Even after a year that saw the release of the 1.6 update and new, innovative titles like , there are still so many incredible cozy games on the horizon. Although the life sim genre has existed for a long time, it was only in the past few years that cozy gaming really took off. Characterized by a generally slow pace, colorful visuals, and a feel-good atmosphere, cozy games have provided a much-needed mood boost to players of all ages.
And even though it's been going on for a while, the cozy gaming trend is still going strong. There are a multitude of cozy games due to be released in 2025 and beyond. From highly-anticipated major releases to lesser-known games like , it seems like new cozy games are coming out every week.Here are ten of the most exciting cozy game releases scheduled for the next year.
If something about 's art style and gameplay looks familiar, there's a perfectly good reason for that: it's currently in development by former dev Arthur «Mr. Podunkian» Lee. will transport players to Apollo City, a colorful, seaside metropolis with a little more hustle and bustle than Pelican Town. It seems to play quite a bit like: there's farming, fishing, and friendship, albeit with all new flora, fauna, and friends.
Players can craft artisan goods, get to know their neighbors, and decorate their homes as they attempt to return Apollo City to its former glory. For anyone who wishes there was a sequel, or just can't wait for , is one to watch out for. It's currently targeting a PC release in Q4 of 2025 (although nothing's confirmed yet), and can be wishlisted on Steam today. No word on other platforms yet.
looks like a fairly average cozy game on the surface, but there's a little more going on beneath it. It stars Alta, a retired warrior who comes, reluctantly, to own a secluded tea shop within a magical forest. She'll have to gather her own ingredients, process them into tea, stock the shop, and keep everything clean as she gets to know the locals. In time, Alta
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