10 Cozy Life Simulations to Get Lost In
One of the most important requirements to a great cozy life simulation is engaging characters to get to know, befriend and even romance. Along with that, a great range of customisation to be able to let you personalise your experience in the game, from your character, to your home, to your surroundings, and make it feel like your own. Get ready to get lose in these 10 cozy life simulations have all of that and more!
The Sims 4
Developer Image: Maxis
Available on: PC, Xbox, Playstation
Cost: The Sims 4 base game is available for free here! Expansion packs at additional costs
Of course, the most obvious option for a life sim is The Sims 4, or any version of The Sims, the original life simulation. Dominating the life sim market since 2000, there’s a reason this game is so popular. The level of customisation is uncomparable to any other game I can think of. You can build anything, be anything, do anything! And with a wealth of expansion packs, you can theme your world around anything you desire. An absolute must have for any cozy gamer looking for a life sim.
Animal Crossing - New Horizons
Developer Image: Nintendo
Available on: Nintendo Switch, Amazon
Cost: €49.99
The 2020 Animal Crossing New Horizons was a smash hit, delighting the globe with an opportunity to create your own personalised island, from what items you buy to decorate, to terraforming the land to your ideal layout, to selecting the residents you want to live on your island. The game is full of charm and character, and you’ll easily spend dozens of hours getting lost in creating your island, getting to know your villagers, and paying off your debts to pesky Tom Nook.
Spiritfarer
Developer Image: Thunder Lotus Games
Available on: PC, Mac, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Playstation
Cost: €24.99 or included on Xbox Gamepass
In this beautifully hand drawn management life sim about death, build, manage and improve your ferry to help carry spirits to the afterlife. You can farm, mine, fish and craft all while caring for and building bonds with your spirit passengers, as you get to know their heartwarming and thoughtful stories.
Cozy Grove
Developer Image: Spry Fox LLC
Available on: PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Playstation
Cost: €14.99
Play as a spirit scout on a haunted island as you explore the land, finding spirits to get to know, befriend, and help with their side quests. The game is linked to real time and gives 30-60 minutes of new game time every day, but after that you can still fish, collect and craft to make items to decorate the island to bring colour and life back into the world.
Littlewood
Developer Image: Sean Young
Available on: PC, Mac, Nintendo Switch
Cost: €14.99
Littlewood takes place after a great battle has taken place, and it is up to you and the townfolk to rebuild the town. Meet townsfolk and encourage them to stay in the town, while hunting for rare items and materials across the world and bringing them home to craft and sell. Unlock new town buildings with each new person you meet, and complete their requests to build your relationships with them.
Echoes of The Plum Grove
Developer Image: Unwound Games
Available on: Steam
Cost: €19.99
Farm, craft, cook, forage and socialise in this farming simulator with a twist. You can build a thriving farm and budding generations to continue your legacy, where you contribute to the community, make friends, or enemies! Explore the island, unravel mysteries, grow your crops and stock for the perilous winter, or, just insult your neighbours and plot revenge in this excitingly devious twist on the farming sim genre.
Ooblets
Developer Image: Glumberland
Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox
Cost: €28.99
In this relaxing town life, farming and creature creation game you explore the strange lands and collect Ooblets seeds that you can grow and train on your farm to collect all their variations and challenge in dance battles! Each ooblet has its own unlockable movesets to help in your battles to manage the villager’s disagreements. There’s also plenty of townsfolk to befriend and complete tasks for, as well as run your own shop, selling items you’ve grown and crafted.
Castaway Paradise
Developer Image: Stolen Couch Games
Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Playstation
Cost: €12.99
Castaway Paradise is a sandbox simulation where you can farm, fish, catch bugs and chat to the villagers to make your own ideal tropical island, designed exactly how you like it. Travel through 4 different seasons and experience special events and holidays like Christmas and Halloween, while helping your villagers with quests. With 7 different editional theme packs you can customise and decorate your island with themed items and create your own paradise.
Wylde Flowers
Developer Image: Studio Drydock Pty Ltd
Available on: PC, Nintendo Switch
Cost: €20.99
Craft your cottagecore life as you farm by day and cast spells by night while bonding with your coven with a fully voiced cast of characters. Care for animals, crops and brew potions to help bring the town together again.
Hokko Life
Developer Image: Wonderscope
Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Playstation
Cost: €19.99
Take over the old workshop and use crafted materials to create, design and decorate everything in your new town. With a great amount of creative freedom, you can combine any materials you find to create unique furniture designs and use flowers and mixed paints to make designs your villagers will love. Chop, dig and mine your resources and you can even take part in seasonal activities and weekly creator challenges.
