17 Cozy Switch Games That Feel Like Summer

Join young Alba as she visits her grandparents on a Mediterranean island. She is ready for a peaceful summer of wildlife exploration with her friend Ines, but when she sees an animal in danger, she realises she needs to do something about it.

Alba is described as a Chillectathon – collect all the things and enjoy a peaceful stroll around an idyllic island. Honestly, it’s a feel-good game about running around and doing good deeds. Clean up the island and save it from being turned into a holiday resort.

Probably one of the prettiest tropical games I’ve played. Inspired by New Caledonia, it’s full of lagoons, beaches and lush greenery.

Climb, glide, swim, and sail your boat around beautiful islands as you explore a physics-driven sandbox. Face the fabric soldiers created by Meavora in open encounters where your creativity gives you the edge. Take control of any animal or object you can find, make new friends and jam on your fully playable Ukulele. 

In Caravan SandWitch, embark on a journey across a Sci-Fi Provence-like world, driven by a mystery through your missing sister that unfolds with each step you take. Interact with the communities on Cigalo, help them with their tasks and meet new people along the way. Take your time to explore the world, whether in your van or on foot.

Life is simple: no combat, no death, no timer, just you, your van, and the world.

Set in the charming seaside village of Borgo Marina, On Your Tail follows the adventures of intrepid Diana in her pursuit of the perfect summer vacation. For a curious spirit like her, that means three things: explore her new surroundings as she gets to know the eccentric inhabitants, unwind with some of the area’s iconic recreational activities, and get to the bottom of some of Borgo Marina’s most puzzling local mysteries.

Leave your stress behind in Tiny Bookshop, a gentle narrative game where you stock shelves with different books, enjoy scenic locations, and get to know the locals. You can even read the books!

Explore the scenic places of charming Bookstonbury-by-the-Sea and learn the ins and outs of the town. Discover its long history, its secrets, and collect and grow your stamp collection as you explore the nooks and crannies of Bookstonbury.

Become the caretaker of an island full of silliness, drama, love, friendship and unexpected surprises in Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream for Nintendo Switch. Create anyone you want and watch their wild and wacky lives unfold!

Tomodachi Life is a life simulator game where you design and manage customizable Mii characters. It’s a bit of a fever dream, but if you like weird and wonderful games this is perfect for you.

A circus troupe comes to Yomogi Town, a rural town in Japan situated between mountains and the ocean. As the son of the circus ringmaster, enjoy a special summer filled with adventures!

All of Yomogi Town and the nature surrounding it are an open world where you can enjoy summer to its fullest. Immerse yourself in nostalgic scenery filled with towering clouds, beautiful sunsets, and the sound of cicadas.

Relive the magic of childhood adventures with lifelike 3D recreations of quaint shopping districts and charming single-car trains.

Available on Nintendo Switch 2, Mixtape is a nostaglic coming-of-age story. On their last night together, three friends embark on one final adventure. Play through a mixtape of memories, set to the soundtrack of a generation.

En route to their final party together, a perfectly curated playlist draws three friends into dreamlike reenactments of their formative memories. Experience a variety of narrative vignettes exploring the pivotal moments that shaped them. Enjoy the teenage wasteland by playing through a mixtape of joyful gameplay, from skateboarding and flying to taking photos after hours at an abandoned theme park, hitting baseballs, and putting on a fireworks show from the backseat of a car. 

You are in charge of an abandoned community garden and decide to roll up your sleeves to restore it to its former glory. Complete tasks given to you by your neighbours to earn rewards, unlock new tools, seeds, ornaments and areas of the garden, and learn more about what lies behind this secluded spot.

Instantly unlock every corner of your garden, including all the seeds and ornaments, and give free rein to your creativity: in this restriction-free mode, you can bring your dream designs to life!

Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town is a single-player adventure, cozy simulation game. The game follows the mischievous Shinnosuke “Shin chan” Nohara as he visits a rural mining town with his family. Soon after arriving, he discovers a mysterious black coal mine and meets strange creatures and townspeople hiding secrets connected to it.

A narrative-driven experience, Dordogne is as much a visual experience as it is a video game. While technically for all-ages, Dordogne is made for adults. You’ll be playing as a kid-version of Mimi, a woman exploring her childhood memories to better connect with her family.

Heartwarming and nostalgic, it’s the poster child for short and sweet cozy games that you can get on Xbox Game Pass. Even better, you’ll only need to set aside three and a half hours to experience Dordogne’s unique story.

Summer in Mara mixes farming, crafting and exploring mechanics in a tropical archipelago with a colorful style and strong narrative.

Summer in Mara is a single-player experience in a calm, relaxing environment, with a handmade look and an exciting narrative. You will be Koa, a little adventurer girl who has to explore the world and discover the secrets that the ocean keeps.

Summer may be ending, but your adventure is just beginning! In Summer Unpacked, you’ll revisit the cosy moments of your summer days through many charming puzzle levels. Sort your souvenirs, organise your travel bags, and rediscover the little joys that made the season special. Each puzzle is a gentle reminder of sunny afternoons, seaside picnics, and long, golden sunsets.

Relax, take your time, and enjoy the soothing gameplay designed to bring back those warm summer vibes.

It’s September 1, 1986. You take on the role of forty-something Meredith Weiss, who returns from the big city to her quiet hometown. She exchanges her busy career at a software company to fill in for her dad, the local mail carrier.

During her two-week stay in beautiful Providence Oaks, Oregon, she runs into a few familiar faces as well as plenty of new folk. As Meredith, you get to decide who to talk to, who to befriend and perhaps even start a romantic relationship with.

Follow the marked trails or explore the backcountry as you make your way to the summit. Along the way, meet other hikers, discover hidden treasures, and take in the world around you.

Explore the island any way you like. Choose your own path to follow and see where it leads you. You never know what you might stumble into. Discover hidden treasures and chat with the other hikers you meet along your route. You might be able to help each other out!

Listen to a lush original soundtrack by Mark Sparling that progresses dynamically as you explore the wilderness.

At the Arralla Isle Deliberry service, you’ll have to solve where each letter goes through pictograms drawn on each envelope – and they’re not always obvious!

Learn of the island residents’ interpersonal problems through reading their mail – they will need your help to resolve them! Meet big booty cutie fruits like grouchy glassblowers, silly scientists, and deliver seriously creepy letters to an ominous house on a hill…

On Arralla Isle, there’s no rush. The pace is slow, like a lazy summer day, so you can relax while you play. Exploration is a treat in this beautiful Australian landscape.

Flow with Naiad across a mysterious river and interact with its fauna and flora to discover little secrets. Enjoy a wholesome experience with a dreamy and original visual style.

Learn to swim like a duck, dive like a fish, dash like a frog and meet other adorable friends like butterflies, rabbits, turtles, snakes, and crocodiles!. Help them find their way and avoid obstacles. A journey in 16 episodes that will take you through beautiful and strange places like a deep forest, a dark cave, a joyful creek, a calm lake, and more… until you reach the sea.