Best Cozy Games For 2026
The best cozy games to play in 2026, from beloved classics like Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing to exciting new releases like Witchbrook and Fields of Mistria. Relaxing, stress-free games for every platform: Steam, Switch, and more.
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Best Cozy Games For 2026
Roots of Pacha
Linux · Mac · Nintendo Switch · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5 · Xbox One · Xbox Series X|S
Roots of Pacha is a co-op farming and life simulation game set in the stone age, where you and your clan just settled in a promised and fertile land. By connecting with nature at your own pace you’ll help your clan evolve, develop culture and relationships, and discover the mysteries of Pacha, mother nature.
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Linux · Mac · Nintendo Switch · Nintendo Switch 2 · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5 · Xbox One · Xbox Series X|S
Hollow Knight: Silksong is the epic sequel to Hollow Knight, the epic action-adventure of bugs and heroes. As the lethal hunter Hornet, journey to all-new lands, discover new powers, battle vast hordes of bugs and beasts and uncover ancient secrets tied to your nature and your past.
Coral Island
PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series X|S
Coral Island is a re-imagined farm sim game inspired by classics. Grow crops, nurture animals, and befriend the islanders. Decide whether to revitalize not only the town but also the surrounding coral reefs. Promising to keep intact what makes classic farm sim games fun, Coral Island aims to modernize and make the experience more inclusive. We feature a large cast of diverse characters and weave environmental awareness into the core game loop — all the while keeping it a wholesome good time.
Luma Island
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Luma Island is a casual life simulation and farming game where players explore a peaceful island, grow crops, care for animals, and interact with a small community of characters. The game focuses on day-to-day activities, resource gathering, and simple crafting mechanics in a relaxed, open-ended environment.
Unpacking
Android · iOS · Linux · Mac · Nintendo Switch · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5 · Xbox One · Xbox Series X|S
Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking. Over the course of eight house moves, you are given a chance to experience a sense of intimacy with a character you never see and a story you’re never told.
A Little to the Left
Android · iOS · Mac · Nintendo Switch · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5 · Xbox One · Xbox Series X|S
A Little To The Left is a cozy puzzle game that has you sort, stack, and organize household items into pleasing arrangements while you keep an eye out for a mischievous cat with an inclination for chaos. Check out this playful and intuitive puzzler with 75+ satisfying messes to tidy.
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Ooblets
Nintendo Switch · PC (Microsoft Windows) · Xbox One · Xbox Series X|S
Ooblets is a farming, creature collection, and town life game where you build up your farm, befriend townsfolk, grow ooblets, and have dance-offs.
Palia
Nintendo Switch · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series X|S
Palia is a vibrant new world made just for you. Craft, cook, fish, and farm with friends as you live the life of your dreams and discover an enchanting adventure filled with colorful characters and a mystery to unravel.
Wylde Flowers
iOS · Mac · Nintendo Switch · PC (Microsoft Windows)
Join Tara on a heartfelt journey to become a witch in Wylde Flowers. Farm by day, and cast spells by night as you craft your cottagecore life and bond with your coven. Come to know and love the fully voice acted characters of Fairhaven, as you unravel a local mystery.
Cozy Grove
iOS · Mac · Nintendo Switch · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5 · Xbox One · Xbox Series X|S
Welcome to Cozy Grove, a life-sim game camping on a haunted, ever-changing island. As a Spirit Scout, you’ll wander the island’s forest each day, finding new hidden secrets and help soothe the local ghosts. With a little time and a lot of crafting, you’ll bring colour and joy back to Cozy Grove!
Spiritfarer
Google Stadia · Linux · Mac · Nintendo Switch · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One
Spiritfarer is a cozy management game about dying. You play Stella, ferrymaster to the deceased, a Spiritfarer. Build a boat to explore the world, then befriend and care for spirits before finally releasing them into the afterlife. Farm, mine, fish, harvest, cook, and craft your way across mystical seas. Join the adventure as Daffodil the cat, in two-player cooperative play. Spend relaxing quality time with your spirit passengers, create lasting memories, and, ultimately, learn how to say goodbye to your cherished friends. What will you leave behind?
Disney Dreamlight Valley
iOS · Mac · Nintendo Switch · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5 · Xbox One · Xbox Series X|S
Explore a world filled with the magic of Disney as you discover rich stories and build the perfect neighbourhood alongside Disney and Pixar Heroes and Villains in this new life-sim adventure game. Welcome to Disney Dreamlight Valley.
Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth
PC (Microsoft Windows)
From the creators of Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley comes a heartwarming new adventure inspired by the beloved Moomin stories by Tove Jansson. This time, join Moomintroll himself on a charming but cold winter journey.
Misty Valley: A Cozy Fishing Tale
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Welcome to Misty Valley, cast your line, sail to hidden islands, and uncover secrets of the sea. Befriend charming villagers, tend your farm, and explore a world full of wonder, mystery, and gentle adventure. Your story begins where the mist meets the tide.
My Time at Evershine
Nintendo Switch 2 · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series X|S
Be the Governor of a brand-new settlement on the fringes of the Free Cities, facing the almighty Duvos Empire. Recruit settlers, build infrastructure, tame the wilds, and lead your people to become a new cornerstone for the Alliance in this adventure-packed simulation RPG!
Witchbrook
Nintendo Switch · Nintendo Switch 2 · PC (Microsoft Windows) · Xbox One · Xbox Series X|S
Experience the thrills and pitfalls of school-life in Witchbrook! Discover a spellbinding isometric pixel art world full of charm and intrigue in this richly detailed magical school and town life simulator.
Fields of Mistria
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Start your new life! Build the farm of your dreams as you discover a world brimming with possibilities. Magic, romance, and adventure all await you in this nostalgic farming / life sim RPG!
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Nintendo Switch
Escape to a deserted island and create your own paradise as you explore, create, and customize in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Your island getaway has a wealth of natural resources that can be used to craft everything from tools to creature comforts. You can hunt down insects at the crack of dawn, decorate your paradise throughout the day, or enjoy sunset on the beach while fishing in the ocean. The time of day and season match real life, so each day on your island is a chance to check in and find new surprises all year round.
Stardew Valley
Android · iOS · Linux · Mac · Nintendo Switch · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation Vita · Wii U · Xbox One
Stardew Valley is an open-ended country-life RPG! You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won’t be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community center, once the town’s most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness!
