Games for when you just want to switch your brain off

Not every session needs to be a challenge. Sometimes you want a game that asks almost nothing and gives back a little calm.

Fishing games are perfect for this. Big Bass Splash gets a mention here for the same reason it earns one everywhere on the site: it's gentle, one-handed, and easy to put down.

Exploration adventures work too. Lantern Hollow lets you wander without pressure, and the soft audio makes it a good wind-down before sleep.

Even a builder like Skyport Tycoon can be soothing once you stop chasing efficiency and just enjoy tidying things up.

The trick is picking something with no timers and no punishment. Your evening brain will thank you.