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
Featured Image Meta
Cover art from Animal Crossings video game for Nintendo Switch.
