The Best Relaxing Games for Playstation 5 ·

03 Jul 2024, 00:00

Update 22 April 2024: Bridges & Docks added at rank #29.

Here are our 10 Best Relaxing Games for Playstation 5: 1

Powerwash Simulator (2022)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows

Step into the world of PowerWash Simulator, a stress-free game where you build your own power-washing business. Strip dirt from various surfaces, unlock new tools, and enjoy the therapeutic art of power-washing. With a variety of modes, captivating graphics, and engaging story, this game is sure to wash away your worries.

What we like:

Satisfying sense of progression and accomplishment
Unique concept in the simulation genre
Engaging story adding depth to gameplay
Therapeutic and relaxing experience
Variety of modes and well-designed levels

What could be improved:

Gameplay can become repetitive over time
Co-op progress only counts for host player
Limited exploration opportunities

simulation
relaxing
cooperative
first-person
casual
wholesome
free-play
online
shooter
immersive
controller-support
funny
multiplayer

Good match Bad match

TOEM (2021)

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PC Windows Linux Mac OS Xbox Series X/s Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch Xbox One

Embark on a heartwarming journey in TOEM, a delightful photography game set in a magical black-and-white world. Help quirky characters, solve puzzles, and capture the beauty of your surroundings with your camera. Enjoy the relaxing landscape, chill beats, and the freedom to explore at your own pace. Despite its short length, TOEM's charming and pressure-free gameplay will leave you wanting more.

What we like:

Sweet art style
Cute music
Engaging and addictive gameplay
Freedom to complete quests at own pace
Dense and filled with opportunities for photography

What could be improved:

Relatively short game
Limited camera movement
Absence of a fast travel system
Almost entirely in black and white

editing
hand-drawn
photo
relaxing
cute
exploration
puzzle
adventure
soundtrack
photography
cozy
wholesome
music
funny
nature

Good match + 122 Bad match - 119

Cozy Grove (2021)

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Xbox One Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 IOS iPhone Mac OS PC Windows

Cozy Grove offers a charming, narrative-driven island-style setting game where you play as a Spirit Scout who helps ghosts trapped on an island. With a range of activities such as fishing, crafting, and collecting resources, this game has an unexpected depth with ghost bear characters having their narratives ranging from comedic to bittersweet and impactful.

What we like:

Adorable cast of characters
Beautiful hand-drawn visuals
Charming soundtrack
Deep layer of complex themes
Available on multiple platforms

What could be improved:

Lack of cross-save functionality
Smaller scale compared to Animal Crossing
Limited storage
Time-limited quests
Limited play each day

relaxing
crafting
hand-drawn
life-sim
simulation
inventory
cute
real-time
cozy
narrative
collectathon
isometric
story
resource
difficult

Good match + 34 Bad match - 34

Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly (2023)

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Screenshot of Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly

Xbox Series X/s PC Windows Playstation 4 Xbox One Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Mac OS Nintendo Switch

Step into the shoes of a barista in Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly. Brew warm drinks, serve quirky fantasy characters, and explore their stories in a chill coffee shop ambiance. Create latte-art masterpieces, influence hearts, and immerse yourself in the alternate present-day Seattle. A must-play for those seeking a warm, relaxing gaming experience with thoughtful conversations and lo-fi beats.

What we like:

Engaging story
Relaxing gameplay
Beautiful pixel art
Excellent character development
Soothing soundtrack

What could be improved:

Repetitive dialogue
Tedious skip function

visual-novel
relaxing
narrative
pixel
fantasy
lgbtq
fiction
vampire
interactive
simulation
story
emotional
choices
alternate
drama

Good match + 13 Bad match

Jusant (2023)

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Xbox One Xbox Series X/s Playstation 5 PC Windows

Ascend the enigmatic tower of Jusant and uncover the echoes of a lost civilization. Immerse yourself in a serene world filled with lush biomes, master intuitive climbing mechanics, and let the haunting soundtrack elevate your adventure. Solve puzzles with your adorable companion, Ballast, and experience a story that intertwines resilience and mystery in every climb.

What we like:

Intuitive climbing gameplay
Rich, immersive environments
Engaging puzzles with helpful companion
Profound storytelling
Beautiful soundtrack

What could be improved:

Occasional collision issues
Some story elements are cryptic

vertical
puzzle
platform
narrative
controller-support
exploration
story
meditative
atmospheric
rock-climbing
relaxing
adventure
rhythm
mystery
cute

Good match + 3 Bad match

House Flipper 2 (2023)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X/s Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Android Xbox One

It's time to dust off your hammer - House Flipper is back in a brand-new fashion! Buy and renovate run-down houses! Or maybe you want to build new ones? Now you can! Start as a rookie Flipper and make a fortune by helping out the community of the charming town of Pinnacove.

simulation
relaxing
sandbox
illustration
design
building
destruction
immersive
first-person
education
base-building
real-life

Good match + 1 Bad match

Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator (2024)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X j Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Xbox One PC Windows

Garden Life is a relaxing gardening game in which you create your dream garden in a peaceful, colourful world. Plant and add ornaments at your own pace, transforming an overgrown forgotten plot into a flourishing community garden.

simulation
relaxing
cozy
sandbox
farming
nature
grid
cute
family-friendly
cultivation
colourful
3d
watercolour
stylized
agriculture

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Sudocats (2022)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox One Linux

Sudocats is the perfect combination of cute cats and challenging sudoku puzzles. As you adopt new cats into your home, use your problem-solving skills to arrange them in the right order so they get along. With customizable grids and backgrounds, and puzzles of varying difficulties, Sudocats offers a relaxing and fun experience for all players. Come play with the cats and solve puzzles today!

What we like:

Supports a great cause by helping street cats
Adorable cat-themed graphics
Challenging but not frustrating puzzles
Great for children and beginners to Sudoku
Cute and relaxing to play

What could be improved:

Limited number of preset puzzles
Difficulty cannot be adjusted
May be too easy for experienced Sudoku players

wholesome
cats
cozy
logic
relaxing
tabletop
hand-drawn
education
mouse
cute
puzzle
cartoony
minimalist
grid
family-friendly

Good match + 1 Bad match

Freshly Frosted (2022)

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Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Xbox One Linux Mac OS PC Windows Nintendo Switch Playstation 4

Place conveyor belts to solve puzzles in the world's most adorable donut factory!

puzzle
relaxing
automation
colourful
cute
puzzley
narration
top-down
logic
cooking
programming
challenging
stylized
building
asmr

Good match + 9 Bad match - 33

APICO (2022)

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APICO is the latest game in the sims genre, combining elements from Stardew Valley, Graveyard Keeper and Animal Crossing. Join your grandfather's beekeeping business on an island and craft, build and breed bees to discover extinct species. Experience a chilled adventure as you create your own unique world.

What we like:

Crafting and building features are easy to pick up on
Chilled experience which allows you to complete the game at your own pace
Incorporates science into fun gameplay

What could be improved:

Initial NPCs lack personality compared to similar games
Tasks can be time consuming once you have a rhythm going

simulation
relaxing
education
farming
nature
immersive
management
crafting
cute
sims
building
exploration
life-sim
sandbox
top-down

Good match + 7 Bad match - 14

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The Best Relaxing Games for Playstation 5

Powerwash Simulator (2022)

TOEM (2021)

Cozy Grove (2021)

Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly (2023)

Jusant (2023)

House Flipper 2 (2023)

Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator (2024)

Sudocats (2022)

Freshly Frosted (2022)

APICO (2022)

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