Unwind with these 9 cosy games for a virtual, stress-free getaway

This zen puzzle game has one simple objective—to take items out boxes and rearrange them around a space. More so, it is a story about discovering a life in process, as we follow an unnamed main character as she moves from her childhood bedroom to the adult apartment she shares with her eventual partner. 

Available on Microsoft Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5

This multiplayer fantasy game has all the exciting elements that farming simulation genre has to offer, and then some. It includes dragons, magic, quests, and more, topped off with an adorable cast of characters—some of whom are romanceable. 

Available on macOS and Microsoft Windows

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An enchanting addition to the genre of food management games, Good Pizza, Great Pizza allows you to customise your own pizza establishment while competing against your rival, Alicante. The objective is to fulfill your customers’ orders to make enough money to keep your shop open, upgrading your inventory with new toppings and equipment along the way.

Available on Nintendo Switch, macOS, iOS, Android, and Microsoft Windows

This adorable social simulation game surged to cult-level popularity during the first phase of the COVID-19 lockdown, giving way to the rise of the “cosy game” genre itself. As the player, you are tasked with creating your own paradise on a fully-customisable deserted island. There, you’ll make friends with a precious cast of animal villagers while basking in full relaxation.

Available on Nintendo Switch

Take a sojourn through a surreal world, where you navigate optical illusions to get to your goal. The critically-acclaimed Monument Valley is a low-commitment indie game in three installments. Each iteration follows different characters as they journey through puzzle mazes, set against a fantastical, spatial world accompanied by a soothing soundtrack. The third installment is set to release this December 2024. The other two cosy games in this series can be played from the convenience of your iPhone or Android.

Available on Android, iOS, and Microsoft Windows

Lake is all about taking a break from the fast-paced world. Set in 1986, you play Meredith Weiss, who takes a hiatus from her career as software developer and returns to her hometown, temporarily assuming the role of a mail carrier. You get to interact with residents while delivering mail. The game follows dialogue options which influences the storyline.

Available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X and Series S, and Stadia

Spiritfarer is a heartwarming game centred on themes of life and loss. As a player, you are a ferrymaster to spirits who have passed on. You are tasked to build and customise a boat to explore a vast world filled with poignant imagery. While doing so, you form meaningful bonds with your spirit friends and ultimately help them find peace in the afterlife. 

Available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and macOS

In Fields of Mistria, You are given an overgrown homestead brimming with untapped potential. At the same time, you’ll work to rebuild a community reeling from the effects of a devastating earthquake. With an aesthetic inspired by Nineties animation, the game promises a cosy yet exciting adventure filled with magic, adorable farm animals, and friendly non-player characters. Though still in its early stages of development, the game already delivers an impressive experience. 

Available on Microsoft Windows

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