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4 Game Genres That Are Great for Unwinding

Last updated: Aug 10, 2025 8:27 am UTC
By Lucy Bennett
4 Game Genres That Are Great for Unwinding

Video games can be a way to relieve stress after a long day. However, not all video games are made for relaxing and unwinding. Some games can be very competitive or demanding, where you must play near-perfectly to succeed in a level or boss fight, causing more stress instead of allowing you to chill. Here are some game genres that can help you destress in your River Modern home.


Coop games

Co-op games require you to have another player with you to play. You can invite friends or family to play with you and have some fun. You can both think of ways to beat a level or clear a sector in the game while improving your problem-solving skills and communication skills. This can also strengthen your bond with the person you are playing with.

4 Game Genres That Are Great for Unwinding

Stress management games

These games are made to help control your stress and find some ways to do so, such as meditation apps and emotional management games that suggest what to do when things become overwhelming and very stressful. Games like these can teach you a thing or two you don’t know about yourself.


Casual Games

Casual titles can be played for fun and not competitively, where you can play how you want and play on your own time without a time limit. Some games you can play for just a few minutes a day without being too demanding and stressful. It does not require strict gameplay where you have to strategize and think about a lot of things.

Sandbox games

Games like Minecraft are sandbox games, where you are free to do whatever you want without penalties and consequences. The game gives you the freedom to interact and explore an open world and potentially improve your creative skills. This might be the genre you’d want to play after a long and stressful day.


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