9 Short-and-Sweet Cozy Games to Play in a Single Sitting

ByKristen Wood Updated on

Not every cozy game needs to be a 100-hour commitment. These charming little gems can be finished in one sitting—and they’ll leave your heart full and your mind refreshed.

Perfect for when you need a breather, a smile, or just something kind. Happy gaming!

Florence

Illustration of a cluttered bedroom reminiscent of games like unpacking, featuring an unmade bed, clothes scattered across the floor, vibrant posters on the walls, and assorted items haphazardly placed on a dresser.
Florence | Gameplay Screenshot

A beautifully illustrated interactive story about love, growth, and the small moments that shape us.

Journey

Sunlit landscape with silhouetted pillars, a glowing sun, and distant mountain. Water reflects sunlight, creating a serene atmosphere.
Journey | Gameplay Screenshot

A wordless, emotional adventure through golden sands and ancient ruins—best enjoyed in one uninterrupted sitting.

Donut County

A giant coffee cup with a donut stands in a park with a winding road, palm trees, and several animals. A purple truck and a city skyline are in the background under a yellow sky.
Donut County | Gameplay Screenshot

You play as a hole in the ground. It’s cute, quirky, and delightfully absurd with physics-based puzzles and raccoons.

Before I Forget

Before I Forget | Gameplay Screenshot

Step into the mind of a woman with early-onset dementia and explore her memories in a gentle, introspective journey.

When the Past Was Around

A living room with two people sitting on a couch, reminiscent of the cozy settings in games like "A Little To The Left." There is a green chair, a small table with a plant, a bulletin board, a large plant, and even a drum set.
When the Past Was Around | Gameplay Screenshot

A hand-drawn, point-and-click story about love, loss, and letting go—told through beautiful visuals and soft puzzles.

Gone Home

A small bedroom with a pirate flag on the wall, a bed with plaid bedding, and a nightstand. An open locker door reveals a collage of cut-out magazine pictures taped inside.
Gone Home | Gameplay Screenshot

Come home to an empty house and piece together the story of your family through notes, objects, and small clues.

Wide Ocean Big Jacket

Wide Ocean Big Jacket | Gameplay Screenshot

A short and sweet camping trip told through quirky conversations and funny, touching moments.

To the Moon

A pixel art character stands in the center of a dimly lit, vintage-style room with wooden floors, a desk, staircase, and various decorations.
To The Moon | Gameplay Screenshot

A deeply emotional narrative RPG about memory, love, and one dying wish—told with pixel art and an unforgettable soundtrack.

The Stillness of the Wind

Colorful game interface showing a farm with item icons and text indicating quantities of food and supplies; includes a goat, chickens, and a white fence.
The Stillness of the Wind | Gameplay Screenshot

Live a quiet life tending to goats and receiving letters from afar as the world slowly shifts around you.

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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