10 Cozy Games That Scratch the DIY Itch

ByKristen Wood Updated on

If you love the feeling of making something with your own two hands—crafting, building, decorating, or just getting creative—then you know how satisfying a good DIY moment can be.

Here are 10 cozy games that totally scratch that DIY itch.

Alchemy Story

Two characters observe a central glowing symbol with a small dog inside a pentagram, surrounded by candles, in a room filled with books and potion games.
Alchemy Story | Gameplay Screenshot

Brew potions, decorate your cottage, and help a magical town come back to life—one DIY project at a time.

Kynseed

Pixel art of a character by a large tree with a treehouse, surrounded by lush greenery and flowers in a setting reminiscent of games like Palia.
Kynseed | Gameplay Screenshot

Craft, farm, and run a shop in a fairytale-inspired world where you can customize and grow your legacy.

Spiritfarer

A group of various anthropomorphic animals stand together, facing a glowing archway, surrounded by trees and soft light.
Spiritfarer | Gameplay Screenshot

Build and expand your boat with cozy rooms, kitchens, and gardens while caring for lovable spirit passengers.

Dinkum

A character in a cozy video game holding a bug net in a lush garden with plants and a compass on the screen.
Dinkum | Gameplay Screenshot

A relaxed Australian-inspired life sim where you build, farm, cook, and decorate your outback town.

Sun Haven

In this pixel art scene reminiscent of games like Cozy Grove, a charming village unfolds with characters strolling along paths lined with shops and trees. Near the center, one adventurer rides a white animal beside the tranquil lake.
Sun Haven | Gameplay Screenshot

A fantasy life sim where you farm, cook, craft, and personalize your home in a magical setting.

Calico

Two characters in colorful outfits stand by a wooden house with a heart symbol and paw print. A speech bubble explains the house serves as an animal shelter. A large cat is walking nearby.
Calico | Gameplay Screenshot

Run a magical cat café where you can decorate, craft furniture, and bake cute treats.

Potion Permit

Pixel art scene of a beachside market with a vendor talking to a character near a stall. Two tables are set with lamps. A person approaches on a palm-lined pathway. Text bubble reads, "Thanks for being so thoughtful!.
Potion Permit | Gameplay Screenshot

Craft potions, upgrade tools, decorate your home, and take care of a town full of characters and charm.

Cozy Grove

A top-down view of a whimsical, brightly-lit garden scene from a video game, featuring crops, trees, lanterns, and various interactive objects, with a character near the center.
Cozy Grove | Gameplay Screenshot

Customize your campsite, craft decorations, and make your little corner of the island truly cozy.

House Flipper

A cozy green beach house with a rooftop terrace, nestled amidst sand, trees, and scattered debris. The house boasts outdoor seating and lush vegetation. Under bright, sunny weather, it's the perfect retreat to relax and enjoy some steam games.
House Flipper | Gameplay Screenshot

Buy, renovate, and decorate houses from scratch. Clean, paint, furnish—and make everything just right.

Dreamlight Valley

A character in a virtual world poses outdoors. A wardrobe menu on the left displays clothing options like jackets, sneakers, and hats. Various animals can be seen in the grassy background.
Dreamlight Valley | Gameplay Screenshot

Hang out with Disney characters while crafting, customizing, decorating, and designing your magical village.

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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