These Cozy Games Will Tuck You in and Tell You a Story

ByKristen Updated on

Remember being tucked in with your favorite story as a kid? These cozy games bring back that same feeling—curl-up kind of games that speak softly and carry a lovely tale.

Spiritfarer

A group of various anthropomorphic animals stand together, facing a glowing archway, surrounded by trees and soft light.
Spiritfarer | Gameplay Screenshot

This gentle game invites you to care for spirits on their journey to the afterlife, offering comfort through hugs, home-cooked meals, and quiet boat rides. Spiritfarer tells a tender story about letting go, perfect for wrapping you in warmth before bed.

Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, Android, IOS, Xbox

A Short Hike

Pixel art scene of a snowy mountain trail. Two characters talk near a cabin; one says "but you seem a little unprepared." Snow-covered trees and ice spikes are visible.
A Short Hike | Gameplay Screenshot

Take a leisurely climb through a peaceful, pixelated park and meet kind strangers along the way. A Short Hike is like a breezy afternoon story—simple, heartfelt, and full of small joys.

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Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, Playstation

Coffee Talk

A person with green hair is sitting at a counter next to a screen showing drink options. Shelves with tea ingredients are in the background.
Coffee Talk | Gameplay Screenshot

Spend your nights serving warm drinks and listening to the lives of orcs, elves, and humans alike in a cozy corner café. Coffee Talk gently tells its stories through quiet conversations that feel like late-night chats with a close friend.

Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Playstation

Night in the Woods

Four anthropomorphic animals are seated in a living room. One animal, sitting on the right side, says "There are like 50 better explanations for all of this" in a speech bubble.
Night in the Woods | Gameplay Screenshot

Come home with Mae, a college dropout returning to her quirky hometown to reconnect with old friends and uncover strange secrets. Night in the Woods weaves a deeply personal story that feels like being told a long, winding tale under a blanket.

Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, IOS, Xbox, Playstation

Unpacking

Isometric view of a colorful, pixel art bedroom with a loft bed, bookshelf, desk with items, and a window. A menu on the left displays different texture options. Bright white lines radiate outward.
Unpacking | Gameplay Screenshot

Without a single line of spoken dialogue, Unpacking tells a life story through the quiet act of placing belongings in new spaces. It’s meditative, intimate, and a reminder that even the smallest objects hold big memories.

Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, Android, IOS

To the Moon

Pixel art scene from "To the Moon" featuring two characters standing near a lighthouse at night, with a starry sky and ocean in the background. Images of other characters appear above them.
To the Moon | Gameplay Screenshot

Join two doctors as they travel through a man’s memories to fulfill his last wish. To the Moon tells a heart-melting story about love, dreams, and what we hold onto at the end of life.

Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, Android, IOS

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

Explore a peaceful, painterly world where your brush captures beauty and your words touch lives. Eastshade offers a quiet narrative about connection, creativity, and seeing the world with gentle eyes.

Available on: Steam, Xbox, Playstation

The Stillness of the Wind

Isometric view of a cozy, softly lit room with wooden furniture, a dining table, kitchen area, and a small attic. A blanket or cloak is draped over a chair.
The Stillness of the Wind | Gameplay Screenshot

Live a slow, solitary life tending goats and reading letters from afar in a game about aging, change, and stillness. This is a story that unfolds like a whispered memory, quietly wrapping around you as the days pass.

Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, IOS

Florence

A meticulously detailed drawing of a room adorned with a cozy bed and a stylish bedside table.
Florence | Gameplay Screenshot

Follow a young woman’s journey through love, heartbreak, and self-discovery in this short, beautifully crafted experience. Florence tells its story like a picture book—simple, emotional, and deeply human.

Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, Android, IOS

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 young woman’s story of love and loss through dreamlike puzzles and gentle melodies. When the Past Was Around feels like a memory set to music—bittersweet, quiet, and comforting.

Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, Android, IOS

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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