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Accessibility in our Cozy Punk Game, Wax Heads!
Patattie Games detailed the accessibility features implemented in their cozy-punk narrative simulation game, Wax Heads. The game includes multiple language options, skippable minigames, adjustable difficulty modes, dyslexia-friendly fonts, simplified controls, and cooperative play options. These features aim to make the game enjoyable for a wider audience.
Before You Play – Five Petit Planet Tips and Tricks From a BETA Tester
This guide offers tips and tricks for the cozy game Petit Planet, focusing on its economy and resource management. It covers earning in-game currency called Dough, efficient Starsea Voyages for materials, strategic use of the Planet Maker app, and completing daily tasks to maximize rewards and build neighborly bonds.
Little Sheep Valley — Reveal Announcement
Redknot Games has announced Little Sheep Valley, a cozy ranch-building game set in a Mediterranean landscape. Players will build and manage a sheep ranch, caring for their herd's happiness through petting, shearing, and decorating their environment. The game is slated for release on PC (Windows and Mac) in Q4 2026.
Find My Frogs Review | TheXboxHub
Find My Frogs is a charming hidden object game for Xbox that offers a delightful experience for fans of the genre. The game features clear black-and-white line art, interconnected scenes within a treehouse setting, and characters that interact with their environment. While lacking in minigames and replayability, its expansive content and engaging gameplay make it a strong contender in the hidden object market.
Share of the Week: Cozy
This week's PlayStation Share highlights moments from various cozy games, including When The Past Was Around, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, Stardew Valley, My Time At Sandrock, Stray, and Infinity Nikki. Players are encouraged to share their favorite game moments using #PSshare and #PSBlog, with the next theme being 'Celebrate'.
The cozy game launches of May are dominated by a bunch of hotly-anticipated sims
The month of May is set to feature a significant number of anticipated simulation and cozy games, with titles like Paralives, OddFauna: Secret of the Terrabeast, and Wax Heads leading the lineup. These releases cater to players looking for relaxing and engaging experiences across various subgenres, including shop management, gardening, and life simulation.
As a veteran Stardew Valley player, Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth makes me care about the worst season in cozy games
Despite a personal dislike for winter settings in cozy games, this review finds Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth to be an exception, offering a heartwarming narrative and engaging puzzle gameplay. The game successfully transforms the perception of winter through its charming art style and introspective story, making it a standout title even when compared to its predecessor, Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley.
MagiClean Launches on Steam With Magical Cleanup Fun and 37% Discount | HappyGamer
MagiClean has launched on Steam, offering a magical twist on cleaning simulation. Players cast spells to clean messes in a mystical Magic School, upgrade tools, brew potions for passive income, and collect mystical animals from booster packs. The game is currently available with a 37% launch discount.
Petit Planet wants to strike while the cozy iron is hot
HoYoverse is looking to enter the cozy simulation game market. The company aims to capture a share of the growing genre.
How we Built a Quest Around Curiosity in Adorable Adventures
Wild Sheep Studio's Creative Director Steven ter Heide discusses the design philosophy behind Adorable Adventures, a cozy exploration game focused on curiosity and gentle discovery. The game, which launches today on Xbox Series X|S, centers on a young boar named Boris who must reunite with his scattered family using his sense of smell. The developers aimed to create a relaxed experience where players are encouraged to explore at their own pace, with the narrative guided by a Forest Guard who acts as an observer rather than a director.
This week's Epic Games freebie blends Factorio's automation with high fantasy exploration
Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure is currently free on the Epic Games Store until May 7. This title blends Factorio-style automation with fantasy exploration, featuring creatures called Sparks that players can automate. The game also includes combat, quests, and procedurally generated biomes, and can be played solo or with up to three other players.
Horticular, a cozy creature collecting game inspired by Viva Piñata, is out now on Nintendo Switch!
The cozy creature collecting and gardening game Horticular, developed by inDirection Games and published by Slug Disco, has launched on Nintendo Switch. Previously available on PC platforms like Steam and Epic Games Store, the game allows players to build and expand a garden, attract adorable animals, and fend off corruption. The Switch version is optimized for on-the-go play.
ADORABLE ADVENTURES OUT TODAY
PQube and Wild Sheep Studio have launched their cozy animal-adventure game, Adorable Adventures, on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Players control Boris, a baby boar separated from his family after a forest fire, who must use his sense of smell to track them down across environments inspired by the Cévennes National Park in Southern France. The game features exploration, puzzle-solving, and side activities, with a narrative guided by park ranger Maxime.
Demos and Freebies
Cargo, Please! is a cozy, high-speed delivery game available on Steam for PC. Players accept take-out deliveries, race across cities, and must keep their cargo intact while evading law enforcement.
The Stream Team: A light look at Loftia’s closed beta
MassivelyOP's MJ Guthrie will be providing a first look at the closed beta for the cozy MMO Loftia. The stream will focus on the game's sandbox elements, housing, and pets, aiming to see if it can satisfy the itch for a new community-driven experience. The preview is scheduled for Wednesday, April 29th, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EDT.
inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories Review - Minimum wage, maximum heart
inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories is a charming debut from Nagai Industries that offers a heartwarming take on retail simulation. Players manage a convenience store in the early 90s, interacting with customers and discovering the deeper meaning behind their daily routines. The game blends satisfying simulation mechanics with visual novel-style storytelling, creating a cozy and engaging experience.
Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth Is a Spiritual Successor to Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley
Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth, a spiritual successor to Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley, has been released by Hyper Games on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch for $19.99. The game focuses on story and exploration in a cozy, winter-themed Moominvalley, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version planned for free upgrade. iam8bit will also release physical editions later this year.
Your unforgettable adventure on Kioku begins 28 May 2026!
Assemble Entertainment and Lugn Games announced that the adventure game Kioku: Last Summer will launch on May 28, 2026, for PC via Steam. The game features a nostalgic 90s anime art style and focuses on friendship, mystery, and discovery on the island of Kioku.
First In-Person Event Appearance / Tokyo Game Dungeon 12
BUBBLE GUM LLC announced that their game CELESTAY will make its first in-person appearance at Tokyo Game Dungeon 12 on May 3, where flyers and promotional materials will be available. A new trailer featuring updated visuals will also release on the same day. CELESTAY is a single-player PC idle-building, cozy, and relaxation game scheduled for Q3 2026.
Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth Launches on Steam With Cozy Adventure Vibes | HappyGamer
Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth, an indie adventure game from Hyper Games, has launched on PC via Steam. The game focuses on a cozy experience where players help Moomintroll bring back spring to a winter wonderland. A Supporter Edition is available with digital extras like the soundtrack and artbook, and a 15% launch discount is offered for two weeks.
