These aren't all necessarily marketed as cozy games, but they're games that I find relaxing and that bliss me out when I'm feeling stressed.
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Steam / PC only
Available on console
The gathering grind is really what sells it for me here. I could spend hours ignoring the Main Story Quest and just grind out some mining or botany.
FINAL FANTASY XIV
Very free with what you spend your time on. There's no rush to carry out objectives and you can get through them at your own pace. Plus all of the crafting and gathering is very fun!
Palia – Welcome Home
This game is SO cute, and I could spend hours wandering around just talking to everyone. Very intuitive gathering controls, especially with fishing!
Disney Dreamlight Valley
Steam / PC only
I have lost HOURS to this game. Putting in the books one by one is so beautifully time consuming, and it's nice to do whilst you're catching up on TV or just looking to kill a few hours.
Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library! on Steam
A nice little incremental clicker that doesn't demand much of you, and you can eventually let it run in the background to earn you boxes to unbox!
Unboxathon
A fun little puzzle game with the added benefit of getting to look at cute pups! It can get a little frustrating if you get stuck on a puzzle, but there are always hints available to guide you through.
Dogs Organized Neatly
You can easily ignore the timed missions and work your way through the others at whatever pace you like. Once you've got yourself into a routine, it's great for mindless gameplay.
Cash Cleaner Simulator
Excellent mechanics that I really enjoy, and there's no pressure to serve the customers that aren't story-related. You can also take as much time as you need with each story-based customer and send them away to come back later when you're ready for t...
Trash Goblin on Steam
I spend half of my time on this game just opening packs instead of opening my shop. It's a typical store simulator game but this just has a little something special to it.
TCG Card Shop Simulator
Such a unique take on a store simulator! You can tell that a lot of love went into this game and I find it very relaxing to just wander around collecting things once my shop is closed or before I even open it.