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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Looking For Cats In a Badly Drawn Forest
Look around the house, mountain peaks and forest to find 300 cats hidden in the most unexpected places!
Meow Moments: Celebrating Together
Join the feline festivities in special moments! Find cats friends in vibrant celebrations where popping balloons is as relaxing and satisfying as popping bubble wrap! To get off to a good start, celebrate Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro during the New Year.
100 Capitalist Cats
๐ฑ๐ผ 100 Capitalist Cats - Join the cutest adventure in the Wall Street! ๐ป๐ฐ๐ต 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. ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธโ Can you find them all? ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ๐โ
Cat Search In The Wild West
105 Cats are hiding in this old western town! Can you find them all? Sit back, relax, and explore this hand-drawn western town.
100 Asian Cats
๐ฎ๐ 100 Asian Cats - Join the cutest adventure in the Asia! ๐ป ๐ธ Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of Asian temples ๐ฏ as you embark on a quest to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธโ Can you find them all? ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ๐โ
100 Christmas Cats
โ๏ธ๐ Can you find 100 adorable cats hidden in ๐Christmas streets? ๐ Test your attention in this cozy ๐ธ charming hand-drawn ๐จ hidden object game. 100 Christmas Cats are waiting for you in the BEST hidden objects game! ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธโ Can you find them all? ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ๐โ
Cats Hidden in Jingle Jam
Find and discover 200 cute cats hidden around a festive holiday village and a winter wonderland in this FREE hand-drawn hidden object game. Can you find them all?
Cats and Seek: Osaka
Hey, do you have 5 minutes to spare? Let's play hide and seek with 100 cats in Osaka! ๐ป Can you find them all?
Loddlenaut
Play as an interstellar custodian sent to clean up a polluted ocean planet. Pick up trash, explore the vibrant waters, and take care of axolotl-like alien creatures!
An Arcade Full of Cats
Journey through gaming history's time and space, while searching for adorable feline companions in 'An Arcade Full of Cats,' the ultimate pet'em up hidden object game.
Cats Hidden in Maple Hollow ๐
Find 100 cats hiding in the cozy autumnal town of Maple Hollow in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game.
Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure
Ikonei Island is yours to discover! Explore and gather resources. Farm the land, craft tools and gear, and build your base or a cozy home. Befriend magical creatures and fight monsters with your friends or solo!
Cattails: Wildwood Story
Become a cat! In this cozy life sim RPG, you'll lead your colony into the mysterious Wildwood. Hunt prey, harvest herbs, collect magical treasures, & defend your new home from intruders. Build a thriving town to recruit new cats. Get to know the residents, fall in love, & raise a litter of kittens!
A Tiny Sticker Tale
A Tiny Sticker Tale is a cozy miniature adventure about changing the world, using the power of stickers!
Station to Station
โStation to Stationโ is a minimalist & relaxing game about building railway connections. Grab your conductorโs hat and bring the voxel-art world to life through the magic of trains!
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?
Cats Hidden in Bali
Find 100 cats hiding in Bali in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game
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.
Chillquarium
Chillquarium is a cozy and relaxing idle game. Buy fish and raise them in real time, then sell them to turn a profit! Customize your aquarium as you progress from a simple starter tank to your dream setup by filling your collection with rare exotic fish and ultra-rare color variants!
Canvas of Kings
Canvas of Kings is a minimalistic mapmaking tool that focuses on randomness and auto-generated elements on user-definable and interactive paths, plots and rooms.
Cats Hidden in Italy
Find and discover 100 cute cats hidden across Italy in this hand-drawn hidden object game. Can you find them all?
Sticky Business
Experience the joy of running your own cozy small business: Create stickers, pack orders and hear your customersโ stories. Time to build the cutest shop on the internet!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 Begoรฑa 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! ใMini Cozy Room : Lo-Fiใ 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.
9.4
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1.00โฌ
2. Station to Station
โStation to Stationโ is a minimalist & relaxing game about building railway connections. Grab your conductorโs 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.
8.6
1,398
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16.67โฌ
1.00โฌ
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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16.29โฌ
1.14โฌ
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.
9.5
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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%
19.60โฌ
3.92โฌ
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.
6.6
730
341
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29.85โฌ
8.06โฌ
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%
24.72โฌ
8.90โฌ
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 doesnโt 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%
18.50โฌ
6.66โฌ
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%
29.83โฌ
19.09โฌ
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%
19.56โฌ
13.69โฌ
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
๐ Hi folks! In this third series, we will explore Kyoto and greet the cats there ๐ ๐ป Let's play hide and seek with the cats in Kyoto! โค๏ธ โโโโCan you find them all? โค๏ธ 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
๐ฑ๐ผ 100 Capitalist Cats - Join the cutest adventure in the Wall Street! ๐ป๐ฐ๐ต 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. ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธโ Can you find them all? ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ๐โ 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
๐ฝ๐ธ 100 Aliens Cats - ๐พ 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. ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธโ Can you find them all? ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ๐โ 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