As much as it was a meme, I really did see a split in what folks enjoyed between Doom and Animal Crossing during covid, and they basically boiled down to the same thing: yeah, this game is so relaxing, I just turn my brain off and play.

Doom: all flow state, no thoughts, just execution.

Animal Crossing: cozy, comfortable, routine.

Funny how both accomplish similar things despite being so different on the surface.