ashiAug 15, 2023

I have a really tough time trying to find games to play when my fatigue is bad. I do have some very laid back games, but those don't always sate the restlessness I end up feeling.

Here is a list of things preventing me from playing certain games when too fatigued:

- Dizziness/vertigo: I always have this. It becomes harder to manage when I am fatigued.
- Photosensitive head pain: harder to manage as well and always present. Flashy effects hurt.
- Brain fog: games with good stories are not his in these moments since focusing on story becomes very mentally teasing.

I've been playing Palia which is great but it's very laid back and doesn't suit those moments when I want a bit more activity from a game.

I wondered if anyone here had suggestions. Sadly first person games are tough when fatigued as are games with heavy story since it's hard to focus. My reflexes are much slower than usual as well.

I would greatly appreciate suggestions.

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Show threadEstelAug 15, 2023
@ashi any particular genres or favorite games you're looking forsomething like?
Show threadEstelAug 15, 2023

@ashi just going off my own interests, when my brain burns out, more arcade-y or run based games feel better. Something like tetris, or mini metro bit those might be too "slow"

Vampire survivors is very addictive and fun, bit it gets very visually hectic even if the gameplay is simple.

Theres more story in Citizen sleeper, but the rpg mechanics are slower paced

I can also always do another run in hades, but that might be too fast,
or platformers... Try yokos island express maybe?

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@EverBeyondReach Vampire Survivors is fun but all the movement on screen becomes too much for vertigo and some of the flashiness is a bit much when the head pain is high. I do have Citizen Sleeper, but I'd like to play that when I am more clear-headed to enjoy the story.

As far as platformers go, I'm rubbish with shaky hands and slow reflexes when fatigued and it's not a genre I seek very often. I played those a bunch when I was a kid, but not so much as an adult.

Aug 15, 2023 at 10:17pmWeb
Show threadEstelAug 15, 2023

@ashi maybe look at Yoko's anyways, its a cute one that is actually more of a pinball game (pinball metroid, with a cuter aesthetic)

Umarangi generation, a very cool photography game with a lot of subtext, but that you can take slow and steady

Loop hero, which is a run based rpg that plays like a tower defense game

Get in the car loser! A lesbian road trip rpg

Dicey dungeons, a fun rouge like that is turn based...

A Short Hike, for a small adventure game