Seven Video Games that go great with Cannabis

Whether or not you play any sort of sport, there’s no drug testing when it’s time to play video games, which may be why cannabis users are so fond of them. However, some games are more suitable for the cannabis high than others — it’s doubtful anybody would want to deal with flesh-eating zombies after a 25 mg edible, after all. So if you've been searching for the perfect game to heighten your experience with cannabis, look no further—we've got the lowdown on seven of the best video games available for your recreational pleasure. Join us as we dive deep into an eight-bit world where you can literally escape from reality and get lost in gaming.

Stardew Valley – Released in 2016 as a domestic spin on the Japanese Harvest Moon series, this video game brought the decidedly non-intense world of farm life to gameplayers that savored its contemplative gameplay. In it, players begin with inheriting a plot of land from a deceased grandfather, players must manage finite funds and energy to create a fully-functioning business that can lift the fortunes of neighboring Pelican Town. You can complete quests, buy land and even get married and have kids in this game. This farming simulation game is perfect for those who want to take a break from fast-paced action and cultivate a more laid-back experience.

Journey – Austere and stirring, this game drops you in the middle of the desert and tasks you with the wordless task of walking towards a mysterious mountain which holds the key to the death and possible rebirth of a once-great civilization. Interacting with characters using shouts and a generative, Grammy-nominated music motif supplied by Austin Wintory, your character creatively engages with its environment in innovative ways. That alongside stunning visuals and emotional storytelling makes for a lovely and intuitive gaming experience that will whisk you away like a puff of smoke.

Flower – Many games like to consider themselves art, but not many of them have ever ended up in the Smithsonian’s permanent collection like this one. Participating as a flower petal moving through one of six “flower dreams,” the player experiences a gameplay with no enemies to kill or scores to rack up. This game is a simple, yet beautiful and relaxing experience that takes players on a short yet memorable journey, accompanied by a soothing soundtrack.

Euro Truck Simulator 2 – For those who’ve always wanted to explore the world of truck driving without getting drug tested, this game will give you an opportunity to build up your business from a delivery driver to the owner of your own rig. Throughout, you’ll zoom across the highways of Europe, delivering cargo and enjoying the scenery. It’s chill and meditative, plus much of Europe is now playable.

Firewatch – For those who gravitate towards good stories, Firewatch is a first-person mystery game that takes place in Shoshone National Forest circa 1989. The player takes on the role of a fire lookout whose lookout tower is being ransacked by an unknown force, and whose only connection to the outside world is through a walkie talkie connected to his supervisor. While there’s suspense, there’s also plenty of opportunities to explore a beautiful yet foreboding world built around New Deal-era graphics of the national parks system. It’s a large enough world to explore both stoned and sober.

Katamari Damacy – For those looking for a funny and quirky experience, may we suggest taking an adhesive ball and rolling it around the planet earth until you’ve collected enough buildings, dust, rocks and living creatures to replace a planet? That’s what you’ll be pulling off in this game as a Prince whose father, the “King of All Cosmos,” has destroyed the universe and needs your help in putting it back together. Its unique gameplay, shower-thoughts concept and colorful visuals are tailor-made for a fun and enjoyable experience.

Everything — For those who ever wondered what the Eames film “Powers of Ten” would look like as a video game, Everything is as close an approximation as any you’ll ever see. In this game, players can become literally every known thing in the universe, from a planet to a subatomic particle, and they can do this until they have experienced what it is like to be any known thing in the universe. And even after that, they can experience it all over again if they so choose. This game can, obviously, be played forever, and throughout, voice snippets from the late counterculture pop philosopher Alan Watts are sprinkled throughout. A guaranteed mind-blow, and a noted influence on the Oscar-nominated film Everything Everywhere All at Once.