What makes a game “cozy” for you? That special feeling you get, like you’re wrapped in a warm blanket on a rainy day. It doesn’t always have to be all rainbows and sunshine for me, although I love games like Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley, and Slime Rancher which definitely give off the cute vibes.
But it can also have a bit of a darker side. Take Night in the Woods for instance. Sure, it has its dark moments, but it still feels homey and familiar. And Spiritfarer. Anyone else feel the same way?
I think a warning might be good when recommending certain cozy games, but overall I still think those “darker” ones earn the title. Or should cozy mean absolutely only unicorns and flower patterns?
Couldn’t agree more! Abzu was similar for me, bits were cozy and beautiful in their exploration but some pretty dark themes and areas of threat. Maybe it’s more of a pacing thing with these games - they tend to have an overall slower pace and you often explore at your own leisure (well apart from Don’t Starve - that game is just crazy, love it though!)