Video games aren’t just entertainment — they can be powerful tools for emotional regulation, creative escape, and mental health support. In this space, I’m sharing games I personally love or trust that help with anxiety relief, emotional healing, and...
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Cozy Games
Cozy games for anxiety relief and mental wellness — all available on PlayStation and more.
This is the game my boyfriend introduced me to, and it quickly became part of my healing. We’ve spent so many comforting hours playing it together. Stardew Valley is a relaxing farming simulator where you can grow crops, raise animals, and build rela...
Stardew Valley
A delightful photographic adventure through a hand-drawn world, solving puzzles and helping quirky characters along the way. TOEM is the game that helped me through my first major panic attack.
TOEM
A meditative adventure through desert landscapes with minimalist storytelling and peaceful co-op moments—perfect for emotional reflection and relaxation.
Journey™
A peaceful, open-world MMORPG where you team up with others to uncover secrets, save spirits, and spread light across dreamlike realms.
Sky: Children of the Light
Step into a calm, story-driven game where you play as a mail carrier in a small town. Lake offers a relaxing pace, meaningful connections, and soothing scenery — perfect for stress relief and emotional healing.
Lake
Serve nighttime drinks to supernatural patrons while listening to heartfelt stories and unwinding to a chill lo-fi soundtrack.
Coffee Talk
A narrative-driven unpacking game where every item has meaning—low-pressure, deeply satisfying, and perfect for cozy introspection.
Unpacking
Join Alba as she saves wildlife and cleans up her island. Grounded in nature, this one’s full of heart, purpose, and quiet joy.
Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
A whimsical, storybook-inspired game with light combat and emotional undertones. Perfect if you love cozy games with a hint of mystery.
Lost in Random
It’s a multiplayer, community-sim MMO with a strong focus on relaxed exploration, building relationships, decorating your home, farming, fishing, and more — all in a non-violent, low-pressure environment. It’s designed to be gentle, inclusive, and em...
Palia
A beautiful, death-free puzzle-platformer with watercolor visuals and a serene soundtrack—ideal for a calming, artful escape on PS4/PS5.
GRIS
Explore a peaceful island as a bird named Claire. Glide, climb, and wander your way through natural beauty and kind-hearted characters.
A Short Hike
From the creators of Journey, this is an underwater adventure that feels like meditation in motion. Swim with whales, explore ruins, and breathe easy.
ABZÛ
A hand-painted platformer with soothing music and gentle pacing. A quiet, reflective journey ideal for mindful moments.
Hoa
This heartfelt indie game combines creativity and emotional depth. Paint your way through a colorless world, solve puzzles, and explore themes of anxiety, self-doubt, and healing. Perfect for fans of cozy, story-rich games that support mental health.
Chicory: A Colorful Tale
An emotional narrative game about grief, identity, and healing. Explore deep stories through a unique camcorder mechanic that helps process feelings and support mental wellness.
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage
This beautifully illustrated game lets you explore memories and friendship by solving time-based puzzles in a dreamy, tranquil world. Perfect for emotional healing and gentle mental resets.
The Gardens Between
A spirit‑led camping sim where each day brings gentle tasks, new discoveries, and emotional grounding.
Cozy Grove
A wordless forest adventure where you learn the language of animals and restore balance through sound. Gentle pacing and artistic worldbuilding.
Fe
A heartfelt management game about ferrying spirits to the afterlife — a calming and emotionally rich experience that explores loss, care, and healing.
Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition
Play as a mischievous cat and knock things over in this lighthearted, stress-relieving game. Pure cozy chaos and feline joy.
Catlateral Damage: Remeowstered
Follow a jazz musician’s journey through daily life and creativity. A cozy, artistic game with a soothing rhythm and emotional notes.
Blue Wednesday
A calming, exploration-based game where you play as a tiny gecko on a beautiful island. Perfect for relaxing, puzzle-solving, and slowing down your mind.
The Gecko Gods
A stunning, open-world journey of self-discovery with no combat. This peaceful adventure offers a soothing soundtrack and meditative gameplay.
Sable
A minimalist puzzle adventure where you hop between worlds. Serene visuals and intuitive gameplay make this a peaceful escape.
COCOON
A dark survival adventure with a hauntingly beautiful art style. This game supports mental resilience and focus as players learn to adapt, plan, and cope with challenges in an unpredictable world.
Don't Starve: Console Edition
Rediscover creativity in this reimagined Disney classic. Cozy platforming with charm and nostalgia built into every level.
Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed
Experience soothing, methodical cleaning puzzles that offer real zen for the mind—great for stress relief and sensory satisfaction.
PowerWash Simulator
A dark, immersive puzzle-platformer that tells a haunting story without words. Through stunning visuals and subtle emotion, INSIDE explores themes of isolation, control, and survival — making it a powerful experience for those navigating grief or int...
INSIDE
A gripping, story-rich FMV mystery game where you search video files to uncover the truth. Great for fans of emotional, psychological thrillers and interactive storytelling. Rated M.
Telling Lies
A vibrant open-world adventure inspired by New Caledonia. Soul-jump into animals, sail across oceans, and explore while helping your community.
Tchia (PS4 & PS5)
A heartfelt VR or console adventure starring a brave little mouse. Gentle storytelling and stunning worlds offer a comforting escape.
Moss
Sing your way through a vibrant world to save it. Full of charm, emotional depth, and gentle joy — great for lifting spirits.
Wandersong
This visually stunning puzzle-platformer follows Yarny, a tiny creature made of thread, through nature-filled landscapes. With heartfelt storytelling, gentle puzzles, and calming music, Unravel is perfect for cozy gaming sessions that soothe the soul...
Unravel
A peaceful co-op adventure where two Yarnys work together through nature and emotional storytelling. Calming, beautiful, and full of quiet moments that make it a perfect pick for mental wellness gaming.
Unravel Two
A calming sandbox game where creativity meets exploration. Build, farm, and unwind at your own pace — perfect for stress relief and mindful play.
Minecraft
Join machine hunter Aloy and her quirky team in a playful reimagining of Horizon’s lush world. This colorful LEGO journey blends cozy adventure with fast-paced action, letting you customize, explore, and play solo or with friends. A feel-good game fo...
Explore breathtaking lands, battle awe-inspiring machines, and uncover secrets of the past. This physical disc edition is perfect for collectors and those who prefer owning their games offline.
Buy Horizon Forbidden West Launch Edition - PS5™ Disc Game | PlayStation® (US)
Step back into Aloy’s original story with stunning 4K visuals and upgraded gameplay on PS5. Traverse lush landscapes, battle machine beasts, and uncover secrets of a post-apocalyptic world. Rich storytelling and immersive exploration make it perfect ...
Buy Horizon Zero Dawn™ Remastered – PS5 Disc Game | PlayStation® (US)
A stunning open-world fashion adventure blending style and relaxation. Dress up, explore, and find beauty in calm creativity.
Infinity Nikki
A magical life sim where you restore a dreamy world alongside familiar Disney and Pixar characters. Comforting, nostalgic, and emotionally rich.
Disney Dreamlight Valley
Step into a hand-drawn desert world as a mechanic searching for her missing sister. Caravan SandWitch blends cozy gameplay with heartfelt storytelling, celebrating resilience and self-discovery.
Caravan SandWitch
A quiet, beautiful game about memory and grief. Play as a museum curator helping lost spirits move on, exploring emotional healing through storytelling, puzzles, and gentle visuals.
I Am Dead
Design your dream wildlife sanctuary and care for animals from around the world. This immersive sim is both calming and heartwarming — perfect for animal lovers and creative minds.
Planet Zoo
Tend your farm, build a cozy life, and grow a community in this peaceful farming sim. It’s a soothing escape into nature and daily rituals that heal.
STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town
A poignant narrative game that explores grief, memory, and family. With its deeply emotional storytelling, it’s an unforgettable experience for those navigating loss.
What Remains of Edith Finch
Jump, dive, and stumble your way through colorful chaos in this feel-good party game. A lighthearted pick for quick fun and shared laughs with friends.
Fall Guys
Play as a curious cat lost in a futuristic world, uncovering mysteries and bonding with a lovable drone. A unique, heartfelt adventure perfect for animal lovers and cozy sci-fi fans.
Stray
Build, design, and manage your dream city in this calming and complex city-building game. With smoother graphics, 25 tiles, and deep customization tools, the remastered PS5 version makes urban planning feel like a relaxing yet rewarding mental escape...
Cities: Skylines - Remastered
Shape lives, design homes, and play out stories in this iconic life simulation. Whether you’re building dream spaces or escaping into playful drama, it’s endlessly comforting.
The Sims™ 4
Create, explore, and reshape an entire world made of LEGO bricks. This sandbox-style game encourages creativity and brings comforting, childlike wonder.
LEGO® Worlds
This is my favorite game — the kind of rich, emotionally layered RPG that stays with you. I love the depth of the world, the bonds with your companions, and how every choice feels meaningful. If you’re looking for a game that combines epic storytelli...
Dragon Age™: The Veilguard
This powerful two-game collection includes The Last of Us Part I and Part II Remastered, rebuilt for PS5 with stunning visuals and immersive DualSense™ features. Whether you’re exploring Ellie and Joel’s journey for the first time or returning for a ...
The Last of Us™ Complete
Favorite Gaming Accessories
Experience next-gen gaming with the compact PS5 Slim console, featuring a 1TB SSD for rapid load times and 4K HDR support. The bundle includes ASTRO BOT, a charming platformer that showcases the innovative capabilities of the DualSense wireless contr...
A sleek, compact version of the PS5 featuring a 1 TB ultra‑high‑speed SSD for lightning-fast loading and stunning 4K HDR visuals. With immersive DualSense haptics and a quieter design, it’s perfect for calming gameplay, focused escapes, and mindful d...
Buy PS5™ Slim Disc Console Edition
Experience elite-level performance with the PS5 Pro — delivering faster frame rates, enhanced 4K visuals, and smoother gameplay. With its refined DualSense haptics and whisper-quiet operation, it’s perfect for deep immersion and mindful gaming sessio...
Buy PlayStation®5 Pro Console
A stylish, collector-ready design inspired by Fortnite, featuring all the haptic feedback and adaptive triggers of the standard DualSense. Perfect for fans seeking immersive gameplay and a personalized console setup.
Add a bold pop of color to your gaming setup with this striking red DualSense controller. Enjoy the same cutting-edge adaptive triggers and haptic feedback, now in a vibrant, statement-making finish.
Buy DualSense® Wireless PS5™ Controller: Volcanic Red
This has become one of my favorite ways to unwind. I love curling up on the couch with a cozy blanket and using the Portal to play gentle, comforting games straight from my PS5. It’s perfect for when I want to relax without being stuck in one spot — ...
Buy PlayStation Portal™ Remote Player | PlayStation®
Easily expand your PS5 storage with this fast, reliable 5TB external hard drive. Perfect for saving more games and content, helping you keep your cozy gaming sessions uninterrupted. Compatible with PS5 and PS4. A must-have for gamers who value conven...
The genuine Sony vertical stand includes a mounting screw and console attachment for upright placement offering a sleek, stable display that enhances airflow and frees up desk or shelf space. Compatible with original, Slim, and Pro PS5 models.
Sony PS5 Vertical Stand – Official Stand for PS5, PS5 Slim & PS5 Pro
An official Sony docking station that charges up to two DualSense or DualSense Edge controllers simultaneously via a click-in design—no need to tether to your PS5. Compact, stylish, and frees up USB ports while keeping controllers charged and ready f...
PlayStation 5 DualSense Charging Station – Official Dock to Charge 2 Controllers Simultaneously
A slim, leverless fight stick featuring 16 hot-swappable Cherry MX Speed Silver switches, built-in storage for accessories, and fully remappable button layout. Includes a tournament-lock switch, ergonomic wrist slope, and satin RGB backlighting. Desi...
Turtle Beach Victrix Pro KO Leverless Fight Stick – Customizable All-Button Controller for PS5, PS4 & PC