Clutter 18: Joe’s Ultimate Challenge – Collector’s Edition is a very pleasant puzzle game. It doesn’t look as polished as some of its competitors, but it still delivers a great gaming experience, whether you are a die-hard fan of the puzzle genre or a casual gamer looking for a quick puzzle game while on a break
All in all, The Night Crawler is a short but cute game, with a pleasant soundtrack and hand-drawn animations. It offers a cozy respite from work, without any timers and expectations, and that in itself is pretty valuable.
I’ve played all the Hercule Poirot games that have come out in recent years, and I really loved Murder on the Orient Express. Thankfully, the developers have somewhat heard my prayers and made us a game in the same vein. Agatha Christie – Death on the Nile is a worthy successor to Murder on the Orient Express. Once again, we have a perfect game for the end of September, when the weather is turning cold, and staying home with tea, books, and video games seems like a natural conclusion. I do hope that Microids gives us more Hercule Poirot games in the future.
Twinkleby is a charming and relaxing decorating game that invites players to explore their creativity without the pressure of timers or expectations. In this whimsical world, we can design and decorate picturesque, dreamy floating islands to our heart’s content. The game allows for endless customization, offering a variety of decorations, landscapes, and themes to choose from. If you are in the mood for a cute decorating game, you should try Twinkleby– you will probably love it.
With Hidden Cats in Istanbul, we have another great addition to the hidden cat games. As always, I am excited to see where we are going next, looking for hidden cats!
Glass Masquerade 4: Constellations is a great addition to an already great game series. While it is an absolute must for fans of the games, it also makes for a great entry for new players to join in on the fun. The game is guaranteed fun with its gorgeous art, beautiful music, and smooth controls. I can hardly wait and hope for Onyx Lute to release some DLCs to go with the game
Strange Antiquities is a welcome return to the moody town of Undermere. It is what you would like from a cozy game for Autumn – strange artefacts, quirky characters, a moody soundtrack, a cat you can pet, and of course, an overarching mystery to solve.
Little Problems: A Cozy Detective Game will no doubt satisfy fans of the cozy genre. It will probably please fans of The Roottrees are Dead, as well, because it uses similar gameplay mechanics. I’ve played and reviewed and loved both games, and for me, the comparison was unavoidable. Of course, the mood for each game is very different, and in terms of coziness, Little Problems is the clear winner. If you are in the mood for some light-hearted detective fun, Little Problems: A Cozy Detective Game might be the game for you.
Sips and Sonnets is not only a visual novel, but it also thoughtfully explores themes of growing up, aging, and living a fulfilling life, as well as the wholesome connections we make with others. I admit I was attracted to the game because of all the tea shown in the trailer, and the poem making, and while all that was great, what really stayed with me were the characters. If you like thoughtfully crafted stories, with a lot of little facts about life, philosophy, poetry, and tea, Sips and Sonnets is the game for you.
If you enjoy card games, you may also appreciate Ellentis. It takes a bit to get used to the rules, but once you get the hang of it, at least on the easier difficulty setting, the levels will be a breeze.
The Merry Fairy is an excellent idea for those who already love collecting stickers, fairy tales, scrapbooking, and journaling. It sets out to create a cozy, magical place for you to relax, and it does so beautifully. If you are unsure if you’ll like The Merry Fairy, I encourage you to try the demo. You might be pleasantly surprised.
Tiny Bookshop was one of the games I’ve been most eagerly waiting for this year. Thankfully, it didn’t disappoint. I really appreciated the inclusion of real-world books in the recommendations, and I’ve added several titles to my own reading list. If you enjoy reading slice-of-life stories or slow-paced games, you’ll love Tiny Bookshop.
Whisper of the House is a perfectly cozy game, with a bit of adventure, a bit of intrigue, and a lot of unpacking. I think that if you enjoy this type of game, you’ll likely appreciate this one as well.
Much like the previous games in the series, Hidden Cats : Zombie Hunter is a short and sweet hidden object game. If you need something short, this might be the game for you.
Given the uninspired visuals of Jigsaw puzzle – Evolution and the problems with the full screen, I would say, give this a try, but only if you really want to play a puzzle game and after a long hard look at its Steam page.
Antero Sudoku is a minimalistic no-frills sudoku game. It is perfect for fans of the puzzles, for short bursts of puzzling here and there.
Wheel World is a fun, summery game that allows for adventure, exploration, and a bit of self-reflection, which can feel almost meditative at times. It was a game I’d been eagerly awaiting for a while, and thankfully, it didn’t disappoint me.
Hot Pot Game is a cute merge puzzle game, which gives us short bursts of light-hearted gaming fun. If you like this type of game, you’ll likely enjoy this one too.
Cats Visiting Fairy Town is a cute little game, where we find cats in charming fantasy scenes. While not really groundbreaking, the game can still serve as a nice little break between work and other real-life commitments.
The premise of 123 MAZES is simple: we have a beautiful background with a relaxing soundtrack and mazes of varying difficulties. If you like mazes, this game is for you.