Compare Two Video Game Genres for How Well They Actually Recharge You

Not all games are equal recovery. A puzzle game and a competitive shooter both take an hour but they ask completely different things of you. This compares two genres on what they demand, how forgiving they are to quit mid-session, and whether failing in them feels fine or bad. Then tells you which to choose and when.

Compare {GENRE_1} and {GENRE_2} as forms of relaxation and mental recovery.

For each genre, assess:
1. Cognitive demand (what type of thinking it requires and whether that is restful or stimulating)
2. Session flexibility (whether you can stop when you need to or get locked in)
3. Social cost (does it require coordination with others, or can you play on your terms?)
4. Carry-over stress (is failure in this genre pleasant to fail at, or frustrating?)

End with: which genre to choose if you have 30 minutes and want to feel better afterwards, and which if you have an evening and want to feel engaged.