"All of these cozy games are fairly wholesome, and without (significant) combat or violence, focusing more on the simple pleasures of farming, going to work, being creative, or making friends. Cozy games are a great way to connect with nature without literally touching grass, or to play with a friend on a rainy evening when you're separated by distance. There's something about these games that feels like a warm hug--they may even be responsible for improving our mental health."
"Stardew Valley is most peoples' first thought when they hear "cozy game," and it certainly helped push a revival of the life/farming sim to a whole new generation. It takes inspiration from older titles like Harvest Moon and turns them into something more detailed and modern, all while keeping the best bits. You're gifted a farm overrun with weeds in a small town, and over time become a skilled farmer and a part of this tight-knit community."
Cozy games cocoon players in comfort and escapism, easing life’s hardships with warm, familiar titles that mix relaxation and gentle challenge. They typically avoid significant combat or violence and emphasize simple pleasures like farming, working, creativity, and friendship. Cozy games can simulate connecting with nature or socializing with distant friends, and may improve mental health. Popular subgenres include life/farming sims exemplified by Stardew Valley, which modernizes Harvest Moon inspirations. Stardew Valley gives players an overgrown farm to restore, fosters community involvement through events and relationships, and combines town-building, resource gathering, animal care, crafting, and light combat.
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