Kieran Singh's Reviews
Moonlight Peaks is an excellent entry into the genre, with a lovely cast of characters, a compelling story and some great farming and mechanics that’ll satisfy even the most fussy of cosy gamers.
If you’re looking for half an hour to kill then you could play Catto's Post Office, but there are better cosy choices out there that will leave a more lasting impression.
If you can cope with the sadness and appreciate the glimpses of happier times gone by then you’ll find and Roger a completely unforgettable experience.
If you’re even remotely curious about hero shooters then this is definitely one worth trying thanks to its engaging mix of tactical tank gameplay and hero shooter systems.
Thick as Thieves is a solid stealth steal-em-up that will probably be elevated by finding a few sticky-fingered friends to play with.
Thanks to a generous hint system and another excellent story, Call of the Elder Gods, is a puzzle game that everyone can enjoy.
Outbound is a pretty game with an addictive loop but unfortunately a slow-moving van isn't enough to differentiate in a sea of cosy/survival games.
Whether you spent your youth hanging around in a record shop or just wish you had, Wax Heads is going to speak to you and your love of music.
A delicious slice of life, inKONBINI is a lovely experience that will leave you with a smile as big as Makoto’s after she hands a customer their change.
Bus Bound is a simulation game with purpose, and seeing Emberville City grow as you breathe life into it is more of a reward than you’ll often find in this genre.
Despite a clever central mechanic that ties into its core message, Tides of Tomorrow is let down by heavy-handed storytelling, simplistic mechanics and a regular loss of immersion.
A Storied Life: Tabitha tells a personal tale about the titular character as you complete her memoir using a unique combination of packing gameplay and a Mad Libs approach to storytelling.
For such a small game, Find Your Words really left a big impression on me. It’s a warm hug of a game that’ll put a smile on your face too.
If they built an entire game around the cleaning mechanics then I'd be there in a heartbeat, but there's still something undeniably lovely and calming about Hozy.
Go Home Annie is a game of two halves, with the first packed with intrigue as you take a tour of the SCP and the entities it contains, while the second unfortunately frustrates with poor stealth and confusing puzzles.
Fishbowl tells a touching, if extremely dour, tale about grief and isolation. While it may be too grim for some to enjoy, the cast of characters and Alo's journey through the pandemic make it worth sticking with.
Despite being a bit basic and lacking some polish, Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor is a nostalgic love letter to a childhood favourite.
Pokemon Pokopia is a fantastic entry to the cosy and townbuilding genres, and easily one of the greatest Pokemon games I’ve played.
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is still a fantastic stealth game with characters that are fun to use, and now you can take it on the go with you.
Between the array of behemoths you’ll be piloting and the business management that keeps Port Wake running you’ll find Docked effortlessly immerses you in its world.