Cozy Up With These 12 Feel-Good Games

ByKristen Wood Updated on

Need a break from all the chaos? Sometimes, you just want to curl up with a game that feels like a warm blanket. These 12 cozy games are perfect for that. Let’s dive into the games that’ll make you exhale and smile!

Garden Paws

A cartoon fox stands on a lily pad near a stump in a tranquil river setting with pink flowers and a sunset sky.
Garden Paws | Gameplay Screenshot

Run a shop, raise animals, and tend your farm—as a cute animal yourself. Maximum wholesomeness.

My Time at Portia

A cartoon-style character runs across a grassy field holding a chicken, followed by another character and more chickens; lush trees and a large structure are in the background.
My Time at Portia | Gameplay Screenshot

Build, craft, and explore a post-apocalyptic town with charm. It’s got the cozy vibe plus depth.

Gris

An illustrated scene depicting a fantastical castle with overgrown plants under a large full moon in a starry night sky, evoking the mystical aesthetics of games like Monument Valley.
Gris | Gameplay Screenshot

An emotional journey wrapped in stunning visuals and a peaceful atmosphere. It’s like playing a painting.

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

Dance battles, adorable creatures, and farm life. It’s weird, colorful, and joyful.

Slime Rancher

Video game scene depicting a player aiming a device at three pink, smiling cat-like creatures inside a glass enclosure. UI elements are visible, showing player stats and inventory.
Slime Rancher | Gameplay Screenshot

Round up bouncing, smiling slimes on an alien ranch. It’s cute chaos in the best way.

Wytchwood

A whimsical beach scene with cartoonish characters, wooden walkways, a small boat, sea creatures, and various coastal plants along the shore.
Wytchwood | Gameplay Screenshot

You’re a cottagecore witch collecting ingredients and casting spells. It’s cozy with a sprinkle of dark humor.

Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to)

A vibrant screenshot of a delightful game set in a lively park, reminiscent of games like unpacking.
Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) | Gameplay Screenshot

You send and receive kind notes from real people. It’s wholesome internet magic.

Lake

A person stands in front of a white house with a white picket fence and a blue mailbox. A mail truck is parked nearby. Text reads, "Walk to the back of the mail truck.
Lake | Gameplay Screenshot

Deliver mail in a quiet lakeside town and decide what really matters. Slow, peaceful, and reflective.

Littlewood

The adorable cover of Littlewood, a charming Nintendo game.
Littlewood | Gameplay Screenshot

The big bad is already defeated—now you just rebuild your town. It’s sweet, simple, and serene.

Dorfromantik

A colorful, stylized map features winding rivers, dense forests, and clustered villages with red, orange, and blue-roofed houses.
Dorfromantik | Gameplay Screenshot

A tile-placement puzzle that builds peaceful landscapes. No stress, just beautiful little worlds.

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 stories in a fantasy coffee shop. Chill lo-fi vibes and great characters.

Venba

An animated family of three sits at a dining table, sharing a meal together—a heartwarming scene reminiscent of those highlighted in a Venba review. Portraits hang on the wall behind them.
Venba | Gameplay Screenshot

Cook up delicious South Indian meals while connecting with family stories. Heartwarming and delicious.

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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