9 Cozy Games That Let You Pet Every Animal

ByKristen Wood

If your idea of the perfect game includes warm vibes and lots of furry (or feathery!) friends, you’re in the right place. These cozy games let you pet every animal you meet, turning simple moments into heart-melting joy. Prepare for tail wags, purrs, and pure comfort!

Cozy Grove

A cartoon-style harvest scene with a character near a red bag in a garden. There are tents, autumn foliage, and a clock showing 2:51 PM. Game interface elements are visible.
Cozy Grove | Gameplay Screenshot

You’re a Spirit Scout on a haunted island full of friendly ghost bears—and yes, you can pet them! It’s like Animal Crossing with a spooky-sweet twist and lots of cuddles.

Pupperazzi

Illustration of a camera with "Pupperazzi" text and two cartoon dogs. Buildings are in the background.
Pupperazzi | Gameplay Screenshot

Live your best life taking photos of adorable dogs while also giving them endless pets. It’s silly, wholesome, and every pup is a star.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Colorful scene from "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" showing animal characters and a human character on a beach with tents, a building, and various activities.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons | Gameplay Screenshot

While you can’t officially “pet” your villagers, you can give lots of love to visiting animals and your island pets. The cozy vibes and animal friendships more than make up for it.

Bear and Breakfast

Cartoon bear in a cozy kitchen with a wood stove, dishes, and plants. Game menu options displayed on the left. Text: "Bear & Breakfast.
Bear and Breakfast | Gameplay Screenshot

You’re a bear running a B&B in the woods, and you’ll meet tons of animal guests along the way. Petting isn’t just allowed—it’s encouraged.

A Short Hike

Pixel art scene of a character asking about a motorboat reservation at a lakeside shack, with another character responding. The scene includes water, trees, and a dock.
A Short Hike | Gameplay Screenshot

This tiny open-world game is packed with charm, and every animal you meet feels like a new friend. Petting isn’t a button, but the emotional warmth feels just the same.

Garden Paws

A cartoon animal sporting glasses and a cape stands heroically near chickens in a grassy area, reminiscent of the whimsical settings in games like Tiny Glade, with charming wooden structures creating an enchanting backdrop.
Garden Paws | Gameplay Screenshot

You inherit a farm, make friends with villagers, and care for tons of adorable animals. You can pet chickens, bunnies, and even deer if you’re patient.

Ooblets

Video game start menu for "Ooblets" with options to load, start a new game, adjust settings, or quit. Background features colorful buildings and a character by a vending machine.
Ooblets | Gameplay Screenshot

These plant-animal hybrids love a good dance battle—and they’ll happily accept your affection afterward. The joy is weird, whimsical, and full of pettable buddies.

Zoo Story

Colorful isometric zoo simulation game with various animal enclosures, visitor pathways, pink buildings, rides, and a parking lot filled with cars.
Zoo Story | Gameplay Screenshot

Run a tiny zoo where caring for animals is your main goal. Think daily check-ins, feeding, brushing, and giving all the head pats.

My Time at Portia

A character in a virtual game rides a horse through a grassy area with wooden buildings, a windmill, and hot air balloons in the background. Reminiscent of games like My Time at Portia, various game status bars are visible at the bottom.
My Time at Portia | Gameplay Screenshot

Raise llamas, ride horses, and form bonds with creatures great and small. You can pet your animals, care for them, and watch them thrive.

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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