Nothing raunchy shooting games or blood-curdling horror games: take it easy in this heat. Is that your plan? Then pick these games on PlayStation or Xbox.
Gaming is intense, make no mistake. Supreme concentration resulting in big sweat spots and clammy hands. It’s addictive, we know. But with these tropical temperatures, you might want to take it a little easier. No one is waiting to start up the PlayStation or Xbox like a hothead.
So sit back in the shorts, put some ice cubes in your glass of drink and pick a chill game to keep your cool. Chill games may have a more laid-back or relaxing feel, but these recommendations will keep you entertained for hours. That way you can still crank up your PlayStation or Xbox during the hot weather.
These chill games on PlayStation and Xbox are perfect for hot days
As cool as Elden Ring’s expansion or Helldivers 2’s missions are, these games can make you feel pretty muggy. Take it easy with these chill but thoroughly enjoyable games on the Xbox and PlayStation.
Power Wash Simulator
Actually, you shouldn’t think of working intensively during hot weather. Yet Power Wash Simulator is awfully cool. As the title betrays, you get to work with a pressure washer to give entire houses, squares and other places a thorough scrubbing.
There are time-based trophies you can earn, but the goal of the game is really more nice quiet cleaning. You take nice time to spray a thick layer of dirt off of all sorts of places with a pressure washer. It sounds boring, but like many other simulator games on the PlayStation or Xbox, this game is surprisingly addictive.
(image: Square Enix)
Darkest Dungeon
Okay Okay, a game where you descend into underground dungeons full of monsters and where danger lurks in every corner doesn’t sound chill. And well, it isn’t really. Especially since your characters can literally go berserk. But: for once, it is chill if a game gives you chills.
Furthermore, the gameplay is not intensive and requires fairly few buttons to press. So your PlayStation or Xbox’s controller can also take a breather. It’s a turn-based RPG in which you assemble a group of adventurers to collect treasure and defeat monsters. That’s pretty chill, right?
(image: Red Hook Studios)
A Little To The Left
In this game you solve puzzles by putting objects in the right place. Think of putting order in an overflowing suitcase or arranging the bookcase so everything can be in the cupboard. The puzzles are self-explanatory, but incredibly fun to do. You can also take your time with the game.
Surprisingly, the controls also work well for PlayStation or Xbox. It’s a game that you can spend hours with while sitting comfortably in an office chair or on the couch. Add a fan and you won’t have to experience the summer heat.
(image: Secret Mode)
Minecraft
Who hasn’t played Minecraft? After all, it is one of the most popular games of all time. But have you played the game recently? Chances are you haven’t, because new content is added every so often. So it’s high time to restart this classic.
From PC to PlayStation and Xbox, Minecraft is literally everywhere. And as you may know, you can make the game as intense as you like. Give that hardcore-survival world a rest. Have some ice cream and build an ice palace or explore all the newly added biomes. Plenty to do, nothing to get excited about.
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Chants Of Sennaar
“Sorry, what are you saying? Surely that is the clearest description of Chants Of Sennaar we can give. In this game, you solve language puzzles. Namely, you trek through a world heavily inspired by the Biblical myth of the Tower of Babel. In short: you have no idea what people are saying to you.
And you get to figure that out. You try to decipher as many languages as possible. The puzzles are fun and refreshing, and the game’s summery, almost desert-like drawing style takes you on a nomadic adventure. Few games on the PlayStation or Xbox are as obscure and relaxing at the same time.
(image: Focus Entertainment)
House Flipper
If you think Power Wash Simulator is not hard enough work yet, then House Flipper is the game for you. You take control of run-down, ugly houses and completely refurbish them. From demolishing old walls to installing a new kitchen. Tough labor, but without leaving the fan room.
This is another one of those games on PlayStation or Xbox where you can spend hours and have quite a bit of freedom. Whether you prefer wrecking the place or perfecting the layout of the house, House Flipper will keep you busy for a while.
(image: Frozen District)
