Let’s face it, we all could use a little escape from reality and responsibilities now and then. What better way than to get lost in a cute and cozy video game that keeps your mind busy and stops your fingers from the dreaded doom scroll?
Whether you’re a PC, mobile or console gamer, 2025 is a great year to check out new titles. Whether you’re into cozy MMOs, café management, town building, or charming adventures, there’s a little bit of cozy here for everyone.
1. Good Coffee, Great Coffee (February 27, 2025) ☕️ PC, Mobile
The iPad gamer sensation Good Pizza, Great Pizza is getting a cozy, sippable sequel! This café simulation lets you craft unique drinks for over 200 unique customers, experiment with flavors and even create your very own latte art. Fans of decor and aesthetics will be happy to know you can also decorate and manage your shop’s atmosphere for the ultimate cozy vibes.
Fans of the original will obviously enjoy this, but players of Coffee Talk or Bear and Breakfast will also love its blend of creativity and addictive task loops. Oh, did we mention it’s FREE to play? Check it out on Apple or Google Play.
2. Wanderstop (March 11, 2025) 🍵 PC, Switch
If coffee isn’t your thing, then how about a cup of tea? Wanderstop is a narrative-centric cozy game about change and tea. In this vibrant world set in the forest you’ll run a roadside tea shop as a retired adventurer, balancing customer service with a heartfelt narrative. Similar to Spiritfarer or Lake, it offers slow-paced storytelling and doesn’t skimp on emotional depth.
This one will look absolutely stunning on the PS5, and is also available on Steam.
3. Floatopia (2025) ☁️ PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch
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Design floating islands and build a sustainable community in this free to play life sim and city-builder. Fans of Animal Crossing will enjoy its relaxing, creative mechanics where the sky is the limit. Including all your favorite life sim mechanics like fishing, farming, resource gathering and decorating! It seems like this will be packed full of customization options, and the sky is truly the limit!
Keep in mind this is a gacha game, meaning it is free to play but you can spend real-life money to gamble for various aesthetic items.
4. Two Point Museum (March 4, 2025) 🔍 PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS5
From the creators of Two Point Hospital and Two Point Campus, this management sim lets you design exhibits and manage various visitors. Fans of Theme Park or Planet Coaster will appreciate its humor and strategy while you both explore for artifacts and decorate and manage various exhibits like prehistory, aquatic, space and more.
This business management life sim is available on both PC/Mac and PS5 and Xbox Series.
5. Loftia 🎣 PC
Inspired by beloved wholesome life simulations like Animal Crossing, Loftia is a cozy MMO set in a solarpunk world with farming, crafting, and exploration. If you’re a fan of hanging out with your friends in Palia, you’ll probably enjoy its collaborative gameplay!
Loftia is said to be released in 2025, but as of now there is no time frame on the release.
6. Tiny Bookshop (2025) 📚 PC, Switch
Manage a seaside bookshop on wheels and engage with locals in this narrative-driven management sim. If you enjoyed the art style and ASMR sounds of Unpacking, then Tiny Bookshop will definitely scratch that itch! Fans of the multiplayer game A Little to the Left will adore its cozy, story-rich gameplay.
You can currently play a demo of Tiny Bookshop on Steam!
7. Dream Garden 🌺 PC, Mobile
Touch grass from the comfort of your gaming PC! Create a magical garden filled with exotic plants and secrets. Whether you want a serene zen garden or a cozy cottage flower bed, you can create gorgeous landscapes to your hearts content. This is very similar in style and aesthetic to the insanely gorgeous Tiny Glade, and seems like it has a ton of the same diorama design gameplay elements as well.
There’s no release date set yet, but you can wishlist it on Steam now.
8. Pixelshire (2025) ⛏️ PC, Switch
This town-building and farming sim blends adventure with charming pixel art. Perfect for fans of Stardew Valley and Littlewood, this charming little sandbox RPG that combines terraforming, combat, and city building with all the farm tasks you know and love.
According to a recent development update, the devs are in the last stages of fine tuning and is set to release Spring 2025.
9. Tales of the Shire (March 25) 🌱 PC, Switch, Xbox Series X|S
Live your best cozy hobbit life, tending your garden and helping neighbors in the whimsical world of Middle Earth. This demo has mixed reviews, but it’s definitely worth checking out if you’re a huge Tolkein fan. Fans of Animal Crossing and Disney Dreamlight Valley will love the relaxed pace, atmospheric music and breathtaking landscapes.
This seems to be a relaxed, true life sim with simple foraging, relationship building, exploring, cooking and harvesting crops. You can wishlist it on Steam now, and it’ll be released March 25.
10. Hello Kitty Island Adventure (Physical Switch Release: March 25, 2025) 🐱 PC, Switch
Also coming out March 25 is the physical Nintendo Switch release of Hello Kitty Island Adventure! This released to positive reviews on Apple Arcade in 2023, digital PC and console versions this month, and lastly the physical release is coming soon.
This delightful adventure lets you explore an island with a large cast of Hello Kitty and friends! Collect items, decorate spaces, and complete tasks with iconic Sanrio characters.If you were a fan of the vibrant colors and island vibes of Animal Crossing New Horizons, you’ll love this adventure life sim!Preorder the Deluxe Edition for Switch now!
