I tend to gravitate towards more relaxing games when i'm in a bad spot, some of my mainstays are Tower Unite and House Flipper. I really get into customization elements in games, especially when relating to interior design, and both of those have plenty of creative opportunities. Plus I just like hanging around in an open social space like in Tower and playing games and such. I find that I need to be in a good/neutral headspace to be able to enjoy more intensive games, otherwise I just sorta crash.
Alternatively, Rock Band drums. A great substitute for living in an apartment and lacking a real kit! Racing games are a safe bet as well.