Meadow Keepers

Meadow Keepers is the cozy sim I reach for when I want to unwind. You tend a small valley farm, grow crops, raise a few animals and craft goods for the nearby village. The whole thing runs offline and never bullies you with energy bars.

What makes it work is the lack of pressure. Plants grow on their own schedule, and you can play for two minutes or two hours. I liked slowly expanding my little homestead and decorating it however I wanted.

It's not deep in the way a management game is, but as a calm end-of-day routine it's hard to beat.

What we liked

• No energy timers or nagging
• Relaxing craft-and-grow loop
• Plays fine with no connection