College students normally undergo a lot of stress from their studies and society’s expectations. They are expected to do well in everything and sometimes, kicking up a video game to unwind can be a healthy course of action. Question is, what games should college kids be playing?
Therefore, if you are a college student, wracking your head over what games to play, we’ve got you covered! Because today, we will be covering 10 video games that will fit every college student’s bills and interests.
Without further ado, let’s begin!
1. League of Legends
Photo Credit: Riot Games
It’s actually kind of ironic to feature League of Legends due to its competitive nature. Either way, League of Legends is perfect for college kids because it is a great way to form a community here. If you got 5 avid-gaming friends, League of Legends is the ideal game for you.
With a party of five, you peeps can form a team and take on other teams. Sure, League of Legends isn’t the easiest game out there but playing and learning together is part of the fun. And if you want to purchase some additional Champions for League of Legends, be sure to top up your Riot Points using the Neosurf Voucher from OffGamers here!
2. Life is Strange
Photo Credits: Square Enix
Life is Strange is a classic that still holds up really well today. It’s a game that is set around a college student and you will be playing as Max—an aspiring photographer with a fair share of issues of her own.
This game is extremely story-driven and every decision you make will somehow affect its outcome. We feel this type of gameplay is very similar to what many college students go through when they are stuck at a crossroads and have to make tough decisions.
Plus, the music choices for this game are some of the best the video game industry has seen. So, if you enjoy an immersive story with crazy-good soundtracks, this is the game for you.
3. MapleStory
Photo Credits: Nexon
MapleStory is one of the pioneers of the MMORPG genre. It stood the test of time and even today its player base is very respectable.
In MapleStory, you will be able to choose from different classes and explore the vast realms of the Maple World. Trust us, you will spend a lot of time, just visiting different towns, dungeons and regions. And better yet, you get to do it with many other players online.
Similar to League of Legends, players can also enjoy MapleStory with their college mates. Together, they can form guilds and parties where they can participate in boss battles and events. It is a game that preaches a strong sense of community, making it really perfect for budding college students.
4. Stardew Valley
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When you truly want to unwind, Stardew Valley is a saviour and this happens more often than you think in college students. Sometimes, all they want to do is escape into an ideal world where they can just be simple farmers tending to their plots of land.
In Pelican Town, you will be able to make friends and even fall in love with the townspeople. In a way, Stardew Valley allows its players to create a perfect life for themselves and many college students seek this beautiful respite.
5. Genshin Impact
Photo Credits: miHoYo
At this point, we are pretty confident that every college student would know what Genshin Impact is. It is one of the most popular games out there and for the right reasons.
Genshin Impact is an open-world game that promises a whole lot of content where they are still expanding upon its lore and story. It’s a game that draws you in and drops you into a rabbit hole in a good way. As such, this is great for students who want to take a break from their assignments and chill for a bit with consistent-fresh new content.
Building different teams, exploring different areas and helping NPCs are all the fun you are getting in this game. Not to mention that this game is also very active with its updates. This means that this game will less likely be stale and there is always something new to look out for.
6. Two Point Campus
Photo Credits: Two Point Studios, SEGA
Studying in a college is somewhat fun, but managing one with clicks and buttons is even better. Two Point Campus lets you do just that and with it, you’ll get to understand a campus’ ins and outs.
Here, you will need to manage everything that is happening around your campus—the micros and the macros. Not to worry though, it is not as overwhelming as it sounds, the game actually does a pretty good job explaining things so, you’ll get the hang of it after a while.
All in all, Two Point Campus is a really educational game. If college students want to know more about how certain campus facilities and management work together, this game can teach you a thing or two about it.
7. Minecraft
Photo Credits: Mojang Studios
Minecraft needs no introduction. Its legacy is golden and despite it being enjoyed mostly by kids, college students will definitely find this game both fun and inspirational.
Why do we say inspirational? Well, we do see Minecraft as a game that spurs its players’ creativity where you are pushed to build and design your own world. It is a game that rewards its players for thinking outside the box and the results are amazing to see.
Also, Minecraft can really help college students that are suffering from a creative block. Playing Minecraft can potentially get their creative juices stirring. It’s recreationally creative and is great for design and architecture students.
8. Hi-Fi Rush
Photo Credits: Tango Gameworks
Hi-Fi Rush is new to the video game scene but has already received superb reception from its players. It’s a game that is very original with its concept and if you are a music major, you need to pick this up immediately.
As a rhythm game, Hi-Fi Rush respects music a lot by staying true to the essence of music, making everything from its environment to its movements related to beats. Honestly, even if you are not the biggest fan of music, this game will surely keep your head bopping as you play.
9. Jackbox Party Pack
Photo Credits: Jackbox Games
It is a common thing to have your coursemates and college friends over to your dormitory/place when you have a break from class. The only problem is, you don’t want to stare at one another during the hangout.
When this happens, this is a great time to boot up the Jackbox Party Pack which includes a series of mini-games that are absurd and comical. These games are extremely lighthearted and are perfect for non-gamers that just want to laugh their guts out.
Do note that there are different versions of the game and each of them has a different series of games. We recommend interested buyers first research the games before they lock in their purchase.
10. Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Photo Credits: Insomniac Games
If you have a powerful enough rig to run this game, you should definitely give it a go. As a student, you will surely connect with the protagonist in Miles Morales as he shares a lot of real-life problems that young adults have.
On the side though, you’ll get to enjoy slinging webs and helping the neighbourhood people who are in need of assistance. In many ways, this game instils some form of responsibility in its players where despite all the work around us, we can always make time to help the little guys.
So there we have it! These are our picks of video games that we believe college students can resonate with. Hopefully, these recommendations will inspire you to pick up these games as all of them are really worth your time!
