Feel the Vibes with These 10 Cozy Games Full of Good Energy

ByKristen Updated on

Let the stress melt away. These 10 cozy games are like a soft blanket for your brain—calm, kind, and full of joy. If you’re looking to feel lighter, you’re in the right place.

Tchia

A character stands on a grassy hill overlooking a coastal village and blue ocean. A signpost with a question mark is nearby. A compass is visible in the bottom right corner.
Tchia | Gameplay Screenshot

Glide, swim, and soul-jump across an island inspired by New Caledonia. It’s joyful, musical, and full of light.

Eastshade

Rocky shoreline with red plants in the foreground, overlooking a calm sea under a cloudy sky. Sunlight brightens the scene, with some trees and rocks near the water's edge.
Eastshade | Gameplay Screenshot

Be a traveling painter in a beautiful, thoughtful world. Take your time, make art, and soak in the calm.

Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles

Animated scene of a character in a hat and glasses standing in a sunlit, rocky valley with lush trees and colorful orbs floating nearby.
Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles | Gameplay Screenshot

Explore a stunning world with no combat, just crafting, farming, and finding your pace.

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Lemon Cake

A cozy screenshot of a restaurant in a video game.
Lemon Cake | Gameplay Screenshot

Run a bakery powered by plants and sugar. Serve up joy with every cookie.

Littlewood

Pixel art town scene in winter with snow-covered roofs, buildings, and people. A fountain is centered, flanked by decorations and animals. Day 16 of Winter displayed at the top.
Littlewood | Gameplay Screenshot

You already saved the world—now you just get to rebuild and relax. Life sim + good vibes = yes please.

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

You help ghost bears find peace on a slowly unfolding island. Daily play, gentle art, and zero stress.

TOEM

Isometric view of a city block with several buildings, staircases, benches, trees, and people interacting in a grayscale, cartoon-like style.
TOEM | Gameplay Screenshot

Take black-and-white photos on a sweet little journey. Quirky, funny, and soothing all at once.

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

Brew potions to help villagers feel better. The world is soft, the pets are loyal, and everything glows gently.

Slime Rancher

A game scene showing a player aiming a weapon at a large, green, glowing slime creature inside a cave. Game interface displays health, currency, and inventory.
Slime Rancher | Gameplay Screenshot

Catch bouncy slimes, feed them, and vibe in a colorful alien world. It’s chaotic and peaceful at the same time.

Mail Time

Open book showing "Mail Scout Patches" page in a video game. Tasks include completing first delivery. Background features flowers and decorative elements.
Mail Time

Deliver happy letters through a soft forest as a tiny scout. It’s low-stakes platforming with high vibes.

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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