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Welcome to the Cozy Games Community on Lemmy!

Perfect for those who love to unwind in a safe space with games that are cozy and stuffed with wholesomeness. Cute, fluffy and pillows very welcome!

Share your serene adventures, your adorably quirky characters, or get the latest news and reviews about video games from the cozy corner of the gaming world.

Grab your Switches, PCs, iPads, Smartphones and Steam accounts and let the real-world stress melt away.

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The tough question: what is cozy? (feddit.de)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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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?

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

As a person who can’t really pin down a good definition for “cozy game,” I’ve noticed that a lot of games frequently considered cozy tend to have a smaller focus. You’re not saving the world or killing gods. You’re focusing on your farming operation (yes, you basically single-handedly revive your local community in Stardew and Animal Crossing but it’s still just one small town), seeing some spirits you get to know personally off to the afterlife, exploring a small area, or developing relationships with others.

Also noticed that there’s a focus on something other than beating up and/or killing enemies. It may still be possible to engage in combat, but it’s not the main focus.