30 Best Cozy Games on Xbox Game Pass (in 2023)

Grab your controller and get comfy, these cozy games on Xbox Game Pass will have you reaching for the snacks this weekend!

If you’re subscribed to Xbox Game Pass or thinking about it, I’ve got the latest roundup of cozy games available for you to play right now!

It can be mighty overwhelming when you first see the library of free games to play.

Forget the stress of having to search for cozy games hidden amongst thousands of titles you have zero interest in, and instead, pick one from my much smaller list!

Pour yourself a mug of tea and let me do the hard work for you.

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Yep, I’m even going to make it THAT easy for you. No separate posts. Just this one for all your cozy Xbox Game Pass games.

The 30 BEST Cozy Games on Xbox Game Pass This Year

1. COFFEE TALK

Coffee Talk is a cozy, narrative-driven game that invites players to immerse themselves in a charming, fantasy world of late-night coffee shops and intriguing characters.

As the owner and barista of a small coffee shop in a bustling city, the player must brew and serve various coffee-based drinks to a diverse cast of patrons, each with their own unique stories and problems.

Through meaningful conversations with these characters, the player helps them navigate their personal struggles while uncovering deeper connections and themes about love, identity, and acceptance.

With its warm pixel art and jazzy soundtrack, Coffee Talk offers a relaxing and thought-provoking gaming experience that is perfect for those looking to unwind with a good cup of coffee and a captivating story.

2. COFFEE TALK EPISODE 2: HIBISCUS AND BUTTERFLY

Dust off your coffee machine because it’s time to return to Coffee Talk in the second episode of the much-loved coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator.

Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly follows on from the original game where you, the barista, serve warm drinks to old and new customers. Immerse yourself in this relaxing coffee shop atmosphere by playing those lo-fi chillhop beats while the rain pours down outside.

There is now an addition of a lost and found. Can you find all the storylines by returning items to their correct owners? And don’t forget to mix new ingredients for drinks like Pink Spice and more!

3. UNPACKING

Unpacking is a casual, Zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home.

Over the course of 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.

4. HOUSE FLIPPER

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 ladder of home ownership 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.

5. IT TAKES TWO

It Takes Two is basically Honey We Shrunk Ourselves, do you remember that way back in 1997, or were you too young? You should watch it for some wholesome laughs.

This is one of the few cozy co-ops on the list. It’s my fav game of 2021!

You follow May and Cody, a soon-to-be-divorced couple, and their daughter, Rose. So upset is Rose by the news of her parents splitting up that she unknowingly transports them into toy dolls.

With the guidance of Dr. Hakim, a therapy book that’s passionate about love (maybe a bit too passionate), the married pair needs to find their way back to their daughter and their human bodies.

And maybe even, to each other.

6. SUPERLIMINAL

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 collectibles throughout.

7. The Sims™ 4 EA Play* Edition

“EA Play* members on Windows PC get access to a library of great EA games and a 10% discount on additional expansion packs and other EA digital purchases.

Enjoy The Sims 4 and the Get To Work Expansion pack on Game Pass.

8. TUNIC

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.

9. GARDEN STORY

If you’re looking for a cozy world builder inhabited by cute fruits and vegetables you’ll want to play Garden Story.

Garden Story is a quirky action RPG along the lines of Stardew Valley. One of the few games on this list that has combat. 

You play as Concord, a grape whose tasked to save the community from The Rot, and defend, restore, and improve the town.

10. LITTLE WITCH IN THE WOODS

If Little Witch in the Woods was a movie it would be Kiki’s Delivery Service. Actually, I think its the same story! Prove me wrong.

Meet Ellie, an apprentice witch who’s moved to a new village to put her new spells into practice. Together with Virgil, her talking hat (very Potter I know), you’ll cheerfully craft items and be a helpful neighbor.

This pixel sim is a charming game that I know you’ll enjoy snuggled up with a warm beverage when this season turns colder. Autumn is, after all, just around the corner.

Set in a fantasy world, explore, gather and brew your way through Little Witch in the Woods.

As this game is still in completion this version is only a preview. Expect a few bugs, weird grammar, and other bits and pieces I’m sure will be ready by its official launch.

11. POTION CRAFT: ALCHEMIST SIMULATOR

Learn the healing art of potion making in Potion Craft.

In this alchemist sim, you use your tools and ingredients to brew potions to invent new recipes for your customers.

Help the towns folk in this medieval world by experimenting with different herbs and fungi.

12. DISNEYLAND ADVENTURES

There’s a place where every little kid’s dream comes true – Disneyland! Disneyland Adventure was released back in 2017 but it’s just as magical today.

Fans of Disney can walk around the park and ride 18 popular attractions, engage in 100 challenging quests, and interact with 35 beloved characters.

As a child, my family spent a lot of time at Disney and this one really makes me all nostalgic. Even if you’ve never been you can experience the park right in your living room.

13. STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town

Get ready for an exciting farming adventure in Mineral Town, a charming village surrounded by the beauty of nature.

You’re back after quite a while to work your magic on your late grandfather’s farm and bring back its former glory. Take care of crops, adorable animals, and more as you weave your very own story of seasons. It’s all about having a fantastic time on your farming journey!

14. STARDEW VALLEY

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.

And when you get bored of the repetition, there are always mods.

15. OPUS: ECHO OF STARSONG – FULL BLOOM EDITION

Opus: Echo of Starsong – Full Bloom Edition is a cozy hidden gem.

A visual novel-style adventure game, with voice acting that takes this game to a whole new level!

Unravel an ancient myth deep in the heart of space with the game’s female protagonist Eda who can hear starsongs (asteroids that emit sounds).

This beautiful game should be an anime! Gameplay is simple and suitable for new cozy gamers to enjoy.

16. Cassette Beasts

Grab your cassette player – it’s time to transform!

Cassette Beasts is an 80’s vibe Creature Collector turn-based RPG set in a vast and colorful open world. Record and collect awesome monster forms to use in turn-based battles, or for their abilities to traverse the world.

Never fight alone! Form bonds, spend time together, and help your selected partner complete personal goals to become a better team. The strength of your relationship determines how well you’re able to fuse!

17. Chicory: A Colorful Tale

Chicory: A Colorful Tale is an adventure game about a dog wielding a magic paintbrush! Use the power of art to explore, solve puzzles, help your animal friends and restore color to the world.

The Brush is a one-of-a-kind artifact that can color the world. Naturally, it needs a wielder, a master artist responsible for all colors and for passing the brush down. The current wielder, Chicory, is immensely talented and beloved by all… until all the color in the land vanishes, and her with it!

I guess that leaves it up to you, her number one fan, to take up the brush and fill in for her. Hmm… good luck!

18. Dordogne

Dordogne is a narrative adventure game in which you play as Mimi, a 32-year-old woman visiting the house of her recently deceased grandmother.

Dordogne is set both in the present and the past. In the present timeline, Mimi explores the rooms in her grandmother’s home. In the past timeline, you’ll help a 10-year-old Mimi explore Dordogne and complete her quests, affecting the present.

Along with the puzzles that both versions of Mimi will solve, you’ll collect photos, sounds, objects and words to create Mimi’s journal – keeping young Mimi’s memories of summers spent with her grandmother in Dordogne.

19. Planet of Lana

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.

20. The Big Con

Hustle through the 90s in THE BIG CON, an adventure game where you’re an awkward teen hustling to save her family video store from gangsters.

Play as Ali, a high school junior gone AWOL from band camp to seek revenge on the loan sharks that threaten her mom’s video store. (Fighting with your mom is YOUR job. No one else gets to do that.)

Maybe you’ll profit from the latest collectible plushie craze, and make an interesting friend or two along the way.

21. A Short Hike

​Explore the chill vibes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park by hiking, climbing, and just soaking in those stunning mountain views.

You can follow the trails they’ve laid out, or go off the beaten path and see where the wild takes you. Oh, and keep an eye out for fellow hikers, secret gems, and all the awesome things nature’s got to offer!

22. The Wandering Village (Game Preview)

Play in a world where unruly plants blanket the Earth, exhaling toxic spores as they flourish.

A tiny group of survivors has found refuge atop a colossal, ambulating giant beast they’ve affectionately named ‘Onbu’.

Assume the mantle of leadership, erect their settlement and cultivate a symbiotic rapport with this creature, all essential for joint survival within the captivating yet perilous post-apocalyptic expanse that envelops you.

23. Venba

Venba is an immersive narrative cooking experience that invites players to uncover lost recipes while immersing themselves in the journey of an Indian mother who, along with her family, moves to Canada during the 1980s.

Embark on a culinary adventure filled with not only the preparation of diverse and delicious dishes but also the rediscovery of long-forgotten recipes. 

24. Disney Dreamlight Valley

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!

25. Homestead Arcana

Embark on a journey as a farming Witch and lead the way in revitalizing your range that has fallen victim to an enigmatic Miasma corruption.

Unearth the truth behind its sudden emergence, cultivate potent plants to amplify your spellcasting prowess, and harness the innate magic of nature to restore the land to its former vitality.

26. LAPIN (Game Preview)

LAPIN is an enchanting 2D platformer about a group of cute rabbit explorers.

Once inhabitants of a park, these five rabbits were displaced due to construction, leaving behind their cherished burrow. Join Liebe and her companions on a quest to navigate the strange new world. 

27. Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered

Follow Oliver as he sets off on a journey through a realm filled with both new companions and formidable adversaries. His goal: to rescue his mother after a devastating event.

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. 

28. Unravel

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.

29. Cooking Simulator

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.

30. Pikuniku

Pikuniku is a delightfully quirky puzzle-exploration game set in a whimsical world where appearances can be deceiving.

Assist unique characters in overcoming challenges, unveiling a profound state conspiracy, and igniting a charmingly offbeat revolution in this enchanting dystopian journey!

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