Haven. 13 relaxing video games

• 13 Cozy Video Games for Hard Times
• The Sims 4
• Stardew Valley
• Animal Crossing: New Horizons
• Spiritfarer
• Flower
• Mutazione
• A Short Hike
• Haven
• Bastion
• Wingspan
• Death's Door
• Kena: Bridge of Spirits

Haven

2020's Haven didn't impress everyone, mainly due to the not very interesting and not very varied gameplay mechanics. However, this simplicity has undoubtedly influenced the fact that playing Haven is more likely to get you relaxed. Instead, the real essence of this production turned out to be its characters, namely a lovers couple, Yu and Kay, who have been together for quite a while. The fact that they escaped to an alien planet that doesn't seem very habitable is just a background.

What's much more important and interesting are the conversations between two people in love. We observe a relationship that we can relate to our own or our friends' relationships. Although everything takes place in an imaginary world, the bond between the characters is painfully real. We listen to familiar exchanges, themes, arguments, and this authenticity encourages us more and more to dive into the story. On top of that, we can also play in co-operation with another person - preferably our partner. Then the immersion goes to a higher level and it's hard to tear yourself away from Haven.

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