The PS5 is one of the most advanced consoles ever made, and games are still trying to utilize its power fully. Yet not every title played has to be a magnum opus that pushed a system to its limits. Some of the most enjoyable titles remain the casual ones that people can relax and unwind with. Below, we detail three of the best casual games on PS5.
Party Bingo
Party Bingo is a title that has gone relatively unnoticed since its release in March. Yet it is one of many increasingly popular games aimed at casual players on the PS5. While it can be fantastic to delve into huge, well-rendered worlds, sometimes players just want a game that is easy and a bit of fun. Party Bingo and other games like it fill that void.
Created by Starsign Studio, it has had a good reception and reviews are positive for it on the PlayStation Store. The game bundles four different bingo variations, such as classic, poker hybrid, slide bingo, and buzzer. If you want to get a party atmosphere going, then Buzzer is the best of these to choose from, and most enjoyable to play with four friends at once. You have to be the first to buzz as your number appears on the screen, adding an extra element of competition.
This is where its main strength lies, as the drawback to the game is that it will always struggle against the selection of bingo games online that allow people to win real cash. With so many variations available and welcome bonuses, you can play for the price it would cost to download Party Bingo. Therefore, it is recommended more as a party title than an involved bingo experience, the kind of which you would find elsewhere.
Catch and Release
Fishing has a unique place in video games. Many titles have it as an in-game option or minigame. Yet when it comes to a standalone title, it can be hard to capture that which makes fishing enjoyable: The peace and tranquility you get when being outdoors and in nature or on the ocean.
Catch and Release uses VR to get as close an approximation of this as possible. Published by Metricminds GmbH & Co. KG, you start by baiting your gear and casting out. You don’t need any prior fishing knowledge for this, and a short tutorial will have you playing in no time at all. Tune into your favorite radio stations and watch the wildlife go past as you wait for a bite.
Astro’s Playroom
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Astro’s Playroom is the title that was built to show off the functionality of the PS5. Thus, you may have completed it already or overlooked it and gone for your top titles. In any case, few games have the casual appeal and depth that this does.
You play as a small robot named Astro, who runs and jumps across several different zones in a 3D platform title. Small tasks come your way, allowing you to get to grips with the controller and its features. The game is complete in under 3 hours and never seems repetitive.
There are many more and even casual sections to be found in larger games. Set aside some time, grab a coffee, and get casual!