Temperatures are dropping, frost is creeping over the streets and university is winding down for the holidays. When else is a perfect time to play some new cosy games? Curl up with a warm drink and some snacks and unwind from the stress of the year with some of Brig’s top cosy game suggestions.
Florence
Florence is a puzzle-based story game about navigating adult life, relationships, and work. Taking under an hour to complete it is the perfect game to ease into relaxation. With a cosy art style and a heartwarming story, Florence gained popularity even as a small game.
Florence is available on iOS, Windows, and Nintendo Switch for a low price. The narrative in this game will have you feeling hope, sadness, and pride as you follow Florence’s adventure.
Unpacking
Unpacking is a pixel-style puzzle game available on multiple platforms. You follow a person as they move to various houses throughout their life and unpack all of their belongings each time. There are certain places some items must be placed, forming a narrative as you learn more about the character.
The music matches the gameplay – cute and cosy. While the game may sound boring, you have to play it to understand why so many people fell in love with it.
It’s often on sale, but even at the full price of £19.99 it’s an affordable game to hunker down and play.
The only downside is you’re left craving more levels and chasing the feeling that the game gives.
Stardew Valley
Stardew Valley is a popular farm life simulator game where you inherit and run your deceased grandfather’s farm. There are multiple routes to choose from in this game which earn you money, including mining, fishing, foraging, and farming.
Also, you’re not alone on the farm. Around the area are locals which you can build friendships and relationships with or accept quests from. The game is open-ended and includes an online mode where you can play with up to four people.
The music, art style, and gameplay are all very cosy, making the game easy to relax to.
Animal Crossing
Of course, Animal Crossing couldn’t be left off this list.
The series is a social simulation where you live on an island with other townspeople. Much like Stardew Valley, Animal Crossing has plenty of activities for you to complete. These include fishing, insect catching, fossil hunting, and decorating. It’s also an opened-ended game full of customisation – perfect for those who love designing their characters and houses in video games.
A notable feature is that it uses your console’s internal clock, portraying a real passage of time as you play through the days and seasons on the island.
This is the most expensive game on the list, but the features that it includes are worth the price. Unfortunately, as the series was developed and published by Nintendo, it is only available on their consoles.
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