Cozy games with LGBTQ+ representation

1. Coral Island

Coral Island is a vibrant and relaxing farming sim where you get to enjoy all of the very best of the genre with in bonus a whole ocean to clean and a mermaid world to explore.

Keywords: farming sim, dating sim, RPG, building, open world

2. Boyfriend Dungeon

Boyfriend Dungeon is a unique blend between dungeon crawler and dating sim. Your weapons are your dates. As you explore the dungeons, slay monsters and upgrade your weapons, you also upgrade your relationships. Each weapon transforms into a charming character with a unique personality—forge bonds, find love, and discover the perfect match for both your heart and fighting style.
Keywords: comedy, story rich, RPG, romance, roguelike

3. Bugsnax

Bugsnax is a whimsical adventure game where you explore the mysterious & bizarre Snaktooth Island. As a daring journalist, you’ll capture these half snack half bug critters, uncover secrets, and help the quirky island residents.

Keywords: exploration, adventure, creature collector, puzzle

4. Coffee Talk

Coffee Talk is a cozy and atmospheric visual novel where you serve as a barista. Brew warm drinks, listen to the stories of fantasy-inspired characters and help them navigate their lives one cup at a time. With the mixt of incredibly peaceful and relaxing lo-fi soundtrack and heartfelt conversations, it’s the perfect game to unwind and immerse yourself and enjoy slowly.

Keywords: conversation, visual novel, simulation, emotional

5. The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood

The Cosmic Wheel of Sisterhood is a story-driven game where you play as a witch who creates powerful tarot cards to guide her coven while navigating relationships, fate, and personal growth.
Keywords: interactive fiction, magic, indie, pixel art, mystery

6. Fabledom

Fabledom is a wholesome and relaxing city-building game set in a fairytale world. Build and manage your own kingdom, forge alliances, and watch your villagers thrive as you create the perfect enchanted realm.

Add a little spice into the mixt as you also get to romance ruler from other kingdoms!
Keywords: colony sim, city builder, sandbox, fantasy, romance

7. I was a teenage exocolonist

I Was a Teenage Exocolonist is a narrative-driven RPG where you grow up on an alien planet, shaping your life through choices, relationships, and memories. You get to adventure and explore a vibrant world, develop your skills, and face challenges that influence your colony’s future.

Keywords: RPG, turn based, choices matters, hand drawn, life sim

8. Spiritfarer

Spiritfarer is a cozy management simulation game with a lot of soul in which you play as Stella. Sail a beautiful, hand-drawn world on your customizable boat, bond with adorable spirit companions who you will need to help cross over to the afterlife, and fulfill their final wishes before saying heartbreaking goodbyes.

Keywords: emotional, story rich, management, simulation, adventure

9. Rune Factory 5

Rune Factory 5 is a blend of farming simulation, action RPG, and fantasy adventure. As a hero with no memories, you farm, tame monsters, explore dungeons, and build relationships with cute NPC’s.

Keywords: RPG, farming sim, romance, magic

10. Haven

Haven is a heartfelt RPG about two lovers who escape to a mysterious planet with dreamy landscapes in order to be together. Glide, combat and unravel secrets. Haven offers a unique blend of exploration and intimacy making it a perfect co-op game for couples.

Keywords: romance, action adventure, RPG

11. Calico

Calico is a whimsical life-sim where you are meant to rebuild the local cat café. Decorate your café, bake adorable treats, and surround yourself with cuddly animals in a stunning pastel world—including cats, dogs, and even fantastical creatures!

But wait… you can even put cats on your head. How awesome is that?

Keywords: cats, simulation, RPG, building, management

12. Stardew Valley

Stardew Valley is a very well known and adored farming and life-sim for many different reasons. From the variety of activities, the depth of the lore and secrets in the game to the diversity of animals and crops… to having absolutely wholesome cut scenes with the romanceable characters.

And as always, here are some additional recommendations because 12 is definitely not enough!

Keywords: farming sim, life sim, multiplayer, pixel graphic, romance

• Dream Daddy: (A dating simulator where you play as a single dad who moves to a new neighborhood and meets a variety of potential romantic partners.)
  Key words: dating sim, dads, romance, relationships
  
• Fields Of Mistria: A farming and life simulation game set in a fantasy world where you can grow crops, raise animals, and form relationships and even put cute accessories to your animals.
  Key words: farming, fantasy, relationships, customization
  
• Life is Strange: A story-driven adventure game that follows a teenage girl with the ability to rewind time as she uncovers mysterious events in her small town.
  Key words: time travel, adventure, mystery, narrative.
  
• The Sims: A life simulation game where players create and control characters, building homes, careers, relationships and bring to life all that they can imagine.
  Key words: life simulation, sandbox, moddable, creativity
  
• Palia: A multiplayer life simulation game set in a fantasy world where you build a home, farm, and make friends with a vibrant community.
  Key words: multiplayer, farming, community, fantasy.
  
• Fae Farm: A magical farming and adventure game where players grow magical crops, craft adorable decorations, and explore a world filled with mythical creatures.
  Key words: farming, magic, adventure, crafting.
  
• Littlewood: A relaxing RPG that lets you rebuild and customize a town & its landscape while making friends, completing quests, and exploring the world.
  Key words: RPG, city builder, relaxation, adventure
  
• Cat Cafe Manager: A cozy management simulation game where you run a cat cafe, care for cats, and build relationships with customers.
  Key words: simulation, cats, cafe, management.
  
• Witchy Life Story: A life simulation game where you play as a witch who has to restore magic in town, building relationships while navigating all type of magical & whimsical tasks.
  Key words: witch, magic, relationships, life simulation.
  
• Unpacking: A puzzle game that revolves around unpacking boxes and organizing items, telling a story through the process of moving and settling into new spaces.
  Key words: puzzle, organization, story driven.
  
• Sticky Business: A simulation game where you run a small business, creating and selling products while managing employees and finances.
  Key words: business, simulation, management, indie

Hopefully you get to find your next cozy game withing this list!