Virtual Stress Relief: Online Games
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Last Updated: Oct 25, 2024 12:20 PM
Indie Games from itch.io
- Rain on Your Parade: Prologue by Unbound CreationsBe the happy little cloud Bob Ross knows you can be. Well maybe not. Instead use your mischievous little cloud to rain on everybody and ruin their day!
The Prologue version is a shortened demo version, but still a lot of fun!
- Tiny IslandsRelieve some stress by engaging in Tiny Islands, a digital roll-&-write card game. Follow the rules to earn points as you build a map with mountains, forests, boats and more!
You can check out how others build their islands with the hashtag #MyTinyIslands as well!
The game's creator, Dr. David King of the London College of Communication, has a great collection of tiny games from itch.io so check out his profile for more.
- Lo-Fi Room by Bearmask StudiosLo-fi rhythm game! Find the instruments and build a lo-fi tune by matching that instrument's rhythm with your keyboard.
Watch the game trailer above to see if you might like it!
Play in your browser or check out the download options.
- Tanuki Sunset by Rewind GamesHow do you feel about racing games? Raccoons? Longboard skating?
If you answered yes to any of the above, this third-person game might be for you! Check the game trailer above to see.
Play in your browser. Use your keyboard or Xbox360 controller to control a longboarding raccoon skating a downhill course as you try to collect Tanuki Bits.
- Lieve Oma by Florian VeltmanThis sweet narrative game centers around the relationship between grandmother and grandchild. Take your time, enjoy the beautiful scenery and try not to cry. No, it's ok! Let it out!
Download for the game is name-your-own-price and works across multiple systems with either keyboard commands or controller.
- SHRUBNAUT by Andrew Gleeson, Niilo Takalainen and Nathan AntonyControl your character to explore a space garden using your hookshot, find all the secrets and eventually find the exit.
Check the gameplay video above to see if you might like to give it a try.
Play in your browser with and control with your keyboard.
- P.E. Noire by PicogramSitting at home on a rainy night in the cold city might just have you thinking about the good old days before you started solving mysteries.
P.E. Noire is a point-and-click adventure game set in Sunnyside Elementary School. Do some investigating as the hall monitor while sipping a juice box!
Check out the gameplay video above to see if you might like to give it a try.
Play in your browser and control with your cursor.
- Griffin Card by uheartbeastCard based battle game. Control your griffin to battle creatures through balanced attack and defense scores.
Check out the game creator's tutorial video above to see if you might like to check it out.
Warning: may contain basic math!
Playing Cards
Through PlayingCards.io Virtual Tabletop, you can play:
- Checkers
- Crazy Eights
- Go Fish
- Match Up
- Remote Insensitivity (similar to Cards Against Humanity)
- Customized Games
Share Your Tiny Islands
Skribbl
- Skribbl ioThis free multiplayer drawing and guessing game is a great way to get together while social distancing!
Jigsaw Puzzles
Acknowledgement
Special Thanks to our partners in Stress Relief: UB Health Promotion, Whispers Café and the SPCA's Paws for Love program
We look forward to working with you again soon!
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