Eastshade

A game that feels like a peaceful and tranquil vacation in a digital world, where every moment offers an escape into serenity. It’s more than just a game—it’s a sanctuary for your mind and a virtual retreat where you can unwind and recharge.

I've been on a bit of a peaceful game kick lately, and Eastshade is the one game that kept me coming back.
The world is beautiful, the characters endearing, and the simple act of exploration has never been so rewarding. Not to mention you can paint at any time, provided you have enough Inspiration to do so, and if you click Export Paintings in the pause menu then anything you paint will be saved to your computer for you to enjoy any time you want. They're not just screenshots either - they're actually designed to look like paintings, brushstrokes and all.
I didn't want to finish Eastshade as I reached the end of my first playthrough, and not long after I ultimately finished it I was starting a new game.
I certainly have other games to play, many of which are more action-packed or exciting...but I still find myself longing for Eastshade. I find myself longing to take a stroll through the Blushwoods looking for Inky Caps or enjoy a storyteller's show at the Tarnished Teapot, not because those things confer any major gameplay benefit (although Inky Caps do make good fish bait and the first time you hear a story it grants you Inspiration), but simply for the pleasure of it.
Eastshade is a sublime experience and I hope to see more games like it.

I think honestly, Eastshade is wonderful. I find myself in awe particularly of it’s scope, and genuinely refreshing core mechanics. So often I find myself longing for ‘another Eastshade’, only to realise none exists… and that is it’s wonder. There are some very occasional janky gameplay moments. But honestly they pale to the experience of drinking this one in. The music is beautiful, as is the world design and architecture. The quests can genuinely surprise you, some with unique mechanics that you never expected to be in the game. When the credits role, Eastshade will have made it’s mark. Thank you Danny and Jaclyn, and congratulations.

I love and adore this game, I am extremely impatient when it comes to single player storymode games and such. But this game is just cozy and amazing! 10/10!

It wasn't for me, but I could definitely see the appeal. Beautifully designed, interesting characters, but walking sims, even the great ones, are a love-it-or-hate-it relationship. Still, you should give it a try, it's not expensive and it IS a cool game.

I've played this game almost 4 years ago and it still pops in my mind as soon as I think about a peaceful and beautiful experience.
I wasn't particularly a fan of the NPC's aesthetic at first, but quickly got used to it and after a while discovering new characters was pretty sweet. The artistic topic, the kindness of the encounters and quests (or the strangeness too!) and the oh so gorgeous soundtrack truly moved me.
This world is truly magical, in many ways, and is also so gorgeous it actually brought me to tears because of how it touched me.
Walking simulators can sometimes be a little bit dull on some occasions, but this one? Wandering around was such a wonder, by the time I finished all the quests and had to finish the game I only wanted to stay in this beautiful place for a while longer.
Really, an experience I'll never forget (but wish I could to discover it all again).

Graphics aren't always everything; this has great atmosphere and a soothing property I think is even better than action and gore sometimes. Well worth a game or two