Got a PS5 and want to delve into the world of cozy gaming? Cozy games are typically thought to include cute characters that participate in player tasks like farming, gathering, developing and encouraging the nebulous aim of creative personalizing and in-game sociability.
However, coziness goes beyond farming and village planning. They’re defined by more than just their mechanics, but by how they make the player feel. Self-expression and relaxing vibes lie at the heart of these games. Here are 5 of the best cozy games to play on PlayStation 5.
Hoa
Hoa is a puzzle-platforming game with stunning hand-painted graphics and lovely music. With straightforward riddles and a ton of cuteness, the game is all wrapped up in a soothing, engrossing environment.
Despite its little playtime, it is a remarkable experience throughout. While there isn’t much to challenge an experienced player in this game, there is plenty of casual platform gameplay in a gorgeously imagined world that will make you feel at ease and help you unwind.
Potion Permit
Potion Permit is a wholesome mix of Stardew Valley and JRPG potion-making. There is a ton to do, a compelling and well-written tale, personalization options, a pet, combat, romantic connections and a large cast of characters to get to know.
It’s a sweet take on a magical setting and a welcome change from the typical farming-centric crafts seen in most life simulation games. Additionally, the few captivating puzzles and minigames keep the game interesting.
Cult of the Lambs
In Cult of the Lamb, players take on the role of a lamb who has been spared from oblivion by a menacing stranger and is now required to pay back their favor by gaining a devoted following in his honor.
Doesn’t sound like a cute and cozy game? That’s what will surprise you. The graphics are adorable and the ability to collect and use resources to decorate your cult adds some serious creativity and self-expression.
Alchemic Cutie
This charming, calming role-playing game set on the vibrant Wimba Island is called Alchemic Cutie. You’ll meet locals, compete in jelly contests and learn the island’s mysteries while taming wild jellies.
The game very much lets you explore, gather, collect, and breed jellies at your own speed and lacks any real sense of urgency. The graphics are very adorable. It’s both lively and relaxed. The cycle of day and night truly brings the setting to life, and the pixel art shows some real personality.
Bunny Park
Ever wanted to manage your own village of bunnies? In Bunny Park, gather food and toys, enhance and embellish your park and collect all the bunnies. The game is very cute. There’s nothing to lose, nothing to worry about; just some landscape design and a lot of adorable bunnies.
Bunny Park is a great blend of a stress-free game and an idler. The more decorations you have, the more rabbits you’ll draw in, from paths and flower pots to seasonal goods like a swimming pool and a hammock. The entire park has plenty of room, so cozy gamers can customize to their heart’s content.
A journalism graduate from the University of North Texas, Allyson loves writing about games almost as much as she loves playing them.
