Most games that you play online require you to shoot or slash enemies. Sure, there is exploration, but it is mixed into constant combat that doesn’t slow down much. You don’t get much time to stop and see the world.
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What happens when you aren’t in the mood for combat? What if you and your friends just want to wander around for a bit and chat? Well, there are a few games out there that, despite any occasional combat in some of them, you can wander around and chat with your pals in a calm setting.
When you are in the mood to walk and talk, consider jumping into one of these games for a more casual experience.
No, not all of these games have dedicated in-game voice chat, but combined with a platform like Discord, they’re still great options for a walk and talk.
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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
Take a Walk Around the Wild Zone
For a long time, Pokémon games were a mostly single-player experience. When Sword and Shield were released, friends could jump into a game together and explore the Wild Zone. This was further enhanced when Pokémon Scarlet and Violet were released.
These Pokémon titles have decent co-op capabilities that allow you and your friends to interact with one another, battle your Pokémon, capture new Pokémon, and explore the world. Notice I said explore, because these games allow you to run around the world and actually explore it.
You aren’t required to battle. Instead, you can have a calm experience, walking around the world of Pokémon and enjoying your friends’ company.
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No Man’s Sky
Planets to Explore
Like most games, No Man’s Sky definitely has combat, and there is no getting around that, but it also offers plenty of serene moments where the world is at peace, and you and your friends can just wander.
This game keeps getting better, as update after update adds more to it. Where once it was a mess, now No Man’s Sky is one of the greatest comeback stories ever told.
While most of the combat in the game consists of you shooting enemies or participating in spacefights, there are tons of moments where you can relax, take a walk around a planet, and just explore at your leisure. You can also drift around in space with your friends. I have found it a lot of fun to just chat while we walk around a planet collecting resources.
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Red Dead Redemption 2
Explore the Wild West Online
You will notice that almost every game on this list has some type of combat, and it is because it is almost unavoidable. Red Dead Redemption 2 definitely has combat, but you don’t have to participate in it.
Instead, when you play online, you and your friends can walk around towns like Saint Denis. You can go into shops, purchase new clothes, or look at the insane level of detail in the map.
When you are tired of walking, each of you can hop on your horse and ride around the map, contemplating what life was like during the Old West. It is a pretty calm game at times.
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Minecraft
A Vast World to Explore
Minecraft has changed so much since its original release on consoles back in 2012. Back then, the world was finite, and you quickly hit the edge if you tried. Now, you have an infinitely spawning world to explore, and you also have the Nether.
There are plenty of threats out there at night, but when you wander around during the day, you are almost guaranteed to be safe. Giving you and your friends the perfect escape from reality to chat while you explore the beautiful blocky environment.
When you tire of walking, you can use the materials you gathered to build a home and relax. Just make sure to avoid going out at night; that’s when the monsters come out.
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PEAK
Walk, Talk, and Climb
One of the best games for walking and talking that has been released in the last few years is PEAK. Of course, you aren’t only walking around. Instead, you have to climb as well.
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PEAK centers around a group of campers who get caught in a plane crash, and their only hope of survival is to seek higher ground. You then are forced to climb massive mountains to escape.
These slow climbs and long walks between mountains are the perfect time to chat with your pals and see what they have been up to. Don’t worry, the game does get pretty intense if you need something to capture your attention.
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Sky: Children of the Light
Solve Puzzles, Together
Sky: Children of the Light is a free game on Steam that you can play with your friends. If you are in the mood for puzzles, it is the perfect game to pick up, as it requires you to solve various puzzles while exploring the world.
This game has a large open world, allowing you to go wherever you want, and if you don’t feel like walking, you can always choose to glide instead. You can run along the beach, glide through the air, and even take a rest on a swing set.
There are few games like Sky: Children of the Light that let you slow down and take it all in, and if you want those quiet moments, you should try this game out.
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Wander Around An Island
During the pandemic of 2020, Animal Crossing: New Horizons skyrocketed in popularity due to many of us being confined in our homes. This led to many people interacting online and visiting each other virtually.
Since then, New Horizons has become a game where people go to hang out with one another. The whole purpose of the title is to build up your island, attract tourists, and live your life.
As part of it, you can invite your friends to your island, show off your creations, and just spend time together in a virtual space. It is a relaxing experience that few other games offer.
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Big Walk
A Game About Walking, Talking, and Puzzles
Big Walk has become a rather big hit. It released on August 4, 2026, and in only a few days, many have regarded it as the go-to co-op title. The entire premise of the game is walking and talking with your friends.
In fact, the game can only be played with a minimum of two people, meaning you need to walk around the game’s large map with at least one friend. During your walk, you will also discover some puzzles, and these puzzles will get you little rewards that you can use to progress further in the game.
It is a very calm experience, that is also a lot of fun, and you and your friends can get into some silly situations by simply wandering around.
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