If you like how laid-back and easy-going Lonesome Village is, these games will be right for you.
Lonesome Village is a cute and easy game in which you have to save and figure out what’s going on in a village that everyone says is full of evil. Even though this is your mission, there is no fighting in the game. Instead, you move forward by solving puzzles and helping other villagers. In general, it’s an interactive puzzle game where you control a cute chibi coyote. This idle game is perfect if you want to take a break from all the popular combat and competitive games that have been taking the gaming world by storm.
If you’ve finished Lonesome Village and are looking for other games with the same laid-back feel that lets you relax while you solve puzzles, look at interesting graphics, and get into the story, here are a few suggestions.
Paradise Marsh
Like Lonesome Village, this game has a simple look, and you can also follow a story that will help you figure out what’s going on in its world. In this game, you don’t have to solve puzzles. Instead, you have to look for bottles that have messages and clues about Paradise Marsh in them. You can talk to the stars in the night sky, which is the best thing about this game. This is the perfect game if you want to turn off your brain and just wander around without having to fight monsters or do anything too hard on your mind.
LumbearJack
In this game, you play as a lumberjack bear and have fun wreaking havoc on the environment and forest. You get to use your axe on everything from small bear traps to dangerous industrial cranes. It’s satisfying to see parts of the forest grow back after you’ve cleaned up the trash left by the industrial hazards in the game. Even though it doesn’t have any puzzles and you just smash your way through it, it’s a very relaxing game because of how it works and how simple the graphics are.
If you’re stressed out and want to destroy things but don’t want anything bloody or violent, this game is a great way to relax.
Moncage
Maybe you liked Lonesome Village because it had puzzles and you don’t like games that don’t make you think. Moncage is a good way to deal with that, since it’s a game that lets you work your brain out (without breaking it) as you move through a world that’s stuck in a cube. The story is also good, and many people who have played this game have been moved to tears by it. This game might be short, but it’s definitely one that you’ll remember.
Mutazione
This game is a must-play because both the way it looks and the music in the background are soothing. You are sent to a small town full of mutants to see your sick grandfather, which is a unique setting. The mutants, on the other hand, are all pretty nice, and you can talk to them. As the game’s story goes on, you also wander around and do things that don’t advance the plot. Growing plants that sing is a big part of the game, which can be very relaxing.
The Last Campfire
The Last Campfire is a game that, like many on this list, has a lot of puzzles. However, its voice acting and detailed 3D art make it stand out. In this game, you play as a soul named Ember who is stuck in a place with other lost souls. This is different from their beautiful and bright environment, which balances out the game’s generally sadder mood. The puzzles aren’t hard to figure out, and it’s nice to meet other souls as you travel. If you wanted to play it all at once, it wouldn’t take too long.
Behind The Frame: The Finest Scenery
Since the game is about a painter, it seems like it should have one of the best styles on this list. It should be detailed and almost look like a painting. You want to be an artist and hope to get work for the next year. In this game, you’ll solve puzzles that aren’t too hard, and you’ll also do things like cook and clean up after the cat next door. But the most important thing about this game is that it tells a story through paintings.
A Walk With Yiayia
The way you call your grandmother throughout A Walk With Yiayia shows that the game doesn’t shy away from Greek culture. Even the dishes she talks about are traditional Greek food. Even though this game is in grayscale, don’t let the lack of color fool you. In this game, you talk to your grandmother, take her for walks, and talk about old memories.
It’s a quick adventure-themed visual novel to read, but the story will make you miss home and your family.
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Kitori Academy
You might want to see how people live at Hogwarts so that doing nothing doesn’t feel so boring. Kitori Academy lets you live the life of a wizard apprentice, which is what you wanted. Learn how to make magical things, take care of your pet (and live out your dream of being a cat owner), and go on quests that will teach you about the academy. This game has hidden doors and secret areas that you have to find and open. No matter what, magic makes life never boring, and if farming is your thing, this game has that too.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a great life simulation game, but you can only play it on the Nintendo Switch. If you get the chance, you should try it out. It lets you live on an island, with environments that change as you reach your own goals. You can do whatever you want, like meet new animals, build your own home and even get a loan for it, and design it. Even though there aren’t any puzzles in Slope Game, that shouldn’t stop you from being interested enough to spend hours on it.
Stardew Valley
Stardew Valley is a must-play if you’re looking for a game like Lonesome Village, but instead of learning the secrets of the world or exploring, it’s more like Animal Crossing in that you make a life out of the game. You can farm, make friends in the village, gather things, and even go on dates with people. But the most fun part of this game is growing crops and making your farm look nice. Stardew Valley is much easier to get than the previous entry because it can be played on more consoles and operating systems. It even has cute 8-bit art that looks like it came from an old game.
