If Cottagecore Were a Game, It’d Be One of These

Imagine a life where your biggest worries are which flowers to pick or what pie to bake next. These games bring the romantic ideals of cottagecore to life—quaint villages, warm kitchens, foggy forests, and handwritten letters.

If you’ve been craving calm and a bit of magic, these titles are just what you need.

Botany Manor

Tucked away in a sprawling countryside estate, Botany Manor invites you to care for rare plants and solve peaceful puzzles. It’s the ultimate cottagecore dream for anyone who’s ever wanted to live in a sunlit Victorian greenhouse.

Moonstone Island

A colorful pixel art farm scene evokes the charm of cozy steam games, featuring animals, plants, and a wooden house. Crops grow in neat patches beside a treehouse and several machines by the river. — Moonstone Island | Gameplay Screenshot

With its floating islands, magical farming, and pastel palette, Moonstone Island feels like cottagecore in the clouds. You’ll tame spirits, grow crops, and decorate your cozy little corner of the sky.

Alba: A Wildlife Adventure

A child in a red hat sits on a rock in a desert-like landscape with cacti, small plants, and birds flying in the sky, engaging in imaginative plant games alongside a curious partridge. — Alba: A Wildlife Adventure | Gameplay Screenshot

Alba is a quiet game about caring for the environment and helping a small Mediterranean town thrive. Its focus on nature, kindness, and simple joys makes it a lovely fit for the cottagecore lifestyle.

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

Paint your way through a lush, scenic world in Eastshade, where exploration and creativity go hand in hand. It’s perfect for cottagecore fans who dream of wandering quiet landscapes and capturing their beauty.

Coral Island

A digital scene depicting a character in a snowy, cozy environment with icy walls, scattered rocks, and a small bridge in the background. — Coral Island | Gameplay Screenshot

Coral Island brings the heart of cottagecore to a tropical paradise. With farming, diving, and a strong focus on community and sustainability, it’s a refreshing spin on cozy life sims.