AppWizard
January 22, 2026
The cozy gaming genre has become an important part of the author's identity, but they sometimes feel overwhelmed by the prevalent pastel color schemes. They aim to introduce cozy games to their friend group that lack these typical aesthetic elements, specifically excluding pastel colors, chibi characters, and pixel art.
1. Promise Mascot Agency: A management and exploration game where players help locals in a quaint town and manage a love hotel in a haunted area, focusing on mundane challenges in a serene atmosphere.
2. Chants of Sennaar: A puzzle adventure game that allows players to learn four fictional languages through engaging challenges, set in a mysterious tower with a non-pastel palette.
3. Project Zomboid: A survival game that can be customized to disable zombies, allowing for a peaceful experience in a post-apocalyptic setting where players can cultivate gardens and craft furniture.
4. Potion Craft: A crafting simulation game focused on potion-making, where players grind herbs and manage resources in a medieval aesthetic without pastel colors.
5. Dystopika: A city-building game that allows players to create a dystopian metropolis with unique visuals and the option to personalize billboards, diverging from traditional cozy aesthetics.
