13 Underrated Cozy Games You Should Try

ByKristen Wood

If you love cozy games but feel like you’ve played all the big names, you’re not alone. Sometimes the best comfort games are the ones that fly a little under the radar, here are 13 underrated cozy games that deserve a spot on your playlist.

Tiny Lands

A 3D isometric illustration of a town with the text "TINY LANDS" in large block letters and six review scores from various outlets displayed.
Tiny Lands | Gameplay Screenshot

Solve cozy 3D spot-the-difference puzzles in beautiful miniature dioramas. It’s peaceful, satisfying, and perfect for winding down.

Lemon Cake

A cozy screenshot of a restaurant in a video game.
Lemon Cake | Gameplay Screenshot

Restore an old bakery by growing ingredients, baking pastries, and serving adorable customers. It’s sweet, simple, and wonderfully low-stress.

Rolling Hills: Make Sushi, Make Friends

Animated characters sit and interact at tables in a cozy, brick-walled cafe setting with pastries, a counter, and various decorations visible.
Rolling Hills: Make Sushi, Make Friends | Gameplay Screenshot

You run a cozy sushi restaurant in a little town full of quirky neighbors. It’s all about building friendships and cooking delicious meals.

Mirthwood

An isometric view of a cozy tavern interior in a video game, with characters interacting, tables, shelves, a fireplace, and an interface showing options above the bartender.
Mirthwood | Gameplay Screenshot

This cozy life sim blends a bit of farming, adventuring, and social life in a beautiful medieval world. It’s slow-paced but full of discovery.

Haven Park

A nighttime campsite scene with three tents, a campfire, a small food stand, benches, and two wooden cabins, all lit by warm orange lighting.
Haven Park | Gameplay Screenshot

Play as a clumsy little bird fixing up a tiny campground. It’s short, heartwarming, and feels a lot like a warm summer afternoon.

Moonglow Bay

Two animated characters stand on a dock next to a damaged boat. A dialogue box reads: "Player! Solve a mystery for me. Why did you call your boat, 'The Two Cats'?.
Moonglow Bay | Gameplay Screenshot

You fish, cook, and help rebuild a seaside town — all while dealing with gentle emotional storytelling. It’s pixelated, pastel, and full of heart.

Spirittea

Pixel art scene depicting a character facing a monster in a house overtaken by tree roots. A table with items is on the right, and traditional sliding paper doors form the backdrop.
Spirittea | Gameplay Screenshot

Think Stardew Valley meets Spirited Away: you manage a bathhouse for wandering spirits. It’s cozy, a little weird, and totally charming.

Lonesome Village

Three floating platforms display a convenience store, a small house, and a colorful multi-story building against a blue background.
Button City | Gameplay Screenshot

Solve puzzles and rebuild a quiet village haunted by a mysterious past. It’s a cozy mystery with chill Zelda-lite gameplay.

Mutazione

A group of colorful, otherworldly characters gather in a dimly lit, cluttered room decorated with various signs, string lights, and eclectic items, reminiscent of the whimsical puzzles found in games like A Little To The Left.
Mutazione | Gameplay Screenshoot

This story-driven game mixes soap opera drama with mutant gardening. It’s slow, dreamy, and full of small, meaningful conversations.

South of the Circle

A man in a suit walks toward a small rural train station with a steam train stopped at the platform on a clear day.
South of the Circle | Gameplay Screenshot

It’s a beautifully emotional narrative about love and survival in Antarctica. The cozy part? Its gentle storytelling and stunning, soft art style.

Mail Mole

Three anthropomorphic animals—a beaver, a mole, and an owl—stand together in a colorful outdoor setting with buildings, addressing a character named Mr. Molty.
Mail Mole | Gameplay Screenshot

You’re a speedy mole delivering mail across colorful landscapes. It’s cheerful, bright, and surprisingly relaxing for a platformer.

Gourdlets

Pixel art scene of a charming village with houses, autumn trees, paths, and a well. A pond and tables are nearby, along with guitars and flower-decorated lampposts.
Gourdlets | Gameplay Screenshot

This sandbox city builder has no goals — just plop down buildings and watch tiny gourd-like creatures live their best cozy lives. Pure wholesome vibes.

Pine Hearts

A colorful, cartoon-style market scene with anthropomorphic vegetable characters, crates of produce, and various interactive icons on the ground.
Pine Hearts | Gameplay Screenshot

Wander through a small park full of memories and little stories. It’s short, sweet, and full of gentle exploration.

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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