The 22 Best Cozy Games of All Time

From tranquil farms to boxes waiting to be unpacked, this lineup ranges from pixel-art nostalgia to modern multiplayer havens. Which one wins your heart?

1. 1
   Stardew Valley

   The 2016 farming-life sim that defined the modern cozy genre, letting players build a farm, town relationships, and a quiet life.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Wytchwood

   A 2021 fairy-tale crafting adventure following a witch gathering ingredients and brewing potions in a folklore world.
   664pts
3. 3
   Slime Rancher

   A 2017 first-person game about collecting and ranching adorable slimes on a colorful alien planet.
   605pts
4. 4
   Cozy Grove

   A 2021 island life sim in which a spectral scout helps ghosts resolve their unfinished business one day at a time.
   605pts
5. 5
   Animal Crossing: New Horizons

   Nintendo's 2020 island life sim about decorating, fishing, and befriending anthropomorphic villagers at your own pace.
   537pts
6. 6
   Disney Dreamlight Valley

   A 2022 life sim where players farm, fish, and cook alongside classic Disney and Pixar characters.
   454pts
7. 7
   Little Witch in the Woods

   A cozy adventure about a young witch learning magic and helping villagers in a warm fantasy forest.
   454pts
8. 8
   Nintendogs

   The 2005 Nintendo DS pet sim letting players raise, train, and play with a virtual puppy.
   454pts
9. 9
   Ooblets

   A 2022 farming sim with creature-collecting and dance-battling Ooblets on a quirky planet.
   454pts
10. 10
    Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town

    A 2020 remake of the beloved farming-and-romance sim following a year of seasons in Mineral Town.
    454pts
11. 11
    Roots of Pacha

    A 2023 farming sim set in prehistoric times, evolving tools and traditions across a Stone Age community.
    454pts
12. 12
    My Time at Portia

    A 2019 workshop-crafting sim set in a post-apocalyptic town rebuilt through farming, crafting, and friendship.
    353pts
13. 13
    Palia

    A 2023 cozy multiplayer life sim where players build homes, farm, and befriend an ancestral community.
    353pts
14. 14
    Sun Haven

    A fantasy farming RPG combining crop-growing, dungeon crawling, and romance across four playable races.
    353pts
15. 15
    Coffee Talk

    A 2020 visual novel about brewing drinks and listening to customers' stories in a rainy fantasy Seattle cafe.
    353pts
16. 16
    Cattails

    A cozy indie life sim where players live as a cat exploring the wilderness, hunting, and raising a family.
    353pts
17. 17
    Spiritfarer

    A 2020 management game about a ferrymaster caring for spirits before guiding them to the afterlife.
    227pts
18. 18
    Hokko Life

    A 2022 life sim about rebuilding a village through crafting custom furniture and decorating homes.
    227pts
19. 19
    Fields of Mistria

    A pixel-art farming sim in the vein of classic harvest games, with seasonal festivals and townsfolk to befriend.
    227pts
20. 20
    Unpacking

    A 2021 puzzle game about unpacking boxes into new homes that quietly tells a life story through belongings.
    227pts
21. 21
    A Short Hike

    A 2019 exploration game about climbing a mountain at a relaxed pace to catch cell signal for a phone call.
    227pts
22. 22
    Garden Story

    A 2021 action-adventure starring a Concord Grape mending a decaying grove and its community.
    227pts