If you’re looking for a boredom-buster or something to replace doomscrolling I’ve got you! My go-to genres are cozy, puzzle and escape rooms so I've listed my favourites from each one. Happy gaming 🎮
Sections
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Simulation
Puzzle
Escape Room
On My List For 2026
Simulation
From running a cramped discount supermarket to cooking traditional food, here are my favourite Simulation games that I played in 2025
If you love building up towns and running your own store (with some funny side quests) this is the game for you!
Discounty
The sweetest cooking game that will tug at your heart strings… someone is chopping onions in here 😭
Venba
A little bit of farming, a little bit of crafting and endless hours of fun
Palia
Puzzle
2025 was the year for organisational puzzle games, but I had to throw in a curve ball because it was too good to miss out
Cute kittys and a lot of mess to organise! Psst.. there are some hidden secrets along the way
Organized Inside
A lot of… odd things happening, and a whole lot of organising!
Whisper of the House
Less Cozy, more Mystery - but still a great game. It had me hooked so bad that I didn't want it to end!
The Operator
Escape Room
One of my favourite gaming genres since childhood - enjoy my favourite escape room games that I played in 2025
My all time favourite escape room game, loads of DLCs to keep you entertained and trapped for hours ⏳
Escape Simulator
I love all of the “The Room” games, but as each game has become more developed and intricate than the last this one had to be featured on the list!
The Room 4: Old Sins
A great co-op escape room game, good for flexing those communication skills and working together 🕵
Unboxing the Cryptic Killer
On My List For 2026
Playing a cute little mouse trying to survive the winter and restore the family burrow? Count me in!
Winter Burrow
I love a farming sim, and this one has a twist.. can't wait to get into it
Echoes of the Plum Grove
Anything Witch themed gets me before I even play, will it be ranked in my 2026 best games? Lets find out!
