2026 is shaping up to be a cozy gamer’s dream. From seaside retreats and magical cafés to tiny tabletop worlds and charming rural escapes, this year’s releases invite you to slow down, craft, explore, and connect. Here are 15 upcoming cozy game releases in 2026 that promise comfort, creativity, and heartwarming adventures.
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Cozy Caravan (08 Jan)
Cozy Caravan rolled out of early access on January 08, and it’s pure comfort gaming. You hop into your trusty caravan as a fresh Guild Rookie and travel across the charming world of Harvestvale with your pal Bubba. Along the way, you cook meals, craft clothes, bake cakes, customize your caravan, and run a cute little market stall to help local communities prepare for the Whizz Bang Fair. The relaxing music, lovable characters, and gentle sense of purpose make this one dangerously addictive and incredibly heartwarming.
Coffee Talk Tokyo (05 March)
The new Coffee Talk installment sends you to Toyo during a sweltering summer. In your cozy little café, humans and yokai gather over carefully brewed drinks and quiet conversations. You mix the perfect coffee or tea, experiment with cute latte art, and listen as customers open up about love, loss, purpose, and second chances. With lo-fi beats, warm lighting, and heartfelt stories, the game creates a calm space where you can slow down and simply be present.
Starsand Island (Q1 2026)
The RPG Life Sim Starsand Island invites you to slow down and breathe. You leave the city behind and settle into a dreamy seaside paradise inspired by Chinese pastoral life. Your days are filled with farming tropical crops, fishing along the shore, bonding with capybaras and other adorable animals, and building a cozy home that truly feels like yours. When you want to explore, you cruise along the coast, sail to nearby islands, or wander through the mysterious Moonlit Forest. You get to know friendly locals, form deep connections, and even find love. It’s calm, beautiful, and all about rediscovering simple joy.
Wish Upon a Llama (Q1 2026)
Wish Upon A Llama is a cozy dream come true for animal lovers. You move to Llama Town as the local rancher and spend your days caring for adorable animals, including bunnies, capybaras, and horses. You breed new generations, discover rare color patterns and personalities, cook delicious meals for your companions, and even take them on walks through forests, along beaches, and across open fields. The town itself feels alive, with plenty of charming residents to befriend, help, or romance.
My Time at Evershine (Spring 2026)
If you want something slightly more action-packed while still cozy, My Time at Evershine, the adventurous new chapter of the My Time series, is for you. You arrive as the Governor of a new settlement on the edge of a recovering world, tasked with turning a wild frontier into a thriving home. You build houses your way, recruit settlers with rich personalities, and watch your town slowly come alive. Between farming, crafting, exploring ruins, and gliding across the landscape, there’s always something to do. You can form deep friendships, fall in love, and even play with friends.
Outbound (Q2 2026)
Outbound is about freedom, sustainability, and building the coziest home on wheels you can imagine. You start with an empty electric camper van and gradually turn it into a fully self-sufficient living space powered by the sun, wind, or water. You craft workstations, grow crops and mushrooms, cook comforting meals, and customize every inch of your vehicle. As you explore a colorful open world with changing landscapes, you adapt your setup and play at your own pace. You can enjoy the quiet journey alone or invite friends to build and explore together.
Witchbrook (2026)
After several delays, Witchbrook is set to release in 2026, and we couldn’t be more excited! It lets you live out the ultimate cozy witch fantasy. You move to the seaside city of Mossport to study magic at Witchbrook College, where your days are shaped by classes, friendships, and the changing seasons. You brew potions, study the stars, compete with your coven, and slowly grow into your powers. Outside of school, you decorate your cottage, tend your garden, start a small business, and get to know the city’s charming residents. You can fall in love, hang out at festivals, or explore with friends in co-op.
Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth (2026)
Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth is a gentle, emotional journey through a quiet winter world. You wake up with Moomintroll long before spring, alone in a frozen Moominvalley that feels unfamiliar and a little scary. As you explore snowy forests and mountains, you meet new friends, solve small puzzles, and help others who need kindness just as much as you do. The story focuses on facing fears, finding comfort in community, and discovering warmth even in the coldest season. It’s nostalgic and deeply cozy, whether you already know the Moomins or are meeting them for the first time.
Moonlight Peaks (2026)
A cozy game with vampires? Moonlight Peaks has you covered! It lets you live a cozy undead life with a surprisingly warm heart. You move to a magical town as a young vampire determined to prove that kindness matters, even to Count Dracula himself. You spend your nights farming glowing crops, brewing potions, learning spells, and caring for the cutest Draculambs. You befriend and romance witches, werewolves, mermaids, and humans while uncovering the secrets of the town’s seven families.
The Witch’s Bakery (2026)
2026 promises to be a great year for fans of cozy games and witches. The Witch’s Bakery blends magic, baking, and big feelings into one irresistibly cozy adventure. You play as Lunne, a cheerful witch who opens a bakery in modern-day Paris and heals people’s hearts not only with enchanted bread and croissants but also by literally stepping inside them. Your days are spent running the shop, serving customers, and working with friends, while evenings let you wander through Paris, build relationships, and uncover hidden stories. With its charming setting, emotional storytelling, and warm routine, this game will be comfort food for the soul.
Woodo (2026)
Woodo feels like sitting on the floor with your favorite toys and all the time in the world. You gently assemble handcrafted wooden dioramas piece by piece, turning them to reveal hidden parts and watching each scene slowly come to life with color and charming animations. As you follow Foxy and Ben the frog on their small but meaningful adventure, a warm narrator guides you along the way. There is no pressure here, only curiosity and quiet joy. Woodo is nostalgic, playful, and deeply calming, like a 3D coloring book made for your inner child.
Thrifty Business (2026)
If you’re a longtime fan of cozy games, the name Spellgarden Games might ring a bell. The developers behind Sticky Business and Ritual of Raven are back with another colorful release. Thrifty Business puts you in charge of a small thrift store, where you spend your days digging through boxes to uncover hidden gems, from vintage clothes to quirky toys and antiques. You design beautiful displays, organize shelves your way, and slowly transform the space into a welcoming community hub. With its relaxed pacing and ’90s-inspired charm, the game focuses on creativity, comfort, and connection rather than stress or profit.
TANUKI: Pon’s Summer (2026)
TANUKI: Pon’s Summer is a joyful slice of summer, wrapped in sunshine and good vibes. You play as Pon, a slightly lazy but big-hearted tanuki who delivers mail on his BMX while trying to restore a rundown shrine before the Tanuki Festival begins. You ride through four lively towns, hand out packages, make friends, and join in fun activities like sports or sushi-making. Every delivery earns you money and trust, which you use to rebuild and decorate the shrine.
Japanese Rural Life Adventure (2026)
Let’s stay in Japan a little longer with Japanese Rural Life Adventure, a serene escape into the heart of the countryside. You begin as a newcomer in an old, charming home, slowly clearing weeds, repairing shoji screens, and restoring the yard. Grow your own crops, prepare traditional Japanese dishes over a hearth, and craft seasonings such as miso, soy sauce, and salt from scratch. Each season brings its own beauty and events, from cherry blossoms in spring to roasted sweet potatoes in autumn. Meet friendly villagers, help with repairs, reopen shops, and bring the community back to life.
Animula Nook (2026)
Last but certainly not least on our list of cozy game releases in 2026 is the free-to-play adventure life sim Animula Nook, which lets you step into a tiny, magical world where everyday objects become a sprawling, whimsical playground. You shrink down to explore houseplant forests, forgotten wells, and sunlit corners of your desk, collecting raindrops, sunlight, and tiny treasures along the way. Turn teacups into cafés, milk cartons into homes, and spice jars into glowing shops, all while building and customizing a cozy miniature haven. Befriend quirky residents, exchange gifts, and watch their stories unfold as you grow closer.
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