The Coziest PS5 Games

Highlights

• Cozy games are increasingly popular for players who want a cute, casual experience, focusing on tasks like farming and crafting.
• Many cozy games are developed by Indie companies and can be played on PC, handheld devices like Nintendo Switch, and consoles like PlayStation 5.
• Some recommended cozy games on the PS5 include Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles, No Longer Home, and The Sims 4, offering players relaxation and control over their gaming experience.

Cozy games have recently increased in popularity for many players, especially those who are looking for a cute video game that can be played casually. They commonly focus on simple tasks such as farming, crafting, or gathering, while allowing the player to personalize their experience in order to have full control.

Commonly, these titles tend to be developed by Indie companies and therefore spend the majority of their time on PC or handheld devices such as the Nintendo Switch. However, many cozy games can also be purchased and played on consoles such as the PlayStation 5. With a wide variety of titles available, these are by far the best cozy games on the PS5.

Updated December 23, 2023, by Megan Smith: Cozy PS5 games are some of the best titles to enjoy on the current generation of consoles in 2023. With the happy holidays now around, many players may not want a heavy emotional title to be playing during their time off work or with possible new games being purchased on Christmas Day. Therefore, cozy games on the PS5 are by far one of the greatest ways for a players to wind down and enjoy themselves. There are plenty of cozy games available on the PS5 that work perfectly with a controller in hand. Those who own the PlayStation Portal are sure to enjoy their PS5 cozy games on it too.

20 Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles

Metascore: 66

A great open-world experience that is available on PS5 is the relaxing adventure of Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles. Yonder praises itself for the freedom and control it gives its players to set their own pace while exploring the diverse biomes of the map.

Every objective has a variety of ways it can be reached by the player as well as giving them the freedom to befriend creatures and complete their own activities in their free time. There is so much to discover players will only be able to truly understand its freedom by getting lost while playing it.

19 No Longer Home

Metacritic: 66

Cozy titles are not only those that involve simulated farming or owning a tiny cafe. The category of cozy gaming includes many genres. As long as the gameplay is straightforward that it allows the player to relax then it’s a cozy game. No Longer Home is a point-and-click adventure that encourages the player to let go and allow life to guide them on its own course.

Although referred to as a point-and-click adventure, No Longer Home can still be enjoyed with a controller. Although relaxing to play, this title also has quite an emotional story as it follows the life of Bo and Ao as they attempt to make ends meet. All the while, both of them reveal their dreams and fears to the player as they explore the magic of each day.

18 The Sims 4

Metascore: 66

While the vast majority of Sims fans experience the franchise on PC, many console users may be happy to know that The Sims 4 can be experienced in a similar way to how it is enjoyed on PC. The Sims 4 can also be a relaxing game to play as it allows players to control the life of their sim however they see fit.

If players really enjoy their time helping their sim grow their hobbies and skills then purchasing the variety of expansion packs that are also available on the PS5 may grow the enjoyment of The Sims 4 even further.

17 Slime Rancher

Metascore: 69

Slime Rancher is exactly as it sounds as players are tasked with setting up their own ranch of various slime creatures which they can combine to make even more exotic breeds of slime. Part of the run in this great cozy game that can be enjoyed on PlayStation is the freedom to explore and find new slimes whose Plorts will sell for the most.

While exploring players may also find snippets of stories from past adventurers of the island as well as attempting to unlock every part of this world to discover all of its secrets. It’s one of the best cozy games on the PS5 and a must-play for fans of the genre.

16 Coffee Talk

Metascore: 70

Sometimes a player simply loads up a game to simply experience the lives of others. With Coffee Talk, the player owns a coffee shop that only opens during the night hours. The shop itself acts as a safe haven for all sorts of folk in a fantasy world filled with werewolves, fairies, and many more magical creatures.

Coffee Talk tasks players with serving these people their favorite drinks while listening to their issues and hopefully helping them find a solution to their problems. Attempting to mix new ingredients together to create the customer’s favorite drink while a relaxing soundtrack echoes in the background makes Coffee Talk one of the most cozy games available on the PS5.

15 Temtem

Metascore: 73

Temtem is an adorable, massive multiplayer creature-collection adventure title that players have surprisingly fallen in love with. Collecting Temtem and battling other tamers is only one of the exciting things that can be done in Temtem.

Players have plenty of customization options as well as being able to go on epic adventures in an incredibly bubbly world. With six islands to adventure across and plenty of Temtems to find, players are sure to be in for a wonderful time that allows players to control their own pace and encounter the campaign when they want to.

14 Hokko Life

Metacritic: 73

Players who are looking for PS5 games that are like Animal Crossing need to look no further than Hokko Life, a community-simulating game with a lot of charm. Players are tasked with bringing life back to the rural town of Hokko by putting together new buildings for the residents of the town.

In between the paint and brickwork, there are a variety of animal neighbors for the player to get introduced to as well as a brilliant world to explore. Not to forget the crafting furniture mechanic, which is reminiscent of My Sims and just one of many fun things to do in Hokko Life.

13 Bugsnax

Metascore: 75

A surprisingly enjoyable yet weird adventure game that first made its debut on PlayStation before heading to other platforms is the wacky world of Bugsnax. While solving the mysteries of Snaktooth Island players must find the scattered followers of the legendary explorer Elizabert Megafig while discovering the various half-snack, half-animal hybrid creatures that make their home on the island.

Many of the tasks set for the player by these followers include catching these food-themed creatures and feeding them to the Muppet creatures transforming their features to those of the animals they eat.

12 PowerWash Simulator

Metascore: 75

Players may find cleaning to be stressful in their everyday life. However, it is a surprisingly relaxing experience to spend a couple of hours on PowerWash Simulator, blasting various surfaces with water to clean away the dirt. Players have no other goal than getting a 100% score by cleaning every crevice of a level.

Players can either take part in the story mode that will challenge them with cleaning various things from helicopters to skate parks, while being involved in a surprisingly interesting story told through texts. Players can even recruit a friend to play alongside them to make the cleaning a thing to do to relax together.

11 My Time At Portia

Metascore: 75

Players get whisked away to the town of Portia in this Studio Ghibli-inspired game. After creating their character and setting up their workshop players are left to help the various friendly faces they meet during their time in this new and wondrous town.

Between expanding their new home to make space to build a farm as well as other required workshop equipment, players also have the freedom to go adventuring to defeat dungeon bosses in order to transform My Time at Portia into something they will never forget.

10 Tchia

Metascore: 77

While Chicory explores the art of painting, Tchia is an action-adventure title that relies heavily on the art of music. Players are left to fend for themselves after Tchia’s father is kidnapped. They must explore the surrounding islands to find the items needed to save Tchia’s father, though the open world has plenty more than just the main story in store.

With the power to transform into both objects and animals, players are likely to get distracted by simply navigating the tropical open world they find themselves in. Testing the cultural dishes of each campsite, or simply strumming a tune on their Ukulele leaves Tchia to be one of the most relaxing games on the PS5.

9 Wytchwood

Metascore: TBD

Become an old witch of the woods in Wytchwood as players adventure in a world inspired by gothic fairy tales. Search for the ingredients needed to concoct an assortment of potions and spells to help solve the various puzzles around the world.

Besides solving puzzles, as an ancient witch it is also the player’s duty to judge the souls of the various animals they meet in this surprisingly lively drawn world. In this gothic fairytale, it is down to the player to teach the townsfolk the morals of their stories as they enjoy countless hours of crafting.

8 Dordogne

Metascore: 79

Players who are looking for an immersive narrative experience while they settle down for a session of cozy gaming need look no further than the adorable game called Dordogne. In this adventure game, players will be sent back in time to their warmest memories as the now-adult Mimi talks to her grandmother as they explore Mimi’s childhood.

Set in a beautifully watercolored landscape, Dordogne is an incredibly vibrant game that is sure to have many players smiling as they explore. This may be one of the most unique cozy experiences players can enjoy on the PlayStation 5.

7 Sky: Children Of The Light

Metascore: TBD

From the creators of the beautiful and enrapturing experience of the adventure title Journey which amazed players back in 2013, Sky: Children of the Light continues to play up to this title. Combining the beauty of the environment of this past title with the power of relaxing music.

The entire world is open for players to explore and socialize with other fellow children of the light. It is also entirely free to play and therefore an easy choice when looking for one of the best cozy games available.

6 Roots Of Pacha

Metascore: 82

Roots of Pacha is a life simulator title where players help their community grow during the Stone Age. Through historical methods, players must tend to crops, look after prehistoric animals, and assist their community in the hope of surviving and growing together.

As time goes on, players will have the chance to evolve their farming methods and develop tools that will make the process easier. This evolution also applies to the village as players uncover the spirituality of their clan, which helps them build new structures that unlock different things.

5 Spirtifarer

Metascore: 83

Even management simulators can fit into the cozy game category and Spiritfarer is no different as it makes waves on a wide variety of platforms including the PlayStation 5. In this adorable game with brilliant graphics, players experience a touching story of helping spirits pass over into the afterlife.

Fish, cook, harvest, and take part in various mini-games to help fulfill the issues that the player’s spirit friends are having, not to mention the deeper story that is locked away with the completion of each Spirit. Players are sure to be in for an emotional journey when playing Spiritfarer.

4 Unpacking

Metascore: 84

A great game doesn’t need a lot of mechanics or combat to be enjoyable, even relaxing and simple activities can capture a player’s attention. This is something many cozy games are known for doing well, Unpacking is no different as all the player has to do is unpack items and place them into their set rooms.

Anyone who has moved before may be aware of the stresses of unpacking items into a new home, yet Unpacking makes this experience one to be enjoyed as well as hiding a story between the different levels players complete.

3 Stardew Valley

Metascore: 86

Stardew Valley is one of the greatest farming simulators of all time, not to mention one of the best-ever cozy games. As the game can be found on various platforms such as PC, Nintendo Switch, and even mobile, it’s of no surprise that it eventually made its way to the PlayStation 5 as well.

Players are free to expand their farm gradually over the in-game seasons while also getting to know the residents of the nearby town. Although the game has a slight story that sees the player rebuild both their farm and the museum, a lot of the game leaves players free to do whatever they want.

2 Disney Dreamlight Valley

Metascore: TBD

Currently, one of the best cozy games to play on the PS5 right now is the much-loved new Disney title Disney Dreamlight Valley. This game combines the coziest features of Animal Crossing with Stardew Valley as players collect and help the most-loved characters from both Disney and Pixar.

New additions are always being added to this life simulator meaning even if a player’s favorite character isn’t yet available, there is always a chance that they will be included at a later date. Living among these Disney stars has never been so magical.

1 Chicory: A Colorful Tale

Metascore: 87

Chicory: A Colorful Tale is a beautiful adventure game that explores art through the setting of a blank coloring book. Players must traverse the environment through the power of a magic paintbrush, helping not only the other characters in the game but also putting a stop to whatever danger has taken Chicory and stolen all the colors.

Among all the therapeutic puzzles and other activities to complete, one of the most fun things for players to do in Chicory: A Colorful Tale is to simply color in the world around them. Each area of the world has its own color palette that players can use to fill in the world as they explore. Unlocking stamps and other brushes can really add a personal touch to the player’s world.

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