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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 multiplayer, life sim and cozy game. Released on March 25th 2024 has received 41,046 reviews of which 35,444 were positive and 5,602 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played cozy game, thanks to its 17,613 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.5
35,444
5,602
17,613
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2. Sky: Children of the Light
A breathtaking open-world adventure awaits! Explore magical realms, restore lost light, and form wordless bonds with players worldwide. Complete quests and solve puzzles in seasonal events that celebrate kindness, discovery, and heartfelt connection. Sky: Children of the Light is a early access, multiplayer and open world game. Released on April 10th 2024 has received 23,284 reviews of which 20,298 were positive and 2,986 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. While seeing 2,270 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among cozy games based on player count.
8.5
20,298
2,986
2,270
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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. Released on August 13th 2024 has received 1,659 reviews of which 1,555 were positive and 104 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. While seeing 266 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among cozy games based on player count.
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1,555
104
266
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4. 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 cozy game. Released on December 01st 2021 has received 1,270 reviews of which 1,207 were positive and 63 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 157 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played cozy games.
9.0
1,207
63
157
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5. 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. 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. With 111 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played cozy games.
9.5
10,173
229
111
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. Released on September 21st 2023 has received 563 reviews of which 550 were positive and 13 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played cozy games.
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550
13
11
players
7. The August Before: Chapter One
The August Before: Chapter One is the first chapter in a meditative narrative 3D puzzle about cleaning up, sorting out and packing up your life before moving on. Clean up and don’t forget your old belongings on your way to the new life! The August Before: Chapter One is a casual, simulation and puzzle game. Released on February 28th 2025 has received 520 reviews of which 483 were positive and 37 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played cozy games.
8.6
483
37
7
players
8. Travellin Cats in Jingle Jam
Find 200 cats hidden around a festive holiday village and a winter wonderland in this FREE hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator! Can you find them all? Travellin Cats in Jingle Jam is a cats, hidden object and wholesome game. Released on December 01st 2023 has received 10,438 reviews of which 10,378 were positive and 60 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played cozy games.
9.6
10,378
60
2
players
9. Travellin Cats in Paris
Find 100 cats hidden in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator! Travellin Cats in Paris is a cats, hidden object and wholesome game. Released on July 16th 2023 has received 17,979 reviews of which 17,792 were positive and 187 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played cozy games.
9.6
17,792
187
2
players
10. 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 cats, hidden object and aliens game. Released on June 09th 2024 has received 2,048 reviews of which 1,958 were positive and 90 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played cozy games.
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1,958
90
2
players
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