Best Cozy games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated cozy games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free cozy games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Amber Isle
Welcome to Amber Isle - a quaint, friendly village of prehistoric residents who are in need of a new shopkeep... Thatβs you! Craft and sell items, upgrade your shop, befriend your Paleofolk neighbours and customise the island to bring the village back to life and welcome even more prehistoric pals!
Kind Words 2 (lofi city pop)
A game about being kind to real people. Send nice letters from your cozy room, go outside and say hi to your neighbors, swap recommendations, dress up for the poetry slam and add your dreams to a sky full of wishes. Join a community of real people with their hearts on their sleeves.
100 Waiting Cats
β³πΎ Join the cutest adventure in the funny waiting situations full of cats! Explore the charming hand-drawn artworks of While Waiting themed locations as you embark on a quest to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game.ππ π΅οΈββοΈ Can you find them all? π΅οΈββοΈπβ
Tiny Glade
Tiny Glade is a small diorama builder where you doodle whimsical castles, cozy cottages & romantic ruins. Explore gridless building chemistry as the game adorns your glades with procedural detail. No management, combat or goals: just kick back and turn forgotten meadows into lovable dioramas.
Wild Indigo Ranch
Wild Indigo Ranch is a cozy cowboy-life RPG for 1-4 players. Start a new life on the prairie, explore the frontier, build the finest ranch in the West, and ride into the sunset.
Critter Cove
A deep, open world life sim and town building game set in a cozy post-apocalyptic paradise. Restore an old town, sail across a mysterious archipelago. Hunt for relics and farm, fish & craft everything you need. Can you help turn Critter Cove into a thriving tourist town once again?
A Park Full of Cats
Welcome to 'A Park Full of Cats,' a hidden object game that invites you to revel in the enchanting world of amusement parks! Experience the thrill and excitement of the rides and give those cats the fun they truly deserve!
100 Cats New York
Find 100 Cats hidden in New York! Can you find them all? πΊ
Inn Tycoon
Welcome to Inn Tycoon! Build, design, and manage your dream inn. Serve delightful meals, offer various services, and hire a stellar staff. Create a top-notch hospitality empire and become the ultimate Inn Tycoon!
The Crimson Diamond
Follow amateur geologist and reluctant detective Nancy Maple to the ghost town of Crimson, Ontario to investigate the discovery of a massive diamond in this retro-inspired, EGA text parser mystery adventure!
Gourdlets
An easygoing sandbox game about building towns for cute vegetable folks. Create your perfect community then watch as the gourdlets make themselves at home. No objectives, no points, just good vibes. Play in full screen, or let your gourdlets hang out at the bottom of your screen!
Love, Ghostie
Become a wholesome ghost matchmaker and grow relationships between the manorβs residents! Gift items to lift their spirits, set them up on dates, and watch love bloom! Discover cute romances with a unique story between every pair of residents! How will love blossom in your manor?
Pocket Waifu: Desktop Pet
Elevate your desktop experience by adopting a desktop waifu! Similar to a tamagotchi, she will keep you company on your desktop while you work or play other games! Pat her head, feed her snacks, give her plushies, or go fishing. Bring a little joy and cozy vibes to your daily routine!
Stray Cats in Cozy Town
Welcome to Cozy Town, where every day is International Cat Day! Be part of a village community where every stray is respected, loved and fed. Explore the charming streets and alleys to discover all the stray cats in this hidden-object game.
Creatures of Ava
Let your empathy guide you as you play an exciting action-adventure, creature-saver game. Understand and tame the creatures of Ava and let them lead you through a variety of ecosystems β all in the hopes of saving the planet from a life-consuming infection.
Pixel Art Academy: Learn Mode
Learn how to draw pixel art with a video game! Start from zero and develop real art skills in a relaxing way. Complete interactive tutorials, draw pixel art sprites, and play the games you create. Everyone can do this!
hololive Treasure Mountain
Stack the Love of Captain Marine! A Simple yet Exciting 3D Physics Puzzle Game!
Ova Magica
Stardew Valley meets PokΓ©mon! Experience a content-rich JRPG game inspired by the classics! Raise cute blob creatures, take care of your farm and make friends with the people of Clover Town.
Yaoling: Mythical Journey
Yaoling: Mythical Journey is a creature collecting Eastern fantasy RPG featuring an world filled with rich stories and unique Yaolings. Tasked to uncover a mysterious evil, you embark on a journey with your Yaolings, forming new friendships, engage in intense battles, and face countless challenges!
Horticular: Build a Garden, Attract Wildlife
Horticular is a relaxing garden builder where you grow plants, design habitats and attract a wide range of wildlife. Help the gnome Keepers restore a barren wasteland with magical powers and populate it with adorable critters. Reclaim nature from a looming corruption and create your perfect garden.
Diorama Builder
The pleasure of assembling, admiring, and interacting with your own Dioramas collection, without ever losing a piece.Most played cozy games on Steam
Take a look at the top cozy games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.
1. Palia
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. Palia is a free to play, multiplayer and life sim game developed and published by Singularity 6 Corporation. Released on March 25th 2024 has received 26,621 reviews of which 22,626 were positive and 3,995 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played cozy game, thanks to its 4,111 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.3
22,626
3,995
4,111
players
2. Sky: Children of the Light
Sky: Children of the Light is a peaceful, award-winning MMO from the creators of Journey. Explore a beautifully-animated kingdom across seven realms and create enriching memories with other players in this delightful puzzle-adventure game. Sky: Children of the Light is a early access, cozy and mmorpg game developed and published by thatgamecompany. Released on April 10th 2024 has received 16,706 reviews of which 14,623 were positive and 2,083 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. While seeing 2,556 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among cozy games based on player count.
8.6
14,623
2,083
2,556
players
3. Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Embark on a cozy, open-world adventure with Hello Kitty and Friends. Befriend beloved characters as you explore and restore a mysterious island, solve ancient puzzles, cook delicious dishes, customize yourself and your cabins, and so much more. Hello Kitty Island Adventure is a cozy, open world and simulation game developed and published by Sunblink. Released on January 30th 2025 has received 5,158 reviews of which 4,847 were positive and 311 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. While seeing 2,219 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among cozy games based on player count.
9.1
4,847
311
2,219
players
4. Spirit City: Lofi Sessions
Spirit City: Lofi Sessions is a gamified focus tool, set to a soothing lofi soundtrack. Discover and collect Spirits, customize your cozy virtual space, and facilitate your real-life tasks with a collection of handy features designed to improve concentration and ease stress. Spirit City: Lofi Sessions is a cozy, relaxing and utilities game developed and published by Mooncube Games. Released on April 08th 2024 has received 11,322 reviews of which 11,058 were positive and 264 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 1,460 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played cozy games.
9.5
11,058
264
1,460
players
5. Ropuka's Idle Island
A cozy idle game that sits anywhere on your desktop. Watch the frog cut grass, upgrade his tools, and decorate the island while you work or relax. Ropuka's Idle Island is a idler, cozy and relaxing game developed by Moczan, Little Chmura and BegoΓ±a Pereda and published by Moczan. Released on January 29th 2025 has received 1,697 reviews of which 1,643 were positive and 54 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 996 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played cozy games.
9.2
1,643
54
996
players
6. Pocket Waifu: Desktop Pet
Elevate your desktop experience by adopting a desktop waifu! Similar to a tamagotchi, she will keep you company on your desktop while you work or play other games! Pat her head, feed her snacks, give her plushies, or go fishing. Bring a little joy and cozy vibes to your daily routine! Pocket Waifu: Desktop Pet is a cute, idler and cozy game developed by Mon Amiral and published by Silvervale. Released on August 13th 2024 has received 1,205 reviews of which 1,133 were positive and 72 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 592 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played cozy games.
8.9
1,133
72
592
players
7. Virtual Cottage
Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere. Virtual Cottage is a cozy, relaxing and casual game developed and published by DU&I. Released on October 07th 2020 has received 10,288 reviews of which 10,061 were positive and 227 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 246 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played cozy games.
9.5
10,061
227
246
players
8. Tiny Glade
Tiny Glade is a small diorama builder where you doodle whimsical castles, cozy cottages & romantic ruins. Explore gridless building chemistry as the game adorns your glades with procedural detail. No management, combat or goals: just kick back and turn forgotten meadows into lovable dioramas. Tiny Glade is a design & illustration, building and relaxing game developed and published by Pounce Light. Released on September 23rd 2024 has received 19,452 reviews of which 18,984 were positive and 468 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 220 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played cozy games.
9.5
18,984
468
220
players
9. Mini Cozy Room: Lo-Fi
Decorate your own cozy workspace! γMini Cozy Room : Lo-Fiγ combines relaxing Lo-Fi music and room decoration into one productivity game. Cute avatars and pets will keep you company, while desktop Pomodoro timers, notes, and to-do lists boost your efficiency. Mini Cozy Room: Lo-Fi is a music, cozy and utilities game developed by Tesseract Studio and Nugem Studio and published by Tesseract Studio. Released on March 30th 2025 has received 347 reviews of which 346 were positive and 1 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 191 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played cozy games.
9.1
346
1
191
players
10. Good Pizza, Great Pizza - Cooking Simulator Game
Ever wanted to know what it feels like to run your own cozy Pizza shop? Do your best to fulfill pizza orders from customers while making enough money to keep your shop open. Upgrade your shop with new toppings and equipment to compete against your pizza rival, Alicante! Good Pizza, Great Pizza - Cooking Simulator Game is a cooking, simulation and cozy game developed and published by TapBlaze. Released on January 06th 2023 has received 5,629 reviews of which 4,991 were positive and 638 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 156 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played cozy games.
8.6
4,991
638
156
players
Best deals on cozy games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of cozy games available on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted cozy games.
1. Beacon Pines
Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure set within a mysterious book. Sneak out late, make new friends, uncover hidden truths, and collect words that will change the course of fate! Beacon Pines is a visual novel, story rich and emotional game developed by Hiding Spot and published by Fellow Traveller. Released on September 22nd 2022 has received 3,406 reviews of which 3,331 were positive and 75 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for cozy category.
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3,331
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20.00β¬
1.00β¬
2. Station to Station
βStation to Stationβ is a minimalist & relaxing game about building railway connections. Grab your conductorβs hat and bring the voxel-art world to life through the magic of trains! Station to Station is a simulation, puzzle and relaxing game developed by Galaxy Grove and published by Prismatika. Released on October 03rd 2023 has received 1,550 reviews of which 1,398 were positive and 152 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in cozy games.
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1,398
152
-94%
16.67β¬
1.00β¬
3. Escape From Mystwood Mansion
In this first-person puzzle escape room game, you are trapped in the mysterious Mystwood mansion. Explore the mansion and find hidden compartments while solving puzzles and deciphering codes to find a way out. Will you escape or linger to uncover the mansion's final secret? Escape From Mystwood Mansion is a escape room, puzzle and cozy game developed and published by Lost Sock Studio. Released on September 27th 2023 has received 880 reviews of which 827 were positive and 53 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in cozy games.
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827
53
-93%
16.29β¬
1.14β¬
4. Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
Even the smallest person can make a big difference. Join Alba, as she sets out to save her beautiful island and its wildlife. And possibly start a revolution. Alba: A Wildlife Adventure is a casual, wholesome and cozy game developed by ustwo games and published by ustwo games and PID Games. Released on December 11th 2020 has received 6,569 reviews of which 6,429 were positive and 140 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 88% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for cozy games.
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6,429
140
-88%
16.75β¬
2.01β¬
5. Lake
It's 1986 - Meredith Weiss takes a break from her career in the big city to deliver mail in her hometown. How will she experience two weeks in beautiful Providence Oaks, with its iconic lake and quirky community? And what will she do next? It's up to you. Lake is a relaxing, story rich and walking simulator game developed by Gamious and published by Gamious and Whitethorn Games. Released on September 01st 2021 has received 4,818 reviews of which 4,188 were positive and 630 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for cozy games.
8.4
4,188
630
-80%
19.60β¬
3.92β¬
6. SunnySide
Find harmony in the Japanese countryside as you help Sparky uncover lost memories in this modern take on the farming and life simulator. Build a thriving homestead, cultivate new relationships, and chase your own happiness in SunnySide. SunnySide is a exploration, casual and jrpg game developed by Aftabi Games and published by Merge Games and Maximum Entertainment. Released on June 14th 2024 has received 1,071 reviews of which 730 were positive and 341 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 73% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for cozy games.
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730
341
-73%
29.85β¬
8.06β¬
7. Little Kitty, Big City
You're a curious little kitty with a big personality, on an adventure to find your way back home. Explore the city, make new friends with stray animals, wear delightful hats, and leave more than a little chaos in your wake. After all, isn't that what cats do best? Little Kitty, Big City is a cats, cute and wholesome game developed and published by Double Dagger Studio. Released on May 09th 2024 has received 10,274 reviews of which 9,908 were positive and 366 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 64% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for cozy games.
9.4
9,908
366
-64%
24.72β¬
8.90β¬
8. Echoes of the Plum Grove
A new life awaits in Honeywood! Build a thriving community that will last generations in this cozy farm simulator. Farm, socialize, make friends, cook, craft, forage and uncover the secrets of the island! If someone doesnβt want to be friends? There are always other means. Echoes of the Plum Grove is a casual, farming sim and life sim game developed by Unwound Games and published by indie.io. Released on April 29th 2024 has received 2,516 reviews of which 2,223 were positive and 293 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 64% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for cozy games.
8.5
2,223
293
-64%
18.50β¬
6.66β¬
9. Fae Farm
Escape to the magical life of your dreams in Fae Farm, a farm sim RPG for 1-4 players. Craft, cultivate, and decorate to grow your homestead, and use spells to explore the enchanted island of Azoria! Fae Farm is a rpg, farming sim and magic game developed and published by Phoenix Labs. Released on September 08th 2023 has received 3,111 reviews of which 2,527 were positive and 584 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a 36% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for cozy games.
7.9
2,527
584
-36%
29.83β¬
19.09β¬
10. Lil Gator Game
Embark on an adorable adventure, discover new friends and uncover everything the island has to offer. Climb, Swim, Glide and slide your way into the hearts of the many different characters you meet on your travels! Lil Gator Game is a casual, cozy and relaxing game developed by MegaWobble and published by Playtonic Friends. Released on December 14th 2022 has received 4,637 reviews of which 4,591 were positive and 46 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a 30% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for cozy games.
9.5
4,591
46
-30%
19.56β¬
13.69β¬
Free cozy games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play cozy games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play cozy games.
1. Palia
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. Palia is a free to play, multiplayer and life sim game developed and published by Singularity 6 Corporation. Released on March 25th 2024 has received 26,621 reviews of which 22,626 were positive and 3,995 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 4,111 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free cozy games on Steam.
8.3
22,626
3,995
4,111
players
2. Sky: Children of the Light
Sky: Children of the Light is a peaceful, award-winning MMO from the creators of Journey. Explore a beautifully-animated kingdom across seven realms and create enriching memories with other players in this delightful puzzle-adventure game. Sky: Children of the Light is a early access, cozy and mmorpg game developed and published by thatgamecompany. Released on April 10th 2024 has received 16,706 reviews of which 14,623 were positive and 2,083 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 2,556, this cozy game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free cozy games on Steam.
8.6
14,623
2,083
2,556
players
3. Pocket Waifu: Desktop Pet
Elevate your desktop experience by adopting a desktop waifu! Similar to a tamagotchi, she will keep you company on your desktop while you work or play other games! Pat her head, feed her snacks, give her plushies, or go fishing. Bring a little joy and cozy vibes to your daily routine! Pocket Waifu: Desktop Pet is a cute, idler and cozy game developed by Mon Amiral and published by Silvervale. Released on August 13th 2024 has received 1,205 reviews of which 1,133 were positive and 72 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 592, this cozy game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free cozy games on Steam.
8.9
1,133
72
592
players
4. Virtual Cottage
Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere. Virtual Cottage is a cozy, relaxing and casual game developed and published by DU&I. Released on October 07th 2020 has received 10,288 reviews of which 10,061 were positive and 227 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 246 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free cozy games on Steam.
9.5
10,061
227
246
players
5. Jigsaw Puzzle Dreams
Beautiful Multiplayer Jigsaw Puzzle game where you can design the room you play in! Jigsaw Puzzle Dreams is a puzzle, online co-op and free to play game developed and published by That's Nice Games. Released on December 01st 2021 has received 959 reviews of which 905 were positive and 54 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 131 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free cozy games on Steam.
8.9
905
54
131
players
6. Plant Therapy
Get cozy in this plant collecting and decorating game! Build a beautiful indoor garden from the ground up in your New York City apartment. Plant Therapy is a casual, relaxing and cozy game developed and published by Short Leg Studio. Released on September 21st 2023 has received 373 reviews of which 364 were positive and 9 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free cozy games on Steam.
9.0
364
9
11
players
7. Cats and Seek: Kyoto
π Hi folks! In this third series, we will explore Kyoto and greet the cats there π π» Let's play hide and seek with the cats in Kyoto! β€οΈ ββββCan you find them all? β€οΈ Cats and Seek: Kyoto is a hidden object, wholesome and cute game developed and published by Noobzilla. Released on June 16th 2024 has received 990 reviews of which 973 were positive and 17 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free cozy games on Steam.
9.2
973
17
4
players
8. 100 Capitalist Cats
π±πΌ 100 Capitalist Cats - Join the cutest adventure in the Wall Street! π»π°π΅ Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of New York, heart of Capitalism, as you embark on a quest to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. π΅οΈββοΈβ Can you find them all? π΅οΈββοΈπβ 100 Capitalist Cats is a cats, hidden object and free to play game developed by 100 Hidden Animals and Cats and published by 100 Cozy Games. Released on January 21st 2024 has received 3,319 reviews of which 3,237 were positive and 82 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free cozy games on Steam.
9.3
3,237
82
2
players
9. Stray Cats in Cozy Town
Welcome to Cozy Town, where every day is International Cat Day! Be part of a village community where every stray is respected, loved and fed. Explore the charming streets and alleys to discover all the stray cats in this hidden-object game. Stray Cats in Cozy Town is a cats, hidden object and wholesome game developed by Devcats and published by Devcats and Travellin Cats. Released on August 08th 2024 has received 1,295 reviews of which 1,276 were positive and 19 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free cozy games on Steam.
9.3
1,276
19
2
players
10. 100 Aliens Cats
π½πΈ 100 Aliens Cats - πΎ Join the cutest adventure in the Aliens themed locations full of cats! Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of aliens places and Cats as you embark on a quest to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. π΅οΈββοΈβ Can you find them all? π΅οΈββοΈπβ 100 Aliens Cats is a free to play, cats and aliens game developed by 100 Cozy Games and Cats and published by 100 Cozy Games. Released on June 09th 2024 has received 1,599 reviews of which 1,523 were positive and 76 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free cozy games on Steam.
9.0
1,523
76
1
players