The key markers that make a game casual may differ from person to person, but you’ll likely agree that any good casual game has to be easy to jump into at any time, have simple controls and mechanics, and avoid having too complex of a story. Luckily, there are plenty of great casual games on thePS3.
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In fact, some of the casual games that found a home on the PS3 were so good that they found themselves ported over to both the PS4 and PS5 at different points. If you’re looking to remember some of the best casual games from the console, look no further.
10Castle Crashers
It’s harder to think of a better casual game for someone who carves a bit of simple action thanCastle Crashers. This little hit ofthe beat ‘em up genreis the perfect game for anyone to jump into while still getting enough varied gameplay to remain interested.
Thanks to the ridiculous nature of the game, every inch of it oozes comedy, though it can be a bit over-the-top, so having the ability to joy toilet humor will make sure that any casual gameplay of this game is a blast.
9Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga
You really can’t get much more casual thanjust about any of the Lego games.LegoStar Wars: The Complete Sage offers you a ton of Lego-based gameplay throughout the Star Wars series, making it easy to jump into for any Star Wars fan.
Realistically, you don’t need to know anything about anything Star Wars to enjoy the game. It may be for kids first, but the simple action, world exploring, and puzzle-solving are enough for people of all ages to enjoy casually.
8Minecraft
It’s hard not to recommend a game likeMinecraftto everyone. The simple idea of allowing you to do whatever you want as you explore a massive world was a stroke of genius, meaning that anyone can play it at any time and make their own adventure.
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You don’t even really need to make adventuring your main goal either. If you’re someone who enjoys building things, you could build yourself one of the greatest bases of all time, and that’s before mentioning all the unique art you could be making within the game.
7The Sly Collection
If you’re interested in platforming and stealth, then you might as well look into The Sly Collection, a game that houses the first threeSly Coopergames. The stories and gameplay are simple enough to jump into while still enjoying a unique narrative.
It’s additionally a great choice because, rather than settling for just a single game, this collection gives you a dedicated series to keep coming back to. This means you can enjoy it at your leisure while knowing that you’ll be returning to familiar themes and characters time and time again.
6Infamous
If you’re a fan of superhero media, you might enjoyInfamous. The original game gives you a fascinating look intoa lightning-wielding morally grey heroand the unique actions that can be taken in a setting truly filled with some of the worst people around.
The gameplay is far more simple than it initially looks, meaning that anyone can come to grips with the controls in just a few minutes. With gradual increases to difficulty and your moveset, you’ll find a lot to love in Infamous. Plus, it’s got one of the more underrated stories on the PS3.
5Dungeons & Dragons: The Chronicles Of Mystara
If you’re looking for more simple beat ‘em ups and loveDungeons & Dragons, then The Chronicles Of Mystara is a great choice. These games can be as simple or surprisingly deep as you want them to be as there are plenty of secrets to uncover that aren’t at all required.
Even better, you can enjoy these games casually with some friends, making it that much better that the controls only take a few seconds to fully understand. The leveling system might be a bit of a mystery at first, but since the point is to replay the game, you’ll have a lot of time to figure it out.
4Flower
While this game might be a bit confusing to some people, it really is one of the most casual experiences that can be found on the PS3. The game isn’t even intended to play like a standard game and be fun, but instead to evoke happiness.
All you do is control the wind as it blows around flower petals, but it really is a shockingly fulfilling experience. Playing this ismore like experiencing artthan it is playing a game, meaning anyone should be able to pick it up and enjoy it.
3The Ratchet & Clank Collection
Much like The Sly Collection, you could go ahead and make the decision to pick up TheRatchet & Clank Collection. These fun little adventure games offer a distinct narrative, but all offer rather simple controls, meaning you can hop into any of them even if you have to take a break for quite a while.
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This collection offers you three games to play through, meaning you’ll have a lot of time to spend with the world’s fantastic characters. You’ll likely find yourself tracking down the other games from the series once you’re done, something that happened to every other Ratchet & Clank fan.
2LittleBigPlanet
One of the very best casual gamesin the history of gaming has to beLittleBigPlanet. The game offers you a full story mode to play through as your custom Sackboy, and the only controls you ever really need to learn are to run, jump, grab, and use stickers.
Thanks to brilliantly designed levels and a ton of charm, LittleBigPlanet is an absolute must even today, and that’s despite the online functionality not being there anymore. You’ll love this game so much that you’ll probably end up finding the rest of the series once you’re done.
1Journey
This classic little adventure game took the world by storm back in 2012 and it’s still a favorite of many people. It’s hard to say much aboutJourneyother than you go on a simple little adventure throughout the world, enjoying each step along the way.
It’s a bit of a different experience than many other games as the story is told in a much more unique way. The journey to the mountain is yours to undertake, and it’s one that anyone can do and enjoy completely casually.
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