13 Cozy Games You’ll Still Be Thinking About Tomorrow

ByKristen Wood Updated on

We all need a little comfort sometimes, and that’s where cozy games really shine. Maybe it’s the soothing music, the gentle story, or the simple act of watering digital plants—but whatever it is, these games have a way of sticking with you.

Here are 13 cozy games that aren’t just fun in the moment—they’re the ones you’ll find yourself thinking about even after you put the controller down.

Stardew Valley

A purple building with a clock is surrounded by trees, fences, flower petals, and colorful balloons. Several characters stand outside on green grass.
Stardew Valley | Gameplay Screenshot

Tend your farm, make friends in town, and relax at your own pace.

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

Island life, adorable neighbors, and decorating galore.

Spiritfarer

A large turtle with trees on its back emerges from the water near a wooden pier at sunset; two characters stand on the pier with a speech bubble that says, "She's here.
Spiritfarer | Gameplay Screenshot

Guide spirits to the afterlife, build your boat, and enjoy heartfelt stories.

A Short Hike

Pixel art scene of a snowy mountain trail. Two characters talk near a cabin; one says "but you seem a little unprepared." Snow-covered trees and ice spikes are visible.
A Short Hike | Gameplay Screenshot

Explore a tiny mountain park, meet quirky characters, and enjoy calming pixel art.

Unpacking

Isometric illustration of a small kitchen with stools, a counter, stove, refrigerator, wall art, and moving boxes on a wooden floor.
Unpacking | Gameplay Screenshot

Relax as you unpack moving boxes and learn about a life through their things.

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

Help ghostly bears and bring color back to a mysterious island.

Garden Story

Garden Story | Gameplay Screenshot

Play as a grape, rebuild a charming village, and fight rot in a gentle, uplifting way.

Coffee Talk

Illustration of a person with green hair sitting at a cafe counter, drinking coffee, with a laptop and notebook nearby. The words "Coffee Talk" appear on the image. The cafe has a cozy ambiance.
Coffee Talk | Gameplay Screenshot

Serve drinks and listen to heartfelt stories in a magical late-night café.

Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town

A video game character stands in a small fenced hot spring next to a wooden building, with health, time, date, and currency displayed on the screen.
Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town | Gameplay Screenshot

A farming classic with a sweet cast and soothing routine.

Lake

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

Deliver mail in a scenic small town and take life at your own speed.

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

Mix potions, help villagers, and fix up your cozy workshop.

Ooblets

A colorful, cartoon-style garden scene with various plants, wooden barrels, small creatures, and characters tending to crops inside a fenced area.
Ooblets | Gameplay Screenshot

Grow cute creatures, dance-battle, and decorate your home.

Disney Dreamlight Valley

In a cozy game, a woman and a man stroll through a lush jungle environment.
Disney Dreamlight Valley | Gameplay Screenshot

Hang out with Disney favorites, garden, cook, and make friends.

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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