If you love cozy games but don’t want to dive into another massive farming sim that completely takes over your life, I have some great recommendations for you! This is a list of short cozy games you can actually finish in a weekend (or even one play session!). I’ve played all of these and enjoyed them and if you’re a completionist like me they are fairly easily to 100% in terms of Steam achievements 😊 (but most are all available on all platforms)
Whether you prefer narrative adventures, platformers with heart, or cute shop sims, there’s a game here for you!
1. Unpacking
Release date: November 2, 2021
Platform: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, PC (Steam), Android/iPhone and Xbox
About the game: A relaxing puzzle game where you unpack someone’s belongings throughout the years of their life, uncovering a special story.
Time to beat: 3-5 hours
2. Death and Taxes
Release date: February 20, 2020
Platform: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, PC (Steam), Android and Xbox
About the game: A narrative game where you play as a grim reaper and your choices shape the game’s outcome.
Time to beat: 4-6 hours
3. Gone Home
Release date: August 15, 2013
Platform: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, PC (Steam), iPhone and Xbox
About the game: A story exploration game where you uncover secrets and unravel a story that is hidden in the small details.
Time to beat: 2-3 hours
4. GRIS
Release date: December 13, 2018
Platform: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, PC (Steam), iPhone and Xbox
About the game: A beautiful and meaningful platforming game with light puzzle solving that tells a heartfelt story.
Time to beat: 4-6 hours
5. Firewatch
Release date: February 9, 2016
Platform: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, PC (Steam) and Xbox
About the game: A first person mystery adventure game about loneliness and loss.
Time to beat: 3-5 hours
6. Minami Lane
Release date: February 28, 2024
Platform: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, PC (Steam) and Xbox
About the game: A cute & short cozy management game where you design a charming neighborhood street with relaxing, low stress gameplay.
Time to beat: 3-6 hours
7. ABZU
Release date: August 2, 2016
Platform: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, PC (Steam) and Xbox
About the game: A serene underwater journey focused on exploration and collecting in a beautiful world with a silent story that has a lot of meaning.
Time to beat: 2-5 hours
8. Beacon Pines
Release date: September 22, 2022
Platform: Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam)and Xbox
About the game: A storybook style narrative adventure where your choices can branch different paths, blending mystery and heart.
Time to beat: 5-7 hours
9. Tiny Bookshop
Release date: August 7, 2025
Platform: Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam)
About the game: A cozy management sim about running a small traveling bookshop, focusing on connections and recommendations over grindy gameplay.
Time to beat: 15-20+ hours
10. Lake
Release date: September 1, 2021
Platform: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, PC (Steam) and Xbox
About the game: A slow paced narrative game where you deliver mail in a small town, focusing on relationships, choices, and relaxing storytelling.
Time to beat: 5-7 hours
What was your favorite cozy game of 2025 so far? Let me know in the comments!
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