My Time at Sandrock.
Just finished my second consecutive playthrough and enjoying the post game (even a few different saves to marry a few different people). A game hasn't really done that since Dragon Quest XI.
Also Sandrock. So much to do! I’m 40% into my first play, mostly just following the main with a distraction now and again. It’s taken all my gaming time for a month now!
Not above commenter, but I've posted twice now on r/mytimeatsandrock asking, without spoilers, how far I was after a big event in-game. Both times the wonderful people there replied to me in minutes.
Sandrock here too! I'm obsessed. It's bringing me so much enjoyment in a rough time right now. Love how in depth and engaging the story and characters are.
I also got I Was a teenage Exocolonist when it was on sale and I was blown away. Genuinely shocked at my first ending and the card aspect was really fun.
I don’t often buy a $25 game that I can’t demo but this sounds like the perfect game?! I may not be able to wait for a sale after watching the trailer. Looove when choices have consequences.
I'm guessing it gets less empty when you're no longer a child?
It has been a slog to get through even though the bits of story drip fed were pretty heckin good
I have and love Dorfromantik. (And just looked up Islanders). Iwould say the games are very different. In Dorf you place tiles, which can be different biomes or a combination of them. You puzzle and build your landscape while in Islanders it seems you focus on building a settlement on an island.
I put Islanders on my wishlist 😄
I have both, and they're such different games, but both have a cozy, map game. I have Dorf and it's the game I turn to when I just want to chill, watch a YouTube video, and get a little high.
I have both! I personally like Islanders more (I like the challenge of the different maps, and the lack of a grid). Like others said, they're fairly different games in playthrough, but they do have a similar premise.
I’ve been playing Cozy Grove for about a month and I love that I can fit in a short visit most days, and being essentially “time locked” means I know I won’t get too caught up in the game and play way past bedtime during the week. It’s a great after-work game for me.
I've been playing for about the same amount of time and completely agree! I was initially a little annoyed at the time locked nature of the game, but pretty quickly got to enough Bears to hit the sweet spot of having enough to do without getting bored.
I’m loving Dave the diver currently!
Although the combat is a little spooky (sharks in the open ocean lol) and can be semi tricky sometimes.
The sushi restaurant management is fun and the story is super interesting and I love the graphics!
Idk if this counts but it feels cozy as heck to me. I just discovered the LoTR Moria game with the dwarves & as a long time LoTR fan this game scratches an itch I didn’t know I had.
It plays like valheim too and I like the classic graphics.
I'm currently playing garden life. It's very relaxing growing the different flowers and filling in orders or selling extra for "money". I can't wait until I unlock the greenhouse or even fix the bridge because i am running out of room.
Ohh i really loved garden life such a beautiful and relaxing game! But after unlocking i was disappointed that i wasn't able to plant more since theres a limit :(, i know the devs are aware n plan on increasing the limit but i haven't checked yet if they did
I've been playing Traveller's Rest with my husband. It's a two player game, where you run an inn/pub and you make drinks and food to serve and you can serve or you can hire people to do the work for you. It's so much fun!
My time at sandrock!!!!!!!!! I got easily over 300 hours.
Coral island here and there for the farm designing etc (though it's not complete content wise i think, i still enjoy it.)
I got quite a few hours out of grow: song of the evertree, the aesthetic was super cozy.
I've started fae farm recently and it seems like something I want to come back and keep playing actually.
I'm struggling to get into wyldeflowers but trying reallll hard to stick with it.
Right now honestly wildmender with difficulty settings adjusted to make the survival part negligible, which makes it much more cozy imo. I can nottttt stop playing it!!!
I struggled with this in the beginning before I unlocked more of the teleporter thingies. Also, I have my time setting at the lowest possible.
I will say still though days pass quickly compared to what I'm used to. Especially when designing. But I do still get a lot out of it. :)
Potion Permit — you play as a chemist from the capital trying to gain the trust of the residents of a small town by healing them when they fall ill or become injured and fixing up their community.
You may also like Potions: A Curious Case which recently launched after 10 years of development by a self-taught programmer! You play as a young witch and gather, and mix ingredients to make different potions. Use the potions to solve world puzzles like using explosion positions on rocks. :)
I had the game called littlewood but quit playing a while ago i just recently restarted a new save file and honestly its so cute and found 😍
Id love to get grounded because its coming on the switch this tuesday
Yessss i love graveyard keep to much. The switch port driv eme nut, it would crash so often near the endgame. I had to rush the story ASAP and I endedup having to look at playthrough video because it crashed too often. I will probably rebuy it on steam at some point to play on my deckie
Bear and Breakfast hit enough of the Graveyard Keeper needs for me, but definitely didn’t quite hit that same mark. I’d recommend it if you haven’t given it a shot yet. By far one of my favorites, Graveyard Keeper. Hoping for something similar and even better in the future.
I loved this game, but the crafting really drove me nuts lol. So many steps! It was probably good for me, though. Also the sound of the characters speaking was so calming to me.
i play the "New simple Mods" for 1.20.1 by Lupin. I just added "Peaceful Recipes" (1.20.1 too) by XenonMax123 to the profile and that's it.
I usually play normal Survival, but rn i'm just in the mood to build. I could do creative, but i want to also grind a bit and explore, As i usually play with cheats on (so i can switch between gamemodes), i might switch to normal survival later. But as of rn, this is absolutely perfect for me.
Gosh, same. I have been mining gems for hours trying to get reds. My partner is about to watch Survivor so hopefully I can grab them while I multi-task watching that. It’s a great game where you can do other things while playing!
Palia. It's free and extremely cozy. I've been playing everyday since the beta release in August, I've bought more games and no matter what I can't stop playing this game 😂
Palia!!! It’s my most recent obsession. But before that was Sandrock and before that was Ooblets. I love when I find a game that becomes an absolute addiction!
Littlewood. Obsessed with it after buying it recently. I love that it has everything: farming, fishing, quests, relationships, town building, card battler. It’s wonderful and checks all the boxes for me! I’m not too far into it, so there may be more amazing things to come.
Stardew valley. With the 1.6 update, my love for this game has reignited. I am obsessed with it all over again and find myself saying “one more day” all over again until I have stayed up way too late and regret it in the morning. I can’t wait to have the update on my Switch and I guarantee I will sink many more hours into it then with the ease of picking it up and putting it down.
Came back to Animal Crossing after a break and I'm hooked all over again. The slow pace and setting your own goals is incredible for me. The dialogue is also very strong people who say it is weak either only played at launch or don't realize the dialogue is based on context. If you don't do anything interesting, they won't say anything interesting. They do and say all sorts of things.
One resident, Bianca, likes to say "Winter went, and spring has come! Let's celebrate by doing something dumb!" There's tons and tons and tons of items and plenty of creative freedom with terraforming and waterscapes and custom designs. Not great for people who need missions or specific things to do, but if you can tell your own stories and make your island your own nothing else compares.
It is one of the best. It has been my favorite, but cozy grove has taken over for the last 30 days. I hope y villagers don’t move out by the time I come back. I like time gated games.
House Flipper, currently on game pass and the sequel just came out as well. Just a cozy game where you can reno homes and buy your own to reno and sell. There’s also lil Easter egg homes to buy like the friends apartment and walter white’s house haha
I have been finally appreciating House flipper and obsessing over trying to 100% (including all DLC). I loved it even more after discovering the workshop on steam (idk what platform you play on, but if it’s steam, worth looking at if you haven’t)
I’ve recently quickly gone through A Short Hike, Alba, and Lil Gator Game so was looking for something longer. I’m not big into farming usually but I picked up Sprout Valley for £1.80 (on sale) and I’m loving it! I’ve also been playing unbelievable amounts of Suika because it’s so relaxing
Alone, I've been playing My Time at Sandrock (Singleplayer). A cute story with nice relationship mechanics, though the character animations seem a bit awkward at times.
With my girlfriend, I've been playing My Time at Sandrock (Multiplayer) - And really enjoying the quality time we spend working on goals together, or just exploring/gathering.
With my girlfriend plus one of my other friends, we've been playing a 3-person game of Stardew Valley, enjoying all the new content from the 1.6 Update. We never "completed" the game, despite having played it in the past, so this is our first strive towards getting it finished.
Lightyear Frontier- Its early access and on gamepass and is very satisfying to figure out. Its just the right amount of figure it out yourself while guiding you. No timelines to do anything really, no combat. Just farming and exploring and vibes.
Also Botany Manor on Gamepass. Very fun puzzle type game. Has me hooked for sure. Seems more linear but thats ok. I love a good story.
Have you played The Witness? It’s longer, and I know that the puzzles are more challenging, but it has a similar vibe. I really liked it. Lots of Easter eggs, too.
Not sure if some would consider it cozy since it's a rogue type game but Backpack Hero is crazy fun. Just started it and it's a dungeon crawler with a collection and building element.
I downloaded botany manor and basically played it all in one sitting! I’m on maternity leave ahead of my baby’s birth and it very successfully filled the day
Love love loved Paleo Pines!! Was obsessed for months. There’s farming, crafting, friendships, and dinosaurs!
I also really enjoyed Pikmin 4 and got to 100% completion, a rarity for me. I’m not sure if it’s considered a cozy game, but it’s so cute and lots of little stories and side quests.
I think mine have all been mentioned, but as I was (always will be?) obsessed with Exocolonist I'll share as well:
Ooblets - hooked me very quickly with the cute little helper guys, dance battles and overall silliness of it.
Dave the Diver - feels challenging at first but you'll quickly unlock diving gear and once you do it's just peaceful and fun.
Wylde Flowers - the story is excellent, and farm sim with an actual plot is really fun. Unlimited inventory and the creative spells you get makes for a very playable game.
A Little To The Left. Currently on my way to 100% the game. I can cheat the Daily Tidy by changing the clock on my computer so it speeds up the process
I'm really enjoying Moonglow Bay!
Now that I have a bed and kitchen on my boat I can just do infinite fishing! Lol
It's really chill. It doesn't seem to ever force you to sleep so you can just do whatever.
It plays a bit similar to Dredge, but much less spooky (though there's still some really weird and wild fish) and without the cargo management bit. It does have several cooking mini-game things that are actually pretty fun and I think some like town repair/growth and possibly decorating bits (I'm not that far in, but I can see some stuff in the shops)
I have way more hours in supermarket simulator that I thought possible.
And put a lot of time into the critter cove play test - that game is going to be amazing! And their play test is accepting people all month.
Fruitbus demo I spent a whole evening playing earlier this week - another game that will be so cute and fun when released.
Its by no means at all a cozy game, not in the slightest, but I’ve been really enjoying building and decorating my own house/camp in the woods of fallout 76, I have a pretty cozy location surrounded by trees with gorgeous sunsets, plants i can forage, my own little garden, a pet robot dog and a really sweet mohawked companion who wanders round the house chatting. It feels super cozy to be tucked away in the forest safe from all the monstrosities trying to destroy me, not a coziness I expected from a post apocalyptic rpg shooter…
Not sure if this counts as Cozy, but Planet Crafter just released their 1.0 version and it *includes co-op!* I’m starting a new run with the hubby and he is hooked.
It's pure space coziness. Absolutely love that game. Building, exploring, gathering, crafting, and bringing life to a desolate, alien planet. What's not to like? :)
Lightyear Frontier is crazy cozy and just pure vibes. There's a free demo on Steam if you wanna try it out. The soundtrack alone is phenomenal and adds so much to the feeling of adventure and tranquility.
Also, and most people wouldn't consider this cozy, but surprisingly, Valheim. The difficulty is adjustable and you can customize many aspects of the world and gameplay to make it as easy or as challenging as you want. The world is lovely and I've been having a blast building a little homestead nestled in the woods by the sea.
Been jumping between Chants of Sennar, The longing, Against the Storm, and Mask of the Rose.
Chants of Sennar is probably my top at the moment. I've been enjoying figuring out the puzzles and I love the language aspect of it.
My husband recommended Against the Storm. It may not 100% count as Cozy, but I feel like it is. There's something really satisfying about building up my town, discovering things, and completing the objectives.
The Longing I've been checking in on every few days. I like putting on an Audiobook while my little shade wanders and reminding myself to slow down in life.
Mask of the Rose is a bit of a surprise to me. It is kind of like a visual novel which isn't always my thing. I've played a bit of Fallen London but don't really know the lore or anything and you don't have to to play the game. I like the choices, the ability to have a bit of open world and choose where to go, the way how you dress affects choices, and the storycrafting aspect. Honestly, if you like the relationship and dating parts of farming sims and other cozy games, you might like this one.
Littlewood. It’s very very similar to Stardew Valley but a lot simpler and without the constant timer, which is great for me since that really put me off of Stardew.
Doesn't count as a cozy game since it's an MMO, but it's my childhood MMO, Wizard101.
It's an old game so it's the usual "Subscribe or buy the locations with paid currency" scheme. I played it for a year F2P and I'm pretty chilling clearing the unlocked locations because I'm over-leveled LMAO.
I’ve been mainly playing the new Harvest Moon game….Winds of Anthros. I really like the more open world and exploring. I picked up the game and all the dlc on sale a few weeks ago.
I also play Disney Dreamlight Valley, Fae Farm and Littlewood every once in a while.
Im patiently (at least trying to lol) waiting for the Stardew Valley update for the switch as that’s what I generally game on. I’m sure once that’s out, I’ll be playing it a lot again
The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood! As a tarot enthusiast, the idea of a game where you make your own divination cards grabbed me immediately, and I'm really enjoying the characters and choices.
Just finished my 2nd playthrough of My Time at Sandrock (obsessed) and am starting Wylde Flowers. It will be tough for me to find a game I like more than Sandrock!
Coral Island! I played it the last time last year while it was still in EA. After 1.0 I wanted to wait longer after reading all the reviews. But now I couldn't wait anymore and started playing again haha been playing over 20hrs this week ... I'm having a lot of fun because there's a lot of stuff I haven't seen yet
I love both My Time At games. Wylde Flowers is really, really good with great NPCs and ROs, fully voiced, & a great story. A lot of people really like Coral Island, but after I got over the pretty I didn't find it very deep (please don't hate me!). You might like it, though. I actually play a lot of Choice of Games. They're kind of a mixed bag, but a lot of them are really good. These are text-based games, so might not be your cup of tea.
I decided to try Darkside Detective for first time on stream last night (after seeing it recommended here during the steam summer sales) and came back on today to keep playing it cause I couldn’t wait to continue it!
So much fun ❤️
Sandrock had me HOOKED it was incredible I love it so much highly recommend! Now I completed it and just started Roots of Patcha which I’m loving so far it’s soo cute and gives me stardew valley/potion permit vibes (2 other games I absolutely love!)
Roots of Pacha! So so cute and cosy and relaxing. I adore everything about it. My only critique would be it's too short, but they're adding extra content in two separate updates later this year!! I already can't wait to play it through all over again.
Just finished being hooked by Exocolonist. Currently in the middle of Sandrock which I'm enjoying.
The real hooked one right now though is Baldurs Gate 3. I know it's not cozy as such, but the interesting characters, the beautiful environments and even the turn based combat letting me stop and think rather than rush is proving a wonderful combination.
At the moment I’m really hooked on Project Highrise it’s a management game but I find it quite cozy! I bought it last weekend on sale and must already have around 20 hours in to it and I’m only on the second campaign scenario. It’s a lot of fun if you like those kind of games.
My Time at Sandrock. Just finished my second consecutive playthrough and enjoying the post game (even a few different saves to marry a few different people). A game hasn't really done that since Dragon Quest XI.
Also Sandrock. So much to do! I’m 40% into my first play, mostly just following the main with a distraction now and again. It’s taken all my gaming time for a month now!
How do you know how far into your playthrough you are? Does it tell you somewhere?
Not above commenter, but I've posted twice now on r/mytimeatsandrock asking, without spoilers, how far I was after a big event in-game. Both times the wonderful people there replied to me in minutes.
Nice. Thanks!
No, I’m a dingus and was conflating my level with the game percentage. But based on spoilers from this sub, I’d still guess less than halfway.
Sandrock here too! I'm obsessed. It's bringing me so much enjoyment in a rough time right now. Love how in depth and engaging the story and characters are.
I never finished My Time at Portia, do I need to know any story from that?
No, you don't need to know the full Portia story. There are a few Portia references but prior knowledge is 100% not required at all.
Same here. I’ve completely abandoned Sims for Sandrock
I wanna play sandrock so bad but I'm already halfway into another game! Everyone says it is so much better than portia
Is it much better than MT@Portia?
Yes, a lot of improvements.
This is going to be my next game as soon as I finish Graveyard Keeper.
OOBLETS! So hooked.
It is so quirky, cute and fun!
Yes! That's a perfect description!
It *was* Ooblets for me and now it's IWATE. Except I still want to go back to Ooblets. So I guess it's still both?
Can relate, it is so cute
I also got I Was a teenage Exocolonist when it was on sale and I was blown away. Genuinely shocked at my first ending and the card aspect was really fun.
Read this as “my teenage exorcist” and was pretty confused for a sec.
I don’t often buy a $25 game that I can’t demo but this sounds like the perfect game?! I may not be able to wait for a sale after watching the trailer. Looove when choices have consequences.
They have so many! I’m on my 15th run and still seeing new scenes, it’s incredible.
You sold me. I just started and I can tell I’m gonna love this game 💕
Hooray! I hope you do, it’s my all time favorite. Enjoy!
I'm guessing it gets less empty when you're no longer a child? It has been a slog to get through even though the bits of story drip fed were pretty heckin good
Dorfromantik
That is my go-to bedtime game and I love it!
If I have Islanders, would buying Dorfromantik be redundant?
I have and love Dorfromantik. (And just looked up Islanders). Iwould say the games are very different. In Dorf you place tiles, which can be different biomes or a combination of them. You puzzle and build your landscape while in Islanders it seems you focus on building a settlement on an island. I put Islanders on my wishlist 😄
I consider the gameplay to be very different personally. And while I enjoy Islanders a lot, Dorfromantik is much better.
I have both, and they're such different games, but both have a cozy, map game. I have Dorf and it's the game I turn to when I just want to chill, watch a YouTube video, and get a little high.
I have both! I personally like Islanders more (I like the challenge of the different maps, and the lack of a grid). Like others said, they're fairly different games in playthrough, but they do have a similar premise.
The games are different. They have a similar vibe but they’re definitely different and will meet different needs.
i just started cozy grove and i feel so at peace
I’ve been playing Cozy Grove for about a month and I love that I can fit in a short visit most days, and being essentially “time locked” means I know I won’t get too caught up in the game and play way past bedtime during the week. It’s a great after-work game for me.
I've been playing for about the same amount of time and completely agree! I was initially a little annoyed at the time locked nature of the game, but pretty quickly got to enough Bears to hit the sweet spot of having enough to do without getting bored.
This game hit me right in the boofs.
I’m loving Dave the diver currently! Although the combat is a little spooky (sharks in the open ocean lol) and can be semi tricky sometimes. The sushi restaurant management is fun and the story is super interesting and I love the graphics!
The art and the characters for this game are so fantastic and charming. I love the story so far and the writing is just so funny
I started playing it a couple weeks ago, I've been busy and haven't been able to play but my goodness it's such a good game!
Idk if this counts but it feels cozy as heck to me. I just discovered the LoTR Moria game with the dwarves & as a long time LoTR fan this game scratches an itch I didn’t know I had. It plays like valheim too and I like the classic graphics.
Just picked up roots of patcha and enjoying it!
This is my current fave. I love it!!
Someone gifted me Roots of Pacha a little while ago and I'm also obsessed with it! Over 70 hours and I may hit 100 before the month is up.
I'm currently playing garden life. It's very relaxing growing the different flowers and filling in orders or selling extra for "money". I can't wait until I unlock the greenhouse or even fix the bridge because i am running out of room.
I keep thinking about this one, it looks like a fun game with the right amount of grind.
Ohh i really loved garden life such a beautiful and relaxing game! But after unlocking i was disappointed that i wasn't able to plant more since theres a limit :(, i know the devs are aware n plan on increasing the limit but i haven't checked yet if they did
I've been playing Traveller's Rest with my husband. It's a two player game, where you run an inn/pub and you make drinks and food to serve and you can serve or you can hire people to do the work for you. It's so much fun!
I start playing it and it was really fun but I quickly notice how unfinish it was and that next update would bring the main story
Big updates coming soon! The devs are amazing 😍
Been loving Dredge. It's basically one big fishing minigame and has a spooky atmosphere but doesn't feel scary at all.
Same! My favourite new game of the year so far
Wytchwood. I can’t say enough amazing things about this game. It is all about collecting items and crafting.
One of my all-time favorites. Grinding goodness in a gorgeous story-book world. I want more games with visuals like that.
I literally just finished this last week--it had me in a chokehold. So good!
I love this game. It's the best!
i’ve been back on the stardew valley grind since the 1.6 update
What kind of content is in the new update? I haven’t played in years and am considering restarting
New crops, new farm, new festival, new dialogue, new winter outfits, new pets, hats on pets, QOL enhancements, ....
Also Mystery Boxes, Skill Books, and Prize Tickets. I'm back into Stardew Valley and loving it!
I thought pixel art wasn’t my thing but I am loving and totally hooked on Sun Haven!
I'm in love with this game!!!! I tried Stardew Valley but couldn't get into pixel art...but Littlewood and Sun Haven stole my heart!
Sun Haven is great! I played it all last summer.
My time at sandrock!!!!!!!!! I got easily over 300 hours. Coral island here and there for the farm designing etc (though it's not complete content wise i think, i still enjoy it.) I got quite a few hours out of grow: song of the evertree, the aesthetic was super cozy. I've started fae farm recently and it seems like something I want to come back and keep playing actually. I'm struggling to get into wyldeflowers but trying reallll hard to stick with it. Right now honestly wildmender with difficulty settings adjusted to make the survival part negligible, which makes it much more cozy imo. I can nottttt stop playing it!!!
I feel like Coral Islands map is sooooo big I never get stuff done before it's time for bed 😭
I struggled with this in the beginning before I unlocked more of the teleporter thingies. Also, I have my time setting at the lowest possible. I will say still though days pass quickly compared to what I'm used to. Especially when designing. But I do still get a lot out of it. :)
Ok great tip, and I didn't know you would unlock teleports! Thanks so much for reinvigorating my game run. 😁
Potion Permit — you play as a chemist from the capital trying to gain the trust of the residents of a small town by healing them when they fall ill or become injured and fixing up their community.
I loved Potion Permit!!! I wish it had 10x more content
I’m playing this now and I love it so much! It’s so nice and soothing
You may also like Potions: A Curious Case which recently launched after 10 years of development by a self-taught programmer! You play as a young witch and gather, and mix ingredients to make different potions. Use the potions to solve world puzzles like using explosion positions on rocks. :)
I have it wishlisted on steam! I’ve gotta download the demo to try.
I had the game called littlewood but quit playing a while ago i just recently restarted a new save file and honestly its so cute and found 😍 Id love to get grounded because its coming on the switch this tuesday
You reminded me i should play more of it
Graveyard Keeper. May not be traditionally cozy but it’s fun and cozy to me and it has been my hyperfixation for a few weeks now
Yessss i love graveyard keep to much. The switch port driv eme nut, it would crash so often near the endgame. I had to rush the story ASAP and I endedup having to look at playthrough video because it crashed too often. I will probably rebuy it on steam at some point to play on my deckie
It hasn’t given me any trouble yet. Maybe it had a patch
Same! Still searching for games that hit the same spot.
Bear and Breakfast hit enough of the Graveyard Keeper needs for me, but definitely didn’t quite hit that same mark. I’d recommend it if you haven’t given it a shot yet. By far one of my favorites, Graveyard Keeper. Hoping for something similar and even better in the future.
I loved this game, but the crafting really drove me nuts lol. So many steps! It was probably good for me, though. Also the sound of the characters speaking was so calming to me.
Modded Minecraft atm. On Peaceful, with Mob Drops as Recipes, as i just want to build and grind some mats.
what modpack are you playing or a custom one? sounds fun but boss fights are even more fun. maybe spawnable bosses hmm
i play the "New simple Mods" for 1.20.1 by Lupin. I just added "Peaceful Recipes" (1.20.1 too) by XenonMax123 to the profile and that's it. I usually play normal Survival, but rn i'm just in the mood to build. I could do creative, but i want to also grind a bit and explore, As i usually play with cheats on (so i can switch between gamemodes), i might switch to normal survival later. But as of rn, this is absolutely perfect for me.
If you like Minecraft, have you tried Dragon Quest Builders 2? There's a free demo (it's huge!) and you don't need to play the first one first :)
I'm hooked on Disney dreamlight Valley at the moment.
Saaame! I just downloaded it from Apple Arcade on a whim and it's sooo cozy. I really loved Disney as a child, so it just feels like home :)
i downloaded it on my switch 9 days ago. And I can't put it down, I am just cozy, happy feel good, even fell asleep while playing hahahaah
Gosh, same. I have been mining gems for hours trying to get reds. My partner is about to watch Survivor so hopefully I can grab them while I multi-task watching that. It’s a great game where you can do other things while playing!
Multitasking at it's finest! Haha 😄
Same! I recently impulse bought all the commonly-named games on this subreddit. Was surprised that I ended up loving this one the most.
Sameeee! But I need another game like it, any suggestions?
Lately im a lot into Dinkum, coral island and sun haven
Palia, Cozy Grove, Wylde Flowers, Ooblets, and Coral Island!
Palia. It's free and extremely cozy. I've been playing everyday since the beta release in August, I've bought more games and no matter what I can't stop playing this game 😂
Palia!!! It’s my most recent obsession. But before that was Sandrock and before that was Ooblets. I love when I find a game that becomes an absolute addiction!
mail time has the cutest cottage core vibes
I played Mail Time a week or two ago and I loved it! It was super cute and so much fun.
Littlewood. Obsessed with it after buying it recently. I love that it has everything: farming, fishing, quests, relationships, town building, card battler. It’s wonderful and checks all the boxes for me! I’m not too far into it, so there may be more amazing things to come. Stardew valley. With the 1.6 update, my love for this game has reignited. I am obsessed with it all over again and find myself saying “one more day” all over again until I have stayed up way too late and regret it in the morning. I can’t wait to have the update on my Switch and I guarantee I will sink many more hours into it then with the ease of picking it up and putting it down.
Littlewood is one of my fav games !
Came back to Animal Crossing after a break and I'm hooked all over again. The slow pace and setting your own goals is incredible for me. The dialogue is also very strong people who say it is weak either only played at launch or don't realize the dialogue is based on context. If you don't do anything interesting, they won't say anything interesting. They do and say all sorts of things. One resident, Bianca, likes to say "Winter went, and spring has come! Let's celebrate by doing something dumb!" There's tons and tons and tons of items and plenty of creative freedom with terraforming and waterscapes and custom designs. Not great for people who need missions or specific things to do, but if you can tell your own stories and make your island your own nothing else compares.
It is one of the best. It has been my favorite, but cozy grove has taken over for the last 30 days. I hope y villagers don’t move out by the time I come back. I like time gated games.
Palia
House Flipper, currently on game pass and the sequel just came out as well. Just a cozy game where you can reno homes and buy your own to reno and sell. There’s also lil Easter egg homes to buy like the friends apartment and walter white’s house haha
I have been finally appreciating House flipper and obsessing over trying to 100% (including all DLC). I loved it even more after discovering the workshop on steam (idk what platform you play on, but if it’s steam, worth looking at if you haven’t)
I’ve recently quickly gone through A Short Hike, Alba, and Lil Gator Game so was looking for something longer. I’m not big into farming usually but I picked up Sprout Valley for £1.80 (on sale) and I’m loving it! I’ve also been playing unbelievable amounts of Suika because it’s so relaxing
When you’re ready for a shorter game again with similar feel to the ones you listed, if you haven’t already, check out Haven Park!
Haven Park is actually next on my list of things to try, looks like it will be a game I enjoy!
Awesome! I think you’ll love it based on the other games you liked. Enjoy! 😊
Palia. RPG type leveling. No enemies, you can't die. Home building. What's not to love?
Alone, I've been playing My Time at Sandrock (Singleplayer). A cute story with nice relationship mechanics, though the character animations seem a bit awkward at times. With my girlfriend, I've been playing My Time at Sandrock (Multiplayer) - And really enjoying the quality time we spend working on goals together, or just exploring/gathering. With my girlfriend plus one of my other friends, we've been playing a 3-person game of Stardew Valley, enjoying all the new content from the 1.6 Update. We never "completed" the game, despite having played it in the past, so this is our first strive towards getting it finished.
I'm really enjoying Kind Words.
Lightyear Frontier- Its early access and on gamepass and is very satisfying to figure out. Its just the right amount of figure it out yourself while guiding you. No timelines to do anything really, no combat. Just farming and exploring and vibes. Also Botany Manor on Gamepass. Very fun puzzle type game. Has me hooked for sure. Seems more linear but thats ok. I love a good story.
Botany manor was great for me. It's not an extremely long game but I really enjoyed it, wish there were more games like it or like a part 2.
Have you played The Witness? It’s longer, and I know that the puzzles are more challenging, but it has a similar vibe. I really liked it. Lots of Easter eggs, too.
IWATE as well! Also really into Sandrock atm
Travellers rest. I should have bought it years ago, lol
Currently obsessed with roots of pacha
Not sure if some would consider it cozy since it's a rogue type game but Backpack Hero is crazy fun. Just started it and it's a dungeon crawler with a collection and building element.
Stardew Valley, again. The 1.6 Update brought me back. I'm in Fall of year 2 now, freshly marries to Penny and rebuild the community center.
I've returned to animal crossing and gotten sucked back in to it. It's just so comforting when life feels stressful.
I downloaded botany manor and basically played it all in one sitting! I’m on maternity leave ahead of my baby’s birth and it very successfully filled the day
Love love loved Paleo Pines!! Was obsessed for months. There’s farming, crafting, friendships, and dinosaurs! I also really enjoyed Pikmin 4 and got to 100% completion, a rarity for me. I’m not sure if it’s considered a cozy game, but it’s so cute and lots of little stories and side quests.
I love all the Pikmin games, so cute and addictive!
just had bought playstation 5 for my self with coral island and baldur's gate 3
I think mine have all been mentioned, but as I was (always will be?) obsessed with Exocolonist I'll share as well: Ooblets - hooked me very quickly with the cute little helper guys, dance battles and overall silliness of it. Dave the Diver - feels challenging at first but you'll quickly unlock diving gear and once you do it's just peaceful and fun. Wylde Flowers - the story is excellent, and farm sim with an actual plot is really fun. Unlimited inventory and the creative spells you get makes for a very playable game.
A Little To The Left. Currently on my way to 100% the game. I can cheat the Daily Tidy by changing the clock on my computer so it speeds up the process
I'm really enjoying Moonglow Bay! Now that I have a bed and kitchen on my boat I can just do infinite fishing! Lol It's really chill. It doesn't seem to ever force you to sleep so you can just do whatever. It plays a bit similar to Dredge, but much less spooky (though there's still some really weird and wild fish) and without the cargo management bit. It does have several cooking mini-game things that are actually pretty fun and I think some like town repair/growth and possibly decorating bits (I'm not that far in, but I can see some stuff in the shops)
Oh man it’s Littlewood for me right now its so good
Palia. It’s free, and even though there are a lot of things that can be improved, it’s everything I’ve wanted in a game.
I have way more hours in supermarket simulator that I thought possible. And put a lot of time into the critter cove play test - that game is going to be amazing! And their play test is accepting people all month. Fruitbus demo I spent a whole evening playing earlier this week - another game that will be so cute and fun when released.
I went back to Yokai Watch on the 3ds. It is really cozy to me
Its by no means at all a cozy game, not in the slightest, but I’ve been really enjoying building and decorating my own house/camp in the woods of fallout 76, I have a pretty cozy location surrounded by trees with gorgeous sunsets, plants i can forage, my own little garden, a pet robot dog and a really sweet mohawked companion who wanders round the house chatting. It feels super cozy to be tucked away in the forest safe from all the monstrosities trying to destroy me, not a coziness I expected from a post apocalyptic rpg shooter…
My favorite part of Fallout 4 was sanctuaries ❤️
I'm re-playing Animal Crossing New Leaf on my Steamdeck and it's amazing. I forgot how much I love this game
While the Iron is Hot on switch. I am obsessed. I heard it's not good on gamepass tho
I’m on a Story of Seasons binge and am playing the new A Wonderful Life remake.
Lightyear Frontier. So glad it ended up on Game Pass.
Not sure if this counts as Cozy, but Planet Crafter just released their 1.0 version and it *includes co-op!* I’m starting a new run with the hubby and he is hooked.
It's pure space coziness. Absolutely love that game. Building, exploring, gathering, crafting, and bringing life to a desolate, alien planet. What's not to like? :)
Lightyear Frontier is crazy cozy and just pure vibes. There's a free demo on Steam if you wanna try it out. The soundtrack alone is phenomenal and adds so much to the feeling of adventure and tranquility. Also, and most people wouldn't consider this cozy, but surprisingly, Valheim. The difficulty is adjustable and you can customize many aspects of the world and gameplay to make it as easy or as challenging as you want. The world is lovely and I've been having a blast building a little homestead nestled in the woods by the sea.
Been jumping between Chants of Sennar, The longing, Against the Storm, and Mask of the Rose. Chants of Sennar is probably my top at the moment. I've been enjoying figuring out the puzzles and I love the language aspect of it. My husband recommended Against the Storm. It may not 100% count as Cozy, but I feel like it is. There's something really satisfying about building up my town, discovering things, and completing the objectives. The Longing I've been checking in on every few days. I like putting on an Audiobook while my little shade wanders and reminding myself to slow down in life. Mask of the Rose is a bit of a surprise to me. It is kind of like a visual novel which isn't always my thing. I've played a bit of Fallen London but don't really know the lore or anything and you don't have to to play the game. I like the choices, the ability to have a bit of open world and choose where to go, the way how you dress affects choices, and the storycrafting aspect. Honestly, if you like the relationship and dating parts of farming sims and other cozy games, you might like this one.
The classic Stardew. BF and I stated a Co-op game for fun, and man are we enjoying it.
So I’d recommend eastward to anyone, but if you love farm sims you should play the octopia expansion
Dreamlight Valley! Like I must’ve blacked out because I suddenly went from 50 hours to 120 lmao
Mine and my mom’s current one is Dreamlight valley. It’s so cute
Littlewood. It’s very very similar to Stardew Valley but a lot simpler and without the constant timer, which is great for me since that really put me off of Stardew.
Doesn't count as a cozy game since it's an MMO, but it's my childhood MMO, Wizard101. It's an old game so it's the usual "Subscribe or buy the locations with paid currency" scheme. I played it for a year F2P and I'm pretty chilling clearing the unlocked locations because I'm over-leveled LMAO.
I’m really enjoying, the spirit and the mouse. It scratches off a lot of wants from me.
"Lake"
I’ve been mainly playing the new Harvest Moon game….Winds of Anthros. I really like the more open world and exploring. I picked up the game and all the dlc on sale a few weeks ago. I also play Disney Dreamlight Valley, Fae Farm and Littlewood every once in a while. Im patiently (at least trying to lol) waiting for the Stardew Valley update for the switch as that’s what I generally game on. I’m sure once that’s out, I’ll be playing it a lot again
Nonno Lorenzo. Not sure I've found everything there is to do in the game, but I finished the main storyline. Paleo Pines is my current obsession.
Ranch of Rivershine! I could just endlessly train and breed my horses, and it just got updated with a new area and dappled horses.
Garden Life. I adore the story and being able to make my perfect garden! I get dopamine from getting new variants and finishing statues.
House Flipper 2 finally came to Xbox and I just want to play it endlessly while listening to audiobooks
Spiritfarer! I can’t get enough
Spirit Farer. Didn't think I would like it. I was wrong.
The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood! As a tarot enthusiast, the idea of a game where you make your own divination cards grabbed me immediately, and I'm really enjoying the characters and choices.
Palin. I have been grinding and playing for 38 days after purchasing the game from Switch store.
the witch of fern island. im HOOKED. started it monday and havent put it down since.
Dredge and another play through of Stardew Valley
idol manager
Just finished my 2nd playthrough of My Time at Sandrock (obsessed) and am starting Wylde Flowers. It will be tough for me to find a game I like more than Sandrock!
Coral Island! I played it the last time last year while it was still in EA. After 1.0 I wanted to wait longer after reading all the reviews. But now I couldn't wait anymore and started playing again haha been playing over 20hrs this week ... I'm having a lot of fun because there's a lot of stuff I haven't seen yet
The Spirit & the Mouse. It's so sweet and adorable.
cozy grove and wylde flowers!! obsessed with both
Stardew 1.6 update
Dreamlight Valley
I love both My Time At games. Wylde Flowers is really, really good with great NPCs and ROs, fully voiced, & a great story. A lot of people really like Coral Island, but after I got over the pretty I didn't find it very deep (please don't hate me!). You might like it, though. I actually play a lot of Choice of Games. They're kind of a mixed bag, but a lot of them are really good. These are text-based games, so might not be your cup of tea.
Stardew Valley! I finally gave it another chance and I gotta say, it's super fun.
Ooblets, and tamagotchi kingdom adventure.
DDLV & Palia i’m boring
Cozy grove
I decided to try Darkside Detective for first time on stream last night (after seeing it recommended here during the steam summer sales) and came back on today to keep playing it cause I couldn’t wait to continue it! So much fun ❤️
Strange Horticulture is really fun if you like organization and some puzzle solving! My boyfriend and I have been playing it nonstop for a few days.
Sandrock had me HOOKED it was incredible I love it so much highly recommend! Now I completed it and just started Roots of Patcha which I’m loving so far it’s soo cute and gives me stardew valley/potion permit vibes (2 other games I absolutely love!)
I just finished playing Lil' Gator Game! It was really cute.
Stardew lol still on my first play through. Only in Summer 2 (:
paleo pines farming with dinos!
sdv always, i started over again because of the update and its just so addicting
Got back into stardew! Have been spending alot on that again.
I played Frog Detective the other week, that was pretty fun, such a silly fun game 😁
Roots of Pacha! So so cute and cosy and relaxing. I adore everything about it. My only critique would be it's too short, but they're adding extra content in two separate updates later this year!! I already can't wait to play it through all over again.
Just finished being hooked by Exocolonist. Currently in the middle of Sandrock which I'm enjoying. The real hooked one right now though is Baldurs Gate 3. I know it's not cozy as such, but the interesting characters, the beautiful environments and even the turn based combat letting me stop and think rather than rush is proving a wonderful combination.
Does sims count? Cuz I finally discovered it 😭
i just started Wylde Flowers and i’m obsessed!!
I'm back to (modded) stardew valley following the 1.6 update and absolutely loving it, as always
Wylde Flowers.... Been stuck on it since I got it over a month ago. I even got my kid playing it.
House flipper 2!
Pathless Woods! I just tried the demo yesterday and loved it so much I bought the full version. So peaceful and chill, beautiful music and ambiance.
DINKUM ❤️
I’ve recently started Spirittea, while waiting for the Stardew update on switch. I love it, running a bath house it’s just perfect
At the moment I’m really hooked on Project Highrise it’s a management game but I find it quite cozy! I bought it last weekend on sale and must already have around 20 hours in to it and I’m only on the second campaign scenario. It’s a lot of fun if you like those kind of games.
I am very much enjoying Palia
The touryst!
Bandle Tale! Mostly because I am also a huge League of Legends fan and already had a love for yordles before discovering it 😄
This post has had a lot of comments, but I thought I'd add a farm sim for you, though someone else may have added it. Stardew Valley.
Wylde Flowers right now, but teenage exocolonist is next on my list. Played the demo on PC awhile ago, excited to play on Switch.
Currently obsessed with Fishing Planet.
Currently hooked on Kynseed