The coffee talk games have been super cozy and comforting for me, I’m not a big extrovert at all and I really like coffee and I like the idea of going to a coffee shop and talking to people but I get so nervous 😂 so those games really got me cozy while drinking a cup of coffee ☕️
love how you are doing a video about different kind of cozy. my bf loves your "typical" cozy games, like animal crossing. for me, totk, atelier ryza, xenoblade, yokai watch and persona feel cozy.
Love the thought of just a cozy game. Like you, Theatrhythm and Yakuza would definitely be on my list. Sure, they are unconventional to some but man, I love just cozying up and getting lost in them!! I can also say the same about Disney Dreamlight Valley and Stardew Valley. I haven't played Stardew in years, but those two games check off all of those cozy game marks for me. Great video as always!
Yay! I love cozy games that aren’t “cozy games.” Cozy can mean different things to different people, so it was super cool to see your picks for this too! One of mine is definitely Super Mario RPG! Both the remake and the original just make me feel so nice! The graphics, the silliness, the fun combat, etc. I think Harvestella for me too (even though I definitely had moments of rage and panic in some of the dungeons😂), the story, the music, the world, and the farming made it a very comfy experience! great, great video!!
Super Mario Odyssey does that for me. It is such a stress free adventure, and somehow it always feels happy and fresh. Another I would choose is FF7R, just finished playing it for the second time as I wanted to remind myself of all the story beats prior to Rebirth, and it was just so lovely. Definitely my fav JRPG and it isnt too long. I really liked your Kirby The Forgotten Lands pick, that game easily fits with Mario for the coziness factor! It is a game that doesnt really get talked about that much..
I find Neo Geo games to be among the most cozy for me. Just something about the nostalgia of those short yet really fun arcade games from back in the day especially the Metal Slug series
That is how I feel about shooters or shoot em ups or Shmups whatever people like to call them. I find them to be cozy and they really take me back to the days of playing them in the arcade growing up. Plus the soundtracks are always pretty awesome in those games,which makes me happy because I am a huge video game music fanatic.
flower on ps3 is very atmospheric and ambient, kinda feels like the precursor to the "cozy" trend as for a game that isn't cozy but I find a lot of comfort in, super smash bros melee, specifically the adventure mode that I just love to run through having played to for 20+ years, as well as a few of the event matches
Hollow Skies and Midnight Rendevous in FFVII Remake are ultra comfy. Flying around in Vice City and San Andreas listening to the music too. And the Spyro soundtracks from the original trilogy particularly 2.
Awesome to see Theatrhythm Final Bar Line on your list because this is my number one cozy game. Listening to Final Fantasy music while hitting a couple of buttons and relaxing on the couch is the best.
Your list is spot on! To me cozy means what you want to play when not feeling well and all you want is to snuggle and chill. For me, my cozy go to is visual novels and puzzle games.
Funny you mentioned Dark Souls there, because I find the entire Soulsborne series incredibly cozy. I love their atmosphere and the sense of adventure, exploration and curiosity. Definitely some of my favorite go-tos to unwind and take my mind off when life gets a bit too much.
It's really funny you say that because a lot of people feel like Dark Souls can be hard and stressful, but I totally agree with you. Somehow after finishing one or two of them they started to feel cozy to me too.
That is a very interesting take because those games stress me out! But I love them and I have finished them all too,but definitely more rage inducing than cozy from my own perspective and I admit that I kinda suck at them honestly! 😅
@@hagrid397The game absolutely broke my heart and I sobbed hard at the end, but it's also such a beautiful journey which I would still highly recommend to anyone.
Cosy is grinding for levels in a JRPG like Xenoblade or dungeon crawler like Silent Hope. I love farm sims too, Stardew Valley still rules. But my ultimate cozy game was Endless Ocean on the Wii. Swim around and stroke fish to chill music. So would love a remake or sequel on the Switch.
I really enjoyed this video! Kirby for sure is a great cozy game, especially for me because I can play with my son. So any game he and I can play together would be a cozy game!
Great idea for a video. For me the definition of a cozy game is anyone that has a compelling storyline that draws you in. Makes you want to binge the game like a good tv show. 🍻
Those all sound very cozy! Coziest games for me on a lazy rainy day are: Shenmue 1, Out of This World, Super Mario Land 2, original Resident Evil 1, Shadowgate
I find snooker 19 cozy because it’s just playing a game where potting balls is the main objective, it’s fun and relaxing. Arcade paradise is another very calming game. Managing a launderette and arcade is very cathartic.
'1080° Avalanche' for the GameCube was a fun and cosy game. Even though it was a racing game, carving my way down the courses whilst listening to the soundtrack was very relaxing. 🏆
Zelda LttP. My ultimate cozy game. It used to be my Christmas Day game where I would start a new game and eat it in roughly 5 hours. The ultimate coziness.
Recently I've been cozying up to Powerwash Simulator lol. Gives me something to do while listening to podcasts and since it's a Square Enix game there's even free FF7 related content!
Hey Paige, I so agree with you with the Theatrhythm games, they are really cozy indeed. For me I love a game with a lot to explore and to craft and by the same occasion lot of things to look for your crafting, like Fantasy Life or even Skyrim! Like in Fantasy life, I look of all the ingedients I need for something and make a list and go hunt for it! Don't need to think just relax and have fun! Thanks for the list!
For me the definition of a proper "Cozy Game(TM)" is one that has an emphasis on the downtime or the seemingly mundane tasks. That's why games like Stardew Valley or Animal Crossing are so often the poster children for the Cozy Game genre, but even something like Rune Factory with its large fantasy world, RPG mechanics, and battle system still falls under the genre because even with that stuff, the bulk of the game is gonna be on your farm or in your town. Many of the games you talked about here are games I love and adore, but I personally see most of them as games with cozy elements rather than proper cozy games. Whether I'm tending to my remote home in Like a Dragon: Ishin, raising my Social Links/Confidants in Persona, or going on wholesome lesbian dates in Blue Reflection, the cozy elements are there, but usually either take a backseat or at best an equal partnership to the main mechanic or story goal. Heck, my favorite video game of all time, Legend of Mana, has features like a home garden, crafting workshop, and monster barn, which are undoubtedly cozy elements, but I just don't view it as a "Cozy Game(TM)" For example, Coffee Talk and Espresso Simulator are both games about running a coffee shop, but the former emphasizes the downtime and the major gameplay mechanics is talking with your customers, while the latter is more about resource management and actually trying to turn a profit and keep things running. It's what makes one a Cozy Game while the other is more of a Business Management game. I'm not trying to say your picks are wrong or anything, but with how big the genre has become with indie titles and how many larger games are trying to capture what makes games like this so popular, it made me really start thinking about what the Cozy Game genre means to me.
My cozy game is Mario and Luigi Superstar Saga,I absolutely loved that game back on the GBA and I also bought the rerelease on the 3DS. It iis just a game that no matter how many times I play it,it brings me so much comfort,joy,and nostalgic happiness. It is a very special game in alot of ways for me and one that I have revisited often over the years.
@@femtrooper They are awesome games,I have played them all, but Superstar Saga just really resonated with me out of them all because that game came at a very difficult time in my life and in alot of ways helped me to cope with what was going on in my life at that time. It ultimately became one of my favorite games of all time on the GBA along with the Golden Sun games,the excellent Castlevania games Circle of The Moon,Harmony of Dissonance and Aria of Sorrow,and Tactics Ogre: The Knight of Lodis.
Tokyo Mirage Sessions, for sure. I would also say the first two Paper Mario games, but that's just because I've played both a billion times each, so replaying them is cozy (comfort zone?) to me.
I can definitely see these being cozy games for sure! One of my favourite cozy games is Catherine Full Body, it was literally the heart of winter in 2020 when I found myself rugged up in bed, playing it portably on the Switch 😌 Great video!
Awesome video! I'm currently playing through Kirby and the forgotten Land and it really is such a relaxing game but, also has some fun fast paced action as well. One of the best cozy games on the Switch I'd say.
I can totally see Yakuza and Persona being cozy games. For me, Monster collecting games like Pokemon are my cozy place. Along with any Smt or persona. Lately I've discovered another cozy game, Sakura Wars. I was surprised at how relaxing it was. A lot of the dating mechanics are awkward when you're a 32 year old married dad, but getting to know the cast and help the imperial combat revue regain their glory was just so comfy and filled with more heart warming than weird moments.
It’s so funny to me how these cozy games videos and channels have exploded since the pandemic. I guess people miss their remote days and blanket forts. I’m like you with needing a teeny tiny bit more stimulation, even if I’m relaxing. Age of Empires 2 online with my friends was the way to relax a few years ago. City builders have filled that hole for me since everyone’s been doing their own things.
@@femtrooper You need to get back into one! I don't know when I'll get around to trying many, but I'd like to find one that requires minimal learning for beginners.
Cozy games for me are games that don't require me to think, cause I've just played them so much. My brain just gets to go on vacation. Hardspace: Shipbreaker is a great example for me. That and almost any Dynasty Warriors type game. Thanks for the vid and sharing your thoughts, Femtrooper!
I have been considering making a video like this and talking about my cozy games that may be non traditional when thinking about it them. Awesome to see your list! I also find the Yakuza games to be really cozy, the long narratives that you can just settle into and enjoy, the good Japanese vocal performances, and the management aspects like running hostess clubs or playing mahjong are all such a vibe. Thank you for sharing! 🖤
Femtrooper, first just want to say I love your videos and thank you for being amazing. Second, love the magnificent shirt and third, yakuza like a dragon and Persona 5 royal are great choices and I love playing those, to chill and take my time with. again, thank you for the awesomeness!!!!
Dynasty Warriors games or Musou games, as the genre is called, are my cozy games. Sometimes I like a game where I can just cut through swathes of enemies.
@@femtrooper On Switch I recommend Dragon Quest Heroes I + II and the Hyrule Warriors games. The DQ Hero games are also on PS4/5, but they come in a nice package together on Switch
Highly recpmmend it. Its available on modern platforms (digital only). If you love it, Limited Run release physical editions of the game on modern platforms. But the cheapest way to own it physically is still Its original release on the Wii.@@femtrooper
Completely agree with Yakuza as a cozy series. I usually play cozy games in November (Cozevember?) Because it's getting colder and I will have played a bunch of spooky games in October. For the past few years Yakuza has always featured in the line up. Jrpgs and adventure games also work for me.
The atelier games are cozy for me, just spending hours crafting and gathering to get the best equipment & att. Items. With one exception and that being atelier totori, with the strict time-management.
One game that I find extremely cozy is The Witcher 3. I just find that each time I come back to the game, it just feels familiar and like I'm coming back home after some time off. Exploring the game, fighting monsters, finding things for the first time even after almost 9 years, it's just as cozy as it gets for me.
Even though I tried the first 2 games after playing the third one, I definitely think you can (and arguably should) start with The Witcher 3. It's just a better and bigger experience than the previous ones, and even in terms of the overall lore and story ( even though you won't get some of the names or events mentioned at first) the game does a fairly good job of getting you to understand what is going on.
I'm so glad you had the Like A Dragon Series in this list!😊 I adore this series and am currently playing through Infinite Wealth and it is so cozy! I love the whole going through everything with your friends which the series does so well. Another cozy game for me is the Witcher 3 ❤ Great video!
@femtrooper The Witcher 1 is on PC and although it's good, it's showing its age but they are remaking it. Witcher 2 is on PC and Xbox, I haven't actually played that but I've heard it's also very good. Witcher 3 is the crown jewel and is a good starting point. It helps if you have prior knowledge of the other games but it also doesn't ruin your playthrough if jumped in at 3 😊
I think Cozy and my mind goes to 2 very different games. First is the Atelier series - absolutely one of my comforts with crafting and turn based combat (for most of the games it's turn based anyway). And then I also think of Cuphead. A game that is tough as hell, but man is it something I turn to when I'm suffering burn out and just want that comfort feeling. Persona I would definitely agree with as it's definitely a game where you just feel like you're hanging out with a group of friends. Xenoblade had that same feeling for me too.
I like the way you've defined your cosy games, because cosy is such a subjective thing. I know people generally consider things like farming games cosy, but I generally don't like playing those, so not cosy for me personally. XD So this started me thinking about what I'd choose. I think for me it's a lot about familiarity, so when you go back to the game it feels like going home. Right now, this is what I've got: Sid Meier's Pirates. I played this a lot as a kid, and it's pretty relaxing to just sail around the Caribbean sinking ships and sacking towns. Kirby's Adventure. Another childhood one. Skyrim. This time it's the contrast between snowy outside and the warmly lit interiors. It has that wintery feeling of being indoors in the warm while it's cold outside. Paradise Killer. Just has a really nice vibe, the aesthetic is kind of like Miami Beach or something, just laid back and nice to experience. Part of that is the music.
Though I’m no fan of she who must not be named, my current comfort game is totally Hogwarts Legacy. Flying anywhere, killing anything, solving puzzles, just exploring… bliss. :)
Diablo 4 is a cozy game to me. I like just sitting back and playing it for hours on end. Wish it had more storyline. Hopefully the dlc comes out soon. I've heard they're working on dlc. Great video Femtrooper! Keep the content coming hon. You're very pretty in your video too.
I love Blue Reflection games and find them very cozy as well. Gust makes the Atelier games and also made Blue Reflection games so I find them extremely similar and also very cozy. Blue Reflection series and Atelier series are some of my favorites. I'm enjoying Grow: Song of the Evertree as well right now for a cozy game. I also found Horizon Zero Dawn pretty cozy for the most part on an easier setting, I liked wandering around and taking in the views. Dragon Quest Builders 2, Fire Emblem Three Houses and Engage are also cozy to me. Fae Farm, Fashion Dreamer, Rune Factory, AI: The Somnium Files, Minecraft, Pokemon Legends Arceus, visual novels and otomes, all pretty cozy. I could go on and on.
7:06 I love how you're leaning into the cutesy vibe. This is a coincidence because Megaman Legends is my first comfy game. I was 17 and already very familiar with Megaman and the X series, especially. I just fell in love with the cutesy art style and the Metroidvania vibe. Totes my first comfy game I beat in a week and back to back on hard mode. I'm pretty sure this is where my obsession with hard mode and unlockables came from. 🤣🤣
@femtrooper The game looks fun. I've not been the biggest FF fan since 15. I love 15. I just wasn't into online. Also, the FF7 Rebirth I'm not a fan of either. This game, I think I'll get this one. Has a nostalgia factor to it. 😁
My cozy games are: Any Final Fantasy Coffee Talk Dragon Quest Builders 2 Ace Attorney Ghost Trick Hades Unpacking Theatrhythym The Nonary Games Fire Emblem :)
The game that are cozy for me: Castlevania games in general (sotn/aos) Final Fantasy (V VI VII VIII IX) Chrono Cross Baten Kaitos Xenoblade 1 Zelda snes n64 era Shin megami tensei II Edit: There's more but it all I can remember now. Yakuza infinite wealth is great too.
I love persona 5! One of my rare personal 10/10. Yet I find it too dark for it to be cozy. Not something I would go back to pass the time. Some for me are Journey, Ni No Kuni or Astro’s Playroom. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
I totally agree, as long as the game allow you to unwing and chill, it's a cozy game to you! I personally find gacha games like star rail, atelier resliana are very cozy! Also all atelier games are cozy to me. Heroland is kinda a few years old, but i find it very funny and cozy. Can be addictive too for collectors et trophy hunters.
@@femtrooper well most of them are solid entry. The choice should be done about what battle system you enjoy (pure turn based or more speedy turn based). Also the ambiance. I'd suggest Sophie 2 for turn based. Or Ryza 1 for a more fast paced battle system, especially ryza 2 which is better overall. The older ones are also great but some of them did aged badly concerning QoL (rorona and totori are on the harder part).
😅 Never thought I'd hear someone call a Yakuza game "cozy"...but yea, it definitely gives your hours of fun, enjoyable gameplay, with that virtual tourism feel. Nice list ✌️
Awesome picks!! I still have to get Kirby and the forgotten land. The demo was so fun. And yes! I love blue reflection. It’s weird cuz there’s reason why I love both of them equally, I’m kinda leaning more towards the first one but the second one’s combat is so satisfying lol if you had to pick, which one would be your favorite?
@@femtrooper I feel you, the environments are beautiful! I actually enjoy the music more in the second game as well. Btw, thank you so much for the support on other platforms and retweets!! 😁
I think a cozy game to me is one that I can just play and not worry too much about serious systems and such. I think for me that is stuff like the DmC and Bayonetta games. I beat Bayonetta way more times than I'd like to admit.
The word I use is "comfort game". I have a couple of those but any shooting game on easy mode can do but I'd say the Halo series is that for me especially since it has regen health and I don't need to worry about ammo management, the levels are and especially in the sequels very linear so I don't need to worry about getting lost since traversing them is straightforward and I won't spend minutes completing objectives or looking for keys. Almost any game by Insomniac can do as well, they have a great pickup and play feel to them. When it comes to "comfort games" they have to be games that have to be challenging enough when I start zoning out but not too braindead easy to the point very little effort is required, it has to hit that middle ground. Exploration games aren't "comfort games" since it needs my 100% attention and needs me to pay the upmost attention.
Oh my gosh, right out the gate with Yakuza 😅 But I definitely can see it because it is a game that you can play that time just passes by in a flash and there are so many fun side quests and stories. As well as the main plot just being incredible too. A really great list I can't wait for Part 2. I really like your definition of Cozy because it truly can mean different things to different people. Stray did come to mind for me but it also really freaked me out in some parts 😂 But overall really did enjoy the vibes of Stray. For conventional games I do love Stardew Valley and Story of Seasons A Wonderful Life. But a game I think isn't talked about a lot is Pokemon Mystery Dungeon DX. The art style, music, characters are all so cute and it truly is a game I get lost in as I try to make my team platinum rank😂 or try to recruit all the pokemon to join my team😂
12:40 Funny thing is, Dark Souls was the game I had in mind while watching this video. Obviously it wasn't cozy at all for the first or second playthrough but now that I know the game really well it's super relaxing to me. I probably started 25 different playthroughs of that game at this point just to goof around and try weird character builds.
I've been in a season of my life where I'm playing alot of cozy games cause I am just too burned out and tired to play the big RPGs I like to play but my cozy games that may not make the conventional list are Ocarina of Time cause its the game that got me into gaming and Mario 64. GENESIS was my first system when i was a kid so I also go back to Aladdin, Lion King and Golden Axe. I also play Skyrim and Fallout for cozy vibes.
12:50 Well, for me there's 3. Resident Evil is one. The first 4 and CV especially. 5 and 6, not so much, but still fun. 7 & 8, forget about it. The 2nd is Metal Gear. I love stealth and speed running. I always love the feel of a Metal Gear game. The 3rd is Baldur's Gate. I want to kick back and enjoy a story while power leveling, I can do that to my heart's content. These I like to get cozy and play. 😁
Outer Worlds is my cozy game! it’s so funny and always makes me happy! I feel like it doesn’t take it self too seriously 😅 I want to try Yakuza… but have no idea where to start 🤣
Paper Mario (64) is my ultimate cozy game. Visuals, music, gameplay, and story all come together in cozy perfection.
Paper Mario is super cozy!!!
Great pick! That was my go-to game whenever I got sick as a kid.
Love the Paper Mario games!
A Short Hike was an incredible cozy experience
Heard that’s a good one!
I’m playing Super Mario RPG on the Nintendo Switch right now and it’s definitely my cozy game at present.
That’s SO cozy!!!
The coffee talk games have been super cozy and comforting for me, I’m not a big extrovert at all and I really like coffee and I like the idea of going to a coffee shop and talking to people but I get so nervous 😂 so those games really got me cozy while drinking a cup of coffee ☕️
Gotta try those!
@@femtrooper super fun!
omg.. just ordering a coffee at a cafe gives me anxiety 😭
@@babyshiori same! No matter how many times I do it 😂
love how you are doing a video about different kind of cozy. my bf loves your "typical" cozy games, like animal crossing. for me, totk, atelier ryza, xenoblade, yokai watch and persona feel cozy.
YES!!!
Cozy games = comfort games to me. And the first DKC, Mario Kart 8, and speedrunning RE3R/RE4R are my comfort games.
YES!!!
My current cozy game is the Switch remake of Super Mario RPG. It just wraps me up in a nice warm nostalgia blanket.
Totally agree with that!
Blue Reflection: Second Light was so relaxing and cozy.
It really was!!!
I've been playing the Trails Series. Loving these games. Very story centered and fun humor moments. Opening every chest twice for the fun quips.
Love it!
Love the thought of just a cozy game. Like you, Theatrhythm and Yakuza would definitely be on my list. Sure, they are unconventional to some but man, I love just cozying up and getting lost in them!! I can also say the same about Disney Dreamlight Valley and Stardew Valley. I haven't played Stardew in years, but those two games check off all of those cozy game marks for me. Great video as always!
Yay thanks!
Yay! I love cozy games that aren’t “cozy games.” Cozy can mean different things to different people, so it was super cool to see your picks for this too! One of mine is definitely Super Mario RPG! Both the remake and the original just make me feel so nice! The graphics, the silliness, the fun combat, etc. I think Harvestella for me too (even though I definitely had moments of rage and panic in some of the dungeons😂), the story, the music, the world, and the farming made it a very comfy experience! great, great video!!
Thank you!!! And I agree with your picks!
Super Mario Odyssey does that for me. It is such a stress free adventure, and somehow it always feels happy and fresh. Another I would choose is FF7R, just finished playing it for the second time as I wanted to remind myself of all the story beats prior to Rebirth, and it was just so lovely. Definitely my fav JRPG and it isnt too long.
I really liked your Kirby The Forgotten Lands pick, that game easily fits with Mario for the coziness factor! It is a game that doesnt really get talked about that much..
Yes to all of this!
I find Neo Geo games to be among the most cozy for me. Just something about the nostalgia of those short yet really fun arcade games from back in the day especially the Metal Slug series
I agree. I love the Metal Slug games especially in Co-op.
Nostalgia = cozy 100%!
That is how I feel about shooters or shoot em ups or Shmups whatever people like to call them. I find them to be cozy and they really take me back to the days of playing them in the arcade growing up. Plus the soundtracks are always pretty awesome in those games,which makes me happy because I am a huge video game music fanatic.
flower on ps3 is very atmospheric and ambient, kinda feels like the precursor to the "cozy" trend
as for a game that isn't cozy but I find a lot of comfort in, super smash bros melee, specifically the adventure mode that I just love to run through having played to for 20+ years, as well as a few of the event matches
I 100% get it!
Hollow Skies and Midnight Rendevous in FFVII Remake are ultra comfy. Flying around in Vice City and San Andreas listening to the music too.
And the Spyro soundtracks from the original trilogy particularly 2.
Absolutely!
I love that you made Yakuza a cozy game. Brilliant choice😎
Hehe thanks!
Awesome to see Theatrhythm Final Bar Line on your list because this is my number one cozy game. Listening to Final Fantasy music while hitting a couple of buttons and relaxing on the couch is the best.
YES! It’s kind of the ultimate game!
Your list is spot on! To me cozy means what you want to play when not feeling well and all you want is to snuggle and chill.
For me, my cozy go to is visual novels and puzzle games.
YES!!! :)
Funny you mentioned Dark Souls there, because I find the entire Soulsborne series incredibly cozy. I love their atmosphere and the sense of adventure, exploration and curiosity. Definitely some of my favorite go-tos to unwind and take my mind off when life gets a bit too much.
YES! See! Anything can be cozy!
It's really funny you say that because a lot of people feel like Dark Souls can be hard and stressful, but I totally agree with you. Somehow after finishing one or two of them they started to feel cozy to me too.
That is a very interesting take because those games stress me out! But I love them and I have finished them all too,but definitely more rage inducing than cozy from my own perspective and I admit that I kinda suck at them honestly! 😅
Soooo, welcome back to another episoooode…
Tetris Connected has always been pretty cozy to me. Possibly because of the music 😄😄😄
That’s awesome! Music plays a big part!
For me it is the game unpacked
The one that comes first to mind for me is Spiritfarer. It’s beautiful, light, whimsical, and super sad which is oddly soothing.
Heard that’s super good!
I still couldn’t get myself to play that game cause I hear it’s super depressing. But it looks so good!
@@hagrid397The game absolutely broke my heart and I sobbed hard at the end, but it's also such a beautiful journey which I would still highly recommend to anyone.
GUST is a masterclass in cozy, sweet comforting sleepy games.
No kidding! I need to try an Atelier game!
@@femtrooper you will be obsessed with the characters and cute stories.👀❤️💕
Cosy is grinding for levels in a JRPG like Xenoblade or dungeon crawler like Silent Hope. I love farm sims too, Stardew Valley still rules. But my ultimate cozy game was Endless Ocean on the Wii. Swim around and stroke fish to chill music. So would love a remake or sequel on the Switch.
They should totally make a sequel to that! There is a new game called Under the Waves. It’s kinda spooky but looks super cool!
Harvestella is my current cozy game. I feel like that game balances the action and farming very well.
That game is definitely cozy for sure!
I agree completely,I still need to finish it. It's one of my many many backlog games I want to finish this year
I really enjoyed this video! Kirby for sure is a great cozy game, especially for me because I can play with my son. So any game he and I can play together would be a cozy game!
I love that!!!
Great idea for a video. For me the definition of a cozy game is anyone that has a compelling storyline that draws you in. Makes you want to binge the game like a good tv show. 🍻
That’s perfect!
Those all sound very cozy!
Coziest games for me on a lazy rainy day are: Shenmue 1, Out of This World, Super Mario Land 2, original Resident Evil 1, Shadowgate
That’s a great way to put it! Rainy day games!
Great video!
Love the blue reflection love and I know the feeling
And ah those comforting Japanese mob stories😂
Haha, oh yeah!
Donkey Kong Country, probably because it's my favourite childhood game and I adore music and visuals :)
It’s perfect!
I find snooker 19 cozy because it’s just playing a game where potting balls is the main objective, it’s fun and relaxing. Arcade paradise is another very calming game. Managing a launderette and arcade is very cathartic.
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'1080° Avalanche' for the GameCube was a fun and cosy game. Even though it was a racing game, carving my way down the courses whilst listening to the soundtrack was very relaxing. 🏆
Racing games can be cozy!
I love 1080 on N64. I never did play Avalanche. My comfort game would be SSX3
Please! I love those types of videos. I discovered so many titles I wouldn't have known about if it wasn't for suggestions like yours.
Yay thanks!!!
Zelda LttP. My ultimate cozy game. It used to be my Christmas Day game where I would start a new game and eat it in roughly 5 hours. The ultimate coziness.
Love that! Christmas gaming is the best!
Recently I've been cozying up to Powerwash Simulator lol. Gives me something to do while listening to podcasts and since it's a Square Enix game there's even free FF7 related content!
I need to try that!
Monkey Island, Lucas Arts and most point ‘n’ click games are my cozy games.
Yeah, that fits!!!
Love it! To me at this point anything that isn’t a souls-like game is comfy.
That’s fair! Anything that I can just relax to is cozy so if I have to be hyper alert I guess it’s not? I don’t know LOL
Hey Paige, I so agree with you with the Theatrhythm games, they are really cozy indeed. For me I love a game with a lot to explore and to craft and by the same occasion lot of things to look for your crafting, like Fantasy Life or even Skyrim! Like in Fantasy life, I look of all the ingedients I need for something and make a list and go hunt for it! Don't need to think just relax and have fun! Thanks for the list!
Thank you!!! :)
For me the definition of a proper "Cozy Game(TM)" is one that has an emphasis on the downtime or the seemingly mundane tasks. That's why games like Stardew Valley or Animal Crossing are so often the poster children for the Cozy Game genre, but even something like Rune Factory with its large fantasy world, RPG mechanics, and battle system still falls under the genre because even with that stuff, the bulk of the game is gonna be on your farm or in your town.
Many of the games you talked about here are games I love and adore, but I personally see most of them as games with cozy elements rather than proper cozy games. Whether I'm tending to my remote home in Like a Dragon: Ishin, raising my Social Links/Confidants in Persona, or going on wholesome lesbian dates in Blue Reflection, the cozy elements are there, but usually either take a backseat or at best an equal partnership to the main mechanic or story goal. Heck, my favorite video game of all time, Legend of Mana, has features like a home garden, crafting workshop, and monster barn, which are undoubtedly cozy elements, but I just don't view it as a "Cozy Game(TM)"
For example, Coffee Talk and Espresso Simulator are both games about running a coffee shop, but the former emphasizes the downtime and the major gameplay mechanics is talking with your customers, while the latter is more about resource management and actually trying to turn a profit and keep things running. It's what makes one a Cozy Game while the other is more of a Business Management game.
I'm not trying to say your picks are wrong or anything, but with how big the genre has become with indie titles and how many larger games are trying to capture what makes games like this so popular, it made me really start thinking about what the Cozy Game genre means to me.
I get that!!! It’s just a funny term these days, can mean anything I guess!
My cozy game is Mario and Luigi Superstar Saga,I absolutely loved that game back on the GBA and I also bought the rerelease on the 3DS. It iis just a game that no matter how many times I play it,it brings me so much comfort,joy,and nostalgic happiness. It is a very special game in alot of ways for me and one that I have revisited often over the years.
I need to play those!
@@femtrooper They are awesome games,I have played them all, but Superstar Saga just really resonated with me out of them all because that game came at a very difficult time in my life and in alot of ways helped me to cope with what was going on in my life at that time. It ultimately became one of my favorite games of all time on the GBA along with the Golden Sun games,the excellent Castlevania games Circle of The Moon,Harmony of Dissonance and Aria of Sorrow,and Tactics Ogre: The Knight of Lodis.
Tokyo Mirage Sessions, for sure. I would also say the first two Paper Mario games, but that's just because I've played both a billion times each, so replaying them is cozy (comfort zone?) to me.
That’s awesome!!!
I can definitely see these being cozy games for sure! One of my favourite cozy games is Catherine Full Body, it was literally the heart of winter in 2020 when I found myself rugged up in bed, playing it portably on the Switch 😌 Great video!
I have to give that game a try!
You really do have a stunning taste in video games, and by that, I mean almost identical to mine 😂
Great list 😎👍
YES!!! Love to hear it!!!
Awesome video! I'm currently playing through Kirby and the forgotten Land and it really is such a relaxing game but, also has some fun fast paced action as well. One of the best cozy games on the Switch I'd say.
Yayyyy! It’s so good!
I can totally see Yakuza and Persona being cozy games. For me, Monster collecting games like Pokemon are my cozy place. Along with any Smt or persona. Lately I've discovered another cozy game, Sakura Wars. I was surprised at how relaxing it was. A lot of the dating mechanics are awkward when you're a 32 year old married dad, but getting to know the cast and help the imperial combat revue regain their glory was just so comfy and filled with more heart warming than weird moments.
Omgggg I love Sakura Wars!!!
It’s so funny to me how these cozy games videos and channels have exploded since the pandemic. I guess people miss their remote days and blanket forts.
I’m like you with needing a teeny tiny bit more stimulation, even if I’m relaxing. Age of Empires 2 online with my friends was the way to relax a few years ago. City builders have filled that hole for me since everyone’s been doing their own things.
I haven’t played a city builder kinda game for a LONG time!!! I’ll admit it does sound fun. It’s been like 20+ years lol
@@femtrooper You need to get back into one! I don't know when I'll get around to trying many, but I'd like to find one that requires minimal learning for beginners.
Death Stranding for me. just walking or sitting for hours is the most relaxing thing for me ever
I get it!!!
Cozy games for me are games that don't require me to think, cause I've just played them so much. My brain just gets to go on vacation.
Hardspace: Shipbreaker is a great example for me. That and almost any Dynasty Warriors type game.
Thanks for the vid and sharing your thoughts, Femtrooper!
Thank YOU!!! :)
Great video!! You’ve been killing it lately.
Awww thanks man!!!
I have been considering making a video like this and talking about my cozy games that may be non traditional when thinking about it them. Awesome to see your list! I also find the Yakuza games to be really cozy, the long narratives that you can just settle into and enjoy, the good Japanese vocal performances, and the management aspects like running hostess clubs or playing mahjong are all such a vibe. Thank you for sharing! 🖤
That’s totally it!!! Yakuza is seriously the coziest!!!
Femtrooper, first just want to say I love your videos and thank you for being amazing. Second, love the magnificent shirt and third, yakuza like a dragon and Persona 5 royal are great choices and I love playing those, to chill and take my time with. again, thank you for the awesomeness!!!!
Well THANK YOU for the amazing comment! Really appreciated!!! Thanks!
Dynasty Warriors games or Musou games, as the genre is called, are my cozy games. Sometimes I like a game where I can just cut through swathes of enemies.
I still need to try those!
@@femtrooper On Switch I recommend Dragon Quest Heroes I + II and the Hyrule Warriors games. The DQ Hero games are also on PS4/5, but they come in a nice package together on Switch
My favorite cozy game is Katamari Damacy. Its really chill and funny, and the music is amazing and really upbeat.
I need to play that!!!
For the ultimate cozy games, Atelier series is great
I really need to try it someday!!!
A boy and his blob on the Wii gets my vote, "the game has a hug button lol".
I need to try that game!
Highly recpmmend it. Its available on modern platforms (digital only). If you love it, Limited Run release physical editions of the game on modern platforms. But the cheapest way to own it physically is still Its original release on the Wii.@@femtrooper
Great video with great game ideas for cozy!!
Thanks!
Monster hunter stories would be my coziest of games - love raising baby monsters
I need to give that series a try!
@@femtrooper oh please do - it is so much fun and the monsters are super cute too ❤️😊
Completely agree with Yakuza as a cozy series. I usually play cozy games in November (Cozevember?) Because it's getting colder and I will have played a bunch of spooky games in October. For the past few years Yakuza has always featured in the line up. Jrpgs and adventure games also work for me.
That’s awesome to hear! Love it!
Kirby for the ultimate cozy win
Absolutely!
The atelier games are cozy for me, just spending hours crafting and gathering to get the best equipment & att. Items. With one exception and that being atelier totori, with the strict time-management.
I need to try an Atelier game at some point just to see if I’d like it.
Definitely agree with kirby games being cozy and happy
And super cute too!
slay the spire!
I consider Minecraft a hypnotic & cosy game.
I guess any game that involves slow pace exploration 🎉
Any Kirby is a Cozy game
Totally fits!
One game that I find extremely cozy is The Witcher 3. I just find that each time I come back to the game, it just feels familiar and like I'm coming back home after some time off. Exploring the game, fighting monsters, finding things for the first time even after almost 9 years, it's just as cozy as it gets for me.
I haven’t played or tried the Witcher! Where would be a good place to start?
Even though I tried the first 2 games after playing the third one, I definitely think you can (and arguably should) start with The Witcher 3. It's just a better and bigger experience than the previous ones, and even in terms of the overall lore and story ( even though you won't get some of the names or events mentioned at first) the game does a fairly good job of getting you to understand what is going on.
Super Mario World for SNES. I play it every Christmas morning with hot chocolate
Sooooo cozy!
I'm so glad you had the Like A Dragon Series in this list!😊 I adore this series and am currently playing through Infinite Wealth and it is so cozy! I love the whole going through everything with your friends which the series does so well.
Another cozy game for me is the Witcher 3 ❤ Great video!
Thank you! I haven’t tried the Witcher series yet! Where could I start?
@femtrooper The Witcher 1 is on PC and although it's good, it's showing its age but they are remaking it. Witcher 2 is on PC and Xbox, I haven't actually played that but I've heard it's also very good. Witcher 3 is the crown jewel and is a good starting point. It helps if you have prior knowledge of the other games but it also doesn't ruin your playthrough if jumped in at 3 😊
@@003SONE Awesome! That’s what I wanted to know!!! Thanks!
I think Cozy and my mind goes to 2 very different games. First is the Atelier series - absolutely one of my comforts with crafting and turn based combat (for most of the games it's turn based anyway).
And then I also think of Cuphead. A game that is tough as hell, but man is it something I turn to when I'm suffering burn out and just want that comfort feeling.
Persona I would definitely agree with as it's definitely a game where you just feel like you're hanging out with a group of friends. Xenoblade had that same feeling for me too.
Love it! I need to try the Atelier series sometime!
I like the way you've defined your cosy games, because cosy is such a subjective thing. I know people generally consider things like farming games cosy, but I generally don't like playing those, so not cosy for me personally. XD So this started me thinking about what I'd choose. I think for me it's a lot about familiarity, so when you go back to the game it feels like going home. Right now, this is what I've got:
Sid Meier's Pirates. I played this a lot as a kid, and it's pretty relaxing to just sail around the Caribbean sinking ships and sacking towns.
Kirby's Adventure. Another childhood one.
Skyrim. This time it's the contrast between snowy outside and the warmly lit interiors. It has that wintery feeling of being indoors in the warm while it's cold outside.
Paradise Killer. Just has a really nice vibe, the aesthetic is kind of like Miami Beach or something, just laid back and nice to experience. Part of that is the music.
Perfect list!!! Farming sims aren’t my thing either so I started thinking, what’s cozy for me??? :)
The thing with cozy games for me is I need to finish them 😂
Haha FAIR!
For me, it's Shenmue, so I totally get putting Like a Dragon on the list
Yay! Glad you get it!
Though I’m no fan of she who must not be named, my current comfort game is totally Hogwarts Legacy. Flying anywhere, killing anything, solving puzzles, just exploring… bliss. :)
I’ve heard it’s a great game! Looks super fun so I can’t wait to check it out!
Diablo 4 is a cozy game to me. I like just sitting back and playing it for hours on end. Wish it had more storyline. Hopefully the dlc comes out soon. I've heard they're working on dlc. Great video Femtrooper! Keep the content coming hon. You're very pretty in your video too.
Thanks!
I love Blue Reflection games and find them very cozy as well. Gust makes the Atelier games and also made Blue Reflection games so I find them extremely similar and also very cozy. Blue Reflection series and Atelier series are some of my favorites. I'm enjoying Grow: Song of the Evertree as well right now for a cozy game. I also found Horizon Zero Dawn pretty cozy for the most part on an easier setting, I liked wandering around and taking in the views. Dragon Quest Builders 2, Fire Emblem Three Houses and Engage are also cozy to me. Fae Farm, Fashion Dreamer, Rune Factory, AI: The Somnium Files, Minecraft, Pokemon Legends Arceus, visual novels and otomes, all pretty cozy. I could go on and on.
Love it!!!
7:06 I love how you're leaning into the cutesy vibe. This is a coincidence because Megaman Legends is my first comfy game. I was 17 and already very familiar with Megaman and the X series, especially. I just fell in love with the cutesy art style and the Metroidvania vibe. Totes my first comfy game I beat in a week and back to back on hard mode. I'm pretty sure this is where my obsession with hard mode and unlockables came from. 🤣🤣
Haha thanks!!!
@femtrooper The game looks fun. I've not been the biggest FF fan since 15. I love 15. I just wasn't into online. Also, the FF7 Rebirth I'm not a fan of either. This game, I think I'll get this one. Has a nostalgia factor to it. 😁
So my ultimate cozy is the grind in any RPG, as I watch your video I’m grinding out my classes in Xenoblade 3. 😊
YES! Absolutely!
My cozy games are:
Any Final Fantasy
Coffee Talk
Dragon Quest Builders 2
Ace Attorney
Ghost Trick
Hades
Unpacking
Theatrhythym
The Nonary Games
Fire Emblem
:)
Great list!
The game that are cozy for me:
Castlevania games in general (sotn/aos)
Final Fantasy (V VI VII VIII IX)
Chrono Cross
Baten Kaitos
Xenoblade 1
Zelda snes n64 era
Shin megami tensei II
Edit: There's more but it all I can remember now. Yakuza infinite wealth is great too.
Great picks!
My cozy games are:
• Lumines
• Tetris Effect
• The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors
• Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game
I need to try Lumines again!!! I own it!
The older Pokémon games, persona series (2-5) and secret of mana for me
Yes!!! Totally!
I love persona 5! One of my rare personal 10/10. Yet I find it too dark for it to be cozy. Not something I would go back to pass the time. Some for me are Journey, Ni No Kuni or Astro’s Playroom.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
Yes to all of that!!!
I totally agree, as long as the game allow you to unwing and chill, it's a cozy game to you!
I personally find gacha games like star rail, atelier resliana are very cozy! Also all atelier games are cozy to me.
Heroland is kinda a few years old, but i find it very funny and cozy. Can be addictive too for collectors et trophy hunters.
I need to try an Atelier game one day!
@@femtrooper well most of them are solid entry. The choice should be done about what battle system you enjoy (pure turn based or more speedy turn based).
Also the ambiance.
I'd suggest Sophie 2 for turn based.
Or Ryza 1 for a more fast paced battle system, especially ryza 2 which is better overall.
The older ones are also great but some of them did aged badly concerning QoL (rorona and totori are on the harder part).
My ultimate “cosy” game will always be Skyrim
I get it!!!
Definitely some nice games mentioned, to me all games are cozy …. Even Dark Souls and Resident Evil 🤣. (Per your definition).😊
Yeah!!!
😅 Never thought I'd hear someone call a Yakuza game "cozy"...but yea, it definitely gives your hours of fun, enjoyable gameplay, with that virtual tourism feel. Nice list ✌️
Absolutely!!!
Awesome picks!! I still have to get Kirby and the forgotten land. The demo was so fun. And yes! I love blue reflection. It’s weird cuz there’s reason why I love both of them equally, I’m kinda leaning more towards the first one but the second one’s combat is so satisfying lol if you had to pick, which one would be your favorite?
I like the second Blue Reflection more but both are great!
@@femtrooper I feel you, the environments are beautiful! I actually enjoy the music more in the second game as well. Btw, thank you so much for the support on other platforms and retweets!! 😁
I think a cozy game to me is one that I can just play and not worry too much about serious systems and such. I think for me that is stuff like the DmC and Bayonetta games. I beat Bayonetta way more times than I'd like to admit.
Good pick!
The word I use is "comfort game". I have a couple of those but any shooting game on easy mode can do but I'd say the Halo series is that for me especially since it has regen health and I don't need to worry about ammo management, the levels are and especially in the sequels very linear so I don't need to worry about getting lost since traversing them is straightforward and I won't spend minutes completing objectives or looking for keys. Almost any game by Insomniac can do as well, they have a great pickup and play feel to them.
When it comes to "comfort games" they have to be games that have to be challenging enough when I start zoning out but not too braindead easy to the point very little effort is required, it has to hit that middle ground. Exploration games aren't "comfort games" since it needs my 100% attention and needs me to pay the upmost attention.
I agree that having to be alert isn’t as relaxing.
Oh my gosh, right out the gate with Yakuza 😅 But I definitely can see it because it is a game that you can play that time just passes by in a flash and there are so many fun side quests and stories. As well as the main plot just being incredible too. A really great list I can't wait for Part 2.
I really like your definition of Cozy because it truly can mean different things to different people.
Stray did come to mind for me but it also really freaked me out in some parts 😂 But overall really did enjoy the vibes of Stray.
For conventional games I do love Stardew Valley and Story of Seasons A Wonderful Life. But a game I think isn't talked about a lot is Pokemon Mystery Dungeon DX. The art style, music, characters are all so cute and it truly is a game I get lost in as I try to make my team platinum rank😂 or try to recruit all the pokemon to join my team😂
Thanks!!! I was trying to be just a bit different with my list than what you would normally see!
Persona 5 is such a good pick. Amazing!
Thank you!
12:40 Funny thing is, Dark Souls was the game I had in mind while watching this video. Obviously it wasn't cozy at all for the first or second playthrough but now that I know the game really well it's super relaxing to me. I probably started 25 different playthroughs of that game at this point just to goof around and try weird character builds.
Whatever works for you! That’s what I say!
I've been in a season of my life where I'm playing alot of cozy games cause I am just too burned out and tired to play the big RPGs I like to play but my cozy games that may not make the conventional list are Ocarina of Time cause its the game that got me into gaming and Mario 64. GENESIS was my first system when i was a kid so I also go back to Aladdin, Lion King and Golden Axe. I also play Skyrim and Fallout for cozy vibes.
I get that!!!
12:50 Well, for me there's 3. Resident Evil is one. The first 4 and CV especially. 5 and 6, not so much, but still fun. 7 & 8, forget about it. The 2nd is Metal Gear. I love stealth and speed running. I always love the feel of a Metal Gear game. The 3rd is Baldur's Gate. I want to kick back and enjoy a story while power leveling, I can do that to my heart's content. These I like to get cozy and play. 😁
That’s perfect!!!
Interesting video! ♫♪♫♪
Thank you!
Any Harvest Moon is my Cozy Game
I wish I could get into Harvest Moon!!! Maybe there’s one out there I would like.
@femtrooper Rune Factory is similar to Harvest Moon but with some battle action, that is a great cozy game as well
@@DaRealBlur Maybe I’d like that!
Cozy games for me are AC Valhalla, Odyssey and Origins
Outer Worlds is my cozy game! it’s so funny and always makes me happy! I feel like it doesn’t take it self too seriously 😅 I want to try Yakuza… but have no idea where to start 🤣
Either start with Yakuza 0 or Yakuza: Like a Dragon!
that is some floofy hair
You know it!
the cozy games to me are games that dont end, i usually play these in between games im trying to beat, right now im playing Palia... and Like a dragon
Fair enough! Just relaxation!
I just finished Infinite Wealth and it took me 107 hours, it was definitely cosy...
Amazing!!!