13 Cozy Games Everyone Will Be Obsessed With This Year

ByKristen Wood Updated on

From heartwarming farm sims to relaxing puzzle adventures, this year’s lineup of cozy games is pure comfort fuel. Whether you’re unwinding after a long day or looking for a digital escape that feels like a warm hug, these titles are made to charm, soothe, and completely captivate.

Wanderstop

Two characters converse in a colorful, cozy interior with plants and mystical decor. A dialogue box says: "Say there, local citizen! Have you found yourself troubled lately by malevolent spirits?.
Wanderstop | Gameplay Screenshot

Step into the shoes of Alta, a retired warrior seeking solace by managing a tranquil tea shop nestled in the woods. With its heartfelt narrative, soothing tea-brewing mechanics, and a serene atmosphere, Wanderstop offers a meditative escape.

The Beekeeper’s Picnic

Pixel art scene of Sherlock Holmes and Watson in a Victorian study. Dialogue box reads "...Retire?" with the prompt "Converse with Watson" at the bottom of the screen.
The Beekeeper’s Picnic | Gameplay Screenshot

Join a retired Sherlock Holmes in this whimsical point-and-click adventure as he plans a surprise picnic for Dr. Watson. Set in a picturesque 1920s English village, unravel lighthearted mysteries amidst blooming gardens and buzzing bees.

The Midnight Walk

A small figure with a cup-shaped head stands by a campfire near a large open book, facing a character in a pointed hat amid a surreal, dark landscape.
The Midnight Walk | Gameplay Screenshot

Embark on a hauntingly beautiful journey through a world shrouded in darkness. Accompanied by your candle companion, Potboy, illuminate the path ahead, solve puzzles, and uncover the secrets of a handcrafted claymation realm.

Hanako’s Flower Shop

Visual novel game scene: Two female characters converse in a cozy, plant-filled room. Text box reads, “Kumiko: I’ve got an important guest coming to our office tomorrow...”.
Hanako’s Flower Shop | Gameplay Screenshot

Take over your grandfather’s beloved flower shop and help customers express their emotions through the language of flowers. This heartfelt visual novel explores themes of healing, legacy, and personal growth.

Sugardew Island

A character stands near a small animal with a heart icon above its head in a colorful, cartoon-style outdoor scene with plants, animals, and a beach. Game interface elements are visible.
Sugardew Island | Gameplay Screenshot

Embark on a sweet adventure in a vibrant island setting. Gather ingredients, craft delightful treats, and build relationships with charming locals in this cozy life sim.

Squirreled Away

A video game screen shows a gecko on a green metal table next to a large bottle labeled "Blask," with a café and city buildings in the background. Game objectives and controls are visible.
Squirreled Away | Gameplay Screenshot

Assist a community of squirrels in organizing their forest home. Solve puzzles, collect acorns, and enjoy the playful antics of your furry friends.

Kitchen Sync: Aloha!

Kitchen Sync: Aloha! | Gameplay Screenshot

Manage a bustling kitchen in a tropical paradise. Prepare delicious dishes, serve delightful customers, and embrace the aloha spirit.

Smushi Come Home

A white rabbit stands in a colorful forest setting, surrounded by mushrooms and large leaves. Sunlight filters through the trees in the background.
Smushi Come Home | Gameplay Screenshot

You’re a lost mushroom trying to find your way back home in a peaceful forest world. Exploration is gentle, and every creature you meet is just delightful.

Lakeburg Legacies

Isometric map of a medieval town featuring labeled locations such as a school, inn, forge, tavern, market, throne room, royal quarters, and residential areas.
Lakeburg Legacies | Gameplay Screenshot

Matchmake medieval villagers to grow your town and its lineage. It’s like cozy Sims with a side of royal drama.

Urban Jungle

A virtual game room with two beds, a desk, plants, and various decorations; plant care information is displayed in a menu on the right side of the screen.
Urban Jungle | Gameplay Screenshot

Transform your apartment into a lush indoor garden. Care for plants, decorate your space, and find tranquility in this relaxing urban gardening simulator.

Witchy Life Story

Illustrated village map with various buildings, winding paths, trees, a pond, character icons, and a $40 balance displayed in the top left corner.
Witchy Life Story | Gameplay Screenshot

Play as a young witch sent to a village to prove herself. Grow herbs, craft potions, and help villagers with their problems in this cozy narrative-driven game.

Botany Manor

Botany Manor | Gameplay Screenshot

Step into the shoes of Arabella Greene, a retired botanist in 1890s England. Explore a grand manor, solve plant-based puzzles, and cultivate magical flora in this serene puzzle adventure.

Loddlenaut

An astronaut character uses a glowing device on a spiral rock formation underwater, surrounded by colorful aquatic plants and coral.
Loddlenaut | Gameplay Screenshot

You’re a space janitor cleaning up ocean pollution on an alien planet and befriending aquatic creatures. Cozy with an eco-conscious heart.

Kristen is a writer, photographer, cookbook author and avid cozy gamer. Her work has been featured in various publications including Forbes, The Associated Press, Elle, Pure Wow, Chicago Sun-Times, and Willow & Sage Magazine.

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