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Here you’ll find cozy game reviews, indie game recommendations, Switch, Xbox, PC and Playstation titles for mindful play, and curated gaming lists for every mood and season. Whether you’re into farming sims, gentle RPGs, or wholesome story games, this is your cozy corner of the internet.
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Most Recent Posts
Review: Discounty – A Quirky, Cozy Shop Sim With a Capitalist Twist
✨ September 2025 Game of the Month! ✨ Run your own quirky corner shop in Discounty, a cozy management sim. Stock shelves, build trade deals, and navigate the delicate balance between community values and small town capitalism.
Review: Tunic - A Clever Action-Adventure Full of Hidden Depths
Tunic is a charming, clever action-adventure game with thoughtful puzzles, gentle combat, and a mysterious world to explore. Perfect for cozy gamers who love hidden secrets and atmospheric gameplay.
Kirby Air Riders Direct Preview: Sakurai’s New Racing Game Is a Wild Ride
Twenty years after Kirby Air Ride, Sakurai returns with the sequel: Kirby Air Riders. We break down everything shown in the August Direct, from new characters and machines to the chaotic return of City Trial, online play, and its November release.
Review: Tiny Bookshop – A Cozy Management Sim for Book Lovers
✨ August 2025 Game of the Month! ✨ Tiny Bookshop is a cozy management sim for book lovers, where recommending the right read is as satisfying as the stories you’ll uncover along the way.
10 Cozy Games That Make You Feel Less Alone
Feeling lonely or emotionally drained? These 10 cozy games offer quiet companionship, emotional comfort, and safe solo spaces. Perfect for when you need softness, not stimulation.
Cozy Indie Games from Nintendo Switch Indie World August 2025
Discover the best cozy indie games announced at Nintendo Switch’s Indie World Showcase August 2025. From charming sims like Tiny Bookshop to spooky farming with Neverway, plus fun puzzles like Is This Seat Taken? Find your next relaxing game here!
Tales of the Shire: A Cozy Lord of the Rings Life Sim That Might Be Missing the Magic
Tales of the Shire offers a cozy slice of Tolkein’s Middle-earth life. But after two hours, it feels more hollow than heartfelt. Here’s my first look at this gentle, hobbit filled, Lord of the Rings inspired life sim.
Relaxing Cozy Games That Help Me Sleep When My Brain Won’t Shut Off
When sleep won’t come, cozy games can help calm a racing mind. These peaceful picks, from Unpacking to Cozy Grove, are my go to nighttime reset.
Cozy Games for Burnout: Low-Energy Games That Help Me Rest, Not Perform
Burnout hit hard, but cozy games like Wanderstop helped me find calm and rest. If you need a gentle way to reset, these low-pressure games might be just what you need.
From Panic to Peace: Cozy Games That Help Me Calm Down - And Could Help You Too
Whether I’m anxious, overstimulated, or just burnt out, cozy games help me reset. Here are the ones I turn to when I need grounding, structure, laughter, or space to feel.
Why I Started PeaPodGirlGaming: Cozy Games, Mental Health & Community
PeaPodGirlGaming started as my way to share a love of cozy, story-driven games and to explore how gaming helps with mental health. In this post, I share my gaming journey, what this blog means to me, and how you can join The Pod Community.
Balatro Review: A Clever, Addictive Twist on Deckbuilding Roguelikes
✨ June 2025 Game of the Month! ✨ Balatro blends the structure of poker with the mechanics of a smart, flexible roguelike deckbuilder, creating one of the most unexpectedly addictive games.