What are cosy games and which are the best ones?
One of the hottest trends in gaming is not exotic graphics or virtual reality. It’s the often overlooked niche called cosy games.
These idyllic worlds offer a less emotionally taxing experience that’s light-years away from frantic first-person shooters or battle royales. It’s a chance to escape into a low-stakes world, with no pressure to level up or beat records. Say hello to the warm embrace of cosy gaming.
This style of game has been around for a while and yet is finally receiving the critical acclaim it deserves while luring in more players than ever.
Disney Dreamlight Valley was nominated for Best Family Game at the 2023 Bafta gaming awards and well-known titles, such as the Animal Crossing series or indie phenomenon Stardew Valley, attract millions of fans.
Given that many titles in this genre are played online rather than paid for outright, it’s hard to be sure how popular they have become.
What’s abundantly clear is that their evolving success is proof there is, but this is far from the whole story.
