i used to enjoy playing games to catch up with friends, but now that i'm getting older, i find that playing indie games solo is really refreshing. i love the freedom to pause whenever i need to and not feel obligated to keep playing if i'm not feeling it. there's zero guilt for not showing up.
2 games that i highly recommend: Slay the Spire and Faster Than Light. they're both turn-based games that are perfect for unwinding. nothing beats a pint of beer and Slay the Spire on a Friday night :)