cozy game Archives

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March 4, 2025

The PC game releases we’re most excited about in March

February featured notable PC game releases including Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Civilization 7, Avowed, and Monster Hunter Wilds. In March, key releases include Assassin's Creed Shadows and Inzoi. Significant release dates for March are as follows: - March 3: Carmen Sandiego - She's back, but where? (Steam) - March 4: Grimoire Groves - Cozy dungeon crawler (Steam) - March 4: Merchants of Rosewall - Run a fantasy shop (Steam) - March 4: Knights in Tight Spaces - Close-quarters tactics (Steam) - March 5: Air - Visual novel classic (Steam) - March 6: Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone - Post-apocalyptic ARPG (Steam) - March 6: Book Bound - Run a bookshop (Steam) - March 6: FragPunk - 5v5 Valorant-style hero shooter (Steam) - March 6: MainFrames - Platformer set in an operating system (Steam) - March 7: Lost Lullabies (Early Access) - '80s inspired co-op horror (Steam) - March 7: Sugardew Island - Similar to a certain valley (Steam) - March 6: Suikoden 1&2 HD Remaster - A classic Konami remaster (Steam) - March 10: Rise of the Ronin - A PS exclusive comes to PC (Steam) - March 11: Wanderstop - An existential cozy game (Steam) - March 14: WWE 2K25 - Annual pro wrestling game (Steam) - March 14: Out of the Park Baseball 26 - Baseball management (Steam) - March 18: 33 Immortals - 33-player roguelike (Epic) - March 18: MySims - Updated Sims spin-off from 2007 (Steam) - March 20: Atelier Yumia - Open world crafting RPG (Steam) - March 20: Mudborne - Not a muddy Bloodborne, it's about frogs (Steam) - March 25: SOPA - Adventure in search of a potato (Steam) - March 25: Tales of the Shire - Hobbit life sim (Steam) - March 25: Nordhold - Tower defense (Steam) - March 26: Mother Machine - Co-op platformer (Steam) - March 26: JDM: Japanese Drift Master - Drift racer (Steam) - March 27: AI Limit - Post-apocalyptic, sci-fi ARPG (Steam) - March 27: As We Descend - Roguelike deckbuilder (Steam) - March 27: The First Berserker: Khazan - "Hardcore" ARPG (Steam) - March 27: Mini Royale - Green army men battle royale (Steam)

AppWizard

December 18, 2024

I played 27 new cozy games this year and my top 5 only includes 2 farm sims, I promise

This year, 27 cozy games were played, with notable titles including Fields of Mistria, Sky: Children of the Light, Infinity Nikki, Tiny Glade, and Rusty's Retirement. Fields of Mistria is a farm sim that evokes nostalgia for Harvest Moon games, featuring engaging characters and user-friendly elements. Sky: Children of the Light, a social MMO platformer, successfully transforms the single-player experience of Journey into a multiplayer format, offering a vast world and seasonal content. Infinity Nikki is an open-world adventure that combines outfit collection with platforming, while Tiny Glade allows for creative building with a procedural system. Rusty's Retirement is an idle farm sim that integrates gameplay into daily tasks. Additionally, The Garden Path is highlighted as a refreshing gardening simulator.

AppWizard

December 6, 2024

Wanderstop – Official Release Date Trailer | PC Game Show: Most Wanted

Wanderstop is an upcoming narrative-driven cozy game set to launch on March 11, 2025, for PS5 and PC. Players will assume the role of Alta, a fallen fighter who runs a tea shop in a magical forest while dealing with her past. The game explores themes of change, nostalgia, and the joys of tea culture.

AppWizard

November 28, 2024

Ubisoft is reportedly working on a cozy game that mixes Animal Crossing and Minecraft

Ubisoft is developing a new game codenamed Alterra, which has been in development for approximately 18 months and utilizes resources from a previously canceled game with a four-year development cycle. Alterra features a vibrant island environment with characters called Matterlings, allowing players to engage in daily activities and explore diverse biomes. The game includes construction mechanics inspired by Minecraft, requiring players to gather materials from different realms to craft items. Character designs in Alterra resemble Funko Pop figures and include a variety of styles based on fantastical creatures and real animals.

AppWizard

November 5, 2024

How AI will shape the games industry: Exclusive insights from the AI Gamechangers newsletter

OpenAI recently achieved record investments in AI, with ongoing funding announcements for AI in gaming. The Pocket Gamer Connects and Big Screen Gaming conferences featured over 10 hours of AI-related content, indicating strong industry interest. The AI Gamechangers newsletter was launched to inform readers about AI's impact on gaming, covering various platforms and aspects of game development. It offers weekly interviews with industry innovators and curated news on AI in gaming. Notable contributors to the newsletter include professionals from Charisma.ai, Quicksave, Kinetix, and others, discussing topics like interactive narratives, AI in game studios, and legal implications for intellectual property. The consensus among industry leaders is that AI will significantly impact gaming, but its implementation should enhance human creativity. Additionally, AI technologies may transform legal processes in mergers and acquisitions by streamlining document analysis. An upcoming AI-powered cozy game, AuraVale, is also mentioned, along with future interview topics related to AI in game development.

AppWizard

October 17, 2024

The 2025 game release calendar is going to tower over this year with constant major launches

The gaming landscape is set for significant changes in 2025, with many new titles expected to be released. Notable upcoming games include Avowed, scheduled for February 18, 2025, alongside Civilization 7 and Assassin's Creed: Shadows on February 11, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. GTA 6 is anticipated for a 2025 launch, though no specific date has been confirmed. The January 2025 release schedule includes: - January 16: Assetto Corsa EVO (Steam) - January 16: Dynasty Warriors: Origins (Steam) - January 28: The Stone of Madness (Steam) - January 28: Warside (Steam) February 2025 releases include: - February 11: Civilization 7 (Steam) - February 11: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (Steam) - February 14: Assassin's Creed: Shadows (Epic) - February 14: Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered (Steam) - February 18: Avowed (Steam) - February 28: Monster Hunter Wilds (Steam) March 2025 will see: - March 4: Two Point Museum (Steam) - March 20: Atelier Yumia (Steam) - March 25: Tales of the Shire (Steam) Several games are generating interest without specific release dates, including Grand Theft Auto 6, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, and Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2. Other notable upcoming games include Control 2, Fable, and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater.

AppWizard

October 2, 2024

Tiny Glade won’t stop delighting me with new discoveries

Tiny Glade is a castle doodling game that has become the most wishlisted cozy game on Steam. It features a procedural building system that encourages exploration and creativity, allowing players to create structures using a limited toolkit that includes paths, walls, windows, and lights. The game responds dynamically to player input, enabling intuitive design changes, such as transforming paths into bridges or walls into archways. Players can experiment with various combinations to create unique structures, and the game fosters a sense of collaboration between players and developers. The community actively shares tutorials, enhancing the overall experience while many players also enjoy discovering features independently.

AppWizard

October 2, 2024

My 6 favorite creepy cozy games with autumn vibes

Reka is a classic illustrated text adventure game available on Steam and GOG, where players navigate a countryside filled with wildlife and townsfolk while uncovering trade opportunities and mysteries of magic. Kynseed, found on Steam and GOG, is a whimsical farming game that combines farming and folklore, allowing players to experience generational farming and forge relationships in a bizarre landscape. Potion Craft, available on Steam, GOG, and Nintendo Switch, focuses on potion-making, where players grind herbs and experiment with ingredients to discover new recipes. Wytchwood, also on Steam, GOG, and Nintendo Switch, is a crafting adventure game where players gather materials to solve puzzles in a storybook landscape filled with folklore. Beacon Pines, found on Steam, GOG, and Nintendo Switch, is a narrative adventure game where players collect words to craft their own story paths while guiding animal protagonists through a mystery in a quaint town.

AppWizard

September 25, 2024

Blumhouse Games’ Fear The Spotlight set for release on October 22

Blumhouse is entering the video game industry with the release of "Fear the Spotlight," developed in collaboration with Cozy Game Pals, set to launch on October 22. The game is set in Sunnyside High and follows two teens, Vivian and Amy, who encounter a malevolent creature known as the spotlight monster during a séance. The game features a third-person perspective and polygonal graphics reminiscent of classic PS1 horror games. A demo is available on Steam for PC users.

BetaBeacon

September 20, 2024

The best iPhone games for 2024

- Apple Arcade is a game subscription service with 200+ games without ads or in-app purchases.