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Cozy Games to De-Stress to in 2025
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items Listen, the 2020s have NOT been kind, and 2025 has its own challenges. These games are sure to bring that anxiety down to a chill level and let you just tune out the rest of the world. Use these cozy games to relax and immerse yourself into a relaxin...
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Lesser Known, Equally Cozy Games
“Turn Your Brain Off” Games
Cozy Comfy Sim/Management Games
Lesser Known, Equally Cozy Games
Check out my game recommendations for cozy games you need to play! A majority of these games are available on multiple platforms, but some )like Anima Crossing) are limited on their availability. However, each game is full of cozy and comfy aesthetic...
This is the ultimate "doodling" game where you can build beautiful castles and cottages without any pressure. There is no combat, no resource management, and no wrong way to play, so you can just focus entirely on the aesthetics. It is a 10/10 experi...
Tiny Glade
In this hidden gem, you manage your own little cozy street by building homes, running a boba shop, and keeping villagers happy. The game is bite-sized and stress-free, allowing you to complete a satisfying playthrough in just a few hours. It is the p...
Minami Lane
Finally available on more platforms, this game plays like a delightful mix of Animal Crossing and the world of Sanrio. The exploration is surprisingly deep, letting you climb mountains and dive underwater while completing quests for your favorite cha...
Hello Kitty Island Adventure
This stunning tropical farming sim sets itself apart with a vibrant setting and a strong focus on ocean conservation. You will meet a diverse cast of datable characters and unlock mermaid diving mechanics that make the world feel expansive. It is a b...
Coral Island
This survival game creates a cozy rather than stressful atmosphere as you play a cute mouse restoring a dilapidated burrow. You will gather resources and craft items to survive the winter, but the art style keeps everything feeling storybook-warm. It...
Winter Burrow
Leave the city behind to manage a second-hand bookshop by the sea in a scenic, tiny trailer. You will stock books, set up your shop in different locations, and get to know the local community through their reading habits. The ambient atmosphere and c...
Tiny Bookshop
“Turn Your Brain Off” Games
These games are ones where you mindlessly do things over and over (with some variation) - but it feels good to do it.
This is still the ultimate island getaway experience where you design your dream paradise in real-time. Whether you enjoy terraforming your landscape, hunting for rare bugs, or visiting friends, the low-stakes vibe is unmatched. It remains the best g...
Animal Crossing New Horizons - Switch
Do not knock this game until you try it, because blasting dirt off houses and vehicles is mesmerizingly satisfying. It is the ultimate "podcast game," allowing you to turn your brain off and methodically clean every inch of a level. The sound design ...
PowerWash Simulator
Live alongside your favorite Disney and Pixar characters in a world that constantly expands with new updates and events. The game combines life-sim elements like gardening and mining with a story-driven campaign to save the valley from "The Forgettin...
Disney Dreamlight Valley Cozy Edition
As the title suggests, this is a bite-sized adventure where you hike up a mountain to get cell phone reception. You can fly, fish, and chat with quirky animal locals at your own leisure in a stunningly pixelated open world. It captures the pure joy o...
A Short Hike
This is an oddly satisfying puzzle game where you learn about a character's life simply by pulling their possessions out of boxes. There is no timer or score, just the zen-like process of finding the perfect place for every book, cup, and stuffed ani...
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Cozy Comfy Sim/Management Games
Games in this section need your attention - which is better than focusing on real-world stressors!
As the undisputed King of Cozy Games, this farming simulator offers hundreds of hours of planting, fishing, and socializing. You can restore your grandfather’s old farm at your own pace, get married, or explore the deep mines full of secrets. If you ...
Stardew Valley
This is a cozy management game about dying that tasks you with ferrying spirits to the afterlife. You will build a boat, cook meals, and hug your passengers, learning their emotional backstories before saying your final goodbyes. While the theme soun...
Spiritfarer
You will get hooked on the satisfying loop of exploring the mysterious Blue Hole by day and running a bustling sushi restaurant by night. The characters are hilarious and the game constantly introduces fresh, fun mini-games so it never feels repetiti...
Dave the Diver
If you love 90s anime aesthetics and the classic farming loops of Stardew Valley, this game will be your new obsession. The magic system adds a unique twist to the gameplay, and the character writing is genuinely charming and deep. It feels nostalgic...
Fields of Mistria