There is a specific sense of calm that comes with completing a good day’s work. Even in video games, a medium designed for relaxation and escapism, players gravitate towards digital recreations of chores and manual labor. This has led to the massive success of games like Stardew Valley and PowerWash Simulator. But the act of breaking down ships for scrap in Hardspace: Shipbreaker is one of the most meditative gameplay loops, and a worthwhile game to pick up now that it is coming to consoles. In fact, as of September 20, it’s available as part of Xbox Game Pass on Xbox consoles.
