Move Over Stardew! These 10 Cozy Games Are Taking Over

Time to put down your watering can, there’s a whole new crop of cozy games coming in hot. These titles are just as heart-melting and addicting as Stardew, maybe even more.

Here are 10 games that are ready to become your new favorites.

Lushfoil Photography Sim

Traditional Japanese wooden temple with ornate roof in the foreground, overlooking distant mountains under a cloudy sky.
Lushfoil Photography Sim | Gameplay Screenshot

This is less about tasks and more about vibes. You wander through stunning, realistic landscapes and snap photos at your own pace—perfect for when you want pure chill.

Mail Time

A cartoon scene with mushroom-themed characters having a conversation outside a mushroom-shaped house. One character speaks with text saying, "Good one, Janet! Try me on another one!.
Mail Time | Gameplay Screenshot

You’re a mushroom-hatted mail scout delivering letters in a cozy forest. With gentle platforming and zero pressure, it’s a short, sweet game that feels like a warm hug.

Sticky Business

A colorful interface labeled "Spellgarden" offers a cozy customization menu with delightful color and shape options. At the bottom, indicators display heart and star counts, reminiscent of charming steam games.
Sticky Business | Gameplay Screenshot

Run your own sticker shop, fulfill custom orders, and design your own cute stickers. It’s low-stress, artsy, and gives you those little “cozy entrepreneur” feelings.

Loddlenaut

An astronaut character uses a glowing device on a spiral rock formation underwater, surrounded by colorful aquatic plants and coral.
Loddlenaut | Gameplay Screenshot

Clean up an alien ocean and befriend squishy little sea creatures. It’s like underwater Stardew with eco-friendly vibes and super chill energy.

A Little to the Left

Three airmail envelopes with various stamps are scattered on a pink background. Additional stamps are randomly placed around them.
A Little to the Left | Gameplay Screenshot

A puzzle game about tidying up, arranging things, and resisting the temptation to “fix” what a mischievous cat keeps messing up. Satisfying, simple, and deeply cozy.

Botany Manor

Botany Manor | Gameplay Screenshot

Solve plant-growing puzzles in a peaceful 19th-century manor. The pace is calm, the world is beautiful, and it’s basically cozy science for plant lovers.

Usagi Shima

A cozy, lantern-lit outdoor market scene with cute animal characters, small shops, plants, and a sign that reads "enjoy the ambience." Game UI shows time, date, and collected items.
Usagi Shima | Gameplay Screenshot

Decorate a tiny island and attract adorable bunnies. This idle mobile game is perfect for quick moments of peace throughout your day.

Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories

Pixel art game scene with characters in a shop. Dialogue box at bottom says, "Honeydew, you really shouldn't be bringing that stuff over to Hog Town...
Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories | Gameplay Screenshot

It may look cute and green, but this little narrative adventure has emotional layers. Quirky characters, a mystery to solve, and chill tunes make it a low-stress joy.

Witchy Life Story

Illustrated village map with various buildings, winding paths, trees, a pond, character icons, and a $40 balance displayed in the top left corner.
Witchy Life Story | Gameplay Screenshot

You’re a witch trying to save a harvest festival with herbs, spells, and a little drama. It’s dialogue-rich, gently paced, and full of mood.

Alba: A Wildlife Adventure

A character in a red hat overlooks a scenic coastal landscape at sunset in a stylized video game environment.
Alba: A Wildlife Adventure | Gameplay Screenshot

Help save a Mediterranean island’s wildlife through small, meaningful actions. It’s cozy, educational, and makes you feel good with every step.

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