I’m on the hunt for a game that involves some grindy improvement, gathering, or evolving, but I want to avoid anything that’s too overwhelming. I’ve tried games like Palworld, but after the early stages, it felt like the grind just ramped up too much for my taste. I also dipped into Minecraft and Terraria but not really in the mood for those. I need something that gives me those little victories—almost like checking off boxes where I feel that rush of achievement as I progress. I gave Valheim a shot, but again, it hit me with a daunting amount of work after the initial stages. Any recommendations?
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Diablo 3 could be a solid fit! It’s all about leveling up and getting that loot rush while still feeling like you’re making progress without too much grind. Perfect for those dopamine hits you mentioned!
Have you tried 7 Days to Die? It has a great mix of building, scavenging, and combat, and the progression feels really satisfying without being too overwhelming. You get to check off a lot of objectives, which might scratch that itch!
You should look into the later Assassin’s Creed games. They’ve got a lot of content and you can really enjoy the exploration and side missions without feeling bogged down. Odyssey is my favorite for this kind of gameplay!
I actually loved Diablo 3 back in the day! The loot grind was perfect for me. I might need to jump back into it.