I Spent My Whole Day Off Playing a Game and I’m Not Apologising For It
Rest that looks like nothing is still rest. On using a whole day off to play a game, and why that’s exactly right.
Rest that looks like nothing is still rest. On using a whole day off to play a game, and why that’s exactly right.
When you’re exhausted but sleep isn’t touching it. This is what high-functioning burnout actually feels like.
A cosy afternoon making lip balm. No productivity goals, no purpose. Just a quiet thing to do with my hands.
Coral Island is a cosy farming game with soft characters and zero pressure. Build a life at your own pace. A good one for burnout recovery on Switch or PC.
Flower is a wordless game where you guide petals through open landscapes. No challenge, no fail state. One of the quietest games on Nintendo Switch.
Abzu is a wordless underwater game with no fail state. For the days when you have nothing left to give. No decisions, no pressure. On Nintendo Switch.
Unpacking is a puzzle game where you unpack boxes and arrange a home. No words, no challenge. Somehow one of the most calming games on Nintendo Switch.
Alba is a wildlife adventure about protecting nature. Gentle, short, and full of animals. A cosy game for when you need something kind. Switch, PC, and mobile.
A quiet cosy puzzle game with a gentle story and no punishment loop. Low stakes, no rush. For when you want something warm on Nintendo Switch or PC.
Cozy Grove is a daily cosy game played in short sessions. Gentle tasks, soft story, nothing overwhelming. For the days when you want small and manageable.