The Cozy Gamers

It really is! Try it if you haven’t already ✨

Leafy Corner launches playtest - and it's one of the most wholesome things ever Fireline Games has launched a public playtest of Leafy Corner, offering a 30-minute demo of the upcoming plant shop business sim.

Plant lovers and cozy gamers listen up 🚨

Plant shop management sim Leafy Corner now has a free demo on Steam 🌱

Grow, sell and care for plants, help customers, and customise your shop TODAY ✨

More details: www.thecozygamers.com/news/leafy-c...

@firelinegames.com #indiegames #cozygames

Hotel Architect gets major update, free weekend, and a 50% discount It's a big day for Hotel Architect as a major free new update has launched, alongside a free weekend and 50% discount.

Business sim Hotel Architect just got a major free update today and it's 50% OFF and FREE to play this weekend 😱

All the details can be found: www.thecozygamers.com/news/hotel-a...
#cozygaming #indiedevs #indiegames @hotelarchitect.bsky.social @wiredproductions.com

I've played the strangest new cozy game of 2026 - and you need to try it too Nothing Strange Here is an upcoming cozy game where you play as a photographic investigative journalist where the world reacts to your choices.

In Nothing Strange Here you're a photographic investigative journalist uncovering mysteries about your town 📸

We've played it, and it's absolutely worth trying.

Find out why: www.thecozygamers.com/features/not...

@dandeliondevs.bsky.social #indiedev #indiegame #CozyGame

Tiny Bookshop is getting physical Switch edition and a PS5 release Tiny Bookshop has sold over 500,000 copies worldwide since its launch this year, and physical editions are coming along with a PS5 version.

Tiny Bookshop is officially launching on PS5 and will be getting physical editions for PlayStation and Nintendo Switch 📚

More details: www.thecozygamers.com/news/acclaim... #indiegame #indiedev #cozygame @tinybookshopgame.com

Steam Animal Fest sale discounts dozens of cozy games - here's our top 10 Steam just launched its Animal Fest sale and has discounted dozens of cute games, but which are the best? Here's our top 10 suggestions.

‼️Steam has launched its Animal Fest sale, discounting dozens of adorable games, but which are worth grabbing?

Here's our top 10 picks from @bear.game and @krillbite.bsky.social to @littlekittybigcity.bsky.social and more.

www.thecozygamers.com/news/steam-a...
#indiegames #Steam #cozygaming

One of 2025's best cozy shop sim games is 20% off on Steam One of my favourite cozy games of 2025 - Tiny Bookshop - has just received a major discount, perfect for anyone looking to jump in!

One of the best cozy shop games from 2025 has just been discounted on Steam!

If you love books, building relationships with quirky characters, and decorating and managing shops, Tiny Bookshop is for you!

More: www.thecozygamers.com/news/one-of-...
#cozygaming #indiegames @tinybookshopgame.com

Hidden Dogs: In The Dog House review - A howling good time Hidden Dogs: In The Dog House is the debut title by Admiral Egg Games, aiming to swap cats for dogs, but is worth the play?

Hidden Dogs: In The Dog House is a hidden object game about a group of dogs trying to make a video game 🐶

'A short but sweet experience that dog lovers and cozy gamers alike will enjoy'

Read our review: www.thecozygamers.com/reviews/hidd...

#cozygaming #cozygames #indiegames #indiegamedev #dogs

15 cozy games like Stardew Valley you need to play next Love Stardew Valley but want to play something similar yet different? Here's 15 cozy games that scratch that familiar itch.

Looking for some alternatives to Stardew Valley? 🌱

Check out these 15 cozy games that offer unique spins on the classic farming sim, from a Stone Age setting to horror-light narrative adventure.

Our suggestions: www.thecozygamers.com/features/15-...

#indiegames #IndieGameDev #cozygaming

Create a feline paradise in upcoming management game Cat Isle Cat Isle is an upcoming game being developed by solo devs PixelDuckoo and Domke Games that is inspired by Japan's famous cat islands.

Cat Isle is an upcoming pixel art management game 😻

Transform a tiny island in the sea into a feline paradise by constructing shops and buildings, managing them, and keeping your cat residents happy.

Details: www.thecozygamers.com/news/create-...

#cozygaming #cats #indiegames #indiegamedev

Hidden Dogs: In The Dog House review - A howling good time Hidden Dogs: In The Dog House is the debut title by Admiral Egg Games, aiming to swap cats for dogs, but is worth the play?

Hidden Dogs: In The Dog House is a hidden object game about a group of dogs trying to make a video game 🐶

'A short but sweet experience that dog lovers and cozy gamers alike will enjoy'

Read our review: www.thecozygamers.com/reviews/hidd...

#cozygaming #cozygames #indiegames #indiegamedev #dogs

We've got lots of new cozy games this week ✨

🃏My Card is Better Than Your Card ➡️ October 6
🥔SOPA: Tale of the Stolen Potato ➡️ October 7
🚀Little Rocket Lab ➡️ October 7
🐱Curiosity ➡️ October 8
🦎Yooka-Replaylee ➡️ October 9
🐶Snoopy and the Great Mystery Club ➡️ October 10

Hidden Dogs: In The Dog House is a hand-drawn puzzle game out now Five dogs embark on a mission to create a dog-themed video game, and you need to help them.

🐶 A group of five dogs want to make a dog-themed video game, and you'll need to help them in this new hand-drawn hidden object game, available on Steam now!

More details and watch the trailer: www.thecozygamers.com/news/hidden-...

#cozygaming #indiegames #indiedev

Sopa is a Pixar-inspired game coming to Steam and Xbox Game Pass next month Sopa: Tale Of The Stolen Potato is a Pixar-inspired emotional story that follows Miho as he explores a magical world to help his grandma.

Explore a fantasy world filled with strange creatures while searching for ingredients for your grandma's soup in Sopa: Tale Of The Stolen Potato 🥔

The game launches next month on PC and Xbox.

Read more: www.thecozygamers.com/news/this-ad...

#IndieGameDev #cozygaming @studiobando.bsky.social

We are excited to share more about Canvas City in the upcoming months! 🛼🛼🛼

Thank you @thecozygamers.bsky.social for the post!

Gamescom winner Hela looks like the best cozy game to play with friends Hela is an upcoming cozy exploration adventure game that sees you help a sick witch by exploring a diverse world and brewing potions.

A witch is sick and you need to save her by brewing potions! 🧙‍♀️

🐭 As a tiny mouse, search for resources in a magical world to brew potions and do it alone or with friends in Hela, launching in 2026.

Watch the trailer and learn more: www.thecozygamers.com/news/two-tim...

#indiegame #cozygaming

📣 And if you haven't seen it yet, please do check out the announcement trailer for Disc 2 Games' upcoming Canvas City, it's stylish, colourful, and fun ✨

All the details are here 👇 www.thecozygamers.com/news/canvas-...

#indiedev #cozygaming #indiegames

Thank you so much to @disc2games.bsky.social for this wonderful gift and for sharing the announcement of Canvas City with us 🛼❤️

Tiny Bookshop sells over 300,000 copies as developers tease future content updates neoludic games has confirmed that narrative management game Tiny Bookshop has hit a sales milestone.

📚 Adorable narrative management sim Tiny Bookshop has sold over 300,000 copies on Steam and Switch, and the devs have teased future content updates

✨ More details here: www.thecozygamers.com/news/tiny-bo...

#indiedev #indiegames #cozygaming

The Disc 2 team is taking off and bringing Canvas City to game conventions around the globe!

Catch the team at Tokyo Game Show and PAX Australia where you can be one of the first to try out the demo for Canvas City - a turn-based tactical RPG on Rollerblades!

#IndieGames #TGS #PAXAus

Upcoming cozy game Leafy Corner lets you manage a plant shop Leafy Corner will let you grow, care for, and sell plants, customise your shop, and fulfil customer requests when it launches in 2026.

🌱 Run and manage your dream plant shop in upcoming cozy game Leafy Corner, coming to Steam in 2026 🪴

Learn more: www.thecozygamers.com/news/upcomin...

@firelinegames.com #indiegames #cozygaming #indiegamedev

The news has officially dropped ... Our debut title is Canvas City - a turn-based tactical RPG on rollerblades.

Follow an upcoming Spark Skating crew in their efforts to be number one and ignite a new movement in their creatively censored city. Wishlist on Steam from today!

#IndieGames #Gamescom

Canvas City is an upcoming turn-based RPG that blends music and style The upcoming game is being developed by Disc 2 Games with support from Dredge dev group Black Salt Games.

Canvas City is the debut title from new indie dev studio Disc 2 Games, which blends movement and style with tactical RPG elements

Read more and watch the colourful trailer: www.thecozygamers.com/news/canvas-...

#indiedev #cozygaming @disc2games.bsky.social

All the cozy games featured at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 was light on cozy game reveals, but we've rounded up everything from the show anyway!

Missed Gamescom Opening Night Live?

✨ We've rounded up all the cozy games featured at the event, from @cultofthelamb.bsky.social to @inzoi.bsky.social, right here:

www.thecozygamers.com/news/all-the...

#indiedev #indiegames #cozygaming #Gamescom2025 #gamescomONL

Wholesome travelling merchant game Cozy Caravan is coming to Switch The popular, adorable, and wholesome Cozy Caravan is launching on Nintendo Switch and getting a full 1.0 PC release.

The wholesome and adorable travelling merchant game Cozy Caravan is coming to Nintendo Switch! 🎉

Details: www.thecozygamers.com/news/wholeso...

@cozycaravangame.bsky.social #cozygames #cozygaming #indiegame #indiegames #nintendo #nintendoswitch

Metroidvania Omega Warp gets major 1.2 update Cian Games has released a 1.2 update for its debut title Omega Warp, introducing a range of changes.

Cian Games has released a major update for Omega Warp, introducing a range of QoL changes to the metroidvania

Find out more: www.thecozygamers.com/news/metroid...
#IndieGameDev #indiegames

Black Salt Games is working on a new game, but it's not Dredge 2 Dredge developer Black Salt Games has confirmed the studio is working on a brand new project, and team members have launched a second studio.

Developers @blacksaltgames.com are working on a new game (It's not Dredge 2) and team members have founded a new independent studio @disc2games.bsky.social

✨ More details: www.thecozygamers.com/news/black-s...
#indiegame #indiedev #DREDGE

Dredge is currently 50% off on Steam, but only for a limited time Award-winning horror video game Dredge is currently 50% off on Steam, but act quick as it's only for a limited time!

This Award-winning cozy horror fishing game is currently 50% off on Steam, but only for a limited time!

Details: www.thecozygamers.com/news/this-aw...

#indiegames #indiegamedev @blacksaltgames.com

That would be amazing!! Here’s hoping that happens one day 🤞🏼

It’s a fantastic game 💖