I drifted out of my Sims phase somewhere between late-night MSN chats and trying to convince my mum that low-rise jeans were a good idea. Today, let’s take a look at games like The Sims that bring back a touch of that early-2000s magic… minus the dodgy highlights. This post contains affiliate links. Please read... 22 NEW Cozy Games Like The Sims You Need To Wishlist in 2026 appeared first on Her Cozy Gaming.

I’ve hit that point in the year where everyone suddenly wants me to be “on”. Work’s buzzing, family group chats won’t stop pinging, and there’s always someone somewhere insisting I show up to a Christmas thing wearing something sparkly. I’m shattered. Christmas is a busy time of year and if you’re anything like me, you’re... 10 Best Low-Energy Games to Help You Rest Easy (Nintendo Switch Edition) appeared first on Her Cozy Gaming.

If you read that title and thought “wait, there’s an Animal Crossing update!?” you’re not alone. Nintendo surprised me too this week by casually dropping the news on their website. On 15 January 2026, Nintendo will launch two major updates: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, and Animal Crossing 3.0 free version update... Why I WON’T be playing the new Animal Crossing 3.0 Update in 2026 appeared first on Her Cozy Gaming.

I’ve got good news for gamers… 2026 is jam packed with new cozy game releases. If you thought 2025 was big for cozy games, 2026’s about to be ridiculously good. Key Takeaways I’m calling it now — 2026 will be the peak of cozy games! There are already loads of cozy titles lined up for... 17 New Cozy Games You NEED to Wishlist for 2026! appeared first on Her Cozy Gaming.

If you’ve ever played a nice game but wished it was a bit more tense, these spooky-but-cozy games might be just what you’re searching for. As someone who has played everything from games with cute cats (yes, they exist…and yes I bought them just so I could pet them) to fighting giant bosses in JRPGs... 10 Best Spooky Cozy Games This Season (2025 Edition) appeared first on Her Cozy Gaming.

You know that feeling when you’re watching a Studio Ghibli movie and think, “I’d quite like to live there actually”? You and me both! Until someone builds a real-life Kiki’s bakery, I’ll happily make do with these cozy games that capture all those Ghibli vibes. This post contains affiliate links. Please read my disclaimer for... 10 Popular Games like Studio Ghibli Movies for Cozy Gamers appeared first on Her Cozy Gaming.

I bought a house! Never in my wildest dreams did I believe that playing video games would lead me to being able to afford my own home. But here I am, and what a privilege it is to be burnt-out after buying a house. And let me tell you, I am exhausted! This post contains... Transforming my tiny room into my DREAM Cozy Gaming Space appeared first on Her Cozy Gaming.

Life got you down? If you’ve been looking for a ‘brain off’ game to play but don’t want it to become your whole personality, these are the ones I recommend. There are too many people expecting me to be fully present for them and I just can’t right now. Too many expectations and responsibilities. I’m... 10 Relaxing Games to Pretend Things Aren’t as Bad as They Really Are appeared first on Her Cozy Gaming.

My husband keeps falling asleep while playing Skyrim. It’s not a game I’d put in the “cozy” basket myself, but apparently wandering snowy mountains and forging weapons is the perfect lullaby for him. So it got me thinking… what other games aren’t traditionally seen as cozy, but actually have a softer side? I’m writing this... 10 Not-So-Cozy Games with a Secret Gentle Side appeared first on Her Cozy Gaming.

I’ve spent an arguably irresponsible amount of time playing cozy Nintendo Switch games so you don’t end up doom-scrolling the eShop at 2am on a work night. One of the best parts of running this blog (besides writing off half my life as “research”) is getting my hands on games early. The underrated gems, the... 50+ Cozy Picks for the Best Nintendo Switch Games appeared first on Her Cozy Gaming.

Finally! It’s been 2 years and 9 months since Ages of Cataria launched on Kickstarter but the Indie village sim launches September 16th, with a roadmap promising new features post-launch. After years of anticipation and speculation, Ages of Cataria is set to launch exclusively on Steam in Q3 2025. Developer Third Pie Studios shared the... The wait is over! Ages of Cataria announces Steam release date appeared first on Her Cozy Gaming.

I’ve played more cozy life simulation MMOs than I care to admit — from Palia to a few betas I probably wasn’t meant to talk about. So if you’re wondering what’s actually worth sinking hours into this year, I’ve got you covered. Yes, farming is involved. No, Hodari isn’t in all of them (sadly). There’s... 7 Cozy Life Simulation MMOs Like Palia to Get Lost In This Year appeared first on Her Cozy Gaming.

As the days get shorter and the breeze carries that first hint of autumn, I start craving games that envelop you like an old jumper. Something quiet, maybe a little reflective. Candles flickering beside my desk, tea going cold because I’ve got lost building my dream cottage or wandering through forests at golden hour. Summer... 24 Autumn Cozy Games for Steam to Settle Into Sweater Weather (in 2025) appeared first on Her Cozy Gaming.

Stardew Valley might be the genre‑defining juggernaut of cozy farming sims and I can totally see why millions adore it. But despite its widespread charm, I just couldn’t find my rhythm in Pelican Town. When nearly everyone raves about Stardew Valley’s dreamy pixel art, relationship-building, and peaceful farm life, it can feel strange to admit... 20 Cozy Games like Stardew Valley (in 2025) appeared first on Her Cozy Gaming.

What if your next cozy game didn’t require any downloading whatsoever and was completely free to play? In today’s list of games I’m sharing 17 cozy Playables on YouTube you can play right now on your phone. Recently I’ve been so short on time that gaming has kinda taken a back seat. Between working a... 17 Cozy Playables on YouTube You Can Enjoy in 5 Minutes or Less appeared first on Her Cozy Gaming.

I adore cozy games. You know that. I’ve built my whole blog around them. But lately? I’ve felt a bit… underwhelmed. And I think we need to talk about why. I’ve played thousands of indie games in the last 4 years, some of which have been truly pioneering. Unpacking has to be at the top... These cozy games let me down (and I was rooting for them!) appeared first on Her Cozy Gaming.