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Best Pick-up-and-play Games
Immediately accessible, minimal learning curve
48 games ranked by pick-up-and-play intensity
shapez
WindowsmacOSLinux
Automation designSandboxOpen worldPuzzle solvingResource management
Big Pharma
WindowsmacOSLinux
Automation designSandboxResource managementMethodicalSupply chain design
Production Line : Car factory simulation
Windows
Automation designSandboxCity/empire buildingResource managementEconomic depth
Hydroneer
Windows
Automation designSandboxOpen worldResource managementMethodical
Cities: Skylines
WindowsmacOSLinux
City/empire buildingSandboxBase managementResource managementEconomic depth
Dorfromantik
Windows
Puzzle solvingCity/empire buildingTurn-based combatSandboxMinimalist
Urbek City Builder
Windows
City/empire buildingSandboxVoxelMinimalistBase management
Before We Leave
WindowsmacOS
City/empire buildingSandboxBase managementResource managementPick-up-and-play
Townscaper
WindowsmacOS
SandboxCity/empire buildingMinimalistOpen worldBase management
Wargroove
Windows
Pixel artLocal multiplayerMethodicalTurn-based combatCompetitive ranked
ELDEN RING
Windows
Skill masteryOpen worldMelee combatTenseCompetitive ranked
Bare Butt Boxing
WindowsLinux
Local multiplayerMelee combatPick-up-and-playWhimsicalPhysics puzzles
Cookie Clicker
WindowsmacOS
Pixel artTenseCollectionPick-up-and-play5-minute runs
ROUNDS
WindowsmacOS
Melee combatLocal multiplayerDeck buildingPlatformingSkill mastery
Brawlhalla
WindowsmacOS
Melee combatPlatformingLocal multiplayerSkill masteryPick-up-and-play
Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach
Windows
StealthTenseSolo contemplativeExplorationLinear story
Planet Coaster
WindowsmacOS
SandboxCity/empire buildingBase managementResource managementPick-up-and-play
Euro Truck Simulator 2
WindowsmacOSLinux
Vehicle controlOpen worldPhotorealisticMeditativeExploration
American Truck Simulator
WindowsmacOSLinux
Vehicle controlOpen worldPhotorealisticMeditativeExploration
Business Tour - Board Game with Online Multiplayer
WindowsmacOS
MMO socialPick-up-and-playCo-op chaosWhimsicalExploration
Ori and the Blind Forest
Windows
PlatformingOpen worldExplorationLinear storyFantasy mythology
Papo & Yo
WindowsmacOSLinux
PlatformingExplorationLinear storyPuzzle solvingSolo contemplative
STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™
Windows
Skill masteryOpen worldPlatformingExplorationMelee combat
Party Animals
Windows
Local multiplayerWhimsicalPick-up-and-playCo-op chaosMelee combat
Hook
WindowsmacOSLinux
Puzzle solvingPick-up-and-playMeditativeMinimalist5-minute runs
Among Us
Windows
Local multiplayerCompetitive rankedCo-op chaosSci-fi technologyResource management
Golf With Your Friends
WindowsmacOSLinux
Local multiplayerMMO socialPick-up-and-playSkill masteryWhimsical
LEGO® City Undercover
Windows
Open worldExplorationLocal multiplayerSandboxVehicle control
Geometry Dash
WindowsmacOS
PlatformingTenseSkill masterySolo contemplativePick-up-and-play
Bloons TD 6
WindowsmacOS
SandboxResource managementSolo contemplativeCo-op chaosPick-up-and-play
F1® Manager 2022
Windows
Vehicle controlDialogue choicesMethodicalResource managementPhotorealistic
Trove
Windows
Open worldSandboxPixel artMMO socialVoxel
PowerWash Simulator
Windows
SandboxCozyPick-up-and-playWhimsicalCo-op chaos
DiRT Rally 2.0
Windows
Vehicle controlOpen worldPhotorealisticSolo contemplativeCo-op chaos
DiRT Rally
WindowsmacOSLinux
Vehicle controlOpen worldPhotorealisticSolo contemplativeFrantic
Touch My Spinner
Windows
Pick-up-and-play5-minute runs
ShellShock Live
WindowsmacOSLinux
MMO socialMethodicalTurn-based combatShootingPick-up-and-play
EA SPORTS FC™ 24
Windows
Local multiplayerCompetitive rankedCo-op chaosSolo contemplativePhotorealistic
A Short Hike
WindowsmacOSLinux
Pixel artOpen worldPlatformingExplorationMeditative
The Henry Stickmin Collection
WindowsmacOS
Dialogue choicesWhimsicalSolo contemplativeExplorationLinear story
The Jackbox Party Pack 9
WindowsmacOSLinux
Local multiplayerPick-up-and-playCompetitive rankedCo-op chaosCozy
I Am Bread
WindowsmacOS
PlatformingWhimsicalPhysics puzzlesSkill masteryExploration
Fall Guys
Windows
Local multiplayerMMO socialPlatformingCompetitive rankedWhimsical
Sonic Generations Collection
Windows
PlatformingFranticSolo contemplativeExplorationPick-up-and-play
Sonic Forces
Windows
PlatformingAnime/mangaExplorationLinear storyFrantic
I Love You, Colonel Sanders! A Finger Lickin’ Good Dating Simulator
WindowsmacOS
Dialogue choicesAnime/mangaSkill masteryShootingLinear story
Ooblets
Windows
Deck buildingExplorationOpen worldPick-up-and-playCrafting
Fae Farm
Windows
CozyCraftingNature and ecologyFantasy mythologyMeditative