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I am looking for some super casual games to play on work breaks since I am still sitting at home while I work. I have been playing super hexagon, but I want others to play as well. Super Hexagon is stressing me out at times. I feel I need to clarify that. LOL Just kinda curious what kind of other games are out there that are more on the casual side. Preferably slow paced. My breaks are about 30 minutes. I appreciate any recommendations.
I am building a playlist now!!! Thanks.
Post edited May 20, 2020 by chimera2025
Super Hexagon is slow paced?

Anyway, Downwell is a good option.
https://www.gog.com/game/skyhill

More on the craft/survival side of things. But, despite the crafting, the game is very simple and straightforward. Keep descending floors, loot rooms and kill creatures. Combat is turn-based.
The levels in https://www.gog.com/game/rayman_origins
are pretty short, easy and relaxing for the most part.
Since you mentioned Super Hexagon, maybe I could suggest VVVVVV? I wouldn't call it slow paced, but there's no rush (outside of time trial, which is optional, and it's only required if you want to legitimately unlock No Death Mode, which you probably don't care about anyway), and checkpoints are extremely common. Also, VVVVVV has the unlockable Super Graviton mode, which is a nice little minigame, and if you don't want to have to unlock it normally, there is a menu option that will do that for you.

You could also look at turn based RPGs, like the earlier Might and Magic games. World of Xeen is quite good, as is MM3. (MM1 and MM2 only let you save at the inn, so they're less friendly for this purpose.)

Roguelikes might not be so casual, but they are definitely playable, as in true roguelikes (as opposed to roguelites) time does not pass unless you're providing some input. In other words, if you need to leave the game on short notice, you can do so, and enemies won't kill you while you attend to other business outside the game. (Might and Magic 1-5 are also like this.)

You could also try turn based strategy games, like Civilization 3 or Alpha Centauri. Just be aware that, later in the game, turns can take a while.

By the way, it might be worth knowing how long your breaks are; some games are suitable if you have the occasional 30 minute break, but might not work for 5 minute bursts, for example.
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chimera2025: I am looking for some super casual games to play on work breaks since I am still sitting at home while I work. I have been playing super hexagon, but I want others to play as well. Just kinda curious what kind of other games are out there that are more on the casual side. Preferably slow paced. Thanks.
The Artifex Mundi HOGs are slow paced:
https://www.gog.com/games?devpub=artifex_mundi&page=1&sort=popularity
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TheMonkofDestiny: Super Hexagon is slow paced?

Anyway, Downwell is a good option.
Lol. No it isn't. That's why I want recommendations for some that are. I am also going to check that one out. Thank you.
Post edited May 20, 2020 by chimera2025
The Braveland series would be perfect. Super casual TBS game and each level can be completed in just a few minutes.
Post edited June 17, 2020 by PaterAlf
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karnak1: https://www.gog.com/game/skyhill

More on the craft/survival side of things. But, despite the crafting, the game is very simple and straightforward. Keep descending floors, loot rooms and kill creatures. Combat is turn-based.
Sounds good. I am going to look into it.
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Matewis: The levels in https://www.gog.com/game/rayman_origins
are pretty short, easy and relaxing for the most part.
I have played some in the past. I don't own this one yet. I am going to look into it. Thank you!!
Post edited May 20, 2020 by chimera2025
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chimera2025: Lol. No it isn't. That's why I want recommendations for some that are. I am also going to check that one out. Thank you.
Fair enough. I thought maybe you were some multi-dimensional being operating on some level well beyond the reflexes of a normal human or something.
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dtgreene: Since you mentioned Super Hexagon, maybe I could suggest VVVVVV? I wouldn't call it slow paced, but there's no rush (outside of time trial, which is optional, and it's only required if you want to legitimately unlock No Death Mode, which you probably don't care about anyway), and checkpoints are extremely common. Also, VVVVVV has the unlockable Super Graviton mode, which is a nice little minigame, and if you don't want to have to unlock it normally, there is a menu option that will do that for you.

You could also look at turn based RPGs, like the earlier Might and Magic games. World of Xeen is quite good, as is MM3. (MM1 and MM2 only let you save at the inn, so they're less friendly for this purpose.)

Roguelikes might not be so casual, but they are definitely playable, as in true roguelikes (as opposed to roguelites) time does not pass unless you're providing some input. In other words, if you need to leave the game on short notice, you can do so, and enemies won't kill you while you attend to other business outside the game. (Might and Magic 1-5 are also like this.)

You could also try turn based strategy games, like Civilization 3 or Alpha Centauri. Just be aware that, later in the game, turns can take a while.

By the way, it might be worth knowing how long your breaks are; some games are suitable if you have the occasional 30 minute break, but might not work for 5 minute bursts, for example.
I will add my break length into my post. Thanks. I have played VVVVVV. Not slow paced. But yes, that is a nice little game. It is so funny that you mentioned the Might and Magic games, becuase I was just looking at those. I am going to check out the ones you mentioned. I actually think I own most if not all of them, so that will give me many options.
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chimera2025: I am looking for some super casual games to play on work breaks since I am still sitting at home while I work. I have been playing super hexagon, but I want others to play as well. Just kinda curious what kind of other games are out there that are more on the casual side. Preferably slow paced. Thanks.
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BreOl72: The Artifex Mundi HOGs are slow paced:
https://www.gog.com/games?devpub=artifex_mundi&page=1&sort=popularity
Wow!! Awesome. I have some of those. Already installed one and I am going to check it out.
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PaterAlf: The Braveland would be perfect. Super casual TBS game and each level can be completed in just a few minutes.
Checking it out. I don't have that one yet. Looks interesting. Thanks.
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chimera2025: Lol. No it isn't. That's why I want recommendations for some that are. I am also going to check that one out. Thank you.
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TheMonkofDestiny: Fair enough. I thought maybe you were some multi-dimensional being operating on some level well beyond the reflexes of a normal human or something.
I like to think so, but then my kids remind me that I am a mere mortal. lol
Post edited May 20, 2020 by chimera2025
Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe
Vertical Drop Heroes HD
VVVVVV (not always casual difficulty, but easy to pick up and play in short bursts)

EDIT: Whoops, I forgot to click on "Post my message" when I got distracted for half an hour, so ignore any suggestions that have already been made by others in the meantime, heh. And my suggestions aren't really slow paced either.

EDIT2: Ok, here's a turn-based one for you: Into the Breach
Post edited May 20, 2020 by Leroux
A Dark Room

World of Goo

https://www.openttd.org/

https://classicreload.com/prince-of-persia.html

https://archive.org/details/msdos_ACROSS_shareware

Heroes of Might and Magic 3
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Leroux: Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe
Vertical Drop Heroes HD
VVVVVV (not always casual difficulty, but easy to pick up and play in short bursts)

EDIT: Whoops, I forgot to click on "Post my message" when I got distracted for half an hour, so ignore any suggestions that have already been made by others in the meantime, heh. And my suggestions aren't really slow paced either.

EDIT2: Ok, here's a turn-based one for you: Into the Breach
Awesome. I have all of those. Checking them out.
Into The Breach. My favorite "quick gaming session" title.

https://www.gog.com/game/into_the_breach