Image: Tales Of The Shire
With a cup of tea on the desk, a cozy blanket wrapped around you, and the controller in hand, fall can truly be celebrated in comfort. All that’s missing are the right cozy games. In the spirit of spooky season, we are presenting you 13 relaxing games that are simply perfect for the time of year. Of course, there are absolute cozy classics as well, but the focus is on new games from the last years and months. Naturally with cats, witches, crafting, and exploration at the forefront – keep your wishlist ready!
Stardew Valley
You probably already know Stardew Valley well, but of course it can’t go unmentioned here. September and October are just made for returning to this cozy game classic. The pixel autumn aesthetic is calling you back!
Animal Crossing
Animal Crossing also has to make the list – whether you dig out your Nintendo DS in a wave of nostalgia, relax on the sofa with the mobile game, or fire up the Switch. Your town is just waiting for you to decorate it for fall!
Tales Of The Shire
Released in summer 2025, the Lord of the Rings-based cozy game Tales Of The Shire deserves the attention of all fantasy fans and Hobbit enthusiasts. After all, everything here revolves around the quiet, peaceful life in the Shire. Step into the role of the Hobbits and explore, build, and decorate your own hobbit hole!
Little Witch In The Woods
The indie game Little Witch In The Woods has been around since 2022, but it’s still the perfect choice for a cozy fall evening. Especially if you want to experience the daily tasks of a little witch named Ellie in a magical forest.
Cat Cafe Manager
The title says it all. In this 2022 game, you can renovate your grandmother’s run-down cat café, take care of stray cats, take them in, and of course look after your guests. A glimpse:
Solarpunk
Since the beginning of this year you can design your own little world in Solarpunk, in the beautiful surroundings of floating mountains. Solar technology makes it possible!
Unpacking
Unpacking isn’t new, but it’s a highlight for anyone who loves sorting and decorating. This 2021 game is all about unpacking moving boxes and placing all the items in your home. In life, you end up moving more often than you think…
Tiny Glade
If you love building mechanics, then Tiny Glade is the perfect option for fall. Here, the focus is on medieval aesthetics: you build majestic castles, old ruins, and sleepy medieval towns.
WitchSpring R
In WitchSpring R you can immerse yourself in the life of an aspiring witch. The RPG lets you collect potion ingredients, train in your preferred way, and also fight:
Tiny Bookshop
Opening a little bookshop has never been so cozy: in Tiny Bookshop you do exactly that right by the sea and put your customer service skills to the test. Plus, the books in the game are based on real works – so you also get inspiration for new reading material!
Wanderstop
We’ve already had cat café and bookshop, now it’s time for a tea shop. You open it as Alta in a magical forest and serve all the travelers passing through. But above all, the game tells a story, because this tea shop is really just a means to an end…
Dordogne
Childhood memories in the form of a touching story, visually brought to life with watercolors. In Dordogne you can experience Mimi’s adventure as she recalls the past and reflects on her decisions in the present.
The Wild At Heart
Collecting, exploring, and allying yourself with a band of magical creatures await you in The Wild At Heart. You’ll have to solve puzzles, explore the magical 2D world and fight beasts!
