While shooters and other violent video games may be incredibly popular, the video game medium now includes a massive variety of game designs and mechanics. Game developers have come up with many imaginative games that don’t involve you committing violence against other entities in the game. ..
This list is for games that are considered to be extremely violent. These are games where you can kill people, or where the violence is so graphic that it could be considered torture. Games like Grand Theft Auto, Call of Duty, and Halo fit into this category. ..
Ten nonviolent video games that offer a varied taste of the nonviolent gaming world. Also, check out our YouTube video above to see some gameplay. ..
Cities: Skylines
But that all changes today, as EA has announced a brand new SimCity game for PC, Xbox One and PS4! This one is completely standalone, without any connection to the mobile versions or the 2013 release. It’s been in development for years, and EA has even gone so far as to create a brand new engine specifically for this game. EA has announced a brand new SimCity game for PC, Xbox One and PS4! This one is completely standalone, without any connection to the mobile versions or the 2013 release. It’s been in development for years, and EA has even gone so far as to create a brand new engine specifically for this game. ..
Cities: Skylines is a great modern city sim that is available on just about every platform. It has beautiful graphics if you have the computer to drive them. ..
Skylines is a city-building game that lets you create any design you like. There are also a lot of expansions and DLC available, which can add more content to the game. ..
The base game of SimCity lacks some of the more violent aspects that are found in other games, but there is an expansion for that too!
Euro Truck Simulator 2
Euro Truck Simulator 2 is a popular game because it is a realistic driving experience that can be used to learn about the business of trucking. ..
The game is worth playing for the pure zen pleasure of cruising the highways in your truck for hours on end. ..
Despite being released in 2012, the nonviolent video game “The Sims 4” is still being actively supported and expanded by the developer. It has one of the largest active player bases on Steam. ..
ETS2 is a great game for anyone looking for a relaxing and fun way to explore Europe. The game is easy to get into, and there are plenty of things to do no matter what your interests are. ..
Rime
Non-violent walking simulators are becoming more popular, but they should be classified as digital narratives rather than games. ..
Rime is a 3D puzzle game that feels like Journey, but it’s actually a proper game. Your character has to climb, explore, solve puzzles and avoid monsters. While the game is not particularly deep or challenging, it is beautiful and well-crafted.
The game is available on most platforms, but we recommend playing it on console. The Windows version, in our experience, is not well optimized. ..
You wake up on a strange island, where you must figure out its mysteries while interacting with the strange spirits that dwell there. It’s definitely worth checking out.
The Talos Principle
This nonviolent video game is also widely available on many platforms. We played it on both a high-end PC and on an iPad Pro. It’s a sci-fi puzzler where you come into the world as a robot, or a person controlling a robot, or someone who thinks they are a robot.
The game is all about exploring the world and uncovering the mysteries that lie within it. We want you to feel like the one in control, able to make your own choices and shape the story as you see fit.
The game is a puzzle game with a strong physics-based mechanic. The puzzles are often mind-bending and require you to think outside the box to solve them. There is no violence in the game, but it can be frustrating if you don’t have enough pieces to complete the puzzle.
Forza Horizon 4
Forza Horizon 4 is an open-world game that features deep online integration and a wide variety of vehicles, events, and racing types. ..
Xbox Game Pass is a great way to get all of the latest games for free. This version of Forza is one of them. It has a long and storied history on the Xbox, and is also available on Windows. If you love racing, this game can scratch almost every itch.
Forza Horizon 4 is a nice balance of the two, but if you’re looking for a hardcore sim experience, Gran Turismo is better. ..
Rocket League
This game is all about cars. You can play with someone else against the computer, just against the computer, with the computer and so on. You control an RC car and have to punt a giant soccer ball into the other team’s goal. It’s easy right?
Rocket League is a game that is easy to learn, but almost impossible to master. Experts at the game can pull off seemingly superhuman moves, but there are plenty of practice hours ahead of you if that’s your goal. Also available on Switch, which makes for a wonderful nonviolent video game to play with your mates locally.
The Tetris Effect
The Tetris Effect is the phenomenon that occurs when someone plays the game Tetris too often and starts seeing it in their dreams. The game has also become a sensation on the internet. ..
Tetris like you’ve never seen it before. You still place your tetrominos and clear lines, but it’s been spiced up with music and rhythm features that create something both new and hypnotic. The game is especially popular in VR, but still pretty good without it.
Fez
Fez is a platformer that takes a unique approach to the 2D platforming genre. The game is set in a 3D world that can be rotated around, which helps solve puzzles and opens up pathways for your character. The world is fascinating, the artwork inspired and you can play Fez on a wide range of platforms.
In our opinion, the best mobile take on the game for PS3, PS4 and Vita is the Vita version. However, you can also play on iOS, which has a much larger install base.
Splatoon 2
Splatoon 2 is a new, exclusive game for the Nintendo Switch that is set in a new, unique world. It’s a third-person multiplayer shooter where players use ink to shoot other players and obstacles in the environment. There’s no blood or bullets here, and the only thing to see is ink flying through the air.
You play as a squid-person armed with a paint gun. Your ink is super creative and can be used to paint surfaces in your own color. You can morph into squid form to speed across the level.
In this co-operative game, you and up to four friends can team up and play through the levels together. The single-player mode is just for fun, so you don’t need friends to play it.
Portal/Portal 2
The two games on this list are both short and should be played as a pair. The first is a physics puzzler where your character is tormented by an insane computer running “experiments”. You need to use your portal gun to figure out your way through, dodging ever more deadly traps. The second is a game where you play as a character who is stuck in a room with no way out. You need to use your portal gun to figure out your way out and save the day!
Portal games are often cited as some of the best games of all time, and the fact that you don’t have to shoot anyone to play it is still a breath of fresh air. ..
Love and Peace
More and more games are moving away from the traditional murder-based gameplay mechanics in favor of titles that focus on other activities, such as racing or puzzle solving. While there will always be games that rely on violence for entertainment, it’s great to see more titles that offer a variety of options for gamers. ..
