23: |
Powerwash Simulator --- It's Reyn Time. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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AriaOfBolo 06/15/23 7:55:08 PM #24: |
Snake5555555555 posted... Planet Coaster or Zoo good idea thanks! azuarc posted... Cities Skylines also good thanks! tcaz2 posted... give Dorfromantik a look. frickin I have even played this one and just mental blocked, thanks WhiteLens posted... Have you played Unpacking yet? I want to!! KamikazePotato posted... Powerwash Simulator ooooooo yeah --- New name, new gender, same great Bolo flavor! She is messy, but she's kind; she is lonely, most of the time ... Copied to Clipboard!
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ZaziGuado 06/15/23 8:17:38 PM #25: |
Give Glass Masquerade a look. It's a bunch of stained glass puzzles. I like it for when I want to put my brain in hibernate mode for a little bit. --- snowpork azuarc is OP. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Raka_Putra 06/15/23 9:22:14 PM #26: |
Slay the Spire scratched this itch for me. It's a bit dark and it is a roguelite, so it's decently challenging, but it's so easy to just start a run and pause it whenever since it's turn-based. --- "A blank page or canvas, his favorite. So many possibilities." - RIP Stephen Sondheim, 1930-2021 ... Copied to Clipboard!
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tcaz2 06/15/23 9:26:55 PM #28: |
Raka_Putra posted... Slay the Spire scratched this itch for me. It's a bit dark and it is a roguelite, so it's decently challenging, but it's so easy to just start a run and pause it whenever since it's turn-based. Also gonna mention Monster Train and Griftlands for more games like this that are of similar quality, if TC has played StS already (which is somewhat likely) ... Copied to Clipboard!
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KanzarisKelshen 06/15/23 9:28:36 PM #29: |
Maybe Chicory and Wandersong? They're very cute and comfy titles IMO --- Shine on, you crazy diamond. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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changmas 06/15/23 10:35:06 PM #30: |
[LFAQs-redacted-quote] happy to help! --- The Artist Formerly Known as Hannyabal ... Copied to Clipboard!
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NFUN 06/15/23 10:35:53 PM #31: |
any yakuza game, specifically the mahjong minigame --- What can the harvest hope for if not for the care of the Reaper Man? ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Paratroopa1 06/15/23 10:48:45 PM #32: |
tcaz2 posted... Also gonna mention Monster Train and Griftlands for more games like this that are of similar quality, if TC has played StS already (which is somewhat likely)And if we're going down the roguelike road, my current fave for like the last year or so has been Slice & Dice, a little dice-based roguelike on itch (not on steam yet), I've played it for like thousands of hours and it's super low key and simple while also having tons of depth ... Copied to Clipboard!
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UF8 06/15/23 11:10:48 PM #33: |
unfortunately there is an unhealthy amount of predatory game progression in it (i think it takes several years to be able to collect everything in it now thanks to the various forms of online dailies for shop gacha currencies) but outside of collectable aspects 100% Orange Juice is genuinely pretty comfy. I spent a solid year or so playing that occasionally in singleplayer before ever even touching online mode though i'm admittedly probably the only person ever to do so. It still supports its original 800x600 resolution and plays about as well as it ever did on low spec laptops and has plenty of charm to it worth mentioning also that if you get into that (being an indie anime vg board game themed around other games from the developer), their other games are decently replayable in their own right, though they might be a little overwhelming... ... Copied to Clipboard!
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UF8 06/16/23 1:49:34 AM #34: |
another game i can... somewhat vouch for is the moekuri series. first one's untranslated freeware and 2nd has a localisation on steam (without the 2 on it), though the english version doesn't have all the content updates the doujin release has for whatever reason. either way that's a srpg collectathon hybrid basically with a bright anime art style. localised game has a story that is largely filler, freeware game has no story so no worries about missing out on "deep lore" beyond what the summons are called tbh. Gameplay has some tactical depth and encourages multiple playthroughs since you get a bunch of different MC classes to experiment with ... Copied to Clipboard!
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ChichiriMuyo 06/16/23 8:18:42 AM #35: |
OG King's Bounty on Genesis or dealer's choice of Romance of the Three Kingdoms games on the SNES (my choice is 2). Everything about what you described your ideal game is also mine. We might still not have fitted into the same absolute, but if you told me that you found a game that fit those parameters, I would check it out. --- If you think the heat is dry, imagine how we like our humor. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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SHINE_GET_64 06/16/23 9:58:39 AM #36: |
Diab..... -Not heavy or dark subject material, ideally light and colorful nevermind --- https://imgtc.com/i/iJnhdkc.gif https://imgtc.com/i/j45EVGx.png ... Copied to Clipboard!
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AriaOfBolo 06/16/23 11:11:24 AM #37: |
man y'all are hitting it out of the park, thank you! Most of these are going on a list but Caves of Qud was what I booted up last night and it was great once I decided to not read the entire help file first. :P (also I really like the music dang) ZaziGuado posted... Give Glass Masquerade a look. It's a bunch of stained glass puzzles. Funky, I do like some art deco! Raka_Putra posted... Slay the Spire scratched this itch for me. I was just streaming this the other day! I had it in the "normal game" category but there's no reason it couldn't also be a chill game, good call! tcaz2 posted... Monster Train and Griftlands for more games like this that are of similar quality, Cool thanks! I've played a jillion roguelite deckbuilders but these two had eluded me KanzarisKelshen posted... Maybe Chicory and Wandersong? They're very cute and comfy titles IMO Chicory I wanted to like but there was a depressed character and it kinda bummed me out lol. I FORGOT ABOUT WANDERSONG, I got it in a bundle at some point I think! Goooood call. NFUN posted... any yakuza game, specifically the mahjong minigame ....I could see that yeah. Been meaning to get into Yakuza for a while, and have dabbled in mahjong a few times and could go for more. Paratroopa1 posted... Slice & Dice I FLIPPIN LOVE SLICE AND DICE. I played it on my phone but eventually got tired of it after I ran out of unlocks that felt....possible. --- New name, new gender, same great Bolo flavor! She is messy, but she's kind; she is lonely, most of the time ... Copied to Clipboard!
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AriaOfBolo 06/16/23 11:12:38 AM #38: |
UF8 posted... 100% Orange Juice You are right, you are right. It's a multiplayer only game in my mind but singleplayer would fill the need just fine! Dabbled in QP Shooting a bit too.....I could see shmups being an unconventional choice that could actually work for me. I have Acceleration of Suguri 2 sitting around in my library to try later and am curious about 200%. Do I need to play much of the others before I play 200%? UF8 posted... another game i can... somewhat vouch for is the moekuri series This is my pitch, it was made for me. It's been on my wishlist forever but that moves it pretty far up. ChichiriMuyo posted... OG King's Bounty on Genesis or dealer's choice of Romance of the Three Kingdoms games on the SNES (my choice is 2). Huh, alrighty! Will check out King's Bounty. I've played and enjoyed later Ro3K games and they seem just a liiiiittle too deep for veg needs, but I bet the early ones are probably a bit easier to brain? Been meaning to check them out for a while anyway. SHINE_GET_64 posted... Diab..... I could see that otherwise tho yep --- New name, new gender, same great Bolo flavor! She is messy, but she's kind; she is lonely, most of the time ... Copied to Clipboard!
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