37 Best Cozy Games on Xbox Game Pass in 2026

As Kril the hermit crab, you’ll need to wear the trash around you as shells to withstand attacks from enemies many times your size. Embark on an epic treasure hunt to buy back your repossessed shell, and discover the dark secrets behind the polluted ocean.

Child of Light is an adventure inspired by fairy tales. The story takes us on the coming-of-age journey of Aurora, the daughter of a duke, who is transported to the fantastic world of Lemuria. Identified as a Child of Light and granted the power of flight, Aurora must fight the dark creatures of the Queen of the Night on her quest to save the sun, the moon, and the stars.

Cities: Skylines is an award-winning, best-selling management game, now remastered for Xbox Series X|S with all of its robust city-simulation gameplay and unique charm along for the ride.

Cities: Skylines – Remastered puts you in charge of a growing city, from the ground-breaking of its first streets to the ever-changing needs of thousands of citizens. Design, build, and manage the city of your dreams, from public services to civic policies, and challenge yourself to grow from a simple town to a bustling metropolitan hub.

Enjoy one of the top cooking games! Command a polished, lifelike kitchen stocked with various tools. Unlock and master 60+ recipes or cook anything you want using lifelike ingredients. A simulator with real-life physics for an added twist best played with a warm drink.

Creatures of Ava is a unique creature saver game inviting you to explore a world brimming with wild beings. Instilling joy and wonder, they provide a unique bond that enables you to utilize their skills for traversing the planet and solving environmental challenges. Once peaceful creatures, they now succumb to an unknown infection driving them to behave aggressively, which makes your mission to save them an urgent necessity.

Sweep up the afterlife as Pluto the cat in this charming action adventure/Metroidvania about life, relationships, and moving on. Step into the shoes of Pluto, a mischievous cat who has just died, and landed in the afterlife’s palace. After a brief and disastrous meeting with the Afterlife Guardian – Kendra – you’re banished from the palace and sentenced to clean… FOREVER!!!

Get ready for Disney Dreamlight Valley – the ultimate life simulator that’s riding high on the popularity wave of Animal Crossing New Horizons!

Hang out with all your favorite Disney and Pixar characters and lend a hand in recovering their memories after that whole memory slip-up thing. There’s heaps of crafting to do in this chill life-sim game, making it your perfect virtual home.

Craft, build, and just live your best life alongside your new friends while you dive into the ongoing epic story that’s unfolding as we speak!

Experience the magic of Disneyland like never before! Take a journey where stories come to life and dreams come true, right in your living room. Explore the Disneyland park — from Main Street U.S.A. to Critter Country — join Peter Pan to battle Captain Hook, high-five Mickey Mouse or hug Snow White.

Disneyland Adventures allows children, families and Disney fans of all ages to explore the Disneyland park, step into adventures based on attractions, engage in challenging quests and interact with beloved Disney characters remastered in 4K Ultra HD and HDR.

Captain your fishing trawler to explore a collection of remote isles, and their surrounding depths, to see what lies below. Sell your catch to the locals and complete quests to learn more about each area’s troubled past. Outfit your boat with better equipment to trawl deep-sea trenches and navigate to far-off lands but keep an eye on the time. You might not like what finds you in the dark…

Get our hands dirty in Farming Simulator. Experience the life of a farmer.

Whether you create a cozy olive orchard in the Mediterranean, a thriving farmland full of wheat, corn, potatoes and cotton in the US-Midwest or a cute animal farm in the hilly landscape of the European Alpine region, there are over 100 machines to try your hand at.

Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness.

The year is 1989. You are a man named Henry who has retreated from your messy life to work as a fire lookout in the Wyoming wilderness. Perched high atop a mountain, it’s your job to look for smoke and keep the wilderness safe. An especially hot, dry summer has everyone on edge.

Hogwarts Legacy is an open-world action RPG set in the world first introduced in the Harry Potter books. Experience Hogwarts in the 1800s.

Go on a journey through familiar and new locations as you explore and discover magical beasts, customize your character and craft potions, master spell casting, upgrade talents and become the wizard you want to be.

House Flipper is the key to your first home. If you’re an elder millennial like me who’s yet to put a toe, never mind a whole foot on the home ownership ladder, then this renovation sandbox is perfect for you.

A first-person sim where you’re tasked with the job of cleaning, painting, tidying and decorating the homes of local residents. Install new showers, air-con, the works! All so you can one day afford your own home.

House Flipper is a cozy gamer’s dream. You can take your time to obsess over the aesthetics. It’s like The Sims without the potty training. Just you, a hammer, and your imagination.

On an island in a long-lost sea, a forgotten lighthouse stands dormant in the shadow of a distant mountain peak. As withering tendrils spread and coalesce, it awakens. Taken with a mysterious sense of purpose and joined by a spirited seabird, it embarks upon a heartening tale of unlikely companionship.

Will you make your way home or will you explore what the big city has to offer first? I mean, getting home is obviously your main priority. Obviously. Well, it’s one of your priorities. Maybe more of a guideline… It’s definitely on your To-Do list somewhere! But first? Exploration!

Build your own street in this tiny cozy, casual management sim. Minami Lane is a small, wholesome management game set on a Japanese-inspired street. Create and manage your own street, make sure everyone is happy, and watch the villagers live their lives! Enjoy 2 to 4 hours of playtime, cute tanukis and lots of cats!

Minecraft is a sandbox video game where you explore, build, craft, and survive in a blocky, open-ended world that you shape however you like. You can gather resources, build anything from tiny cottages to huge castles, fight monsters, farm, go mining, and play alone or with friends. There’s no single “right” way to play, which is why people use it for creativity, adventure, learning, and even relaxing.

Moving Out 2 is the wacky sequel to the world-famous physics-based moving simulator. Working as a solo F.A.R.T, or with up to three friends, slip into your Smooth Moves uniform and help the residents of Packmore, and beyond, to pack up and ship out!

You’re Alex, a rookie backpacker taking a much needed break from modern life. Your trip is interrupted when you are suddenly shipwrecked on Ambrosia Island; a beautiful long-forgotten place of myth and sunshine. It’s home to the gods of Greek mythology. They’re real after all, even if they are having an identity crisis.

Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch is a PG-friendly RPG that will look familiar to fans of Studio Ghibli movies. You play as Oliver, a young boy pure of heart. After a devastating event early on in the game Oliver sets out to mend hearts and save his mum.  

This wonderful story comes to life through animated storyboards and creation by the renowned Studio Ghibli, accompanied by the music of the celebrated Joe Hisaishi.

You’re the first pioneer to hit the surface of a barren, alien world – a desolate expanse as far as the eye can see. Your job is simple: Take your Space-RV, power up your multipurpose tech gauntlet, and use whatever seeds found in the cargo to start a new life on this world. Over time, you’ll make the planet life-sustaining for yourself and dozens of future colonists. But until then, it’s going to be one lonely outpost…

Ori and the Blind Forest is a must-play, award winning franchise that tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.

Featuring hand-painted artwork, meticulously animated character performance, a fully orchestrated score and dozens of new features in the Definitive Edition, Ori and the Blind Forest explores a deeply emotional story about love and sacrifice, and the hope that exists in us all.

The little spirit Ori is no stranger to peril, but when a fateful flight puts the owlet Ku in harm’s way, it will take more than bravery to bring a family back together, heal a broken land, and discover Ori’s true destiny. From the creators of the acclaimed action-platformer Ori and the Blind Forest comes an adventure through a beautiful world filled with friends and foes that come to life in stunning, hand-painted artwork. Set to a fully orchestrated original score, Ori and the Will of the Wisps continues the Moon Studios tradition of tightly crafted platforming action and deeply emotional storytelling.

A young girl and her loyal friend embark on a rescue mission through a colorful world full of cold machines and unfamiliar creatures.

Planet of Lana is a cinematic puzzle adventure framed by an epic sci-fi saga that stretches across centuries and galaxies. Its hand-painted art style and unique companion-based gameplay make it a highly anticipated addition to the genre.

This is a story about a vibrant, beautiful planet – and the journey to keep it that way.

Dust off your power washer and relax into pure feel-good fun. Blast away every last speck, smear and splatter of filth to restore Muckingham to gleaming glory. Craving more to Clean? The jobs and water keep flowing in PowerWash Simulator 2. Play through a fresh new campaign, uncovering more of Muckingham’s mysteries. Plus, venture even further out to brand-new grime-coated locations like Sponge Valley, Power Falls and Lubri City.

Spiritfarer is a cozy management game about dying. You play Stella, ferrymaster to the deceased, a Spiritfarer. Build a boat to explore the world, then befriend and care for spirits before finally releasing them into the afterlife. Farm, mine, fish, harvest, cook, and craft your way across mystical seas. Join the adventure as Daffodil the cat, in two-player cooperative play. Spend relaxing quality time with your spirit passengers, create lasting memories, and, ultimately, learn how to say goodbye to your cherished friends.

Bring color to the world in Spray Paint Simulator! Restore worn-out surfaces with a fresh coat of paint and watch them come back to life. Use your spray tool with precision, cover every inch, and enjoy the satisfaction of a flawless finish.

Step into Spatterville, where you’ll build your own spray-painting business. Meet the locals as you restore, repair, mask, and spray paint everything—from kitchens and local landmarks to a giant robot. Buy new tools and equipment, unlock Free Spray mode, and transform the town.

Stardew Valley is more than your average farming sim. With endless content and rich character development, Stardew is the coziest of games.

You’ve inherited a neglected farm plot from your Grandfather. Can you bring it back to life and make it your own little piece of sanctuary? Raise animals, grow crops, start an orchard, craft useful machines, and level up in 5 different areas: farming, mining, combat, fishing, and foraging.

Superliminal is a mind-bending first-person puzzle game that will make you think outside of the box.  Originally released in July 2020 this game has grown in popularity but is often overlooked as a cozy game.

My fiance loved Superliminal and he highly recommends it to anyone who enjoys relaxing optical illusions. Take your time to explore as there are collectables throughout.

When Hana’s garden of musical flowers are scattered across a sky full of beautiful islands, she must turn to the magical Tempopo for help returning them. Chaotic and uncoordinated by nature, the Tempopo rely on Hana’s conducting skills to keep on the right track, and solve each island’s puzzle.

to a T is a narrative adventure game that portrays the extraordinary life of a 13-year-old teenager, whose body happens to be in the shape of the letter “T.” They live in a modest seaside town that they explore by foot, train, or even their favorite unicycle, and interact with a the charming cast of characters who live there.

From teenager’s loyal fluffy canine companion and their caring mother, to a gang of despicable bullies and a giraffe that makes the most scrumptious sandwiches. After a chance encounter, the teenager discovers a newfound ability, and a story begins to unravel around a mysterious object enveloped in light that falls from the sky.

Tunic is an epic adventure about a tiny fox. If you’re looking for a Legend of Zelda-esque game with battles and deep legends Tunic will surprise you. 

Not a slow game by any means and probably not cozy to most people, but if you want more of a challenge I highly recommend this stand-out game release from 2022.

Unpacking is a casual, Zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Throughout eight house moves, you experience a sense of intimacy with a character you never see and a story you’re never told.

It’s a casual puzzle game that lends itself better played on PC than on console but as it’s free on Game Pass I do recommend giving it a play.

Join Yarny on an extraordinary adventure, seemingly larger than life, as you accompany them on a quest to rekindle the long-lost memories of a family.

This captivating journey is narrated entirely without words, allowing you to immerse yourself in an exhilarating and deeply touching tale of love, hope, and the incredible voyage of life.

When you cut ties to the past, new bonds form. In Unravel Two, create a Yarny of your very own. Then build relationships with other Yarnys in local co-op or as a single player, fostering friendship and support as you journey together.

Winter Burrow is a cozy woodland survival game. Explore, gather resources, craft tools, knit warm sweaters, bake pies and meet the locals!

In Winter Burrow, you play a mouse who returns from the big city to find their childhood home in ruins. To make matters worse, your Aunt (who was supposed to be looking after it) has gone missing. Restore your broken-down childhood burrow to its former glory so you can relax in front of the fireplace.

Easy to start and easy to play, Zoo Tycoon gets you up close and interacting with the animals and zoo, offering intuitive controls and fun tutorials that allow players of all ages to have fun. Play smart as animals and guests will react to your creative choices and ultimately decide your chances to become a Zoo Tycoon.