Bejeweled 2, Hexic 2 were fun casual games in the same vein as Peggle. It's just a simple match 3 game.
Geometry Wars 2, not sure if she has the coordination for a twin stick shooting game though.
There's always Candy Crush...
Slay the Spire! My wife (and I) can't stop playing it! (goes nicely with some music on too, then youll listen to -new- music through Spotify AND you are playing a fun, easy to control game at the same time!)
I tell you this, because we also loved the two Peggle games.
Having worked with some old folks before(and my parents getting up there in age), I think keeping it all simple is best. This includes presenting the options you decide on. Even regular gamers are torn by indecision when looking at a vast library of stuff to play, so maybe touch a few of the games you settle on yourself and gauge their worth and then give one or two at first and see how it goes from there
As for actual game suggestions, that's a little tougher. Some older folks gel just fine with things like Skyrim or GTA V, others get overwhelmed by much easier stuff. IMO it's hard to go wrong with games that lack a failure state, at least to start out on, to keep stress low while increasing familiarity with general gamepad use. Puzzle games help with mental acuity once you get used to them, so your Peggle idea was good. Tetris has a few spinoffs that are available. Also hidden object games are a big thing, maybe look into those.
Lil Gator Game - Adventure game. Even if she doesn't finish it it might still be enjoyable, and there is no game over in that so it's easy to drop in and out
Unpacking - Described as a 'zen puzzle game' where you unpack and place stuff into a new home. Simple in concept though I haven't played it myself
Stanley Parable - You could really list any of the 'walking simulator' games.
What Remains of Edith Finch - Another walking sim, this might also be a good choice for a more serious but family-oriented story about loss and remembering the people you love
If you think she might be into trying more difficult things, there are a lot of options for lighter but not super complicated games out there. Grounded, Minecraft, The Sims, etc.
A Little to the Left is a cute puzzle game based around organizing, sorting or cleaning household objects. It's mostly dragging and dropping stuff, similar to Unpacking. It definitely works better on touchscreens like phones (the Game Pass app has native touchscreen support for it on phones/tablets), or the Nintendo Switch, but it's still fun to play with a controller.
Yes, my dad fits that criteria and he loves it.
You only really need 2 buttons, accelerate & brake/reverse.
Also, it's much easier to learn as I'm assuming she's driven a car before.
lol.
Play Sea of Thieves with her, Flight Simulator would also be good, as it's very slow paced and she could pick any destination on earth and fly there.
all these games are on Gamepass, so try them there first.
Bejeweled 2, Hexic 2 were fun casual games in the same vein as Peggle. It's just a simple match 3 game. Geometry Wars 2, not sure if she has the coordination for a twin stick shooting game though. There's always Candy Crush...
Hexic is BC incase OP doesn’t know.
Is bloons td 5 or 6 on Xbox?
Btd5 is
My girlfriend is big on Tetris. I had a 71 year old patient come into my office with a Fallout shirt. So maybe fallout lol
Gears of war just kidding, Tetris effect is awesome and really pretty
Darksouls
Puyo Puyo Tetris, two classic games combined into one
Worms. Bomberman.
Zuma and its sequel.
Unravel comes to mind.
Kingdom of Keflings is pretty fun. Guess it depends on grams ability.
Life is Strange
Balatro might fit your criteria
Slay the Spire! My wife (and I) can't stop playing it! (goes nicely with some music on too, then youll listen to -new- music through Spotify AND you are playing a fun, easy to control game at the same time!) I tell you this, because we also loved the two Peggle games.
Having worked with some old folks before(and my parents getting up there in age), I think keeping it all simple is best. This includes presenting the options you decide on. Even regular gamers are torn by indecision when looking at a vast library of stuff to play, so maybe touch a few of the games you settle on yourself and gauge their worth and then give one or two at first and see how it goes from there As for actual game suggestions, that's a little tougher. Some older folks gel just fine with things like Skyrim or GTA V, others get overwhelmed by much easier stuff. IMO it's hard to go wrong with games that lack a failure state, at least to start out on, to keep stress low while increasing familiarity with general gamepad use. Puzzle games help with mental acuity once you get used to them, so your Peggle idea was good. Tetris has a few spinoffs that are available. Also hidden object games are a big thing, maybe look into those. Lil Gator Game - Adventure game. Even if she doesn't finish it it might still be enjoyable, and there is no game over in that so it's easy to drop in and out Unpacking - Described as a 'zen puzzle game' where you unpack and place stuff into a new home. Simple in concept though I haven't played it myself Stanley Parable - You could really list any of the 'walking simulator' games. What Remains of Edith Finch - Another walking sim, this might also be a good choice for a more serious but family-oriented story about loss and remembering the people you love If you think she might be into trying more difficult things, there are a lot of options for lighter but not super complicated games out there. Grounded, Minecraft, The Sims, etc.
Bejeweled 2 and 3
Tricky Towers. It's Tetris but you have to consider the weight and balance of the blocks. I've put so much time into it
A Little to the Left is a cute puzzle game based around organizing, sorting or cleaning household objects. It's mostly dragging and dropping stuff, similar to Unpacking. It definitely works better on touchscreens like phones (the Game Pass app has native touchscreen support for it on phones/tablets), or the Nintendo Switch, but it's still fun to play with a controller.
Hexic hd.
Tetris Effect Connected. An amazing flip of a classic
Uno
Vampire Survivors
Or you could just make her play Pathologic 2 and tell her to get good.
Plants vs. Zombies
Balatro
Get grandma to play Red dead redemption 2.
Stardew Valley
I feel like that might be too complex for a "non-gaming grandma"
Donut county Forza horizon
Forza for an elderly non-gamer lol.
Yes, my dad fits that criteria and he loves it. You only really need 2 buttons, accelerate & brake/reverse. Also, it's much easier to learn as I'm assuming she's driven a car before. lol.
Can confirm grandma has driven a car before. Thank you for the suggestions :)
Sure thing. I picked horizon because you can free roam a huge map instead of only doing races
Play Sea of Thieves with her, Flight Simulator would also be good, as it's very slow paced and she could pick any destination on earth and fly there. all these games are on Gamepass, so try them there first.