Great post man ! I really enjoyed it. I like any kind of game because they all help you to escape from reality. Ok, i don't really like shooters or racing games when i am just trying to relax. They have the opposite effect on me, haha. I mostly play RPG's or Strategy games, or any kind of game where you have to build and craft things. I always enjoyed them.
Thank you very much man!! Absolutely, games that immerse you in their story telling and experience are phenomenal games (and hence experiences and ways to reduce stress). Exactly! I feel that indie games, and creative games like Minecraft relax me when I'm stressed, and games like Battlefield pump me up when I need an adrenaline boost and when I want the challenge.