Too often when searching for cozy games recommendations, mostly farming sims seems to be presented. I thought it would be great to give a little… diversity!
Here are 18 cozy games that contain either no farming at all or very little of it.
1. I was a teenage Exocolonist
Explore an alien world as a teenager who grows up, falls in love, make friends and grow your skills.
Make mistakes and create beautiful memories. There is more than 800 story events possible! Don’t forget, the choices you make matter!
Key words: RPG, turn based, choices matters, hand drawn, life sim, deck building, card games, indie, simulation, visual novel
Current reviews on Steam: Overwhelmingly positive
2. Coffee Talk
Listen to the stories of stunning fantasy characters in a 90’s anime inspired world and you prepare their coffee.
The stories you will hear will not influenced by the dialogues you choose, but by the way you will be serving their drinks!
Key words: Conversation, LGBTQ+, visual novel, story rich, simulation, indie, choices matters, multiple endings
Current reviews on Steam: Overwhelmingly positive
3. Unpacking
Enjoy a calm music as you open cute pixel boxes filled with all types of object to place in your rooms.
Follow someone from their childhood and through the different stages of their lives and organize their stuff in the way you desire.
If you are looking for some laid back, short, satisfying cozy game, this is for you!
Key words: Puzzle, pixel graphics, colorful, indie, life sim, point & click, cute, casual, family friendly
Current reviews on Steam: Very positive
4. A Short Hike
Somewhere in the mountainside, you play as a cute little pixel bird trying to reach the summit.
Explore the island and create your own path. Collect treasures along the way and sit back and enjoy a peaceful soundtrack.
Key words: Flight, walking simulator, family friendly, nature, exploration, great soundtrack, open world, short
Current reviews on Steam: Overwhelmingly positive
5. Cat Cafe Manager
Open and customize your very own cat cafe and befriend local cats.
Meet villagers and try to satisfy your customers while taking care of diverse and adorable fluffy friends.
Key words: Simulation, cats, building, life sim, cozy, cute, wholesome, management, capitalism
Current reviews on Steam: Very positive
6. Sticky Business
Experience the life of a sticker entrepreneur! Create, pack and sell your stickers.
Listen to the stories of your customers, unlock new designs and optimize your sticker tools to bring your business to the next level.
Key words: Simulation, immersive sim, LGBTQ+, economy, family friendly, sandbox, puzzle
Current reviews on Steam: Overwhelmingly positive
7. Minami Lane
Build and manage your very own cozy street. Add adorable buildings, shops and parks!
Read your wholesome villager’s thoughts and build ramen shops, boba cafes and much more. Adjust the recipes to their needs & collect cute items throughout the week.
Key words: Management, life sim, hidden object, city builder, strategy, cozy, wholesome, colorful, resource management
Current reviews on Steam: Overwhelmingly positive
8. Spirit of the North
Immerse into a magical world as a fox on a mysterious journey.
Solve puzzles and enjoy stunning landscapes. Relax and explore without needing to read any dialogues.
Key words: Adventure, indie, exploration, fox, puzzle, great soundtrack
Current reviews on Steam: Very positive
9. Dave the Diver
Explore a vast and colorful sea filled with all types of fish, resources, tools and weapons.
Collect different types of fish to create different recipes and sell in your sushi restaurant.
Key words: Management, fishing, exploration, underwater, simulation, story rich, funny, roguelite
Current reviews on Steam: Overwhelmingly positive
10. Dicey Dungeons
Adventure into dungeons as a cute walking dice and play as different class with unique powers!
Face all types of ennemies with unique abilities and create a deck by level up your abilities.
Key words: Roguelike deckbuilder, card battler, indie, replay value, cute, colorful, casual
Current reviews on Steam: Very positive
11. Railbound
A wholesome and relaxing game where you get to focus on cute little trains.
More than 200 puzzles to complete by adding, removing and rerouting your train tracks!
Key words: Trains, puzzle, strategy, resource management, difficult, hand drawn, logical
Current reviews on Steam: Overwhelmingly positive
12. Blanc
Immerse into a black and white poetic world as a cute fawn that need to find its way back to its family!
Team up with a friend to face together the environment. Follow the tracks of your family as you build an unforgettable friendship.
Key words: Adventure, emotional, Co-op, indie, short, cute, hand-drawn, relaxing, stylized
Current reviews on Steam: Mostly positive
13. Potion Permit
Arrive in a quiet little town who has developed some trust issues due to some incident with a past chemist…
Gather ingredients with your dog by your side, brew potions and cure the villages!
Key words: JRPG, dating sim, crafting, adventure, wholesome, simulation. character customization
Current reviews on Steam: Mostly positive
14. Galaxy Burger
Charming and stress free cooking game where you serve aliens.
Team up with friends and explore a variety or recipes, clients and drinks in this adorable pixel art game.
Key words: Simulation, management, cooking, adventure, colorful, co-op, family friendly
Current reviews on Steam: Overwhelmingly positive
15. Tiny Glade
Create adorable kingdoms without needing to manage anything: no combat & no goals. Sit back and relax!
In this game, you simply cannot fail. You get to pet adorable little sheep, create something cozy and enjoy the stunning scenery.
Key words: Building, sandbox, relaxing, medieval, cute, colorful, indie, atmospheric, family friendly, nature
Current reviews on Steam: Overwhelmingly positive
16. Planet Coaster
Unleash your creativity as you design and manage the ultimate theme park.
Keep visitors entertained with attractions and amenities, all while balancing budgets and meeting guest expectations.
Key words: Simulation, management, god game, sandbox, building, colorful, city builder, funny
Current reviews on Steam: Very positive
17. Roki
Stunning adventure set in the snowy wilderness. Join Tove on a fantastical journey to save her family.
Adventure deep into a hidden, long-forgotten world filled with strange locations and even stranger creatures.
Key words: Adventure, fantasy, mythology, snow, colorful, emotional, narration, puzzle, story rich
Current reviews on Steam: Very positive
18. Evil Genius 2
Create your empire of minions in order to take over the world with your evil plans!
Construct your base, train your minions, defend your operations from the Forces of Justice, and enjoy a funny narrative.
Key words: Strategy, base building, villain protagonist, building, funny, dark humor, cartoony, resource management
Current reviews on Steam: Mixed
For this last one I highly recommend only getting it with there is a good sale! I’ve bought mine at 95% off!
A part two is coming soon with 18 more cozy games recommendations with little to no farming.
See you again soon and let me know if you pick up any of these!
As always, please send an email to: sabrinacolorfulthoughts@gmail.com for any requests or feedback!
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