Maybe many people think that casual games have simple gameplay and are fairly easy to play, but even though the games are simple, many players play casual games as a means to take a break from competitive games to get relaxed gameplay and unwind. So it is not surprising that interest in casual games is increasing. This is also supported by the many game developers who release new casual games that have many interesting features and the appeal of their respective games.

Starting from simple controls and interesting but still relaxing mechanisms to exciting and useful gameplay for players. This year alone there were many casual games released which quickly became the favorites of many users because of their interesting gameplay. Not for long, here is a list of the best casual PC games in 2023 that you should know about and that you must try.

5 Best Casual Games on PC in 2023

5. My Time at Sandrock

This game is a continuation game from the first installment, My Time at Portia. This time, the game world is set in a desert and you will act as a new Builder who comes to the city of Sandrock in this desert area. You will use your trusty tools and utilize existing resources to manage machines and turn run-down workshops into rich production facilities to save the city from economic ruin.

You also play a role in helping turn this desert area into a beautiful and thriving city. Apart from that, you can freely explore the city and surrounding area and carry out the tasks given to you to complete. This game was only fully released in November 2023, but the game managed to become the Best of Early Access 2023 game based on data held by Steam.

4. Dave the Diver

In this game, you will play the role of a diver named Dave. In the game, it is told that Dave is a person who opens a sushi restaurant, to maintain the quality of his restaurant, he has to dive to the bottom of the sea to catch the various types of fish he needs. Fun underwater exploration is the main attraction of this game. You can explore while managing the life and business of your sushi restaurant, because every night, Dave the Diver turns into a Diner Dash-style game, where you have to hire employees to keep the restaurant running efficiently.

3. Coral Island

If you are looking for a life and farming simulation game that is different from usual, then you must play this game. This game, made by a developer from Indonesia, entered the full release stage in November 2023 after months of the game's Early Access period. It's no surprise that this year, Coral Island is one of the best Early Access games in 2023 according to Steam in the Gold category.

If you like farming games like Harvest Moon, in this game you can also grow crops, raise livestock, and interact with the various NPCs provided. Apart from that, the uniqueness of this game is that it has a new feature where your character can dive into the ocean and help improve marine environmental pollution in the story. Moreover, the visuals and animations of the game are presented beautifully and are pleasing to the eye, especially for those of you who want to unwind all day.

2. Sun Haven

This life simulation game has an interesting touch of fantasy in it. Sun Haven is a simulation game where you can farm, fish, explore the forest, mine, and make crafts. What differentiates it from other life simulation games is that here you can use magic and free the village from dark magic by completing existing missions. Apart from that, you can also interact with the villagers to get to know them, date them, and help carry out the missions they need. You will become heroes in Sun Haven and stop the dark magic that is covering the village before it is too late.

1. Goose Goose Duck

If you know Among Us, then you will be familiar with this game. Take inspiration from the game, but this time you will act as a swan on a space station. Even though the game has been released since 2021, this game will experience a surge in players in 2023 which could reach 300,000 peak players overall which can even compete with leading games such as Apex Legends, DOTA 2, and Hogwarts Legacy based on the Best of Most Played Game 2023 category from Steam.

In this game, you simply act as a goose on a space station, and in one team, you have to work together to bring out the ducks (impostors) who are disguised among your swans (crew). If you get the role of a goose, you have to complete missions to enable you to survive and reveal who the duck impostor is that you have to look for. The advantage of this game is that it can use an artificial voice conversation feature so you can talk to all the geese playing using your device's microphone.

So that's the list of the best casual games for 2023 on PC, what do you think? Is there your favorite game in the list above?

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