30 Best Cozy Games on Xbox Game Pass in 2025

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 tons of cozy games brimming with heart-melting stories, simple game mechanics and lush environments for you to savour in 2025.

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The 30 BEST Cozy Games on Xbox Game Pass This Year!

Cozy gaming has exploded over the past five years thanks to games like Animal Crossing, Unpacking, Stardew… just to name a few. (Okay, who am I kidding? There are hundreds of them now.)

By picking up your controller and trying a bunch of games until one sticks. That’s how!

That’s actually one of the reasons I love Xbox Game Pass so much. I don’t have to fork out my hard-earned cash on individual games and hope they’re a good fit. Instead, I get access to hundreds of cosy little titles for one flat monthly fee. Feels like a digital pick-n-mix.

Of course, I know not everyone has hours and hours to spare for gaming every day. Life’s busy. So if you’re after something short and snuggly, make sure to check out Short and Sweet Cozy Games on Xbox Game Pass first. It’s full of low-stress gems you can enjoy in a single weekend.

Just a quick heads up before you dive in—these games are part of the Game Pass Ultimate collection, which includes both PC and console options. That means not every title might be available on your chosen platform. But there’s still loads to love, I promise.

Side note

The selection of games offered on Xbox changes regularly. The games on this list were correct at the time of publishing.

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to a T

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.

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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.

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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 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.

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It Takes Two is a wholesome family game about 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, the married pair needs to find their way back to their daughter and their human bodies. And maybe even, to each other.

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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 collectables throughout.

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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.

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Tempopo

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.

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All You Need is Help

Dive into a quirky multiplayer co-op puzzle game where adorable, fluffy cube-shaped creatures collaborate to reach their goals. (Note: There’s no single player option)

These creatures, each oddly shaped, jostle against each other to help solve puzzles together. When in trouble, shout “HELP!” and friends will surely come to your aid. With everyone’s strength, turn friendships into friend-shapes!

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Another Crab’s Treasure

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.

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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.

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Farming Simulator 22 PC

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.

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Cities: Skylines – Remastered

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.

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Spray Paint Simulator

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.

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Donut County

Donut County is a story-based physics puzzle game where you play as an ever-growing hole in the ground. Meet cute characters, steal their trash, and throw them in a hole. Raccoons have taken over Donut County with remote-controlled trash-stealing holes.

You play as BK, a hole-driving raccoon who swallows up his friends and their homes to earn idiotic prizes. When BK falls into one of his own holes, he’s confronted by his best friend Mira and the residents of Donut County, who are all stuck 999 feet underground… and they demand answers!

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Dredge

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…

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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.

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Little Kitty, Big City

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!

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Zoo Tycoon: Ultimate Animal Collection

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.

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Unravel Two

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.

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Barbie Project Friendship™

Get ready for the ultimate Barbie™ gaming adventure as Barbie and Barbie work together to save a beloved Malibu landmark, the Malibu Waves Community Center! Join them and their friends on a fun adventure to transform six spaces into fabulous spots like the Pet Salon, Campsite, Tech Lab, and more.

Dreaming of becoming a pet groomer, technical taskmaster or working with an ocean view? In the World of Barbie, there are so many activities to try out.

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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!

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Flock

Flock is a multiplayer co-op game where players take on the role of flying shepherds, each tending to their own unique herd of adorable flying creatures. The game is an ode to the joy of flight and discovery.

Starting with a small herd of hover-sheep, you nurture and fly them toward fresh, untouched pastures. Along the way, you will discover the secrets of the beautiful uplands and its wild creatures.

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Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch

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.

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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.

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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.

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Ori and the Blind Forest

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.

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Bejeweled 2

Rediscover one of my favorite xbox game pass titles. Bejeweled 2 is a classic there’s no doubt about it.

I recall spending many hours swapping those colorful jewels on my Xbox 360 to match four of a kind to earn that explosive Power Gem. Five in a row gets you a Hyper Cube, a special piece that clears all gems of a single color. And don’t forget Time Bombs and the Endless mode.

It’s one of those fun video games that’s easy to pick up but hard to put down.

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Jusant

Jusant is an action-puzzle climbing game that is surprisingly meditative considering it’s set on the side of a giant tower!

Play at your own pace. As you climb, you’ll come across breathtaking biomes full of flora and fauna, accompanied by a peaceful and atmospheric soundtrack. Take your time and enjoy the view as you make your way to the very top to discover the history of the tower.

Sea of Stars

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Sea of Stars

Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG adventure, drawing inspiration from beloved classics. One of the latest cozy games on PlayStation Plus is this epic tale of the two Children of the Solstice.

Two people who are destined to harness the incredible powers of both the sun and the moon. Together, they wield Eclipse Magic, the sole force capable of defending against the nightmarish abominations created by the malevolent alchemist known as The Fleshmancer.

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Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island

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.

FAQ

WHAT IS XBOX GAME PASS?

A subscription service for Microsoft games on console and PC, giving you access to a library of hundreds of games.

HOW MUCH IS XBOX GAME PASS?

From $9.99 (£7.99) on PC or Console and the ULTIMATE is $15 (£10.99)

WHICH XBOX CONSOLE SHOULD YOU BUY?

The Xbox Series X is the best all-rounder if you’re looking for a Playstation 5 alternative

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BEING AN XBOX GAME PASS MEMBER?

Access to first-party games on day one Cloud Gaming EA Play Rewards and Discounts

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