10 Cozy Games That Deserve Way More Attention

ByKristen Updated on

If cozy gaming is your happy place, you’ll want to check out these underrated gems. They may have flown under the radar, but they’re packed with heart and perfectly chill gameplay. Happy gaming!

APICO

Pixel art video game interface showing character in a fenced area with multiple open crafting and inventory menus, surrounded by trees and water.
Apico | Gameplay Screenshot

Beekeeping has never felt this relaxing. This cozy pixel sim lets you raise bees, crossbreed species, and help rebuild the natural ecosystem one buzz at a time.

Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Playstation

South of the Circle

A man in a suit walks toward a small countryside train station with a steam train stopped at the platform.
South of the Circle | Gameplay Screenshot

A narrative-driven story set in Antarctica, told through beautiful visuals and emotional dialogue. It’s slower-paced and atmospheric—perfect if you love quiet storytelling.

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Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, IOS

Lonesome Village

A cartoon-style outdoor plaza with a central blue fountain, animal characters, lamp posts, cobblestone paths, and surrounding buildings with orange roofs.
Lonesome Village | Gameplay Screenshot

You’re a sweet little coyote helping rebuild a village and solve puzzles in a tower full of mysteries. It’s cozy Zelda vibes without the combat.

Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, Android, IOS, Xbox

Button City

Three floating platforms with stylized buildings: a shop and car on top, a house in the middle, and a colorful, multi-story building with stores on the bottom, all on a blue background.
Button City | Gameplay Screenshot

A pastel-colored world where you and your friends try to save your local arcade. It’s cheerful, quirky, and full of heart.

Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox

Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley

A wizard stands on a grassy cliff near a river, looking at a fox on a rock, with a speech bubble saying, "I seem to be in a bit of a pickle.
Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley | Gameplay Screenshot

A gentle musical adventure where you help restore balance to the forest using music and kindness. It’s perfect for fans of Studio Ghibli and nature-filled stories.

Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, Android

A Walk With Yiayia

A pixel art game scene shows three characters standing outside a house, with dialogue reading, "I'm okay... I'm tough!" displayed below.
A Walk With Yiayia | Gameplay Screenshot

You take a slow, thoughtful walk with your grandmother after she’s had a fall. It’s more of a story than a game—but it’ll stay with you.

Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch

Usagi Shima

A cozy, lantern-lit outdoor market scene with cute animal characters, small shops, plants, and a sign that reads "enjoy the ambience." Game UI shows time, date, and collected items.
Usagi Shima | Gameplay Screenshot

You decorate an island and watch adorable bunnies slowly visit and make it their home. It’s simple, passive, and ridiculously cute.

Available on: Steam, Android, IOS

The Block

Isometric illustration of a small, stylized city with purple buildings and pointed roofs, green trees, and an orange background.
The Block | Gameplay Screenshot

It’s a micro-city builder where you can build cute little towns in minutes. There are no rules, goals, or stress—just pure creativity in bite-sized form.

Available on: Steam

Freshly Frosted

A top-down view of a colorful maze game with purple pathways, obstacles, and objects such as fruit, a scale, and a sheep character on a peach background.
Freshly Frosted | Gameplay Screenshot

You build conveyor belts in a donut factory, solving sweet puzzles at your own pace. It’s chill, pastel, and oddly therapeutic.

Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, Android, Epic Games

Chicory: A Colorful Tale

Two cartoon animal characters stand outside a colorful, hexagonal building in a forest. One character says, "Th-there's something in the woods..." in a speech bubble.
Chicory: A Colorful Tale | Gameplay Screenshot

You’re a little dog with a magical paintbrush, bringing color back to a black-and-white world. It’s creative, cozy, and surprisingly emotional.

Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, Playstation

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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