I remember how Steemit stood for being independent of the MSM a sustitute for Facebook, Youtube and so on what the idea. We had Dtube and more but it's all gone and now we use Discord, WhatsApp, X and YouTube because Steemit does not have an option to upload videos or provides in a chat. It also has no option to generate pictures so we still need Pixabay.com or pexels or something else.
I see gaming as a part of relaxing. Many Steemians are here 24/7 and just reading is boring. It's nice if you can watch a (short) film, read, listen to some music and play a game.
With you I do believe there are plenty of people who will not fall into addiction. Those who do will elsewhere as well. Did you travel by cruiseship or work on it? How was it?
I still play games but more Sudoku, and crossword puzzles to take my mind of. I also like Tetris. Just simple games. I don't like the competition. It gives me stress.
Simulation games I like too. I tried one with the helmet a few weeks ago but I believe the helmet wasn't okay. Still a great experience.

How about a game with small tasks like: inviting a friend, commenting, upvoting, powerup and a higher level, something like Steemit and what many games have in common. Some tasks you can make friends with helping you out or we play Pokemon Go and exchange animals or certain figures. Some can go to the gym, others do other tasks which can stand for communities.

We can set a timer: 20 minutes per day.

I liked the wordgames on my phone and Sudoku. If in a foreign language we can learn something but it can be also a certain topic like cooking or be related to Steemit.