Five kinds of calm
The Explore tab groups every game by how it feels rather than what it looks like. Relax games are slow and watery. Satisfying games give you something to press and pop. Create games let you paint and trace. Nature games grow and glow. Focus games give a racing mind one gentle thing to follow.
- Relax — Water Ripples (drag to send soft waves), Rain Window (raindrops on glass, no rush), Star Field (pinpricks of light in the dark), Ocean Waves (rolling horizon, steady rhythm)
- Satisfying — Bubble Pop (gentle pops, no score), Soft Shapes (drag and merge gentle blobs), Sand Press (press satisfying patterns)
- Create — Color Flow (paint calm hues with your finger), Cloud Draw (sketch soft clouds in the sky), Glow Patterns (trace luminous shapes slowly)
- Nature — Tiny Garden (tap to grow quiet plants), Floating Leaves (watch leaves drift and settle), Zen Garden (rake soft lines in the sand), Fireflies (tap lights that drift in the dusk)
- Focus — Infinite Loop (trace a calm endless path), Focus Dots (follow a slow dot with your breath), Slow Maze (a maze with nowhere to rush)
What every game has in common
No score, no GAME OVER, no ads. Each game responds with soft haptics, runs for one to five minutes with a gentle countdown you can end early, and closes with a breath rather than a result screen. On-screen prompts like "Slow down. There is nowhere to rush." set the pace. The design is quiet and low-light so it works on a tired evening as well as a bright office.
Let the app choose for you
On days when even choosing a game feels like effort, there are two shortcuts. Instant Reset asks how you feel and how long you have, then builds a session with a matching game and gentle breathing. Surprise me picks something based on your mood and time. A daily reset waits on the home screen, too.
Free to start, quiet to keep
Bubble Pop, Water Ripples, Color Flow, Tiny Garden and Soft Shapes are free. Premium unlocks the rest of the library, every Instant Reset and personalized sessions. Everything works offline. Stress Relief is a wellness app, not a medical device: it does not diagnose or treat any condition and is not a substitute for professional care.
Frequently asked questions
Which calming games are free?
Bubble Pop, Water Ripples, Color Flow, Tiny Garden and Soft Shapes are free. Premium unlocks all 17 games.
How long does a game last?
Each game runs one to five minutes with a gentle countdown, and you can end early at any time.
Are the games relaxing for kids too?
Stress Relief is designed for adults and is not a kids app. It contains no ads or in-game purchases, but the mood check-ins and account are built for grown-ups.
Do I need an account?
Yes, a free account (email and password) is required so your preferences and Premium can sync across devices.
Stress Relief is a wellness app. It is not a medical device, does not diagnose or treat any condition, and is not a substitute for professional care. If you are struggling, please talk to a qualified professional.