20+ New Cozy Games You NEED to Wishlist For 2027! (Steam Edition)
2027 may just be the biggest year EVER for cozy games. Yes, I realize I said the same thing last year… and the year before that (I’m consistent) BUT you’ll understand when you see the games.
This post is for informational purposes only. Please read my disclaimer for more information.
A little disclaimer before we begin. I obviously haven’t played any of the games on this list yet. This is as much my wishlist as it is yours. Some games I may have played the demo, and if so I will mention it. You may even see a video on my YouTube channel.
Some of the games I’m sharing today have a late release window for 2026. But the ones that do are releasing in early access, so not the full game as far as I am aware at time of posting this.
And as you probably already know, release dates can and do move. So expect some of these games to be pushed back.
Throughout 2027 I’ll update this post whenever I play a demo for one of the following games or write a game review. So make sure to pin it somewhere you can find it to check back. (I may even add more games!).
Oh and hey, if I haven’t played the game but the release came and went give me a nudge by either a comment or drop me a DM on Insta. Life gets busy and it’s easy for me to miss a game release. There are games from last years list I still haven’t played yet!
Top 20 Cozy Games 2027 For You To Save
Let’s take a look at some of these new cozy games for 2027 I’ve already added to my Steam Wishlist, and you should too:
Book Nook
Book Nook is a cozy puzzle game where you get to build miniature dioramas. Aptly named because they can fit onto your shelves between your books. Inspired by the wooden book nook kits you can buy in every garden centre in the UK, you snap connecting pieces together to form stunning scenes and learn about the memories attached to them. (CUTE)
Midnight Souvenirs
Midnight Souvenirs is a hidden-object game where you need to find objects scattered throughout a Victorian mansion. Now I don’t know about you but to me, these rooms have an uncanny resemblance to Howl’s bedroom in Howl’s Moving Castle. Unlocking new rooms reveals the strange story about the estate and dialog with curious visitors.
Bad Magpie
Bad Magpie is a curious exploration game with a side of silliness. You play as a magpie who has an obsession with all things shiny. You only have one wing, so rather than flying you hop about on the ground sweeping through every corner discovering hidden puzzles and causing mayhem. Think Untitled Goose Game but with more slapstick.
Witchbrook
Witchbrook is back on the list for the 4th year running. It sounds like a bad joke but it truly does take time to make a good game. But rather than a vague ‘coming Q1 2027’ there’s an official date – 28th January! Witchbrook will be a complete game at launch. A witchy life sim where you can start a business, go to school, identify birds, learn tarot… like, the is literally so much to do that I can’t wait for this game.
MR. RECORDS
MR. RECORDS is an unusual blend of rhythm and shop management, and being a fan of both I’m excited for it! You play as George, a record store owner whose collection transports him on a playable rhythmic trip each evening. With an outstanding selection of original music from funk to ’80s pop it’s going to be mind melting.
Brushland
Next up we have a city builder with a cozy twist. In Brushland you paint a medieval kingdom into life. If Tiny Glade and City Skylines had a baby, I’d want it to look like Brushland. Build churches, windmills, farmland, docks and more. And no city is complete without its people. And here they tell you what they want.
Brushland is a departure from what the Studio creators at Transhuman Design usually create so I’m curious as to why they moved in the cozy direction.
Toymaker: Threads of Joy
Next is a game to rival the viral sensation that was Dressmaker. In Toymaker: Threads of Joy you’ll discover the art of toy crafting as you stitch, craft and customize new toys to be adopted by the patrons of your shop. Set in the city of Salamanca in the 1910s, you manage a shop filled with magic, folklore, and enchanting locals. With beautiful art nouveau style aesthetic and lovely piano and folk music, this game is an absolute find!
KINGDOM HEARTS IV
Excuse me while I squeal for a moment because Kingdom Hearts is back to celebrate its 25th anniversary and… now I feel old. I don’t often play JRPGs these days but I’ll never not love Sora, Donald and Goofy fighting off the darkness. This time Sora finds himself in the world of Quadratum which was introduced in Kingdom Hearts III. It has no official release date yet but expect it to be out late 2027.
Bloomwalker
Now, if you’re as big a fan of Howls Moving Castle as I am then this next game needs to be on your wishlist.
Bloomwalker is a cozy crafting adventure based on the Ni no Kuni universe. Heavily inspired by Studio Ghibli as you can see, you travel through Luminoa with your house on legs to cleanse the pollution spreading across the land, restore sanctuaries and free the guardians. It’s a survival/cleaning fantasy game with a rich story and a pocket dimension you can customize and call home.
Haunted Paws
Grab your torch, because this next game has some spooky, but cute, mysteries to solve. Haunted Paws is a co-op game about 2 puppies who have to save their owner. The cozy genre seems saturated with cats so i was very happy to see a game where I could play as a puppy, not just pet one.
Navigate a haunted mansion and defeat evil creatures who are hiding dark secrets. Available to play both online and on your couch.
Waterful
If you love discovering new game developers you need to check out Lenja Kaufmann, the new solo developer behind WATERFUL: a tiny oasis builder.
WATERFUL is a cozy game where you breathe life into desert valleys. Just click and watch the landscape change. And where there’s water there’s new life. Attract wildlife and fill up your personal field guide with new stickers. There are challenges to complete but you don’t have to. Simple sit back and create your tiny ecosystem.
Wylde Society
For the second year running Wylde Society is back on my must-play list. I’m patiently waiting on a release date, I don’t know about you. This period drama-like sim is a prequal of sorts to Wylde Flowers. Featuring Vivian Wylde who is the great-great aunt of Tara. The game introduces home decorating which we didn’t have in Wylde Flowers and I can’t wait to host a tea party!
Tinkernest
Now for a game that caught my eye because it looked very similar to A Short Hike. You’ll see what I mean.
In Tinkernest you play as a raccoon-like creature on an almost empty island. You discover that by merging items together you can create different outcomes, help friends and build a new home. But who was here first? Go deep underground to discover the mystery behind the island.
Fourleaf Fields
Would you believe I’ve not even mentioned a farming sim yet. Let’s change that. Fourleaf Fields really said what if we took inspiration from Honey I Shrunk the Kids and shrank our characters down to the size of a carrot.
Fruit never looked so good. Water giant pumpkins, strawberries and more on your tiny farm. Care for bugs and gossip with the neighbors. For real, there’s a gossip system! You can play by yourself or with friends. I’m so excited for this game!
Croakwood
Now for another colony sim, because apparently that’s my new obsession: Croakwood is a relaxing town-building game featuring tiny frogs. Hidden deep within a wild forest you design and build a settlement piece-by-piece. With a ton of customization options and amphibian townsfolk to watch as they go about their day, you’ll feel right at home here.
Portabellows
Tell me this… why don’t we have more granny games? I need more recs. There are plenty of old men games but where are my ladies? That’s why I’m so excited for Portabellows.
It’s colorful, it’s got jelly beans, and it’s got Erma. Good old lady name if you ask me. What are we gonna do when old people have names like Princess! Erma just wants to bake pies and help other folk. It’s got wholesome written all over it.
Made by Hand
You probably don’t know this about me but I’m a bit of a DIYer. My husband will tell you I can’t sit still for more than 5 minutes without seeing something I could improve around our house. That’s why I’m truly looking forward to Made by Hand. It’s a dedicated wood carving game. You can make just about anything, from tiny bird houses, to dining room tables and even rowing boats! Saw, sand, and assemble each piece before listing them for sale. Maybe it will inspire you to skip the IKEA flat pack and make something from scratch.
Design and Conjure
Up next we have an organising game, because you can never have too many of those. In a similar vein to Hozy, in Design and Conjure you are tasked with reviving the homes of a small town that has 7 unique levels and 12 distinctive rooms to decorate. With some basic cleaning, organizing and light unpacking, reveal the hidden secrets through the friends you make.
Rubber Bird
One thing I want more of in 2027 is fun. I want a game that doesn’t take things seriously, something goofy, like Rubber Bird.
Rub the bird doesn’t have wings, he has arms. Weird I know, but stay with me, it gets weirder. Rub is basically Mr Fantastic. His arms are so long and stretchy he can fling himself around in this goofy platformer. It’s silly, it’s short, but it’s pastelly (is that a word?) and it’s fun. That’s all I need right now.
Tidy Town
And lastly, let’s round out this list with a gentle cleaning game. In Tidy Town you merge objects together to declutter your space. Interesting concept don’t you think? Clean up a friend’s cafe, breathe life back into a city park, and refresh different rooms across town as you help out your community. What a lovely game to end on.
Which one are you most looking forward to playing? For me it’s a toss up between Kingdom Hearts IV and Wylde Society. And I really do hope it finally launches in 2027. There are only so many times I can revisit Wylde Flowers you know.
For the complete list and more cozy games 2027, take a peak at my Steam list and save some for later. Until then you could always pick a game from my list of current games on Steam.
Be sure to pin this post so you can refer to it later!
As an INFP, Wendy is always late for her house. Her wardrobe is stuffed with snuggly jim-jams, and her hot water bottle is her best friend. Wendy enjoys playing a little bit of everything, but she'll always prefer to unwind with simulation and management games.
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