Hey there, cozy gamers 🙂
If you’ve found yourself enchanted by the serene landscapes and heartwarming stories of Cozy Grove, then you’re in for a treat. As much as we adore our time spent helping those lovable ghost bears, there comes a moment when we crave new adventures that evoke the same sense of tranquility.
In this article, we go on a quest to uncover games that offer a similar experience to Cozy Grove.
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What Cozy Grove Brings to People
Before diving into the cozy games similar to Cozy Grove, we have to talk about what Cozy Grove is and bring in terms of gameplay, as well as what people like in this game.
In Cozy Grove, you help little ghost bears recall their lost memories. The game is truly a heartwarming journey.
An important point to note about this game is that you can continue playing it for a long time – it was designed to be played daily for a short time, encouraging daily sessions of relaxation.
Through your time in the game, you will learn about the stories of each character. Cozy Grove is a story-rich game that will really grab you and let you relax while accomplishing your tasks.
People can be attracted to different aspects of this game :
- The length of the game and sensation of loop – it doesn’t really end
- The aesthetics of the game
- The storytelling
- And more…
Finding games gathering all these points is really difficult, so each one of the games I decided to include in this list will have some points similar to Cozy Grove, but won’t be a Cozy Grove 2.0. Please keep that in mind while discovering the list!
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Games Similar to Cozy Grove
1. Stardew Valley
Take over and rejuvenate a dilapidated farm, interact with the local community, and explore cavernous mines in this beloved farming simulator. Stardew Valley is a super popular cozy game that I’m sure you can enjoy easily.
- Similarities & Appeal: Enjoy the daily tasks and community interaction similar to “Cozy Grove,” with deep farming, community-building, and role-playing elements.
- Genre: Role-playing, Simulation
- Platform: PC, macOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android
- Rating: ★★★★★
- Link to purchase: Stardew Valley
2. Don’t Starve
Don’t Starve is a survival game where, as you can imagine, your goal is to survive. You’ll discover a world full of creatures and surprises while building your base and searching for resources.
Survival games can be a bit stressful – that’s where settings come in handy! If you truly want to relax without the stress of survival games, you can change the settings and make the game easier : shorter winters, no monsters, etc.
Also, you can play with your friend/partner if you play “Don’t Starve Together”, which I recommend.
- Similarities & Appeal: The art style is extremely similar to Cozy Grove, spooky vibe
- Genre: Survival, Crafting
- Platform: PC, macOS, Nintendo Switch, IOS, Android
- Rating: ★★★★☆
- Link to purchase: Don’t Starve
3. Spiritfarer
As the ferrymaster to the deceased, build a boat to explore the world, care for your spirit friends, and guide them across mystical seas to the afterlife. In my opinion, Spiritfarer is one of the games that’s most similar to Cozy Grove in this list. But again, this is my opinion only. It is very emotional.
- Similarities & Appeal: Engaging in emotional storytelling and helping spirits, similar to the experiences in Cozy Grove.
- Genre: Management, Simulation
- Platform: PC, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android
- Rating: ★★★★★
- Link to purchase: Spiritfarer
4. Wytchwood
Craft spells and explore a gothic fairytale world as an old witch, collecting ingredients and unraveling the mysteries of your enchanted forest.
- Similarities & Appeal: Fans of the crafting and mystical elements in “Cozy Grove” will delight in Wytchwood’s magical crafting and exploration. It has the same “spooky but cute” feeling Cozy Grove has.
- Genre: Adventure, Crafting
- Platform: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
- Rating: ★★★★☆
- Link to purchase: Wytchwood
5. Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles
Discover the vibrant world of Gemea, a lush frontier with eight distinct environments and solve puzzles to rid the land of a malevolent force.
- Similarities & Appeal: Yonder’s open-world exploration and quest-solving echo the adventure and discovery elements of “Cozy Grove.”
- Genre: Adventure, Open World
- Platform: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
- Rating: ★★★★☆
- Link to purchase: Yonder
5. Calico
Calico is a cute sim game where you must rebuild the town’s cat café. It’s said to be a very low stress game with a lot of cute things – cute magical girls, cute creatures.. If you’re looking to relax, this might be the go to for you!
- Similarities & Appeal: It shares the cute aspect as well as some part of the melancholy you can find in Cozy Grove.
- Genre: Simulation, Indie
- Platform: PC, macOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
- Rating: ★★★★☆
- Link to purchase: Calico
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6. Littlewood
After saving the world, focus on rebuilding your town and creating a peaceful life in this unique twist on traditional RPGs. It’s a very cute life simulator in which you will meet a lot of nice characters, with the possibility of romance.
- Similarities & Appeal: It has a very cute story and the pacing is similar to Cozy Grove
- Genre: Simulation, Indie
- Platform: PC, macOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
- Rating: ★★★★☆
- Link to purchase: Littlewood
7. A Short Hike
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park in this open-world adventure. To explain how soothing it was for me : I was being very stressed at work, and my boyfriend offered me this game thinking it might help. I played it, and cried. It was so cute, relaxing and wholesome. It spent a very nice time on it.
- Similarities & Appeal: Players who enjoy Cozy Grove’s exploration elements will find A Short Hike’s scenic landscapes and relaxed pace similarly soothing.
- Genre: Adventure, Exploration
- Platform: PC, Nintendo Switch
- Rating: ★★★★☆
- Link to purchase: A Short Hike
8. Dorfromantik
Place tiles to create beautiful landscapes in this tranquil puzzle game that also tests your strategic thinking as you build villages, forests, rivers, and railways.
- Similarities & Appeal: If you enjoy the peaceful puzzle-solving and world-building in Cozy Grove, Dorfromantik’s serene gameplay and aesthetic will appeal to you.
- Genre: Puzzle, Strategy
- Platform: PC
- Rating: ★★★★☆
- Link to purchase: Dorfromantik
9. Night In The Woods
Follow Mae, a young college dropout returning to her hometown and discovering the changes and hidden truths among old friends and places.
- Similarities & Appeal: Similar to Cozy Grove’s narrative depth and character interactions, Night In The Woods offers a compelling story and exploration of personal and communal mysteries.
- Genre: Adventure, Narrative
- Platform: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
- Rating: ★★★★☆
- Link to purchase: Night In The Woods
10. Mineko’s Night Market
Mineko’s Night Market is a narrative-driven simulation adventure game. It celebrated Japanese through a heartwarming story. Expect to meet a lot of new friends, and a lot of little cats. Mineko’s Night Market was a long-awaited game that finally came out last year. If you haven’t checked it out yet – don’t wait!
- Similarities & Appeal: The art style is similar, as well as completing quests for your neighbors, collecting items and crafting.
- Genre: Simulation, Crafting, Indie
- Platform: PC, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
- Rating: ★★★☆☆
- Link to purchase: Mineko’s Night Market
11. Little Dragon’s Cafe
Run a cafe with your sibling while raising a dragon in this charming adventure that combines management and exploration.
- Similarities & Appeal: If you like Cozy Grove’s mix of daily tasks and fantastical elements, Little Dragon’s Cafe’s unique cafe management and dragon-raising activities will enchant you.
- Genre: Adventure, Simulation
- Platform: PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
- Rating: ★★★☆☆
- Link to purchase: Little Dragon’s Cafe
12. The Garden Path (soon to be available!)
The Garden Path is a slice-of-life sim diving into the joy of gardening. In “The Garden Path,” players cultivate their own garden paradise, interacting with whimsical characters and discovering secrets hidden within the landscape.
- Similarities & Appeal: It is designed to be played in short sessions, like Cozy Grove.
- Genre: Adventure, Simulation, Indie
- Platform: PC, Switch
- Rating: ?
- Link to purchase: The Garden Path
Wrap up
This collection of games, like Cozy Grove, offers a delightful array of experiences that prioritize relaxation, creativity, and engaging gameplay. Each title provides a unique escape into worlds that charm and captivate, ideal for players looking to dive into new adventures that soothe and inspire. Explore these games and find your next favorite cozy retreat!
I hope you found at least one game that will suit you, and that you’ll have an incredible experience through it! Happy gaming 🙂
