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.
10 My Time At Portia
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 create their time at Portia into something they will never forget.
9 Spirtifarer
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.
8 Sky: Children Of The Light
From the creators of the beautiful and enrapturing experience of the adventure title Journey that 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.
7 Slime Rancher
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 story from past adventurers of the island as well as attempting to unlock every part of this world to discover all of its secrets.
6 The Sims 4
While the vast majority of Sims fans experience the franchise on PC, many exclusively console users may be happy to know that the Sims 4 can be experienced closely to how it is enjoyed on computer. 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.
5 Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles
Another 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.
4 Unpacking
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 that 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 Wytchwood
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 fairy tale it is down to the player to teach the townsfolk the morals of their stories as well as just enjoying the countless hours of crafting.
2 Bugsnax
A surprisingly enjoyable yet weird adventure game that firstly 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.
1 Disney Dreamlight Valley
Currently, one of the best cozy games to play on the PS5 right now is the much loved new Disney title Dreamlight Valley. In this game that 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 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.
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