Stressed or Depressed? Escape Reality With These Relaxing Video Games

This Elder Scrolls roleplaying game drops you into the rugged, dragon-infested land of Tamriel, where you’re free to follow your destiny or wander its forests, snowy mountains and bustling towns. The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim may be well over a decade old, but there’s a reason it’s been ported to nearly every system and platform — it’s one of the greatest action RPGs ever made.

As the Dragonborn, you have powers that let you fight off legendary creatures and become a legend yourself if you play your cards right. Every choice and path you take makes your journey unique, with tons of customization options for every type of play style. Plus, you can get this game on just about any platform, so take your pick.

Available platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch, Windows