20 Best Games to Play While High on 4/20

Schedule I (2025)

Ever wonder what it’s like to run a full-blown drug empire – without the whole risk of jail thing? Schedule I is a gritty, satirical crime-sim that lets you rise from low-level street dealer to narcotic kingpin in the fictional city of Hyland Point. It's got that dark, Breaking Bad-esque energy mixed with surprisingly deep strategy mechanics and resource management. You’ll be building stash houses, recruiting dealers, and evading law enforcement, all while vibing to a tense, ambient soundtrack that somehow fits your baked brain perfectly. There’s also a weird joy in negotiating with shady NPCs while munching on snacks IRL. If you’re in the mood for some crime empire escapism on 4/20, this one hits different. Just remember: it’s only a game... right? | © TVGS

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (2023)

You haven’t really played a Zelda game until you’ve played one while blazed. Tears of the Kingdom takes the tried-and-true open-world magic of Breath of the Wild and blasts it sky-high – literally. With floating islands, free-fall dives, time manipulation, and crafting mechanics that’ll have you building contraptions for hours, it’s a sensory playground. Whether you’re gliding through the clouds or just vibing out with Koroks, the game's gentle beauty and intricate design make it feel like a waking dream. You'll lose time just staring at waterfalls or trying to cook something edible (in-game and possibly in your own kitchen). It’s equal parts adventure, chill zone, and interactive art piece. Perfect for anyone wanting to get lost in another realm this 4/20. | © Nintendo

PowerWash Simulator (2022)

There’s something almost suspiciously perfect about PowerWash Simulator when you’re high. The game is literally just you and a pressure washer versus the filthiest places imaginable – vans, houses, skateparks, even Mars at one point. And somehow? It’s magical. Time disappears as you meticulously blast grime from every nook and cranny. The satisfying whoosh of the water, the slow reveal of clean surfaces underneath – it's like ASMR for your eyeballs. There’s no rush, no enemies, just you, your zen, and a hose. It's the digital equivalent of cleaning your room but way more fun and way less effort. A total 4/20 win if you want to relax and still feel oddly productive. | © FuturLab

High on Life (2022)

If your 4/20 is all about laughing until you cry, High on Life is your go-to. From the creators of Rick and Morty, this bonkers sci-fi shooter throws you into a world where your weapons are alive – and boy, do they have opinions. Your guns talk constantly, cracking jokes, roasting NPCs, and occasionally questioning your life choices. It’s absurd, over-the-top, and tailor-made for altered states of consciousness. The art style is vivid and weird in all the best ways, and the gameplay walks the line between fun and farce. It’s the kind of game where you’ll pause just to listen to the dialogue – and maybe forget what the objective was in the first place. Pure chaotic energy for your 4/20 sesh. | © Squanch Games

The Artful Escape (2021)

Imagine Pink Floyd’s The Wall turned into a video game, sprinkled with some Bowie glam and laser light shows – and you’re halfway to The Artful Escape. You play Francis Vendetti, a teen guitar prodigy dealing with existential dread, who blasts off on a space-fantasy rock opera to discover his true self. The visuals are kaleidoscopic, with entire galaxies shifting around you as you shred your space-guitar through alien dreamscapes. There's very little challenge here, but that’s the point – this one’s all about the ride. Perfect for zoning out, letting your thoughts wander, and pretending you're headlining a cosmic concert. Plus, the soundtrack slaps. Like, seriously slaps. | © Beethoven & Dinosaur

Tetris Effect: Connected (2021)

Tetris... but make it spiritual. Tetris Effect: Connected takes the most iconic puzzle game of all time and throws it into a psychedelic blender. You’re not just clearing lines – you’re syncing with the universe. Each move pulses with lights, music, and cosmic vibes that build into an audiovisual crescendo. Play this with headphones on and you’ll feel like you’re conducting an electronic orchestra from deep space. The rhythm, the flow, the trance-like visuals – it’s all designed to melt your brain in the best way. Perfect for zoning out, vibing deep, and feeling one with the block. You might even convince yourself the tetrominoes are trying to tell you something. | © Enhance Games

Animal Crossing: New Horizons (2020)

This game is basically a cozy cottagecore hug from a talking raccoon – and on 4/20, it hits different. Animal Crossing: New Horizons is your personal island paradise, complete with fishing, gardening, interior decorating, and making friends with chill animal neighbors. It’s slow, soft, and peaceful – just what the doctor ordered when you're too relaxed to do anything remotely stressful. You’ll spend literal hours landscaping your island, changing your outfit ten times, or just lying on a virtual beach staring at digital clouds. Also, Blathers the owl? Absolute legend. Bonus: your real-life snacks pair beautifully with virtual fruit. | © Nintendo

Trover Saves the Universe (2019)

This one is just pure, unfiltered chaos. Trover Saves the Universe comes from Justin Roiland (yep, Rick and Morty again), and it’s everything you’d expect: weird, funny, and so very not safe for work. You’re playing as a floating nobody in a recliner while Trover, your purple-eyed sidekick, rants and battles through a bizarre alien universe. The humor is wildly improvisational – you can tell the voice actors were high when recording. Or at least it feels like it. Perfect for when you're too blazed to take anything seriously but still want to laugh until your ribs hurt. Warning: you will forget what the plot is. And that’s totally okay. | © Squanch Games

Among Us (2018)

Are you the imposter? Or just really paranoid because you're stoned? Either way, Among Us is a social deduction game where you and your friends float around a spaceship doing tasks... until someone starts murdering everyone. It's simple, chaotic, and endlessly fun – especially when you can barely hold in laughter while lying straight to your best friend’s face. High or not, accusing someone of “looking sus” has never been more dramatic. The art style is charmingly minimal, which is great because you’re not here for the graphics – you’re here for the mind games, trust issues, and giggles. Just try not to vent in front of everyone. | © Innersloth

Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018)

There are open-world games... and then there’s Red Dead Redemption 2. This game doesn’t just simulate the Wild West – it breathes it. You play as Arthur Morgan, a rugged outlaw with a heart of gold and a horse named whatever-you-want. From dusty saloons to misty mountain trails, the game’s beauty is next-level – especially when you’re high and suddenly noticing how freaking good the water looks. You can rob a train, fish by the river, or just stare at the sunset while Arthur plays a sad harmonica tune. It’s the kind of game where hours pass and all you’ve done is hunt a deer, make some stew, and ponder your life choices. Absolute 4/20 perfection. | © Rockstar Games

Slime Rancher (2017)

Look, you haven’t truly lived until you’ve wrangled a corral full of bouncing, smiling slimes while high. Slime Rancher is a first-person farming sim where you collect adorable goo creatures and harvest their... um, poop crystals. Yeah. But it's cute! Set on an alien planet with pastel skies and bubbly music, it’s the kind of game that makes your heart feel squishy. There’s something weirdly therapeutic about vacuuming up slimes and feeding them until they burst into a sparkly shower of plorts. The game has almost zero stress, so it’s perfect for those moments when your brain feels like melted cheese and you just wanna vibe with gelatinous buddies. | © Monomi Park

Everything (2017)

This might be the most mind-expanding game on the list – and we’re talking literal everything. In Everything, you can be a bear. Or a tree. Or a galaxy. Or a thought. The game lets you transform into anything in the universe, zooming from atoms to star systems like it’s no big deal. All while philosopher Alan Watts gently explains the interconnectedness of existence in the background. Trippy? Absolutely. Confusing? Kind of. But if you’re high and ready to get philosophical, this is like a playable TED Talk on the meaning of life – except sometimes you’re a mushroom rolling down a hill. Play it when you’re feeling cosmic. | © David OReilly / Double Fine Presents

No Man’s Sky (2016)

Let’s be honest: No Man’s Sky had a rough start, but these days it’s a full-blown galactic stoner dream. You hop from planet to planet in an endless, procedurally generated universe, discovering weird creatures, naming them ridiculous things, and mining shiny space rocks. The colors are wild, the music is soothing, and the vibes are immaculate. Sometimes you’ll be building a base on a toxic mushroom world; other times, you’ll just stare into the cosmos and wonder how anything is real. The perfect game for when you want to explore but also kinda just want to sit down and zone out while a digital sunset melts your soul. | © Hello Games

Stardew Valley (2016)

Ah, Stardew Valley – where anxiety disappears, time has no meaning, and everyone just wants to give you turnips. You inherit a farm, move to a quiet little town, and slowly rebuild your life through planting crops, fishing, mining, and making friends. And the best part? You can do it all at your own pace, with a soundtrack that could lull a grizzly bear to sleep. Whether you’re bonding with villagers, decorating your farmhouse, or getting lost in a cave with a sword and a snack, this game is like digital comfort food. It’s cozy, wholesome, and feels like someone gently wrapping your brain in a warm blanket. | © ConcernedApe

Goat Simulator (2014)

Honestly, this one’s just pure chaotic nonsense – and that’s exactly why it belongs on your 4/20 list. Goat Simulator is a physics playground where you play as a goat causing absolute havoc. Lick things. Blow up gas stations. Get launched into orbit by a trampoline. Nothing makes sense and everything is broken on purpose. The bugs? Part of the charm. The goal? Who knows. You just exist to be as ridiculous as possible. It’s the kind of absurd, meme-fueled experience that makes perfect sense when you’re high and laughing at nothing in particular. Just bleat and let the weirdness wash over you. | © Coffee Stain Studios

Euro Truck Simulator 2 (2012)

Here’s the deal: Euro Truck Simulator 2 is the ultimate game for when you want to be low-key productive... but still vibe. The premise? You’re a truck driver, cruising across Europe, hauling freight from city to city. But it’s not about speed or drama – it’s about the joy of driving on open roads, managing your own transport empire, and listening to smooth radio tunes while you take your time (and maybe take in the countryside). The sound of tires on asphalt, the serene views, and the endless open road all combine to make this one of the most oddly soothing experiences ever. It’s like a digital road trip with no real destination – perfect for when you’re high and just want to feel like you’re going somewhere, even if it’s only a few kilometers at a time. | © SCS Software

Journey (2012)

If you want to feel like you’re floating through a desert on a spiritual adventure, Journey is the game for you. This short but incredibly beautiful game is all about exploring a vast desert as a robed traveler on a quest to reach a distant mountain. The soundtrack? Soul-stirring. The visuals? Simply breathtaking, with sweeping sands and mysterious ancient ruins to get lost in. You’ll be making connections with other players – who you can’t even communicate with – yet somehow, it feels more personal than a lot of single-player experiences. It’s calming, meditative, and a great fit when you’re looking for something to engage with on a deeper level, especially when your mind is in a reflective, peaceful place on 4/20. | © Thatgamecompany

Skyrim (2011)

Let’s face it, Skyrim is the quintessential open-world RPG, and it’s perfect for those moments when you want to get lost in a vast, magical world... for hours. You can be a sneaky assassin, a mighty dragonborn, or anything in between. Whether you’re slaying dragons, exploring forgotten caves, or just picking flowers and listening to the wind rustle through the trees, the world of Skyrim is utterly immersive. The possibilities feel endless. And when you're high, wandering through the frozen tundra of Tamriel with a magical staff in hand, everything feels epic – even the smallest tasks. Plus, the mods? Oh, the mods! They make the experience even weirder and wilder. | © Bethesda Game Studios

Psychonauts (2005)

Psychonauts is one of the most creative, wacky, and trippy platformers you’ll ever play, and it’s basically made for 4/20. You play as Razputin (or “Raz”), a young psychic who infiltrates a summer camp to become a Psychonaut – a secret agent with psychic powers. You’ll travel through the minds of quirky characters, navigating wild, dream-like environments that are as imaginative as they are hilarious. It’s like playing through someone’s weirdest, most colorful, and absurd thoughts – ideal for when your own thoughts are in a swirl of creativity and curiosity. Whether you're jumping through someone's mental trauma or riding a giant brain, this game’s perfect for high-flying fun in a super unique world. | © Double Fine Productions

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater Games (Started in 1999)

Ah, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater – the game that taught a whole generation how to land sick tricks and pull off gnarly grinds. Whether you're soaring through the air on a digital skateboard or just trying to perfect your combo in a half-pipe, these games are an absolute blast. The smooth control mechanics, awesome soundtracks (you know you’ll be jamming to “Superman” while you’re doing an ollie), and the rush of landing the perfect trick make it an ideal pick for some casual, high-energy fun. It’s the kind of game where you can just mess around for hours, pulling off flips and grinds, and feeling like the coolest person on the block – without ever leaving your living room. | © Neversoft / Vicarious Visions / Activision