Stressful days come and go, but it’s up to you how you deal with stress. You can let it guide your day or you can take a stand and beat it. The latter option is better for your overall health and there are many ways you can combat stress. You can exercise, take a nap, or you can do something you enjoy.
Gaming is an activity that most people enjoy doing in their free time and it’s a proven stress killer. Nowadays, there are lots of gaming apps and all you need to do is visit your favorite app store and find a game you’d enjoy. If you don’t know where to start then here are some suggestions:
Jigsaw Puzzles
This is a game you can enjoy on your iPhone or Android devices and it’s a game for everyone. The puzzles come with varying difficulty levels and you can choose the various puzzles from the available selection. You can go for simple ones or more difficult ones depending on what you’re up for at the moment. Jigsaw Puzzles is one app that will help you forget about stress by giving you an interesting set of puzzles to complete.
Blackjack
Tripledot Studios have created a simple blackjack game that features a good set of visuals and decent mechanics. Many casino online sites will have variants of this game, but this blackjack app is available for free. You’ll get to play against a virtual dealer and your objective will be to score more points than this dealer. Card games can be fun to play which is why they come in various shapes and sizes.
Hearthstone
Hearthstone is one of the most popular card games available. It’s a game that lets you beat opponents and collect various cards as you build your deck. Moreover, it’s inspired by Warcraft so if you’re familiar with this series of games you’ll see lots of familiar characters. But taking on other players can be stressful as you’ll need to think of various strategies to outsmart them. So, if you’re looking to de-stress then you can play relaxing games with the computer instead.
Pokémon GO
Pokémon GO made quite the noise a couple of years ago and it’s still a decent game. As in the series, you’ll get to be a Pokémon trainer and catch various Pokémon with this app. The thing is that the Pokémon are scattered everywhere in the virtual world, and you’ll need to move from spot to spot in the real world to get to them. Taking a walk is a good remedy for stress. You’ll also be gaming on the go and doing 2 things you’ll enjoy.
Silk 2
The thing about Silk 2 is that it isn’t a game, but more of an illustrator app. As such it lets you use symmetry to draw various shapes in all sorts of colors. If you’re looking to relax then drawing will help you do so. So, keep Silk 2 in mind.
Neko Atsume
This is a simple game, but it’s effective when it comes to helping you deal with stress. You’ll get a virtual home with a yard and you’ll get to place treats and toys in them. This will attract cats and they will start hanging out in your home. If you’re a fan of cats or animals in general then Neko Atsume is the game for you. It’s available for both iOS and Android devices.
These are only some of the many gaming apps you’ll come across when looking to de-stress. You can always go for something different.
David Prior
David Prior is the editor of Today News, responsible for the overall editorial strategy. He is an NCTJ-qualified journalist with over 20 years’ experience, and is also editor of the award-winning hyperlocal news title Altrincham Today. His LinkedIn profile is here.
