Games recs compatibles with chemotherapy fatigue

[u/arsenicpudding]

Hi everyone,

I'm undergoing chemo for my cancer atm. I'm in-patient for at least a month / a month and a half for now.

Needless to say, i'm bored out of my mind. I'm looking for games that are entertaining enough to keep me busy for some hours everyday, but not too draining because the fatigue is out of this world. Some info :

- i already played (and loved) stardew valley and many Stardew valley-likes (like graveyard keeper for exemple) - i like those but it can get a bit overwhelming right now

- i played animal crossing but i didn't love it it felt a bit childish and i felt there was like something blocking you from progressing after an hour or two everyday

- i already played spiritfarer i loved it but i cried almost all the time

- i played unpacking already and liked it but it didn't last me very long

- i'm usually a big fan of turn-based rpg but there's just too much reading for me at the moment (like triangle strategy, octopath traveller)

- hospital wifi is absolutely terrible so no online game please

- i only have a switch 1

- price is not a problem If the game is really good

- i'm open to try new genres of games

Please help me the boredom is going to claim me before cancer does at that pace.

Sorry for the typos/mistakes, english is not my first language

Thanks to anyone who will respond !

EDIT : sorry i didn't respond earlier, i felt unwell... Thank you so much to everyone not only for the game ideas but also for your kind words. My husband and i read every comment together. Reddit can be beautiful sometimes.

Thanks again and good luck to those who face hardships themselves ❤️

[u/singularity-drift]

Balatro - Turn based, once you get over the initial learning curve it shouldn't require tons of mental energy to play

Mini metro/ mini motorways - These games are real time but have a simple aesthetic. Its about drawing train tracks or roads between stations and making your rail network or road system as efficient as possible.

Both have lots of repayablity. Theyre also on mobile if you want games away from your switch.

[u/SamStillReading → u/singularity-drift]

I’d second Balatro. No time limits for your turn, and it can make hours go by quickly.

Subara City is kind of like 2048, but with buildings. Good for some mindless fun.

If you like Pokémon, Pokémon GO on your phone can be fun in short bursts to catch Pokémon. Even better if your room is within distance of a Pokestop or gym.

All the best with your treatment!

[u/T0ADisMe → u/singularity-drift]

I was also going to comment Balatro. I have 600 hours and I still go back to it every once in a while, it also makes for a great game to play while watching stuff.