Nintendo Switch Cozy Games You Need to Try in 2023! (According to YOU)

[@Kikiorangutan]

Nintendo needs to sponsor you or something. I’ve gotten so many games recommended by you

[@Eeowna]

One day maybe 😂

[@abby_the_skwrl]

Agree 100 percent!

[@demonskwirl9462]

Me too, I just started following you and I've loved all of your recs that I've played so far! Thank you!

[@samanthatyler8260]

I absolutely love Wylde Flowers. The game has so much accessibility (from changing the day progression speed to subtitles and manual cut scene progression) and also representation and diversity in characters!!

[@Eeowna]

Indies this year have done so much for representation and I’ve been living for it! I’ve seen the gay flag so many times and it makes me so happy

[@tiny_nikki]

For anyone interested, I think this game is really cheap on Argentina eShop! Should be around 5 bucks with taxes included!

[@goldenswan9785]

I got the game over the holidays when a friend gave me an e-shop card. I was afraid it would be too mobile game and play badly. It really doesn't. It is just wonderful and I love all the elements of it. I just wish that after a certain time you could choose the best friend option instead of the romance option cause here I am trying to be a friend and I end up flittering and now I feel like I'm leading that poor doctor on. LOL That doctor has game ya'll.

[@Verihaustel]

@@goldenswan9785 haha eventually it will turn into intimidate friend only after you choose which partner you want . It does ask you.

[@goldenswan9785]

@@Verihaustel Oh good! That makes me feel better. I do like that the story actually makes you care about these characters and want them to be happy. Not many games really do that and for this to be an apple arcade game originally. Well color me impressed.

[@evaenvoyages]

One of my favorite cozy game ever is GRIS. It is quite old but I don't think I have ever seen you review it or play it. It is outstanding, the playing environment is so beautiful and relaxing and the music are just wow. Basically you play a girl that seems lost and sad, due to that sadness all the colors are taken away from this world and the aim is to move forward, retrieve stars and bring back the colors. You should really give it a try, I am sure you'd love it!

[@hazell1304]

"wholesome but a little bit creepy" is my absolute JAM! I'm so please you spoke about oxenfree, both the art style and the writing hit such incredible vibes. Especially for the creepy yet nostalgicly wholesome lovers 😅

[@jenna9580]

The Last Campfire was one of the BEST games ever. I LOVED the graphics and the puzzles were fun and interesting and had such a heartthrobbing and beautiful message. So underrated!!

[@FunkoBoys]

I just got a Switch for Christmas and I am so thankful for your recommendation videos! So far, I have Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley, Mario Kart, and Disney Dreamlight Valley!

[@Eeowna]

Such great games so far!!

[@lois2997]

All great games

[@amberharris28]

Such amazing games

[@nicked_fenyx]

Great list! I didn't know Wylde Flowers got a free update. I'll have to go back to it again, since I really enjoyed the game at launch. Also, while a lot of people seem to enjoy Islanders, I've also heard from quite a few who, like me, found it more stressful than relaxing. Personally, "Dorfromantik" was the "Islanders" I wanted. I'm glad both games exist, though, as they clearly appeal to two very different definitions of the word "cozy."

[@Asrugan]

Oxenfree also changes if you replay it, with not only a sense of deja vu, but with characters noting that and more.

[@caitlyn2580]

I just have to shout out Chicory: A Colorful Tale - extremely cozy, no combat, bring color to the world! I LOVED this game.

[@theelziebub]

I'm so glad you mentioned Littlewood. I had so much fun playing that game, it's adorable and filled the hole leftover when I finished the main story in SDV.

[@thegodfeather9862]

I really enjoyed Littlewood too, but found that it lacked a proper ending of any sort. I just wish it had given a better ending. Unless I missed the ending somehow.

[@amytheshihtzumom]

Is it easy to figure out when you start playing? I’ve wanted to start it for awhile now.

[@frogbIog]

@@amytheshihtzumom I played it on Steam & found it really hard to figure out. That was awhile ago and things might’ve changed!

[@Paige-eb3lf]

I ADORE Wytchwood!! So glad to see it mentioned

[@reyaer3750]

I recently found your channel and I’m trying out a *ton* of really fun cozy games for Christmas like potion permit and cozy grove thanks to you and having a blast 😊 one of my favorite cozy games that got me into cozy gaming that I don’t see many people talk about is Chicory: A colorful tale, it’s an adorable coloring book game where you get to walk around and paint as a puppy and the story is *amazing* and hits super hard

[@thegodfeather9862]

I haven't played Chicory on the Switch, but I absolutely adored it on the PC. It ended up being one of my favourite games and I coloured in the entire map I was so reluctant to say goodbye to it.

[@reyaer3750]

Honestly same! I couldn’t leave anything uncolored and I just had to 100% the game I loved it that much, I didn’t want it to end 😊

[@nikkidix-stork5077]

I mentioned The Wild at Heart on one of your previous videos and I'm so glad you talked about it today! It definetely deserves more love 😍 In the physical release you even get some beautiful artbook stickers!

[@maddyy9816]

A Short Hike is one of my favourite games of all time - it's so soothing without being boring, and the flight mechanics are soooo satisfying. Would highly recommend!!

[@majabaja98]

Oh my gosh, alba: a wildlife adventure is AMAZING.

[@melaniethompson8919]

I love that A Short Hike is so hopeful and sweet instead of dark and sad and death.

[@PlayfulDead22]

Have or have been planning to get almost all of these already, big surprise lmao I had read the Wylde Flowers update wasn't until early 2023, so was excited to see it drop last week!! Still been playing Cozy Grove daily heh I have Calico but Switch has been super buggy so I haven't played in a long while, hopefully it's running better! Hope you're having a great time with the family!!

[@coolbreeeze6018]

Here's a couple of cozy games for all who never played them. Wide Ocean Big Jacket, Half Past Fate, Stray Cat Doors, Stray Cat Doors 2, Family Vacation California, Football Game, Koral, Abzu, Last Day Of June, The Little Acre, The Touryst, Blanc now Blanc isn't out yet it releases 2/14/2023. Time Loader, My Universe Interior Designer, My Universe Fashion Boutique, Bargain Hunter, Lake now Lake isn't on the Switch but it's a must for cozy game Lovers

[@XxCosmic_StaticxX]

I just recently found this gem of a game..."Elli"...highly recommend to anyone that enjoyed The Last Campfire! Also, thanks... I have a bunch of new games to add to my list!

[@TheFoxandStone]

Wylde Flowers is one of my favorites!!

[@badazzledhippo6010]

I HAVE to add Slime Rancher here. I absolutely adore that game and it's got so many cozy staples.

[@suvideiann9227]

Love that you mentioned The Wild at Heart and The Last Campfire here, love those. ❤️ Lots of good games for me to try out still, thanks for the video! 😄

[@persepolix4511]

i bought ooblets yesterday and i'm having the time of my life! love your channel sm

[@Eeowna]

it's so much fun!!

[@bdup159]

Oxenfree effected me, FOREVER. Memories were made playing this with a friend. The game is unforgettable.

[@Eeowna]

I am so hyped for the second one!!

[@olliemealing]

I just started it today!

[@shararoseworth9441]

I don’t know if anyone else has heard of this game, or if you’ve also covered it, but earlier this year I played a game called “Grow: Song of the Evertree” I believe it was made by the same company that made Yonder (but I could be wrong on that). It’s a really fun game, and it’s super interesting. I highly recommend giving it a try!

[@annaxoats6479]

i adore this game. for me it built on a lot of the things i loved in yonder. i dont ever see people talk about it tho!

[@JayWhite0703]

Definitely picking up the last campfire. That looked great

[@rebeccareed5451]

Hey, I'm really enjoying the cozy games videos, just found you and stared watching a few so far. I have probably not yet made my way through enough of them, but have you reviewed Lost Words yet? Gorgeous graphics and the story ending moved me to tears. Great cozy game.

[@OHeyChrissy]

I have quite a few of these on my wishlist. I have Yonder. I had a very difficult time getting into this game. It is SO visually pleasing. The animals and atmosphere is just... beautiful. I just wish there was a better explanation of things? I really want The Wild at Heart & Wyle Flowers!

[@Eeowna]

Oh yeah I feel that, cozy games either hold your hand or fully leave you alone

[@OHeyChrissy]

@Eeowna Yeah I just felt do lost on what I was supposed to do🤣

[@RandiBeeman]

I found Yonder a bit frustrating because you can wander so far, and there's no map (or else I just couldn't find one).

[@OHeyChrissy]

@Miranda Prince yea there's the small map in the corner but that's it... I wanna love it but.. it frustrated me too

[@abby_the_skwrl]

You might try Grow: song of evertree - same game designers, also gorgeous and cozy!

[@tingalingtl4784]

Wonderful list! Yonder really stood out for me so I'm giving that ago first! Thanks again for such a wonderfully informative video! Happy holidays!

[@Eeowna]

Happy holidays to you too :D

[@dejavudoo93]

I’ve been so into Wylde Flowers lately. I got it just recently and can’t put it down. So cozy 💜

[@iniyama]

thanks for reminding me to finally finish Yonder 😂 I started it a while back but got lost and confused, may have to restart it but there's so much to do that that won't even be too repetitive

[@goldenswan9785]

Just want to say that I just love your channel. I'm always getting game recommendations from you and adding more to my ever growing to be bought list. But other then that I love the way everything is formatted and how well put together everything is. They are a pleasure to watch! Happy soon to be New Year!

[@olliemealing]

Little Nightmares is nice and cosy 😄

[@damariscampos5892]

I don’t think so 😄

[@SmallTunechi]

When I played LN2 and we were escaping the school in the tunnel, I screamed so loud that my 16 year old came flying downstairs to see if I was okay 💀💀😭

[@chelseaevans6753]

🤣 yea totally

[@Lasagna711]

Some of these games I’ve never even heard of which I need to try some of these games out. Thank you for sharing.

[@Eeowna]

I did one like this about 8 months ago as there’s so many cozy games that fly under the radar

[@JessieCarty]

So glad I finally picked up A Short Hike! I'm loving it. You gave me some good ones to check out

[@kairibee7854]

Yeah i played the Last Campfire this year and OMG it's just perfection. Love it sooo much. I wish it was forty times as long LOL

[@tabithaconard5976]

Since I've recently found you, I've added so many games to my wish list 😫

[@negan1445]

Thank you for sharing as I've just been thinking about getting Yonder as it currently on sale in the UK.

[@achi441]

Yay! Thanks for mentioning my game Forgotten Anne! I always love your videos so much and they have literally dictated which games I have played in 2022! 😅😂. Merry Christmas! 🎄🎅

[@Em-fz5uh]

Did you make it ??? I loved that game so much ! I thought it was excellent, one of my favorite for sure. I wish it was more well known.

[@achi441]

@@Em-fz5uh haha no I wish I did!! I just recommended she played it in a previous video. It was such a beautiful game. Like playing a ghibli movie. Glad you also enjoyed it! 😊

[@cindyhafley]

I am a very casual gamer and you are my absolute favorite gamer to watch. Your bubbly energy and the way you passionately talk about games is addicting!

[@IamDiefmosis]

A game I played recently and loved was "welcome to elk" It's a short game but really intriguing, and despite the subject matter I found it really cosy and is definitely one of my favourite games. If you haven't already, I really recommend you check it out :)

[@jonassapel984]

Even though it is not on the nintendo switch yet my favorite cozy game of the year was core keeper on steam. You should really check it out!

[@FreyaWarr]

I just downloaded Yonder! It’s on sale right now. Can’t wait to play it! Thanks for the recommendation ❤

[@arian_motta]

the wild at heart is really awesome!! i might consider buying cat quest II to play with my nephew

[@greyson8664]

Soo many of these games are on my wish list, but my wallet is still crying from the christmas sale so they'll have to wait a bit! If you ever do one of these vids again I'd love to hear your take on Serin Fate or Sun Haven.

[@vonfragyou]

Thank you for introducing me to games I would previously not looked at. Keep up the great content.

[@jiyasluv]

just a suggestion: you should try out this rhythm game on the switch! its a recent release called melatonin. the description says its about dreams and reality merging together. its on sale rn for £11.69 and im sooo glad i bought it !!

[@thethreeshaws]

I don’t think I’d heard of any of these before today - several I’ll be adding to my wishlist for sure. I love a good little indie game.

[@HARwinsOUTagain]

So many games on this list that I didn’t even know existed… Oxen Free, Donut Country, A Short Hike and Yonder have now been added to my list!

[@marzettik]

Team Calico! Got the game for the holidays and just love it to bits. I also enjoy a lot of visual novels, dating sims and music based games. Don’t ever see you chatting about any of those. For example, Kaichu is kaiju dating sim where you go on dates to destroy buildings to get to know each other and it’s narrated by news reporters. It’s so silly and lots of fun. Cute and colourful too. It’s a cross between a dating sim and a monster taming game.

[@Eeowna]

I just got dumped so will probs stay off the dating sims for a bit 😂

[@gabrieldartemius9940]

@@Eeowna Oh no!!!! D: You're wonderful Eowna! Big hugs from here and I hope the holidays with your family make you feel better!

[@marzettik]

@@Eeowna But you could be a giant pink monster with a heart on it chest! Lol. Sorry to hear you got dumped though, that sucks. It’s why I like dating sims, I won’t get dumped, lol.

[@lexxxchen]

What are these fairy lights in your background @Eeowna ? Have you a link where to buy? thank you

[@goober2856]

I absolutely love ur content!! And ur makeup!! This helps so much, keep the content coming!! ❤❤

[@shelbyj2665]

Thank you for the video! I added even more games to my perpetual wishlist lol

[@amanda.8452]

Thank you! Recently bought Roki and nearly finished it but omg it's so good 😊 Oxenfree sounds cool I may buy that next. Thanks for the video

[@abby_the_skwrl]

I'm close to finishing Röki and love it!

[@mfb6310]

YES!! Yonder!! Thank You, Ma'am!! It Finally gets mentioned by somebody!! I'm a brand new gamer, aged 64 - this was my first game and still love it. . No actions requiring super fast fingers, no violence... Stress free fun and adventures, gorgeous graphics, great tasks to accomplish. Can't find anything else like it. .....Except maybe now. Had to subscribe! You and your commenters have given amazing suggestions!

[@sarahdemaria3532]

Love your videos and streams, thanks for keeping me updated on all things cozy! A "cozy" game I never see anyone mention is Monster Hunter Stories 2 Wings of Ruin. It's a cozy spin on the MH series they literally call them "monsties" in the game and the gameplay is very addictive. There's a demo out, maybe give it a try if it sounds like something you'd enjoy. Keep up the fantastic work.

[@KtSnow981]

I recently got absolutely obsessed with this game! It’s a great one to play while listening to audiobooks/watching KZbin, and the gameplay is super addictive but not too intense. Love it!

[@vintagegaminggirl]

Grow: Song of the Evertree is also one of my absolute favorite cozy games! If you haven't played it yet, please give it a go and I'm sure you'll be enchanted you did! 🥰🥰🥰

[@thegodfeather9862]

Grow Song of the Evertree is so good! It felt a little unfinished though, in regards to the relationships.

[@abby_the_skwrl]

I will never fail to talk up this game. It's such a delight!

[@Verihaustel]

@@thegodfeather9862agree with that but overall great game

[@florianecolin8680]

My wishlist keep growing while watching yours videos! 😁👏

[@katien3022]

All my love goes to a short hike 😂 so engaging, but relaxing. I only wish it was longer

[@sophie1060]

Omg The Last Campfire was amazing! I got it for like £2.89 a few months ago on the store, I'd have paid more though

[@gabrieldartemius9940]

I've wanted to get Forgotton Anne for so long but for some reason it's disabled in the nintendo eshop¿? I swear I'm not making it up, you go in and there's a page for the game and all detailed but the buy button is missing! D: I'm from Spain, does this only happen here? Also, I LOVE CALICO SO MUCH!!! I'm so glad you mentioned it!!! The ending was so good and you can keep playing afterwards! I wish there was more story but it's a small indie game, can't ask too much of it.

[@thrptn4150]

Same here in Germany, the game is just not available 😢

[@Catsmaggie]

Love this video! I’d absolutley love it if you did an updated play hours on switch video. There were so many new games that came out this year and I’d love to see your play time!

[@carlyplummer7623]

Marsupilami, I got it for Xmas and is so cozy

[@jayr1919]

I absolutely have been obsessing over "Potions Permit" recently! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@kengelina]

Okay I had never seen much of Yonder and now I want it! Also glad I got Oxenfree yesterday for $3 now I know there’s a sequel coming out 😂 Agree with you on Wytchwood - absolutely loved that game & the fetch quests were often more complex than just finding stuff

[@thegodfeather9862]

I loved Yonder! It's a lot of fun. I played that and Grow Song of the Ever Tree (made by the same developer) after each other. They're such nice games.

[@SheLovesVampires]

Yonder is great!!! I got it 2 weeks ago and haven't had much time to play but I want to pick it up again!

[@kengelina]

@@thegodfeather9862 definitely also have Grow on my wishlist!

[@plumdutchess]

I've finished Donut Country so many times. It's my go to when I just want to play and not think too much about anything.

[@rpggamer1415]

I got Ooblets, Grow, Oregon Trail and Yonder for Christmas but I looked up Oxenfree from this vid and could not pass it up for $1.99!

[@rachelrezko4229]

Cat Quest is a gem. I played the first one on my own. When the second one came out, I convinced my brother to play it with me and got him hooked. We had a blast playing together. We would switch between playing Diablo III and Cat Quest 2, very different vibes 😆

[@emilysketcherland]

Alba is one of my favorite cozy games. Added bonus they plant trees with every purchase of the game!

[@lovepilie]

Love your recommendations!!! You should try Figment too, its on sale right now!

[@EverythingGwenny]

There goes all the Steam money I got for Christmas lol. Picked up 4 from this list. I already had a few others. Thanks for putting this together! I appreciate it. My husband however does not. LOL!

[@valentinam6726]

I just found the channel a few weeks ago! IT'S SUCH A GEM! I love cozy games! If you don't have Oxenfree yet it's on sale in the eShop rn! IT'S LIKE 2€!!!

[@asmallquest]

I'm gonna have to check out Oxenfree as it sounds like my jam as I love a good creepy game. Plus it seems like a shorter game which is something I'm always on the look out for. If I'm honest I've noted a number of games off the list so thank you for shouting out these games

[@MG-OG]

Just found your channel and haven had a chance to look throug everything but have you ever done Townscape?

[@frgtment8]

Wytchwood has been one of my favorite games this year

[@chesse41]

Awesome video. I will have too look into a few!

[@StudioDrydock]

So delighted your community has been loving Wylde Flowers!

[@samii3890]

I just want to say I recently found you and I ADORE you and your channel thank you so much for all you do!! :)

[@WonderinPlays]

I played Wytchwood and it was literally one of the best games I playd in 2022! great video

[@jessikarouse2894]

Wytchwood sounds and looks so perfect.

[@jessicawright4019]

I'm love those lights in your room!

[@marklazarus1085]

Great reviews. Thank you from a guy who loves these kinds of games :)

[@bertiebassat5545]

Mini motorways is very addictive, it’s free on Apple Arcade, been playing it a lot over last week, it’s a belter!

[@Johnny-pt9xw]

Wylde Flowers looks like any Facebook game from 2010.

[@Eeowna]

and stardew looks like a bunch of pixels?? Doesn't stop them from being incredible games.

[@Velocistar_237]

I’d definitely recommend checking out Toem a photo adventure. Restless Soul has hilarious dialogue. 10/10

[@pennydeschanel4427]

Owl boy and crossing souls are two of my top 10 All time favorites

[@GaymerFerrikRowan]

Love seeing your reviews. But im curious if you have suggestions on any Nintendo Switch games that gives vibes like Fantasy Life from the DS?

[@applepie9937]

If you have problems with motion sickness avoid Yonder! Its absolutely gorgeous but it's really really bad for that...i was really bummed.

[@vwood2]

That is a bummer, but thanks for the heads up! That’s why I had to stop Minecraft.

[@applepie9937]

@@vwood2 I think the weird fish eye effect of the world, the quick walking speed and the swinging of the lantern at night does it. I tried playing around with the settings, which arent that customizable. Doesn't help....i think it's the design

[@pillbugm8914]

Love the recommendations! Side note: I quite liked Wytchwood but the ending was....idk... for such a story-oriented game it felt a bit empty

[@artaleasham4105]

I think Oxenfree was my first cosygame ever. I DID get like panic attacks when you had to tune the radio with that sound that you hear omg HAHAHA. But other than the sound, the game isnt that scary. You could just put the volume a bit lower and it would make it a lot less scary. definetly worth playing. After you're done you feel like wanting more. Edit: I love your nails.

[@risingrashy1357]

Hey, I love your videos, I have a question though. I bought the physical edition of Wytchwood, which is a super rare game. I’m now however doubting of opening it and decreasing the value, or just buy the game in the eShop…

[@sakurapablo671]

Actually, Yonder is the one game I came across on Amazon. And I ended up buying, just in case I need some games to go back to. Since I do have different random games I’m trying to play on my Switch and PS4 here. Reason why I mention my PS4, is the trophies. Also, Islander I came across like months ago; before you kindly mention on this list. So, thank you for kindly mentioning it.

[@masumi768]

The Wild at Heart is my favorite game ever! I love it so much and was so excited to see it here. More people need to play it. The Last Campfire is also a great game. Great list all around! And wow you just blew past 50k!

[@jaycakezz]

Hell yea, I was so happy to see the last campfire make this list! It was the first game I played when I got my switch and it’s one that I’ve considered rebuying on every platform ❤❤

[@Eeowna]

It’s wildly underrated!

[@studsmanor]

Cats! Calico looks really cute! I also loved that Donut County game! So much fun!

[@josiebobos]

I think lil gator game is incredible

[@abby_the_skwrl]

It's delightful isn't it!?!

[@LuckyLynette]

I can't wait for oxen free 2

[@chlosticc594]

Yesss wytchwood is one of my favorite hidden gems

[@tiijan315]

Have you ever done a video on Astroneer? It's not specifically a Switch game, but since I saw you mention No Man's Sky, you would like this one. It's a much cosier version of No Man's Sky, where if you die, you just need to walk back to your backpack to get Al your stuff back. It's a cute SF environment, with hours of seeking resources and building machines.

[@hoboheart3728]

Hello was just wondering if you were going to try Shepherd's Crossing? I played it when I was a kid on PS2 but its got a switch port this year with an english translation coming out soon (so I've heard). It's a cozy farming sim that really separates itself from other farming games, likely due to how early in the genre it was.

[@Dreamerlighting]

So many my fave wind down game so far has to be dream light valley