10 Cozy Games You Should Be Playing Right Now

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Once again, it's the time of year when the sun shies away while moonlight and darker days take over as the Norhtern Hemisphere succumbs to winter. Following the annual inundation of beloved pumpkin spice and apple cider in fall, the perfect escape from the colder weather can lie within the comfort of cozy video games like and . There's a variety of games to choose from that feature autumnal and winter themes or simply have a cozy vibe, and plenty that don't include farming mechanics.

The perfect cozy game should feature enough challenges in the gameplay to make the experience somewhat challenging for the player, but not so much that it excites.The goal of a cozy game is to ultimately provide a relaxing experience so that the gameplay is suitable for winding down after a long day at work, or simply provides an easy escape from everyday life where one can switch off their brain and engage in some basic gameplay mechanics that feel rewarding.

is an adorable, hand-drawn cozy game inspired entirely by Halloween, perfect for this time of year. In the game, you play as an amateur witch called Sylvie, who has been exiled from her hometown upon the locals discovering her powers. Sylvie arrives at the beautiful island where it becomes her purpose to grow magical crops that evolve into creatures who help her restore the island. The game features a mixture of farming sim mechanics alongside exploration and management elements, making this a cute RPG with many different exciting gameplay avenues.

One minor choice in Infinity Nikki's design helps a lot with the relaxing nature of the overall experience, and other games should follow suit.

The uniquely hand-drawn aesthetic of is absolutely charming and mystical as it features all the right colors that one would expect from an autumnal and spooky Halloween-inspired game with vivid purples, lilacs, and oranges. For those who have been patiently anticipating the future release of fantasy farming sim which would be a bit like if it