The Best Video Games to Play While You’re High

There’s something magical about combining cannabis with video games. The right strain can heighten your senses, slow time, and turn even the most ridiculous quest into an epic adventure. Whether you're looking for trippy visuals or a low-stress immersive experience, the pairing of weed and gaming is as natural as snacks and couch cushions. Here’s a curated list of video games that are perfect for when you’re stoned—tailored for a variety of moods and high types.

1. Journey

If you’re into stunning visuals and chill vibes, Journey is the gaming world’s answer to yoga. Its ambient soundtrack and vast, windswept desert landscapes will lull you into a trance. There’s no dialogue, no combat, and no pressure—just smooth gliding and the occasional silent companion. It’s a meditative experience, perfect for a mellow indica high. (Or Peyote, but let’s keep things legal—officially.)

2. Katamari Damacy Reroll

This cult classic is controlled chaos in its most charming form. You play as a tiny prince rolling a sticky ball that picks up everything in its path—from pencils to buildings to clouds. The surreal, colorful world and absurdist humor make it a delight, especially on a sativa that gets you giggly and energized. Bonus points if you start pondering the existential implications of turning a whole city into a star.

3. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Personally, I want to take a trip to Hyrule—cooking up recipes, shield-surfing down mountains, and getting lost in side quests. One catch: the only way to get there is through Highsville. Many players find themselves zoning out to the soothing nature sounds, vibing with the minimalist score, or wandering aimlessly while stoned. With its open-world freedom and tranquil energy, BotW is a top-tier stoner pick.

4. Tetris Effect: Connected

Tetris? While high? Absolutely. Tetris Effect is a multi-sensory masterpiece. Each move triggers reactive music and psychedelic visuals. As you clear lines, the background evolves like you’re swimming through sound and light. It’s hypnotic in the best way—especially with a strain that enhances focus. There are also tons of Tetris apps out there, and let’s be honest: stoned or not, hours will fly by while you chase that high score.

5. Minecraft (Creative Mode)

Forget survival mode. Creative Mode in Minecraft lets you fly around and build anything your heart (or high) desires. A few bong rips and suddenly you're constructing floating castles or carving lava moats just because. It’s like digital LEGOs for adults—especially great with artsy, energetic highs. Throw on some lo-fi beats and get lost in your own pixelated universe.

Final Toke

No matter what you choose, gaming while high is cultural comfort food. It’s explosive youth culture at its most imaginative—and still a cornerstone of the retail world (yes, every kid still wants a gaming system for Christmas, Hanukkah, birthdays, and whatever else they can guilt us into). But video games also reflect our moods, our humor, and our shared weirdness. They’re a pulse check of the collective zeitgeist.

Now, pass the bong and the controller—we got next on Mario Kart.