10 Cozy Games Where You Talk to Ghosts (Nicely)

Forget the jump scares and haunted houses, these ghosts aren’t here to spook you. Whether you’re ferrying spirits to the afterlife or helping them unpack emotional baggage, these cozy games prove that the supernatural can be surprisingly soothing.

Here are 10 ghostly games where kindness goes a long way.

Yomawari: Midnight Shadows

A girl with a blue bow walks alone at night on a dimly lit street, passing a streetlamp and a sign, in a video game development screenshot.
Yomawari: Midnight Shadows | Gameplay Screenshot

Creepy but tender at heart, as you explore a ghost-filled world looking for someone you love.

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective

A shadowy figure and a woman stand in a junkyard with a bicycle, guitar, and musical notes. A speech bubble says, "Who's there?!.
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective | Gameplay Screenshot

You are the ghost, and your mission is to help others—charmingly spooky with a cozy twist.

Night Reverie

A pixel art scene shows a bear in a top hat speaking to a character on a park bench at night, with a glowing tree and lamplights; dialogue reads, “Are you perhaps interested in seeing my monocle collection?”.
Night Reverie | Gameplay Screenshot

A short pixel-art game full of dreamlike, ghostly characters with thoughtful stories.

The Good Life

A character in medieval armor stands next to a villager in a rural hamlet; dialogue text introduces the armored figure as Douglas McAvoy, the premiere carpenter.
The Good Life | Gameplay Screenshot

Bizarre and cozy in equal measure, with quirky supernatural elements and NPCs that often feel like wandering spirits themselves.

Emily is Away <3

A pop-up on a parody social media site shows a pixelated group photo tagged "summer '07" with a blurred profile and news feed in the background.
Emily is Away <3 | Gameplay Screenshot

While not ghosts in the traditional sense, it touches on the “ghosts” of digital pasts and relationships, in a heartfelt, retro way.

Lakeview Cabin Collection

Pixel art scene of a cluttered room with a red floor, green wallpaper, a bookshelf, a grandfather clock, a person standing, and a cat on top of a wardrobe.
Lakeview Cabin Collection | Gameplay Screenshot

While it leans horror-comedy, it has surprisingly mellow ghost encounters amid the chaos.

Little Misfortune

Little Misfortune | Gameplay Screenshot

A darkly funny and oddly comforting journey with hints of the afterlife—and a narrator with ghostly insight.

Rakuen

A dimly lit hallway in a pixel art style game, showing one character facing several shadowy, humanoid figures standing in line.
Rakuen | Gameplay Screenshot

An emotional journey about life and the afterlife, filled with storybook charm and meaningful spirit interactions.

To The Moon

A pixel art character stands in the center of a dimly lit, vintage-style room with wooden floors, a desk, staircase, and various decorations.
To The Moon | Gameplay Screenshot

While not ghost-centric, it explores death and memory in such a tender way that it absolutely fits the cozy-ghost vibe.

Whispering Willows

A glowing ghostly figure floats in front of an ornate iron gate at night as two people stand nearby, one holding a lantern and the other leaning back in surprise.
Whispering Willows | Gameplay Screenshot

A puzzle adventure where you use your astral form to speak with ghosts and help them move on.

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