Cozy games are ideal for relaxation, appealing to casual players and those needing a break from action-packed titles. While not for everyone, 2025 has delivered a wealth of cozy games so far. In case you’re not sure what to play next, we’ve got you covered. Here’s our list of the top 10 best cozy games released this year, including those out of early access.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Hello Kitty Island Adventure is a cozy life sim by Sunblink and Sanrio, released in 2023 on Apple Arcade and January 2025 on Switch and PC, with PS4/PS5 versions planned. You crash-land on a deserted island, joining Hello Kitty and over 40 Sanrio characters to restore Big Adventures Park. Gameplay blends Animal Crossing-style exploration, crafting, and decorating with 3D platforming and puzzle-solving. You will also be able to befriend characters like Kuromi and My Melody through quests, cook dishes, customize avatars, and uncover island mysteries.
Spilled!
Spilled! is a cozy, hour-long indie game by solo developer Lente, released March 26, 2025, on PC via Steam. You pilot a small boat to clean ocean waste, like oil spills and litter, across eight biomes. In the game you earn coins to upgrade your boat’s scoop, tank, or speed, and rescue 16 animals. With a 95% positive Steam rating and a donation to Whale and Dolphin Conservation per sale, it’s a heartfelt eco-friendly adventure.
Doloc Town
Doloc Town is a cozy pixel-art farming sim by RedSaw Games Studio, set in a post-apocalyptic world. Launched in Early Access on Steam on May 8, 2025, you build a farm, plant crops, craft tools, and explore a vibrant wasteland with valleys, wetlands, and ruins. You will be able to engage in bullet-hell combat with a drone companion, interact with quirky townsfolk, and uncover hidden stories – it blends Stardew Valley charm with Terraria-style platforming.
Wanderstop
Wanderstop is a narrative-driven cozy game by Ivy Road, released March 11, 2025, on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. You play as Alta, a burnt-out warrior running a magical tea shop in a forest, guided by the cheerful Boro. In the game you will grow ingredients, brew unique teas, and chat with customers like Gerald and Nana, whose stories unfold over 12-15 hours across five chapters. While tea-making and gardening are relaxing, the game’s focus is Alta’s emotional journey through burnout and self-discovery.
Ithya: Magic Studies
Ithya: Magic Studies is a cozy background app by Blue Turtle, released May 7, 2025, on PC via Steam. Set in the magical city of Oltak, you play as Ithya, a wandering mage, customizing a study room and exploring hand-drawn scenes like forests and ancient cities. With lo-fi and fantasy playlists, ambient sounds, and productivity tools like task lists and a Pomodoro timer, it’s perfect for focused study or creative work.
Urban Jungle
Urban Jungle is a cozy simulation game by Kylyk Games, released March 21, 2025, on PC via Steam. You transform small apartments into lush, green havens by strategically placing plants, with puzzle-like elements to maximize coziness. No watering or upkeep is needed, just find the perfect spot for each plant. The game follows Ayta Borisova’s life, weaving a heartfelt story through environmental storytelling across 3-4 hours of gameplay.
Locomoto
Locomoto is a cozy life-sim adventure by Green Tile Digital and Amplifier Studios, released April 8, 2025, on PC via Steam, with a Switch version planned. You play as a customizable animal conductor, managing a train in a unique world. You will be able to craft furniture, serve passengers, and explore 25+ stations to save Barrenpyre from environmental collapse.
Kabuto Park
Kabuto Park is a cozy, bite-sized bug-catching game by Doot and Zakku, released May 28, 2025, on PC via Steam. You play as Hana, a girl on summer vacation, catching over 40 bug species like beetles and butterflies in a charming, hand-drawn world. You will be able to train your bugs, level them up with candies, and compete in card-based sumo-style battles to win the Summer Beetle Battles Championship.
Trash Goblin
Trash Goblin is a cozy shopkeeping sim by Spilt Milk Studios, launched in Early Access on Steam in November 2024, with a full release on May 28, 2025. You play as a goblin in a fantasy world, uncovering, cleaning, and upcycling trinkets to sell to quirky customers. With no time pressure or fail states, you manage a shop, upgrade tools, and customize your space.
Small Spaces
Small Spaces is a cozy interior design sim by Niklas Tomkowitz, released in Early Access on Steam on May 27, 2025. You will transform small apartments, from Tokyo flats to New York lofts, using hundreds of furniture pieces and materials. With no timers or penalties, you creatively arrange modular kitchens and decor in a relaxing, top-down or first-person view.
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