With the December holidays approaching fast, it becomes increasingly difficult to find the perfect game to play. This is because the gaming catalog has grown incredibly large, so much so that there is a never-ending list of games in a variety of genres, including RPGs, action games, farming simulator games, and even horror games. But December holidays are a time of break and relaxation, with plenty of people just looking to lie in bed and cozy right up. This is where cozy games come into play, and Xbox Game Pass is full of them.
Depending on the tier of Xbox Game Pass subscription, the service has a library of over 100 games to play. Out of those many games, there are quite a few that fit the cozy bill. This includes farming-like simulators in the same vein as the popular, challenging yet cute platformers, co-op games to play with other people while on vacation, and multiplayer games pitting players – both local and online – against each other. With beautiful graphics, simple gameplay, and exciting action, these are the best cozy games to play on Xbox Game Pass over the holidays.
is a 2023 farming life simulator that follows an unnamed protagonist as they veer far from the city to rural life on a farm on a small island. The island holds a farming community with various NPCs that the player can speak with. Upon arrival, the player is tasked with running a farm, combating monsters, fishing, crafting, caring for farm animals, and mining, among other things. But the town is on the verge of being taken over by an oil company called Pufferfish Corporation, and the player must do everything in their power to stop it.
Similar to, is a fun and cozy farming simulator with plenty to do. Though it doesn't feature co-op, does feature romanceable NPCs with a 3D art style similar to that of Disney's cheery and whimsical nature. It is also praised for LGBTQ representation. Not only that, but it also has other elements unique to other farming simulators, such as involving merfolk
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