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A list of games that I've enjoyed and would recommend. Some of them are more additive than others (I'll try and include emoji warnings).

Emoji guide:

  • πŸ‘― Supports co-op gameplay (my preference over PvP)
  • 😡 Can get a bit addictive...
  • πŸ’΅ Game has a payments system and they try and get money from you other than through the purchase price
  • βš™οΈ Can require a bit of a grind to be rewarding
  • 🎫 Available on MS Xbox Game pass which I think is reasonable value...
  • πŸ’Ί Best enjoyed in a couch co-op scenario

Shooters

Sniper Elite 4 πŸ‘―

This is an absolutely top-shelf shooter if you like a bit of a mix of stealth, but also run and gun gameplay (i.e. you mess up the stealth aspect and need to shoot your way out). One of the few games that I've actually played through on increasing difficulty levels because it felt rewarding.

Metro Series 🎫

I find the general ambience of this particular series pretty slick. While I started playing Exodus it did start to feel a bit samey and I did lose interest. The others though had me from beginning to end.

Deep Rock Galactic πŸ‘―

Really nice casual shooter. Take on a mission either solo or with friends (definitely easier with friends) and shoot bugs. I'm sure videos will give you a better idea.

Survival / Open World Games

To be honest, I'm a bit of a sucker for this genre and they get a look in from time to time. Generally played to death for a few weeks and then shelved until they get an update. In the majority of cases, these games will be a little grindy, but I personally find it's part of the Zen experience of it.

7 days to die πŸ‘― βš™οΈ

What's not to like about this game. Looting houses, killing zombies, digging holes, building structures, it's got it all. A lot of fun co-op.

ARK Survival Evolved πŸ‘― 😡 βš™οΈ 🎫

What's potentially more fun that zombies? Well, dinosaurs. What's more fun that fighting dinosaurs? Well, taming and riding dinosaurs... and then using them to attack other dinosaurs. On and there's digging too. Definitely a lot of fun.

Raft πŸ‘―

For a lightweight (but evolving - it's definitely quite a bit more involved than when I last played) survival game I don't think you could go past Raft. Nothing beats snagging pieces of floating debris (especially a barrel full of goodies) off your friends.

Sea of thieves πŸ‘― 🎫

Not sure if this really belongs in this category, but it is a lot of fun. Has PvE and PvP aspects in the game and supports short session game play, because while your progress in the "Sea of thieves" universe progresses as you play it, each session has you starting with a brand new ship (different sizes for different sized crews) and new missions available. Honestly, a surprising amount of fun.

Subnautica

It's so damn beautiful. A lot of fun to explore and get lost in.

No Man's Sky πŸ‘―

Also a beautiful game... and spaceships.

Driving

Forza Horizon 4 πŸ‘― 🎫

This game is great for just chilling out. A lot of variety and they do a good job of keeping content fresh also. You can even get your design on and work on car liverys if that takes your fancy (I did get sucked in by that). While the livery editor is a bit limited, you can achieve some pretty amazing results. The stuff some people achieve is mind blowing.

Simulation

World of Warships πŸ‘― βš™οΈ 😡 πŸ’΅

This is a game I love to hate. It's got fantastic depth, you can team up with friends in combat divisions, but it is a massive grind to go up the ship tiers and they do like to get money out of you with every trick in the book. Not a game to start playing unless you have a bit of time to spare.

Ice Lakes

Ice lake fishing which is interestingly compelling. Also has VR support though I've never tried it. I did catch a lot of fish though.

Other notable mentions

  • Slay the Spire
  • Duck Game πŸ‘― πŸ’Ί
  • TIS-100
  • Victor Vran πŸ‘―
  • Dying Light πŸ‘―
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aaroncooper21 commented Jun 15, 2023

Thanks a lot for the recommendations! I love games, and I wish I had more time for playing. But at least on weekends, U have some free time so that I can play. I especially love playing simulators, and for the last few months, I've also been playing casino games. I always thought that it was something not that interesting for me, but when I tried, I understood that I was wrong. And when I was looking for a new casino to play, I came across this site https://terracasino-nz.com/luxury-casino/, which was very informative for me because there is a Luxury Casino review for 2023 which provided me enough info to see whether it's something I'll like or no. I decided to give it a try because it has great bonuses, it's mobile-friendly, and the games are cool. So if someone is looking for a casino to try, I really recommend this one.

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fhggjg commented Sep 2, 2024

Your list of games is solid, man! I can see myself getting lost in a few of these for hours. If you're into classic slot vibes with a bit of strategy, you should check out mega-joker.co.uk/ . It's got that addictive mix of nostalgia and challenge that keeps you coming back for more. Trust me, once you start, it’s hard to stop spinning those reels! Do you have any more gems like these? Always on the lookout for new favorites!

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