8 Meditation Games You Must Play
As a gamer and a meditation teacher, I absolutely love meditation games. You know, the types of games that make you feel Zen. Games like SoundSelf [here] and Enchanted Forest [here], as well as board games like Wavelength [Here].
I’m so happy that more developers are starting to make these types of games. Because they are so relaxing.
Let me show you my favourite ones.
7 Best Meditation Games
1: SoundSelf
SoundSelf is a VR meditation game from Andromeda Entertainment. It features what they call a “technodelic transformative experience”.
It’s an interactive experience in VR where you use your voice to control the game. You can play it either with a VR headset or without. And it’s available on PC and Mac. You will need a webcam and microphone.
I was surprised by how unconventional this game is. It was the first game I played where you control it only with your voice. I dont even know if I’d call it a game cause it’s more of an intense meditation.
2: Meditation Game (Android–Get it on the Play Store)
Meditation Game is one of the most relaxing games I’ve played. Plus, it is very educational. You’ll learn about lots of different meditation exercises.
You control the game by tilting the device or by using an on-screen joystick and I found this pretty intuitive.
It features different modes, including Awareness, Existence, Love, Wisdom, and Silence. I love the relaxing soundtrack, too.
3: Enchanted Forest (Android–Get it on the Play Store)
This is the second title in the Meditation Game series. It’s a short interactive title with relaxing sounds and images.
Similar to binaural beats, the developers tell us that it uses different frequencies of sound to produce different brainwaves, which is a similar theory to the one used in sound healing.
Enchanted Forst is free but does have some in-app purchases.
I love the theme of the game and it’s really relaxing. It helps me ti unwind at night before bed but I wish it has an “auto pilot” option.
4: Journey Collector’s Edition (PS4)
Journey Collector’s Edition is probably the best meditation game you will find, even if it is not explicitly about meditation.
It features three games: Journey, Flow, and Flower. The main one is Journey. It’s a spiritual odyssey adventure game that is arguably the most “Zen” game of all time.
I think you will love Journey. It’s really relaxing, tranquil, and soothing. You cannot play this one without feeling chill.
5: Flow And Flower
Flow and Flower are more basic games. Flow is a version of that old Nokia favourite “Snake”. Do you remember that one? You had to move a snake (which was actually a string of cubes) around a room while avoiding the walls.
Flower is very similar. You play as a bunch of flowers blowing on the wind. You can probably tell just by that description how relaxing this is.
If you have a PS3 or PS4 and you’re looking for some good meditation games, this should be your first choice.
I love how intuitive and simple this game is. I play it to chill out. Flower is my favorite one because of the theme.
6: Abzu (PC / PS4 / XBox One)
Abzu is an adventure game from Giant Squid Studios. You play as a diver who is exploring the ocean. Your mission is to restore life in the ocean using magical springs. If you’re like me and you absolutely love nature and the ocean, you will find this to be one of the best relaxing video games on XBox One and PS4.
I really like how it doesnt pressure you to progress, you can just chill and explore.
7: Playne
Playne is a meditation game from independent game developer Vismaya. It is designed to teach you how to meditate and how to be mindful.
In the game, you meditate daily. As you meditate, the world around you changes. The landscape turns from a barren wilderness to a beautiful picturesque scene.
There’s a story too, which you discover by talking to a fox. The story was actually written by a BAFTA-nominated filmmaker and is really engrossing.
8: Starfield
I started playing Starfield just because it was free on XBox Games Pass. I’m glad I did. This Bethesda game is the spiritual successor to Skyrim. In many ways the predecessor is the better game, but there is one way in which Starfied excels. It has this serenely relaxing exploration aspect in which you explore different planets, taking scans of flora and fauna. I find it a very meditative experience.
More Meditation Games to Explore
- Zelda: Breath of the Wild: Known for its expansive world and relaxing gameplay.
- Animal Crossing: A serene game where you create and manage your own island.
- The Witness: A visually stunning game filled with puzzles that promote deep focus.
- Leela by Deepak Chopra: A game focused on meditation, though not widely regarded, it might still interest you.
Why These Games Are Relaxing
Video games and meditation both share a key psychological state called Flow—the state of full immersion in an activity. Both meditation and gaming can help you get into this “zone,” where stress fades and you’re completely absorbed in the present moment.
In fact, scientific studies have shown that meditation increases the density of grey matter in the brain, which enhances your ability to enter the Flow state. This connection is why meditative games can be so effective at helping you relax.
However, be mindful: do not meditate while playing. Combining high stimulation (games) with deep meditation could lead to unwanted side effects like overstimulation, so always choose to relax before or after gaming, not
Warning+
Warning
Please do not meditate while playing. Don’t do it! If you do there is a risk of having a seizure.
This is because meditating puts you into a hyper-aware state. If you engage in an activity that floods your mind with information (e.g. playing games or watching high-octane movies) there is an increased risk of seizure.
Here’s the deal:
Play games to relax, but do not actually meditate while playing. This is a friendly warning to help you guys out.
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Paul Harrison is a meditation teacher with 25 years of experience and a deep passion for helping others. Known for his empathy and authentic approach, he’s dedicated to guiding individuals and teams toward mindfulness, clarity, and well-being.
What on earth is that nonsense about SEIZURES?? Bro, what? That’s crazy talk.
Its scientifically validated and has happened to me, as Ive written about.
Meditating while gaming might sound cool, but it can actually mess with your brain in weird ways. When you meditate, your brain slows down and shifts into a relaxed, focused state. Gaming, on the other hand, throws rapid visuals, intense sound, and fast decisions at you. Combining the two creates a kind of neurological tug-of-war—your mind is trying to stay calm while your senses are on overdrive. That mismatch can overload your system and, in rare cases, trigger a seizure even if you’ve never had one before. It’s like pressing the gas and brakes at the same time—something’s gotta give.
I found it interesting when you said that games are becoming popular tools for meditation. My sister is thinking of starting some meditation. Maybe a game would be a good thing for her to start with.
Nice