2025 is shaping up to be a dream year for cozy gamers! Co-op survival titles, magical bakery simulators, sky-high city builders, and so much more are coming out in 2025. And if you enjoy farming, cozy cafes, puzzle-solving, or life simulation, there’s bound to be something here to capture your heart. So snuggle up, clear some space on your wish list, and get ready to explore a collection of games that promise to keep you relaxed, inspired, and entertained throughout the year. We’ll discover more than 40 upcoming cozy games today!
Think of this list as your comfy guide to unwinding in imaginative worlds. Let’s get started!
Note: This list is non exhaustive. I put the titles that interest me the most, but there might be other titles out there that I missed. Don’t hesitate to tell me about it in the comments!
January 2025
You can also check the article dedicated to January 2025 Releases for Cozy Games!
Dreaming Isles
Dreaming Isles sets you adrift on a mysterious shore, where you’ll restore a rundown farm and then venture across the high seas. Pirate crews, Zelda-like exploration, and relationship-building all come together for a vibrant and cozy new adventure!
Key features:
- Restore an abandoned farm and cultivate crops (Stardew Valley vibes)
- Sail on your own boat
- Romance the characters
- Mini games
Release date:
January 13, 2025
Aloft
Aloft takes place in a sky-bound archipelago where you, alone or with friends, can transform floating islands into a functional home. Between taming the wind, crafting antidotes against creeping corruption, and building cloud-top settlements, you’ll get a blend of relaxation and survival challenge.
Key features:
- Build and farm on flying islands
- Brew powerful cures to stop a mysterious corruption
- Online co-op available
Release date:
January 15, 2025
Hello Kitty: Island Adventure
Originally exclusive to iOS, Hello Kitty: Island Adventure now brings the Sanrio gang to PC and consoles. You’ll help Hello Kitty and friends restore a charming island, tackle cute quests, fish in peaceful waters, solve simple puzzles, and befriend iconic Sanrio characters as you decorate and explore. I’ve played it on IOS, and I think it’s totally worth a try!
Key features:
- Dozens of lovable characters
- Quests ranging from puzzle-solving to fishing and decorating
- Online co-op available
Release date:
January 30, 2025
February 2025
Check the complete list of cozy February releases here !
Upcoming Cozy Games in February 2025
CraftCraft
CraftCraft: Fantasy Merchant Simulator places you as a merchant in the magical port town of Windshell, building your shop’s reputation by creating fantastical wares like mermaid-jewel necklaces and enchanted swords. But beware ! Decisions matter: the locals have a variety of needs and personalities, and your choices can nudge the narrative in different directions.
Key features:
- Craft whimsical items via a jigsaw-like system
- Multiple endings influenced by relationships and dialogue choices
Release date:
February 11, 2025 pushed back to March 11, 2025!
Cinnabunny
In Cinnabunny, you’re a bunny responsible for revitalizing a family bakery in the quaint woodland village of Sugar Creek. Bake irresistible pastries with gathered or farmed ingredients, decorate your home, and befriend locals
Key features:
- Local/online co-op available
- Forage and farm to create new custom recipes
Release date:
February 19, 2025
Good Coffee Great Coffee
If you’re looking for games to play on mobile, I have great news! The successor of “Good Pizza, Great Pizza” is finally coming out in February. Enjoy TapBlaze’s newest simulation cooking game : “Good Coffee, Great Coffee”, and prepare delicious drinks while trying to become the best barista in town~!
Key features:
- Similar experience to Good Pizza, Great Pizza
- Storyline
Release date:
February 27
March 2025
Two Point Museum
Two Point Museum is the sequel to Two Point Hospital and Two Point Campus. And it comes with a new challenge : running your very own museum! Arrange exhibits, organize expeditions for ancient relics, and keep visitors happy as you juggle staff demands. An endless star rating system promises ongoing goals and replayability.
Key features:
- Launch expeditions to uncover rare artifacts
- Comical management scenarios with an endless upgrade path
Release date:
March 4, 2025
Grimoire Groves
Restore magic to a once-lush forest by growing enchanted plants and wielding spells in a procedurally generated roguelike. Grimoire Groves leans into whimsical vibes—befriend forest spirits, learn quirky lore, and brave lively dungeons that challenge your horticultural powers.
Key features:
- Collect and cultivate magical plant buddies
- Combat and exploration in randomly generated levels
Release date:
March 6, 2025
Wanderstop
Abandoning her warrior life, Alta opens a tea shop in an enchanted woodland. You grow and harvest ingredients, brew them together, and tend to the travelers who pass by the shop. The catch is that Alta doesn’t want to run a tea shop—she’s a warrior and sees this as just a temporary break in her career before returning to battle. Who knows where the story might take us?
Key features:
- Tea farming and crafting system
- Rich personal stories from visiting customers
Release date:
March 11, 2025
Tales of the Shire
Live out your hobbit dreams in the peaceful land of the Shire! In Tales of the Shire, you’ll create a custom hobbit, fish in calm ponds, harvest fresh produce, and share hearty meals with fellow halflings. Help Bywater grow into a recognized village while soaking in the coziest vibes imaginable.
Key features:
- Personalize your hobbit-hole with all sorts of décor
- Relaxed exploration and community-building
- Living life as a Hobbit (!!)
Release date:
March 25, 2025
Inzoi
Inzoi is an upcoming life sim with hyper-realistic graphics and advanced character customization, from physical traits to personality. Think classic Sims-style gameplay: careers, relationships, and an open world environment.
Key features:
- Advanced avatar creation with detailed traits
- Evolving open-world city, from property building to social interactions
- Hyper realism (compared to the Sims)
Release date:
March 28, 2025
Sugardew Island
Sugardew Island takes the Harvest Moon vibe and gives it a twist by letting you run your own farm shop. Tend to animals, grow crops, and gather resources to heal the island’s Harmony Tree.
Key features:
- Farm management meets hands-on shopkeeping
- Gentle exploration with no looming time limits
Release date:
March 2025 (Exact Day TBA)
Q1 2025 (Unspecified Month)
Whisper of the House
If you enjoyed tidying up digital homes in Unpacking, Whisper of the House might just steal your heart. As a “home service worker,” you’ll help whimsical townsfolk move in and decorate their spaces—treefolk who need rustic furniture, fishfolk who want watery décor, and many more. For those who thought Unpacking was too short, this might be the perfect game!
Key features:
- Earn money by organizing and decorating clients’ homes
- Use income to renovate and personalize your own place
Fantastic Haven
Create a sanctuary for magical beasts in a world that’s lost its spark. Heal, feed, and nurture fantasy creatures before releasing them back to their natural habitats. Meanwhile, you’ll juggle diplomacy with neighboring settlements to ensure your haven thrives—and that the realm’s magic is truly restored.
Key features:
- Rescue and rehabilitate mythical animals
- Form alliances with local factions to renew magical balance
Little Sim World
Picture a simplified Sims-style experience but in 2D, set in a lively urban sprawl. You can shop, work, and manage your character’s needs, all while exploring an open city with no loading screens. The developers aim for an ambitious Early Access, potentially followed by features like multiplayer.
Key features:
- Job-hunting, skill-building, and socializing
- No loading screens, ensuring a seamless neighborhood experience
April 2025
Magic Inn
Another delayed title, now releasing in April. It’s a tavern management sim with deck-building elements where you play as an exiled wizard. Use card-based conversation to engage guests, craft magical meals, and fully customize your establishment. If you love mixing potions with public service, Magic Inn might be right up your alley.
Key features:
- Combine wizardry with tavern management
- Card-driven dialogue for unique customer interactions
Release date:
April 2025 (TBA)
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time
The sequel to the beloved Fantasy Life series. Rebuild a once-glorious island by choosing from different roles (Paladin, Woodcutter, Tailor, etc). Travel back in time to uncover the island’s secrets and possibly rewrite history. Co-op is also included!
Key features:
- Quick life-swapping system for flexible playstyles
- Online co-op available
Release date:
April 2025
TBD in 2025
Voyagers of Nera
Sail across magical seas with up to ten players, constructing bases along shorelines and diving into hidden ruins. As you craft weapons and awaken nature spirits, you’ll need to fend off (or befriend) creatures dwelling in the depths. It’s a co-op experience blending cozy base-building with epic oceanic exploration.
Key features:
- Online co-op available
- Crafting & survival
- Underwater exploration and mythical sea life encounters
Release date:
Q2 2025
Discounty
Take over your aunt’s quaint supermarket in a harbor town, expanding it into a successful business. Stock shelves, negotiate supplier deals, and woo local shoppers to become loyal fans. Meanwhile, you’ll dig deeper into the community’s secrets, proving there’s more to this market than daily specials.
Key features:
- Store layout optimization, ads, and stock management
- Intriguing townsfolk with hidden stories waiting to unfold
Release date:
Summer 2025 (Exact date TBA)
Loftia
Loftia is a cooperative MMO that merges cozy gaming and sustainability. Float across sky islands, farm using green methods like aquaponics, and adopt adorable pets. Team up with friends or go solo, questing to expand neighborhoods and unlock new puzzle-filled regions.
Key features:
- Multiplayer available
- Build eco-friendly communities with neighbors
- Puzzle elements and adorable pet rescues
Release date:
Late 2025 (Early Access)
My Time at Evershine
A fresh entry in the My Time series. Expect an open world where you’ll farm, gather resources, craft items, and cultivate relationships with locals. While full details remain limited, fans can look forward to the signature blend of cozy tasks and bigger-scale exploration.
Key features:
- Continuation of My Time’s charming farming and crafting formula
- Potentially new story arcs and updated building mechanics
- Online co-op available
Release date:
To be determined, in 2025
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
A new chapter in the Rune Factory universe, combining dungeon-crawling, monster taming, and farmland management. Look forward to romanceable NPCs, seasonal festivals, and a swirl of fantasy. If you’re a longtime fan, this installment should feel both familiar and refreshingly new.
Key features:
- Hybrid of monster-catching and classic farming
- Village life with festive events and love interests
Release date:
To be determined, in 2025
Pokémon Legends: Z-A
We don’t know much yet about the new Pokémon title, and a lot of people don’t consider Pokémon games to be cozy. But to be honest, if it looks and feels anything like Pokémon Legend Arceus, for me, it’s cozy! ♥ I’ve loved Pokémon since childhood, and I can’t wait to try this title as well. Hopefully we get to know more soon!
Key features:
- Futuristic spin on the Pokémon Legends style
- Emphasis on open-world exploration and immersive storyline
Release date:
To be determined, in 2025
Floatopia
Free-to-play floating island life sim with a dash of magic… Doesn’t it sound cool? Whether you’re customizing your home, fishing from a cloud, or rummaging for freebies through a gacha mechanic, the focus is on airy exploration and laid-back socializing. And seriously, this game looks super cute!
Key features:
- Free to play!
- Decorate a floating island and interact with quirky NPCs
- Potential optional gacha elements for cosmetic fun
Release date:
To be determined, in 2025
Tiny Bookshop
Run a secondhand bookshop on wheels, traveling to scenic locations and meeting curious locals. Recommending the right book is key—each customer has their own tastes and interests. Between collecting stamps, decorating your mobile shop, and forging friendships, Tiny Bookshop will for sure offer a cozy journey for many of us.
Key features:
- Personalize a rolling bookstore with décor upgrades
- Engage customers by learning their reading habits
Release date:
To be determined, in 2025
Sunkissed City
By a co-developer of Stardew Valley, Sunkissed City trades farm fields for bustling coastal streets. Plant small urban gardens, fend off monsters in the sewers, and cultivate relationships in a place that’s equal parts laid-back and lively.
Key features:
- Mini-farming in a seaside setting
- Online co-op available
Release date:
To be determined, in 2025
Solarpunk
Sustainability meets floating-island survival in Solarpunk. Harness sun, wind, and water to power your automated farms, craft eco-friendly gear, and hop on an airship to seek out new lands. It’s a chance to prove that saving the planet and having fun can go hand in hand.
Key features:
- Gridless building for creative architectural freedom
- Online co-op available
Release date:
To be determined, in 2025
Wish Upon a Llama
Raise and care for dozens of animal species (rabbits, frogs, llamas, capybaras…) with unique genetics. You can unlock over fifty special breeds by focusing on your creatures’ likes, personalities, and traits. The game also includes mini-games, NPC friendships (or romances), and a gentle storyline about building a dream ranch. ♥
Key features:
- Genetic breeding system for colorful, rare animal types
- Socialize with townsfolk and possibly start a family
Release date:
To be determined, in 2025
Out and About
Centered around real-world plant and fungi identification, Out and About is a calm journey through forests, meadows, and beaches. You’ll craft over a hundred recipes and remedies for a town recovering from a terrible storm. If casual discovery is your thing, you’ll enjoy wandering around, scavenging, and learning as you go.
Key features:
- Educational foraging with actual plant info
- Farmers market stall for selling gathered or cooked goods
Release date:
To be determined, in 2025
Little Herbal Baker
In Little Herbal Baker, you step into the shoes of Lilia, a novice baker in the whimsical town of Milkwood. Gather herbs and ingredients from the surrounding countryside, flirt with unique NPCs (including, rumor has it, a vampire), and run your bakery with an artistic flair that can keep even the fussiest customers happy.
Key features:
- Inventive recipes using magical or standard ingredients
- Possible romance paths with quirky town residents
Release date:
To be determined, in 2025
Pixelshire
With terraforming, farming, and monster battles, Pixelshire offers a Stardew-like atmosphere with a hefty creative twist. Sculpt rivers, raise hills, or flatten the land at will. It makes me think of Littlewood a bit!
Key features:
- World-shaping mechanics for ultimate freedom
- NPC friendships that directly help you gather and craft
Release date:
To be determined, in 2025
Tavern Keeper
Juggle the eccentricities of a medieval inn! Hire the right staff, keep the right temperature, and more. A detailed decoration system even lets you build furnishings from smaller components, sharing your designs with a community of fellow tavern lovers.
Key features:
- Complex simulation including dirt, noise, and comfort levels
- Deep customization, from decorations to staff management
Release date:
To be determined, in 2025
The Witch’s Bakery
The Witch’s Bakery makes me think of Kiki’s Delivery Service, and I read that it was intended! So.. I’m hyped! In this upcoming cozy adventure RPG, you’ll whip up croissants infused with a little magic, then share them with neighbors who may be carrying hidden sorrows.
Key features:
- Bake magical goods to satisfy unusual customers
- Explore Paris-inspired settings for new recipes and spells
Release date:
To be determined, in 2025
Nivalis
Nivalis invites you to run shops and restaurants in a neon-futuristic city, gather fresh ingredients, decorate your own apartment, and even take a chill moment fishing at the docks. It’s a unique combo of everyday coziness and slick, cyberpunk-inspired aesthetics.
Key features:
- Manage food stands, clubs, or bars in a neon metropolis
- Relax with fishing and apartment decorating between shifts
Release date:
To be determined, in 2025
Farmwand
Farmwand blends enchanted farming, puzzle-like quests, and local co-op options in a fairytale world. Brew spells that help you grow crops faster, befriend mystical creatures, and restore magic to a realm in need of a green-thumb wizard or two.
Key features:
- Cast spells to aid farming and exploration
- Cooperative mode to share tasks or tackle quest puzzles
Release date:
To be determined, in 2025
Tiny Garden
Tiny Garden takes the idea of growing a miniature oasis and fuses it with puzzle mechanics reminiscent of a ’90s toy. Arrange plants turn by turn, trade veggies for toy furniture, and discover a heartfelt story revealed through letters and small collectibles.
Key features:
- Turn-based puzzle growing system
- Low-stress gameplay with a hidden narrative
Release date:
2025 (TBD, “coming sooner than you think!”)
Paralives
Any “The Sims” lover must be so excited about this one. Paralives aims to become the next big sandbox life sim, featuring gridless home construction, fully adjustable character sliders, and a robust personality system. With Early Access updates planned, you can expect expansions like pets, weather, and other fan-favorite features as it evolves. I CAN NOT WAIT.
Key features:
- Build dream homes free from grid constraints
- Develop “Parafolks” personalities with depth and variety
Release date:
2025 (TBD, Early Access)
The Ranchers
Mixing The Sims, Harvest Moon, and a pinch of GTA, The Ranchers provides an expansive world for you to farm, fish, fight monsters, and even drive your own cars. There’s a companion app for auction markets, plus the possibility of big online co-op, making it a unique multi-genre playground.
Key features:
- Open-world approach with vehicles and monster battles
- Online co-op that can accommodate multiple players
Release date:
2025 (TBD, Early Access Planned)
Coming out of Early Access
Fields of Mistria
Fields of Mistria aims to give you the Harvest Moon feel mixed with Stardew Valley, and possibly some Sailor Moon vibes? It spices things up with fantasy elements. Raise crops, befriend neighbors, and possibly battle otherworldly threats lurking beyond the village. With retro-inspired visuals, it looks like a snug pick for farm sim lovers.
Release date:
The game is available in early access and offers a lot of content already, but will be officially released during 2025 for those who want to wait for the full release.
Reka
Reka takes you on a journey through European-inspired folklore, inviting you to brew potions, gather wild herbs, and help quirky townsfolk in a cozy, storybook-like environment. Think pottering around in a magical cottage, meeting creatures, and unraveling local legends at a gentle pace.
Release date:
To be determined, in 2025
Wrap Up
And that’s finally it for our look at the coziest releases headed your way in 2025. Is there any title you’re interested about!? I know I’m excited about way too many on this list, and my wallet’s probably gonna cry. Keep an eye on demos and announcements to stay on top of new developments, and be sure to wishlist your favorites so you won’t miss any launch dates. I hope ou find plenty of reasons to curl up and enjoy these virtual adventures in the coming months!
Here are my recommendations if you’re looking for other games to explore:
