cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/48176361
I like community builders and games that I can keep a world for years and grow, watch it evolve. I enjoy Rimworld. ARK evolved series is good.
Bonus if it’s multiplayer capable LAN and not online.
Oxygen not included is nice but mentally taxing sometimes. I prefer laid back chill games with economy and farming. 2d or 3d doesn’t matter. I don’t mind trying indie games. Survival based games are nice. I’m not super pick and choose.
Give me your greatest joy in game form. I’ve heard Stardew Valley is good. I tried it, reminds me of a gameboy game. I could not get into the game. My character kept falling asleep like 14 times in a day.
Ori and the Blind Forest/Will of the Wisps - My absolute favorite platformer ever. Like playing a beautiful painting, with excellent music, and satisfyingly tight controls.
The Subnautica series - Great story with deep lore, but also has fun base building. Latest game has multiplayer up to 4 person co-op, but can also be enjoyed alone.
Stardew Valley - You mentioned this…just get it. Seriously, I never met someone who didn’t like it. Sorry for the 200+ hours of your life that are about to disappear. The very definition of “cozy game”.
Dave the Diver - Fun and quirky game. “Base building” via a sushi restaurant, but also exploration and combat elements. There is a weeb character that makes your guns and your sushi chef is an eccentric man who is a bit too crazy about his sushi knives. New expansion DLC coming this summer.
Cult of the Lamb - Has co-op multiplayer local and remote. Base building meets rogue-like with cute animals that join a cult.
Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime - Best played with up to 4 person local or online co-op. Weird name, great game.
Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart - Rivet and Ratchet OTP
It Takes Two - Requires co-op, either local or online. Excellent game to play with a significant other or close friend.