In between shoveling out from snow storms, we took the time to talk about cozy video games. We delve into the expected (Animal Crossing, Tiny Bookshop, Planet Crafter) and the not-so-expected (Fallout, Cyberpunk 2077, No Man's Sky, Red Dead Redemption 2).

Chapters

00:00 Defining Cozy Games02:35 Exploring Popular Cozy Games05:16 The Role of Objectives in Cozy Gaming07:44 Unique Cozy Game Experiences10:16 The Impact of Gaming Platforms on Cozy Experiences12:53 Crafting and Terraforming in Cozy Games15:41 The Whimsical World of Slime Rancher19:49 The Thrills of Open-World Exploration21:22 Cozy vs. High-Risk Gaming Experiences23:36 The Importance of Homesteading in Games27:07 The Comfort of Building and Community30:17 Cozy Survival in The Long Dark32:16 Artistic Expression in Gaming33:20 Finding Comfort in Cyberpunk 2077

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Show Notes

Definition of what is a cozy game.

From Wikipedia: A cozy game (cosy game in Commonwealth English) is a video game which emphasizes non-violence and relaxation. Initially derived from the life simulation genre, cozy games commonly include activities such as gathering and growing plants and nurturing other characters. They often have open-ended goals that encourage self-expression.

Chris' definition: "Cozy game is any game that evokes that cozy feeling within you"

Our Big list of Cozy Games

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Strange Horticulture

Strange Antiquities

Tiny Bookshop

The Planet Crafter

Slime Rancher 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

Fallout 4

No Man’s Sky

Dystopika

Lightyear Frontier

The Long Dark – Pilgrim Mode

Aloft

Lonely House 

Outside the Blocks

Cyberpunk 2077

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Cover art from Animal Crossings video game for Nintendo Switch.