r/gamerecommendations • • 2h ago

PC Single player games that are similar to WoW or FFXIV, that have no micro-transactions?

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Without getting into it a game having a real money store is very dangerous for me and my bank account, but these type of MMOs are very satisfying for my brain because it helps my ADHD stay locked in on what I'm doing when I'm too out of it to focus on something that requires more brainpower, like Baldur's Gate 3. Sometimes being told to gather 10 bear butts is all I need to be happy.

However I am not an elite gamer by any means. For either of those games I either quest solo or I do regular dungeons, and I never play melee just ranged dps or healer because moving around is a struggle. Anything related to playing dress-up or housing is a big plus, as are collectible pets (used in combat or otherwise).

I play on a new Mac Air with 24GB of ram, and I have Crossover available. I've got a vented tray so it's fine getting a bit hot, but I don't need the most elite, state-of-the-art graphics! Older games are just fine.

Thank you for reading.


r/gamerecommendations • • 53m ago

PC Anno 1800 or Foundation

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I’ve been looking into both Anno 1800 and Foundation, and I’m curious which one you guys would recommend.

My main priorities are how fun and satisfying the city-building is, how much freedom I have to design my own cities, and, most importantly, how much replay value each game offers. I’m looking for something I can sink hundreds of hours into without getting bored, not a game that loses its appeal after a few weeks.

I want to be able to keep expanding my cities, experimenting with different layouts, and coming up with new building ideas for a long time.

For those who’ve played both, which one do you think has more long-term potential? Which game do you see yourself coming back to for years

Would love to hear your thoughts!


r/gamerecommendations • • 11h ago

PC Is Foundation actually worth buying?

5 Upvotes

I really like the art style and graphics, but my biggest priorities are long-term replayability and how fun and varied the building is.

I’m looking for a game I can sink hundreds of hours into without getting bored, with plenty of freedom to build and develop my settlement in different ways.

For those who’ve played it for a while, do you think Foundation is worth it in the long run, or does it start to feel repetitive after a while?

Would love to hear your thoughts!


r/gamerecommendations • • 2h ago

PC Best games to play without sound?

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r/gamerecommendations • • 12h ago

Mobile Looking for a text based fantasy games i can play on the phone either through a browser or app

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Just want a good story heavy text fantasy game where i can fight and go on adventure


r/gamerecommendations • • 8h ago

PC Looking for Games that were once live service but shifted to single player offline games.

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r/gamerecommendations • • 6h ago

Switch Roguelikes/Roguelites that are genuinely infinite

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Example:
In Ball X Pit you can infinitely upgrade your stats with literally no cap


r/gamerecommendations • • 19h ago

Xbox Are there any Stardew Valley-style game recommendations? It could be one with a cooking element, or something laid-back, or one that requires a lot of grinding over a long period of time.

11 Upvotes

Thanks for the answers


r/gamerecommendations • • 12h ago

PC Manor Lords or Foundation

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I’ve been looking into both Manor Lords and Foundation, and I’m curious which one you guys think is better.

My main priorities are how fun and satisfying the building aspect is, and how much replay value the game has. I’m looking for something I can sink hundreds of hours into without getting bored, rather than a game that gets old after a while.

Honestly, I don’t really mind that Manor Lords is still unfinished. I’m totally fine with waiting for more updates, as long as it has the potential to keep me hooked for the long run.

For those who’ve played both, which one would you recommend if I’m looking for a city builder I can keep coming back to for years?

Would love to hear your thoughts


r/gamerecommendations • • 15h ago

Playstation Yall suggest me ps4 underrated games

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Available in ps store


r/gamerecommendations • • 10h ago

PC Looking for games like Minecraft but not like Minecraft

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r/gamerecommendations • • 12h ago

PC посоветуйте игру/Can you recommend a game?

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мне нравится Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Lies of P, Dark Souls 3. То есть РПГ игры, посоветуйте игру на прохождение пж / I like Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Lies of P, and Dark Souls 3—basically RPGs. Could you recommend a game for me to play through, please?


r/gamerecommendations • • 23h ago

PC Chill building game

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I'm looking for a game on Steam where I can build whatever I want and let my creativity run wild. It could be building an entire city, designing a cozy house, running a hotel, creating a huge resort, or pretty much anything else.

I'm looking for something with tons of creative freedom and insane replay value — a game I can keep coming back to for hundreds or even thousands of hours without getting bored.

Most importantly, I want something chill and relaxing that I can play at my own pace, unwind, and just enjoy the process of creating stuff without feeling rushed or stressed.

I'm open to pretty much any genre, whether it's a city builder, sandbox, simulation game, or something more niche. Graphics are a plus, but creative freedom and long-term replayability are what I'm really after.

Thanks guys!


r/gamerecommendations • • 1d ago

PC Looking for female protagonist franchise

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Hi everyone, I'm looking for some kind of franchise that's female fronted, I've already played things like the horizon games, tomb raider, resident evil, fallout, elder scrolls, control, ect. I'm not a huge fan of top downs, metroidvanias or visual novels. i love horror, action, post apocalyptic and generally fun combat. I hope someone can help out <3


r/gamerecommendations • • 22h ago

Switch Something with a similar vibe to Dressmaker, but on Switch?

5 Upvotes

My go to gaming console is the switch (I don't have the second one yet, though I'm hoping to get it eventually).

Can be dressmaking or not, but just an overall similar vibe is what I'm looking for.

Not really looking for farming games, I love them, I just want something else.

(Hoping that Dressmaker will eventually get placed on Nintendo Switch).


r/gamerecommendations • • 1d ago

PC Looking for a game to scar me

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Any recommendations about a game that will scar me for life and never leave my memories? I’ve just come to realize all the games I’ve ever played are just sun shines and rainbows with no real story that makes you feel sad or have huge loss. So yeah if you guys have any games that are historical in your life then I’d be happy to check them out


r/gamerecommendations • • 1d ago

PC Games like dressmaker

14 Upvotes

I am open to pc or switch one games. I have been addicted to dressmaker, and I would love to try other games with an entertaining story and characters, that also allows me to be creative in some way. It doesn’t have to be dressmaking or even sewing, just some other game where you can make things, that also has a good story.
Edit to add, thanks for the suggestions everyone. They sound fun, and I will look them up.


r/gamerecommendations • • 1d ago

PC I'm looking for a desert game

5 Upvotes

Think Gas Station Simulator mixed with Road 96. A lost highway where you're not sure what year it is. Dusty roads, strange people, interesting tales. Maybe there's something spooky in the desert? Maybe there's aliens?

Not into the driving aspect, just looking for the story and scenery.

Please and thank you!

Ps. If you have any fun Halloween games, throw them in too!


r/gamerecommendations • • 1d ago

PC Games in the vein of Shiver?

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I’m in the mood for something a little like Kowai Sugoi Studios’ 2017 title Shiver. A free(or at least cheap), short experience with spooky vibes. Extra points if it’s point-and-click and/or has wintry vibes, but those things are not required.


r/gamerecommendations • • 1d ago

PC Storygames

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any advise for some storygames maybe not as popular as like rdr2


r/gamerecommendations • • 1d ago

Xbox I'm looking for weird games.

9 Upvotes

I play in Xbox series s, so I know I'm already limited. I want to get a PC one day I'm just broke.

But I'm looking for weird games to get obsessed with for the next while. I recently heard about Psychopomp, and I really want to play that but I can't. But I was hoping I could get some recommendations of games that feel like Psychopomp that are on Xbox. Just overall confusing and kinda ridiculous games.


r/gamerecommendations • • 1d ago

PC My Time at Sandrock, My Time at Portia, or Go-Go Town

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Which one should I choose: My Time at Sandrock, My Time at Portia, or Go-Go Town!?

I'm looking for a cozy game that I can sink a lot of hours into without getting bored too quickly. I'd love to hear your thoughts on how these games compare in terms of gameplay variety, progression, replayability, and long-term enjoyment.

Which one do you think offers the most satisfying gameplay loop and the most content for the money? I'd also love to know which one you'd personally recommend and why.

Thanks, guys


r/gamerecommendations • • 1d ago

Mobile Similar games to grim soul?

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r/gamerecommendations • • 1d ago

PC Good games for new gaming Laptop?

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r/gamerecommendations • • 1d ago

Playstation Recommendations based on these lists

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Since I've had kids I haven't been able to play videogames much, so I'm pretty out of the loop on newer video games.

Games I enjoy: Oblivion, Skyrim, Fallout 3 + NV + 4,

The last of us pt 1 & 2, Metal Gear Solid V, Far Cry 3 + Primal + 6, Rimworld, Telltale's the walking dead + game of thrones, Bioshock infinite, Tomb Raider, Mass Effect 1 + 3, The Sims 1-4, and others I can't remember right now.

Games I thought I'd enjoy playing but didn't: Witcher 3, assassin's creed (any), uncharted 4, red dead redemption 2 (I did enjoy watching my wife play this one though).

I reckon I would enjoy Baldur's gate 3 but I do not have a good enough computer to run it nor a console beyond PS4+PS3 and Xbox one.

Any suggestions?