Seven free-to-play PC games are recommended for cozy nights during the autumn and winter seasons:
1. Raid: Shadow Legends
- Year Released: 2018
- Awards: Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards (Best RPG Finalist)
- Reviews/Rating: 4.5/5 average rating
- Key Features: Turn-based strategy, beautiful fantasy artwork, over 500 champions
- Fun Fact: Many players use it for evening relaxation due to its strategic yet stress-free gameplay.
2. Sky: Children of the Light
- Year Released: 2019
- Awards: Apple Design Awards
- Reviews/Rating: 4.6/5 average rating
- Key Features: Free-to-play exploration, social gameplay, relaxing flight mechanics
- Fun Fact: Designed to evoke warmth and connection, making it popular in colder months.
3. Palia
- Year Released: 2023
- Awards: Recognized as a relaxing MMO
- Reviews/Rating: 4.3/5 average rating
- Key Features: Life simulation, community-focused, beautiful art style
- Fun Fact: Created as an “anti-stress” MMO focusing on relaxation and community.
4. Fishing Planet
- Year Released: 2015
- Awards: Recognized for realism in fishing simulation
- Reviews/Rating: 4.2/5 average rating
- Key Features: Realistic fishing simulation, serene environments, meditative gameplay
- Fun Fact: Used by players as a form of digital meditation.
5. Virtual Cottage
- Year Released: 2021
- Awards: Community favorite for cozy productivity
- Reviews/Rating: 4.5/5 average rating
- Key Features: Ambient environment, productivity tools, soothing sounds
- Fun Fact: Popular during cold months for creating a cozy atmosphere for work and relaxation.
6. Sudoku
- Year Released: Early 2000s (digital versions)
- Awards: Recognized as a relaxing puzzle format
- Reviews/Rating: 4.4/5 average rating
- Key Features: Classic gameplay, no time pressure, beautiful themed versions
- Fun Fact: Commonly used as a bedtime routine game for gentle mental engagement.
7. What Never Was
- Year Released: 2020
- Awards: Community recognition for storytelling
- Reviews/Rating: 4.3/5 average rating
- Key Features: Short adventure, hand-drawn art style, gentle puzzles
- Fun Fact: Designed to evoke nostalgia and warmth, popular in colder months.