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Turns out 2020 was—for many of us—one of the worst years on record.
If you are feeling stressed and need somewhere to escape for a little bit, this is a thread about some short, calming games that I hope will help you relax.
Starting with...
If you are feeling stressed and need somewhere to escape for a little bit, this is a thread about some short, calming games that I hope will help you relax.
Starting with...
"A Short Hike" is without any doubt the best indie title of the year. 
@adamgryu has truly crafted something that can soothe your soul for a good few hours. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1055540/A_Short_Hike/
@adamgryu has truly crafted something that can soothe your soul for a good few hours. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1055540/A_Short_Hike/
"Kind Words" is a game like no other. 
You can write about your own issues, and read anonymous replies from other players.
It's warming and empowering. @popcannibal created one of the few experiments on empathy that actually worked. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1070710/Kind_Words_lo_fi_chill_beats_to_write_to/
You can write about your own issues, and read anonymous replies from other players.
It's warming and empowering. @popcannibal created one of the few experiments on empathy that actually worked. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1070710/Kind_Words_lo_fi_chill_beats_to_write_to/
"Townscaper" is a small town-building toy. 
An incredibly relaxing experience, powered by @osksta's procedural goodness and shader wizardry. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1291340/Townscaper/
An incredibly relaxing experience, powered by @osksta's procedural goodness and shader wizardry. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1291340/Townscaper/
"Fugl" is a bird-flying game, with hundreds of animals you can morph into.
The way in which @melodive renders voxel animations is simply stunning, and unlikely any other voxel game out there. https://store.steampowered.com/app/643810/Fugl/
The way in which @melodive renders voxel animations is simply stunning, and unlikely any other voxel game out there. https://store.steampowered.com/app/643810/Fugl/
"Donut County" is (possibly) the only (good) game in which you play as a hole in the group.
@torahhorse and his team made @donutcounty into a short, funny and light-hearted experience. https://store.steampowered.com/app/702670/Donut_County/
@torahhorse and his team made @donutcounty into a short, funny and light-hearted experience. https://store.steampowered.com/app/702670/Donut_County/
"Cloud Gardens" is a minimalist game about reclaiming abandoned dioramas using plants. 
@noio_games crafted a relaxing, almost meditative experience which will—literally—grow on you.
Supports the ability to export time-lapses of your creations. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1372320/Cloud_Gardens/
@noio_games crafted a relaxing, almost meditative experience which will—literally—grow on you.
Supports the ability to export time-lapses of your creations. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1372320/Cloud_Gardens/
"Islanders" is a minimalist strategy game about building cities on colourful islands. 
The folks at @_grizzlygames created a perfectly paced game, which is both challenging and relaxing. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1046030/ISLANDERS/
The folks at @_grizzlygames created a perfectly paced game, which is both challenging and relaxing. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1046030/ISLANDERS/
"Tiny Islands" is a small masterpiece in emergent storytelling. Build your island in the game, while building its story in your mind. 
A tiny game by @dr_d_king that will stay with you for a long time. https://dr-d-king.itch.io/tiny-islands
A tiny game by @dr_d_king that will stay with you for a long time. https://dr-d-king.itch.io/tiny-islands
