


Image: Gameloftĭreamlight Valley is a cosy life-simulator, crossed with an adventure game, about living in a valley filled with iconic Disney characters. There’s genuinely nothing to stress about in this game, and that’s exactly what I need in my life right now. But I’ve found few that do it as well as Disney Dreamlight Valley. This isn’t a hot take – a lot of games are designed to help you rest and reset, particularly the influx of feel-good life simulators we’ve seen over the past couple of years. Throw in some positivity, cute aesthetics, wholesome characters to befriend, and you have a near-perfect remedy for a better mindset.

The feeling of achievement that comes from completing small goals on a quest list gives me the little boost I need to start being productive IRL. When I feel myself falling into a mental health slump, playing the right game can be the antidote. For the past month, Disney Dreamlight Valley has taken over my life – in the best way possible.
