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It's fall, and that means it's time for cozy games. We did a massive update of our old list --- we went from 13 to 37 (👻!) of our favorite cozy games. We'll highlight in a very long thread 🧵. Snuggle up with a cup of tea and read here: punishedbacklog.com/best-coz…

The 37 Best Cozy Games

Our list of the best cozy games covers puzzles, platform adventures, farming, shop sims, visual novels, and much more.

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Okay, that's the end of our big chonky post thread! 🧵 If you've got any other cozy games we should check out, definitely let us know. We're always looking for new ways to chill!
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🧵Best Cozy Games - Scarlet writes, "If you’re looking for a more recent cozy game, @WaxHeadsGame is the one to get. The customer interactions aren’t on a timer, so you don’t need to rush to find the perfect vinyl album for each one. Plus, the music (as expected) is excellent."
Wax Heads - Cover art and screenshot of a vinyl record store game. A teal banner in the corner has the logo for The Punished Backlog and the title "The Best Cozy Games" list

ALT Wax Heads - Cover art and screenshot of a vinyl record store game. A teal banner in the corner has the logo for The Punished Backlog and the title "The Best Cozy Games" list

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🧵Best Cozy Games - @amandajotien writes, "@venbaGame is an excellent debut game from @VisaiGames. The art of the characters and locations is lovely, but the design really shines with the food. Each meal becomes a beautiful cozy cooking puzzle."
Venba - Cover art and screenshot of an Indian cooking game. A teal banner in the corner has the logo for The Punished Backlog and the title "The Best Cozy Games" list

ALT Venba - Cover art and screenshot of an Indian cooking game. A teal banner in the corner has the logo for The Punished Backlog and the title "The Best Cozy Games" list

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🧵Best Cozy Games - Alexia writes, "Not everyone would consider @Valheimgame (@IronGate_Studio) to be a cozy game. However, building a giant hall with friends and enjoying the fruits of your labor around a bonfire and knowing no monsters will raid you is pretty sweet."
Valheim - Cover art and screenshot a player base in a Norse inspired camp. A teal banner in the corner has the logo for The Punished Backlog and the title "The Best Cozy Games" list

ALT Valheim - Cover art and screenshot a player base in a Norse inspired camp. A teal banner in the corner has the logo for The Punished Backlog and the title "The Best Cozy Games" list

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🧵Best Cozy Games - @sam_martinelli writes, "At their best, cozy games allow players to better understand the significance of the little things in their life by engaging with such little things in a virtual world. @UnpackingALife (@witchbeamgames) understands that."
Unpacking - Cover art and screenshot a puzzle game of unpacking items in a house decoration game. A teal banner in the corner has the logo for The Punished Backlog and the title "The Best Cozy Games" list

ALT Unpacking - Cover art and screenshot a puzzle game of unpacking items in a house decoration game. A teal banner in the corner has the logo for The Punished Backlog and the title "The Best Cozy Games" list

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🧵Best Cozy Games - Alexia writes, "A legion of tavern keepers running the country? A hidden underground city? Customer service battles? The ridiculous premise of @TravRestGame (@Isolated_Games) is whimsical fantasy done right. Travellers Rest is worth the wait."
Travellers Rest - Cover art and screenshot of a medieval inn-keeping game. A teal banner in the corner has the logo for The Punished Backlog and the title "The Best Cozy Games" list

ALT Travellers Rest - Cover art and screenshot of a medieval inn-keeping game. A teal banner in the corner has the logo for The Punished Backlog and the title "The Best Cozy Games" list

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🧵Best Cozy Games - Darcy writes, "It's rare to find a game that truly feels like you've stepped into a picture-perfect storybook. Tukoni: Forest Keepers (@dreamoperator), however, does just that. It is an absolutely stunning indie game."
Tukoni: Forest Keepers - Cover art and screenshot of a hand-drawn art game of forest animals. A teal banner in the corner has the logo for The Punished Backlog and the title "The Best Cozy Games" list

ALT Tukoni: Forest Keepers - Cover art and screenshot of a hand-drawn art game of forest animals. A teal banner in the corner has the logo for The Punished Backlog and the title "The Best Cozy Games" list

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🧵Best Cozy Games - @amandajotien writes, "I finished Tiny Bookshop (@neoludic) in about 20 hours, but I stayed for another 10 because I was just having such a lovely time. And the game lets you do that --- like a good bookstore, you can stay as long as you want."
Tiny Bookshop - Cover art and screenshot a bookstore game recommending Little Women to a customer. A teal banner in the corner has the logo for The Punished Backlog and the title "The Best Cozy Games" list

ALT Tiny Bookshop - Cover art and screenshot a bookstore game recommending Little Women to a customer. A teal banner in the corner has the logo for The Punished Backlog and the title "The Best Cozy Games" list

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🧵Best Cozy Games - Gary writes, "Created by @SirvoStudios, Threes! is the perfect puzzle game. Comforting visuals, relaxing music, and tactile gameplay combine into a soothing package that one can sink hours into. And I have, for years."
Threes! - Cover art and screenshot of a number puzzle game. A teal banner in the corner has the logo for The Punished Backlog and the title "The Best Cozy Games" list

ALT Threes! - Cover art and screenshot of a number puzzle game. A teal banner in the corner has the logo for The Punished Backlog and the title "The Best Cozy Games" list

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🧵Best Cozy Games - @amandajotien writes, "I mean, how can we not include it? @rStardewValley ( @ConcernedApe) is the cozy game GOAT that helped define the cozy genre! (Even though the horse deserves better.)"
Stardew Valley - Cover art and screenshot of a farm and farmer. A teal banner in the corner has the logo for The Punished Backlog and the title "The Best Cozy Games" list

ALT Stardew Valley - Cover art and screenshot of a farm and farmer. A teal banner in the corner has the logo for The Punished Backlog and the title "The Best Cozy Games" list

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🧵Best Cozy Games - @amandajotien writes, "I went back-and-forth on including Spiritfarer (@ThunderLotus) on this list because it makes me FEEL SO MANY THINGS that I'm not sure it really counted as 'cozy.' However, the vibes are so pristine that I cannot help but include it."
Spiritfarer - Cover art and screenshot of a young woman fishing with a cat on a houseboat as the sunsets. A teal banner in the corner has the logo for The Punished Backlog and the title "The Best Cozy Games" list

ALT Spiritfarer - Cover art and screenshot of a young woman fishing with a cat on a houseboat as the sunsets. A teal banner in the corner has the logo for The Punished Backlog and the title "The Best Cozy Games" list

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🧵Best Cozy Games - @David_Silbert writes, "Smushi Come Home (@SomeHumbleOnion) packs a whole lot of charm into a deceptively small title. Don't let the 3-4 hour runtime fool you; this game has plenty to offer if given the chance. (Did I mention you can ride a capybara?)"
Smushi Come Home - Cover art and screenshot of the mushroom character navigating a forest and flowers. A teal banner in the corner has the logo for The Punished Backlog and the title "The Best Cozy Games" list

ALT Smushi Come Home - Cover art and screenshot of the mushroom character navigating a forest and flowers. A teal banner in the corner has the logo for The Punished Backlog and the title "The Best Cozy Games" list

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🧵Best Cozy Games - @amandajotien writes, "I really do not like trying to fix my electronic devices…unless I'm doing it in @restorygame. I was so relaxed cleaning and fixing knock-off Tamagotchi. @MandragoraTeam recognized that the joy is in the work."
ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs - - Cover art and screenshot of a tech repair video game set in 1990s Japan. A teal banner in the corner has the logo for The Punished Backlog and the title "The Best Cozy Games" list

ALT ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs - - Cover art and screenshot of a tech repair video game set in 1990s Japan. A teal banner in the corner has the logo for The Punished Backlog and the title "The Best Cozy Games" list

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🧵Best Cozy Games - @amandajotien writes, "I was straight up obsessed with this game for a month. Regency Love (@TeaForThreeTime) is an incredibly cozy visual novel. It'll be a delight for anyone who is a fan of Jane Austen or Bridgerton."
Regency Love - Cover art and screenshot a Jane Austen inspired video game visual novel. A teal banner in the corner has the logo for The Punished Backlog and the title "The Best Cozy Games" list

ALT Regency Love - Cover art and screenshot a Jane Austen inspired video game visual novel. A teal banner in the corner has the logo for The Punished Backlog and the title "The Best Cozy Games" list

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🧵Best Cozy Games - Gary writes, " @PowerWashSim (@FuturLab) is the best game to play under a warm blanket, with a mug of tea and your favorite vinyl on in the background. And I am definitely speaking from experience."
PowerWash Simulator - Cover art and screenshot of washing off a roller coaster. A teal banner in the corner has the logo for The Punished Backlog and the title "The Best Cozy Games" list

ALT PowerWash Simulator - Cover art and screenshot of washing off a roller coaster. A teal banner in the corner has the logo for The Punished Backlog and the title "The Best Cozy Games" list

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🧵Best Cozy Games - @aamcdani writes, "Potion Permit (@MasshiveMedia) is a farming sim with a twist and a relaxing soundtrack to boot. My favorite part is exploring Moonbury Town in search of materials and mixing things together with a Tetris-like mini-game."
Potion Permit - Cover art and screenshot of a fantasy character in town with a dog. A teal banner in the corner has the logo for The Punished Backlog and the title "The Best Cozy Games" list

ALT Potion Permit - Cover art and screenshot of a fantasy character in town with a dog. A teal banner in the corner has the logo for The Punished Backlog and the title "The Best Cozy Games" list

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🧵Best Cozy Games - Alexia writes, "@ParalivesGame is still in early access, but the team is committed to creating a well-thought-out game that resonates with lovers of the life sim genre. I'm excited by the enviornmental storytelling, open map, and card-based dialogue system."
Paralives - Cover art and screenshot of characters walking in a small tow in a game like The Sims. A teal banner in the corner has the logo for The Punished Backlog and the title "The Best Cozy Games" list

ALT Paralives - Cover art and screenshot of characters walking in a small tow in a game like The Sims. A teal banner in the corner has the logo for The Punished Backlog and the title "The Best Cozy Games" list

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🧵Best Cozy Games - @amandajotien writes, "The pastel colors, goofy NPCs (with characteristics like, “Thinks he’s a ghost”), and challenging-but-achievable missions make Outlanders (@PomeloGames) the perfect cozy management game."
Outlanders - Cover art and screenshot of a medieval civilization management game. A teal banner in the corner has the logo for The Punished Backlog and the title "The Best Cozy Games" list

ALT Outlanders - Cover art and screenshot of a medieval civilization management game. A teal banner in the corner has the logo for The Punished Backlog and the title "The Best Cozy Games" list

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🧵Best Cozy Games - @amandajotien writes, "You're not just farming in @ooblets (@glumberland) - you're also tricking out your carrots with cool little hats and training them to be good in dance battles a la Pokémon that you manage with Yu-Gi-Oh!-like card battles. It's so fun."
Ooblets - Cover art and screenshot of a silly farming game where vegetables can have dance battles. A teal banner in the corner has the logo for The Punished Backlog and the title "The Best Cozy Games" list

ALT Ooblets - Cover art and screenshot of a silly farming game where vegetables can have dance battles. A teal banner in the corner has the logo for The Punished Backlog and the title "The Best Cozy Games" list

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🧵Best Cozy Games - @amandajotien writes, "The worst thing that happens in New @Pokemon Snap is that a cute fire monkey dances at slightly the wrong angle for you to take the perfect picture."
New Pokemon Snap - Cover art and screenshot of the deerling reunite puzzle. A teal banner in the corner has the logo for The Punished Backlog and the title "The Best Cozy Games" list

ALT New Pokemon Snap - Cover art and screenshot of the deerling reunite puzzle. A teal banner in the corner has the logo for The Punished Backlog and the title "The Best Cozy Games" list

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