Cozy games are a hugely popular type of video game, and their popularity is still growing. They offer familiar gaming experiences without the stress and pressure often found in other titles. These relaxing games became especially popular during the COVID-19 pandemic, with titles like Animal Crossing: New Horizons offering a welcome escape. Since then, the genre has really taken off, becoming a major force in the gaming world, particularly for independent developers. Here are five of the best cozy games released in 2025, presented in random order.
1) Poco
Poco is a charming and relaxing game, but it might not be for you if you have a fear of clowns! If you’re okay with clowns, though, you’ll enjoy this unique 2D/3D adventure where you play as Poco, a tiny clown who’s been kicked out of the circus. He wanders through a world of broken objects, meeting quirky creatures and solving puzzles as you explore. Players and critics alike have loved its strange and captivating world, and the best part? It’s currently available for free on Steam!
2) The Guardian of Nature
The Guardian of Nature is a beautiful, hand-drawn point-and-click adventure game focused on solving puzzles in a relaxing world. You play as Henry, a botanist on a magical quest where you can change size. The gameplay revolves around fixing up nature by completing solarpunk-style puzzles. Currently, only the first two episodes are available, as the game launched in June 2025 through Steam Early Access, but more episodes are planned for the future.
3) Love at the Milky Way Diner
Ever dreamed of running a diner… in space? Then you should definitely check out Love at the Milky Way Diner! This game combines cooking and dating simulation, letting you manage a diner and build relationships with a cast of characters through choices you make. It launched in Steam Early Access in late 2025, so it’s still being developed. One of the game’s highlights is its fantastic soundtrack, which perfectly complements the relaxing and cozy atmosphere.
4) Vending Dokan!: Kozy Kiosk
Vending Dokan!: Kozy Kiosk is a relaxing game where you build a vending machine business in Japan. Vending machines are everywhere in Japan, and this game lets you create your own empire of them. You’ll manage employees, decorate locations, and watch your business grow – all while enjoying calming music. The game is a passive, idle simulation, meaning it plays itself, and it launched in Early Access on Steam in June 2025.
5) Two Point Museum
As a huge museum fan, I’m completely obsessed with Two Point Museum! It’s the coziest game I’ve played all year. You basically get to build and run your own incredible museum, finding cool artifacts to display and hiring staff to keep everything running smoothly. It’s all about keeping your visitors happy and those donations coming in! There are definitely some funny challenges – like stopping kids from climbing on everything – but it’s a really relaxing and hilarious experience. It came out on Steam in March 2025 and everyone is loving it – the reviews are overwhelmingly positive!
What cozy video game are you most excited about that’s coming out in 2025? Share your pick in the comments and discuss it with others in the ComicBook Forum!
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