Relaxing games

About relaxing games

Relaxing games are for winding down. They have no reflex tests and little or no time pressure — just a satisfying puzzle, pleasant sounds and the feeling of making something tidy, whether that's a cleared board, a grown garden or a sunk putt.

Many of them let you stop and come back: rounds take a few minutes, and your best scores are kept. They play well with a finger on a phone, a tablet on the sofa or a mouse at a desk.

Top picks: Orbit Golf, 2048 Glow, Mahjong Solitaire, Lantern Lake, Bubble Galaxy.

Questions

Are these relaxing games free?

Yes. Every game is free to play in your browser, with no download and no account needed.

Do any of these games have no timer at all?

Yes. Seedling Merge has no timer, and Crest Keeper has a Garden Stroll mode without a clock. Each game page explains how its rounds work.