As fall begins to shift into winter, it’s a great time to cuddle up with a blanket and a Dualsense controller and play some cozy games inside. There are plenty of games on PS5 that provide a relaxing and stress-free escape from the harsh cold.
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Whether it be friendly life simulators, pocket-sized adventures, or cleaning games that perfectly scratch that OCD itch, the very best in cozy games can be found on PS5.
10Stardew Valley
The simple life
Stardew Valley
If you’re in the market for a cozy game, howhaven’tyou playedStardew Valleyyet? Whether it be taking a fishing trip, tending to your crops, orbefriending the locals, there’s always a wholesome and relaxing time to be had across the valley.
Fans of Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon need to put this on the very top of their gaming bucket list, and remember that you can play the entire game in online or local co-op!
9Slime Rancher
Gotta vacuum ‘em all
Slime Rancher
They’re goofy, they’re bouncy, and they have ridiculous physics.Slime Rancheris a laid-back farm-sim that swaps crops and livestock for elemental slimes, making for a lowkey and hilariously silly simulator title (that can actually get surprisingly deep in late game stages).
There’s a ton to do in this game outside of raising your slimes, with an in-game stock market to play, a racing mini-game and multiple islands full of unique puzzles and areas to explore. It’s so good that they’re even making a sequel (which isin Early Accessnow).
The godfather of walking sims
This PS3 classic has a fantastic remaster for PS4/PS5, and it’s well-deserved. If you haven’t playedJourneyyet, we won’t spoil anything that goes down in the story, but it’s truly delightful and will leave you with eyes full of wonder.
All you really do is silently walk towards the end of the game (there’s not even dialog), but somehow Thatgamecompany found a way to make walking a fun and satisfying act, paving the way for games like Abzu, A Short Hike, and even Death Stranding in the coming years.
7It Takes Two
Co-op coziness
It Takes Two
From the creators of the less-cozy crime co-op game A Way Out,It Takes Twofollows a lovely couple as they are shrunken down to the size of toys, turning their house into a giant playground to explore.
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The story is sweet and cute, the art design is adorable, and the gameplay is super fun. Grab your friend or partner and sit down for one of the best co-op campaigns of all time (and get ready to get competitive during the mini-games).
6Donut County
Pesky raccoon shenanigans
Donut County
Donut Countydelivers a surprisingly-deep level of social commentary and metaphor for a game that revolves around dropping random stuff in holes. The stakes have never been lower (except for when you drop them into the cavernous donut hole that’s consuming the town).
With minimalist graphics, cheeky humor, and extremely satisfying gameplay, this is a great indie for anyone looking for a game in the vein of Untitled Goose Game or What the Golf?
5Dreamlight Valley
Disney Crossing
Disney Dreamlight Valley
In the wake of Animal Crossing: New Horizon’s intense success during the Covid-19 lockdowns, Disney stepped up to the plate and said “hold my beer.” Taking the scale and level of detail that only Disney can provide,Disney Dreamlight Valleyis one of the best cozy life-sims on the market.
All of your neighbors and friends are Disney characters, and have even deeper quests and dialog trees than ACNH. You’ll get lost for hours creating your own little Disneyland full of friends and magic.
4Lil Gator Game
Just like the old days
Lil Gator Game
A new standout in the cozy genre,Lil Gator Gameplays like Breath of the Wild meets A Short Hike. It’s a short and sweet title that follows an innocent young gator as he bands his town together for a massive game of make-believe, with a ton of fun physics-based toys to discover along the way.
The story is surprisingly entrancing for a game about a game (that itself is about a game), and may even leave you misty-eyed by the end of your adorable adventure. Don’t skip Lil Gator Game (unless it’s with rocks across ponds).
3A Little to the Left
Organize it!
A Little to the Left
A Little to the Leftis every OCD person’s dream game: a library full of displays to organize perfectly. Don’t get it twisted: there are some tough puzzles here, and it’s not just a game where you “put stuff where you want.”
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A Little to the Left succeeds on the basis of its charming and relatable premise on the obsessive nature of order and sequence.
It’s hard to put into words how this game achieves its unmatched level of satisfying organizational gameplay (which may feel like a chore to some, but to us, is nothing short of pure excellence).
2Powerwash Simulator
Oddly satisfying
PowerWash Simulator
Square Enix threw everyone a curveball when they releasedPowerWash Simulator, a game where you literally just use a powerwasher to clean stuff that easily could be considered one of the best games of the year. There are no RPG systems or big action sequences here, just calm and satisifying power-cleaning.
If you enjoy watching oddly satisfying videos online, then this is the perfect game for you. It’s fully playable in co-op, and has surprising longevity thanks to the variety of bothpaid and free DLC contentthat has come out for the game.
1Unpacking
Make your house a home
All you do in this game is unpack boxes, and yet it’s so good that it was nominated for a Peabody award following its 2021 release. The isometric indie title from WitchBeam is the ultimate cozy game, as you create the most comfortable and familiar new home that you’re able to with each chapter.
What really stands out about this game is the storytelling, which manages to evoke strong emotions and deep character connections without the appearance of any dialog or characters.
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