Ferry to Lettuce Island

You captain a small ferry between five islands. Every morning you plan the day's crossings: crates of lettuce, a baker who needs flour, a goat that refuses to share the deck with chickens. Load the boat carefully, watch the weather, and upgrade the ferry with a bigger deck or a coffee stand. Islands grow and change depending on what you deliver.

The watercolor sea is bright teal and the islands are full of tiny, waving people. A full season takes about 12 hours, and there is a relaxed mode with no weather. It is wonderful for younger players and families. The caveat: the later seasons repeat island errands, and it loses some charm after the first 8 hours.