Love a Good Find? These 11 Cozy Games Let You Hunt for Treasure

ByKristen Wood Updated on

There’s something deeply satisfying about stumbling upon a hidden gem—especially when it’s buried under leaves, tucked in a cave, or hidden behind a puzzle. Whether it’s collecting shiny objects, rare ingredients, or forgotten secrets, these 11 titles turn treasure hunting into something calm, charming, and endlessly rewarding.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Two cartoon alpaca characters sit at a decorated wedding table with pink and white flowers and elegant place settings.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons | Gameplay Screenshot

Dig up fossils, catch rare bugs, and shake trees for hidden gifts. Every day on your island feels like a gentle treasure hunt.

Stardew Valley

A Stardew Valley farm with trees, crops, sprinklers, scarecrows, and a character standing in the center, shown at 9:00 am on Summer 4 with a visible inventory bar.
Stardew Valley | Gameplay Screenshot

From rare minerals in the mines to secret notes and hidden paths, there’s always something waiting to be found. Treasure hunting, farming-style.

Dredge

An illustration of an old man with glasses sits at a desk in an antique shop, writing on a pad. The text box describes the scene inside the shop with shelves of jewelry and other baubles.
Dredge | Gameplay Screenshot

Sail through foggy waters collecting fish and mysterious relics. Calm on the surface, but always hiding something deeper.

Disney Dreamlight Valley

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

Search for hidden chests, solve magical puzzles, and unlock memories across charming Disney worlds. It’s part adventure, part scavenger hunt.

Mineko’s Night Market

Colorful illustration of "Mineko's Night Market" game cover featuring a large white cat statue and a character with a cat on their lap in a whimsical landscape.
Mineko’s Night Market | Gameplay Screenshot

Explore whimsical towns and gather rare items to sell at your stall. It’s cozy, quirky, and full of cute little surprises.

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

Dig, fish, and explore a haunted island with hidden collectibles and ghostly memories. The more you uncover, the more the world comes alive.

A Short Hike

Pixel art scene of a character asking about a motorboat reservation at a lakeside shack, with another character responding. The scene includes water, trees, and a dock.
A Short Hike | Gameplay Screenshot

Climb, glide, and explore a tiny island full of secrets. Hidden treasures are tucked behind every hill and tree.

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 scenic vistas while stumbling across hidden paths and meaningful trinkets. Exploration feels slow and intentional, like a walking meditation with rewards.

Beacon Pines

A cat and a dog fish on a wooden dock by a tree-lined pond, with a glowing butterfly nearby. A small boat is moored on the far side of the water.
Beacon Pines | Gameplay Screenshot

Flip through a storybook world and collect words that change the plot. The real treasure is in the narrative paths you uncover.

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

Set in a tropical archipelago, you can dive for pearls, unearth collectibles, and find magical upgrades. Every island holds something special.

Garden Story

Pixel art game scene showing a village with a dialogue box from Lychee: "Sawp! You're new here, aren't you?" Characters and buildings are styled in a cute, colorful design.
Garden Story | Gameplay Screenshot

Clear out rot and explore cozy villages full of secrets. Hidden treasures and quests reward a curious eye.

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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