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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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? 😺
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 manor’s 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 – 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!
Lots of Cats in Every Moment
“Lots of Cats in Every Moment” is a game where you find hidden cats while romance unfolds!
Ova Magica
Stardew Valley meets Pokémon! 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.
Tavern Talk
A cozy visual novel about running a tavern in a D&D-inspired fantasy! Gather rumors, serve magical drinks, and meet adventurers on a life-changing quest.
PegIdle
PegIdle is a Pachinko idle game! Aim and shoot your balls to clear all the pegs on the board. Recieve gold by hitting the golden pegs or by landing balls into the moving bucket. Purchasing auto ball drop will automaticly drop balls onto the board. Spend your gold on new balls and ball upgrades!
Cats and Seek: Kyoto
👋 Hi folks! In this third series, we will explore Kyoto and greet the cats there 😃 😻 Let's play hide and seek with the cats in Kyoto! ❤️ Can you find them all? ❤️
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 June 15th 2025.
1. Palia
Discover a welcoming world in Palia, a free-to-play fantasy life sim adventure where you can craft, explore, and create the life and home of your dreams. With nearly endless ways to make Palia your home, you’ll find relaxation and joy in every corner of this vibrant, heartwarming world. 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 28,923 reviews of which 24,670 were positive and 4,253 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played cozy game, thanks to its 11,401 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.4
24,670
4,253
11,401
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 multiplayer game developed and published by thatgamecompany. Released on April 10th 2024 has received 17,519 reviews of which 15,319 were positive and 2,200 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. While seeing 2,741 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among cozy games based on player count.
8.6
15,319
2,200
2,741
players
3. 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 12,083 reviews of which 11,792 were positive and 291 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 1,389 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among cozy games based on player count.
9.5
11,792
291
1,389
players
4. 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 adventure game developed and published by Sunblink. Released on January 30th 2025 has received 5,691 reviews of which 5,359 were positive and 332 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 1,221 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played cozy games.
9.1
5,359
332
1,221
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, relaxing and cozy game developed by Moczan, Little Chmura and Begoña Pereda and published by Moczan. Released on January 29th 2025 has received 1,969 reviews of which 1,907 were positive and 62 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 857 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played cozy games.
9.2
1,907
62
857
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 1,308 reviews of which 1,228 were positive and 80 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 564 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played cozy games.
8.9
1,228
80
564
players
7. Mini Cozy Room: Lo-Fi
Decorate your own cozy workspace! 『Mini Cozy Room : Lo-Fi』 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 idler game developed by Tesseract Studio and Nugem Studio and published by Tesseract Studio. Released on March 30th 2025 has received 534 reviews of which 527 were positive and 7 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 338 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played cozy games.
9.1
527
7
338
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 building, design & illustration and relaxing game developed and published by Pounce Light. Released on September 23rd 2024 has received 19,845 reviews of which 19,362 were positive and 483 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 263 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played cozy games.
9.5
19,362
483
263
players
9. gogh: Focus with Your Avatar
gogh: Focus with Your Avatar is more than a focus tool – it’s a cozy blend of avatar creation, room design, and virtual pet game. Build your perfect space, vibe with Lofi beats, and let your cute avatar and quirky companion turn work into pure fun! gogh: Focus with Your Avatar is a character customization, cozy and cute game developed and published by ambr. Released on April 30th 2025 has received 810 reviews of which 736 were positive and 74 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 198 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played cozy games.
8.5
736
74
198
players
10. Ithya: Magic Studies
Ithya: Magic Study is a cozy background app combined with productivity tools. Customize your room and relax with lofi or fantasy playlists in beautiful, hand-drawn environments. Perfect for a focused or creative session in a magical world. Ithya: Magic Studies is a casual, cozy and utilities game developed and published by BlueTurtle. Released on May 07th 2025 has received 703 reviews of which 685 were positive and 18 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 181 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played cozy games.
9.1
685
18
181
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 June 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted cozy games.
1. Station to Station
‘Station to Station’ is a minimalist & relaxing game about building railway connections. Grab your conductor’s 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 1,596 reviews of which 1,432 were positive and 164 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Featuring a massive 98% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for cozy category.
8.5
1,432
164
-98%
17.99€
0.41€
2. Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator
Garden Life is a relaxing gardening game in which you create your dream garden in a peaceful, colourful world. Plant and add ornaments at your own pace, transforming an overgrown forgotten plot into a flourishing community garden. Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator is a relaxing, simulation and cozy game developed by stillalive studios and published by Nacon. Released on February 22nd 2024 has received 1,261 reviews of which 962 were positive and 299 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in cozy games.
7.3
962
299
-98%
24.99€
0.69€
3. Summer in Mara
Take care of your own island and sail with your boat in this cozy farming adventure! Relax and unwind exploring a tropical archipelago or harvesting your own crops while helping others. Discover the story of Summer in Mara, with farming, crafting and exploring mechanics. Summer in Mara is a life sim, relaxing and farming sim game developed and published by Chibig. Released on June 16th 2020 has received 1,932 reviews of which 1,460 were positive and 472 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in cozy games.
7.3
1,460
472
-98%
19.99€
0.51€
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, PID Games and Dear Villagers. Released on December 11th 2020 has received 6,640 reviews of which 6,500 were positive and 140 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for cozy games.
9.5
6,500
140
-97%
16.99€
0.62€
5. 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 3,495 reviews of which 3,417 were positive and 78 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for cozy games.
9.4
3,417
78
-97%
19.50€
0.63€
6. 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 913 reviews of which 860 were positive and 53 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for cozy games.
8.9
860
53
-94%
16.49€
1.02€
7. Cat Cafe Manager
Travel to the sleepy village of Caterwaul Way and rebuild your grandmother's cat cafe. Renovate your restaurant, befriend the local cats and townsfolk, forge lasting friendships, unravel catty mysteries, and build a home for dozens of unique felines! Cat Cafe Manager is a cozy, simulation and management game developed by Roost Games and published by indie.io. Released on April 14th 2022 has received 2,844 reviews of which 2,491 were positive and 353 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for cozy games.
8.4
2,491
353
-90%
18.49€
2.00€
8. Alchemy Garden
Craft magic potions and sell them in your own alchemy shop! Explore the world and harvest plants to discover new recipes! Take care of your own garden of alchemy and decorate the shop as you like! Alchemy Garden is a relaxing, cute and colorful game developed and published by MadSushi Games. Released on December 12th 2022 has received 1,045 reviews of which 736 were positive and 309 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for cozy games.
6.8
736
309
-90%
8.79€
0.91€
9. 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 1,081 reviews of which 732 were positive and 349 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 82% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for cozy games.
6.6
732
349
-82%
29.99€
5.59€
10. TOEM: A Photo Adventure
Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape! TOEM: A Photo Adventure is a cozy, wholesome and adventure game developed by Something We Made and published by Something We Made and popagenda. Released on September 17th 2021 has received 8,385 reviews of which 8,319 were positive and 66 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for cozy games.
9.6
8,319
66
-80%
19.50€
3.90€
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 June 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play cozy games.
1. Palia
Discover a welcoming world in Palia, a free-to-play fantasy life sim adventure where you can craft, explore, and create the life and home of your dreams. With nearly endless ways to make Palia your home, you’ll find relaxation and joy in every corner of this vibrant, heartwarming world. 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 28,923 reviews of which 24,670 were positive and 4,253 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 11,401 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free cozy games on Steam.
8.4
24,670
4,253
11,401
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 multiplayer game developed and published by thatgamecompany. Released on April 10th 2024 has received 17,519 reviews of which 15,319 were positive and 2,200 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 2,741, this cozy game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free cozy games on Steam.
8.6
15,319
2,200
2,741
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 1,308 reviews of which 1,228 were positive and 80 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 564, this cozy game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free cozy games on Steam.
8.9
1,228
80
564
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 10,402 reviews of which 10,173 were positive and 229 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 154 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free cozy games on Steam.
9.5
10,173
229
154
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 1,000 reviews of which 946 were positive and 54 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 107 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free cozy games on Steam.
8.9
946
54
107
players
6. 100 Istanbul Cats
🐾 Join the cutest adventure in the Istanbul 🕌, Türkiye full of cats! Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of Istanbul themed locations as you embark on a quest to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. 🕵️♂️❌ Can you find them all? 🕵️♂️🐈✅ 100 Istanbul Cats is a free to play, cats and hidden object game developed by 100 Cozy Games and Cats and published by 100 Cozy Games. Released on May 17th 2024 has received 1,813 reviews of which 1,501 were positive and 312 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free cozy games on Steam.
7.9
1,501
312
14
players
7. 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 1,361 reviews of which 1,341 were positive and 20 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free cozy games on Steam.
9.3
1,341
20
7
players
8. 100 Aliens Cats
👽🛸 100 Aliens Cats - 🐾 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. 🕵️♂️❌ Can you find them all? 🕵️♂️🐈✅ 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 1,673 reviews of which 1,595 were positive and 78 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free cozy games on Steam.
9.1
1,595
78
7
players
9. 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 399 reviews of which 390 were positive and 9 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free cozy games on Steam.
9.0
390
9
5
players
10. 100 Korea Cats
🐾 Join the cutest adventure in the 🇰🇷 Korea 🍙, full of cats! Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of Korean 🥟🥢🍢 themed locations as you embark on a quest to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. 🕵️♂️❌ Can you find them all? 🕵️♂️🐈✅ 100 Korea Cats is a free to play, casual and cats game developed by 100 Cozy Games and Cats and published by 100 Cozy Games. Released on December 15th 2024 has received 646 reviews of which 603 were positive and 43 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free cozy games on Steam.
8.7
603
43
2
players