10 Super Cozy Nintendo Switch Games

Nintendo Switch is packed with some amazing new games! But the best way to enjoy this handheld device is to play some of the most relaxing games while sipping coffee or curling up in bed. Let’s jump into our best picks so far:

#1 Touhou Mystia’s Izakaya

Touhou Mystia’s Izakaya lets you run an izakaya (think cozy Japanese pub) in a land full of cute characters.

This game focuses on building friendships with your customers. It’s an RPG, sans combat. You will find many familiar faces from the Touhou universe, and getting to know them adds a fun layer to running your izakaya.

The drinks served to customers can have surprising effects! Some of them might influence how your customers act, what they chat about, or even unlock hidden parts of the story.

You will also be collecting ingredients for your tasty dishes and drinks. It’s a big part of the game. Explore an open world to find unique ingredients, some readily available, others requiring you to complete quests or befriend NPCs. It’s like being in a mini-adventure every time you need to restock.

Your izakaya will be so empty without helpers. The good news is that you can hire an assistant cook and servers, each with unique strengths and weaknesses. Choosing the right helpers and assigning tasks to them becomes important to running a successful restaurant.

While profits are crucial, the main goal is to create a cozy atmosphere for your customers. It’s all about offering delicious food and drinks, having good conversations, and watching your izakaya become a fun place for all the cute folks in this world.

Interested in the history of cozy games? Want to know what was the first cozy game? Here’s what we have written:

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#2 Fireside

Fireside is a relaxing game where you play as Knick, a merchant who gets stranded on a desolate island. You will be meeting islanders and sharing stories around the campfire every night.

Campfire chats and stories are so fun in Fireside. Every day you get to meet new people and share tales that give you this special power called “soul energy” to level up your home base. Use that special power you get from campfire stories to upgrade your little island getaway. You can even invite your island buddies over to create a sweet hangout spot.

In Fireside, trading and finding things can be a whole lot of fun. Help the islanders by finding items they need and trading things you pick up. Plus, there are over 50 classic camping recipes you can try with the ingredients you have discovered so far! And if you are bored, why don’t you solve a fun mystery? Gotta help a mermaid who can’t seem to sing anymore? Talk to the islanders and follow hints to crack this lighthearted whodunit.

Fireside is about making new friends and soaking up the island vibes. If you’re looking for a relaxing and heartwarming adventure, Fireside might be your perfect cup of tea (or hot cocoa, depending on the island weather).

#3 Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge

This game just came out in July 2024, and lets you create a cozy home for frogs. Enough of that boring monster-slaying/catching madness, here you’re the hero for a bunch of cute little amphibians!

Become a Frog Whisperer! Team up with an old friend to turn a swamp into a hoppin’ good time for hundreds of frogs! Each one has its looks and likes, so you gotta find them all. You will also be photographing a whole bunch of frogs to fill up your “Frogedex”.

Help your froggy population grow by breeding them! It’s like playing Froggy Tinder (LOL!), but way more wholesome. As you play, you can decorate the swamp to make it the ultimate toad paradise. Think lily pads, reeds, and maybe a smol fountain for those little frogs. There are also fun games to play and even plants to grow to keep your amphibian friends happy and thriving.

If you’re looking for a chill game where you can collect adorable frogs, build a beautiful swamp, and just relax, then Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge is your pond!

#4 Everafter Falls

In Everafter Falls, you get the usual farming, creature-collecting, and becoming BFFs with the townsfolk. But wait! There’s some seriously cool stuff that makes it stand out from the rest.

You begin your cozy adventure by inheriting a farm. But here’s the twist – you’ve got robot buddies to help you out! You will be using them to plant and water crops, and even assist in battles in those hidden dungeons (don’t worry, it’s more about dodging and using your tools smartly than going all-out warrior). Upgrading these little automated buddies adds a whole new layer of strategy to the game.

There are no skill trees in this game. You can level up by simply finding and equipping special cards. Each card grants you a different perk or ability, so you can customize your farmer however you see fit.

So, you get the relaxing farm life you have wished for, but with unique features like robot helpers and a card system to keep things interesting.

#5 Tavern Talk

Tavern Talk on Switch provides a visual novel-like experience. You step into the boots of a tavern owner where weary adventurers come to unwind, share epic tales, and maybe even shed a tear or two. Sure, you serve drinks but the drinks offered can sometimes open up new conversations, and even unlock hidden parts of the story.

The more you engage in a conversation with new adventurers, the deeper your connection with them grows, helping you progress through their stories. The choices you make can influence their journeys and even change the course of things. You might be the unlikely hero behind the scenes, all from the comfort of your barstool.

Tavern Talk is all about the conversations, the relationships, and the sense of a world coming alive around you.

Moonstone Island

In Moonstone Island, you will be meeting cute creatures that roam this island paradise! There are hundreds of them, each with their abilities and persona.

While the main focus is being BFFs with creatures, battles have a card-based system. You’ll use cards representing your spirit creature’s skills and strategically plan your moves to overcome obstacles. Think Pokémon meets CCG but with a focus on clever tactics, not just brute force.

Growing your crops is a great way to obtain resources. And yes, there’s fishing! But Moonstone Island is also about exploration. There’s a massive open world waiting to be discovered, filled with hidden secrets, beautiful landscapes, and friendly islanders you can chat with. Discover ancient ruins, and solve the mysteries of this island chain.

The island is filled with diverse NPCs, all with their own stories and quests. Getting to know them unlocks new potion recipes and upgrades for your home.

So, if you’re looking for a relaxing life-sim adventure with a unique way to befriend creatures, make potions, and explore a charming open world, then Moonstone Island might be the perfect game for you.

Bandle Tale

Bandle Tale for Switch is a total breath of fresh air! Here you’re a yordle (read adorable, fuzzy League of Legends mascot) on a heartwarming adventure beyond the Bandlewoods. Embrace your Knitting Ninja skills. But this isn’t your grandma’s knitting circle! You wield yarn like a magic wand, crafting bridges, nets, and even catapults to solve puzzles and explore.

Keeping your fellow yordles happy is the name of the game. Throw legendary festivals with delicious food, carnival games, or maybe even a yordle rock concert – the options are endless! It’s all about celebrating friendship and having a blast. Talking about friendships, You’ll meet some brand new yordle characters and also come across some familiar faces from the League of Legends universe. Help them out, become friends with them, and unlock special abilities to help you on your quest. Talk about squad goals!

You will be exploring five amazing islands in Bandle Tale, each with its crew of friendly (or maybe not-so-friendly) critters. Solve puzzles, gather goodies, and uncover the secrets of each island, all while unraveling a bigger mystery.

Deep down, Bandle Tale is about the power of friendship and helping others. You’ll embark on a heartwarming quest to fix the portals connecting Bandle City to the outside world, reuniting all the scattered yordles.

It’s a charming and relaxing adventure with a unique knitting mechanic and a sprinkle of mystery.

Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley

In Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley, you play as Snufkin who loves to use its musical abilities to solve puzzles and bring harmony back to Moominvalley.

A bunch of weird amusement parks showed up and disrupted the peaceful vibe of the valley. Snufkin’s mission is to use his music to bring back the valley’s natural harmony. Use a beautiful melody to chase away the bad vibes and restore the valley to its former glory!

The game follows a heartwarming story filled with the quirky charm of the Moomin world. You’ll meet all your favorite characters. It’s like stepping right into a storybook!

A bunch of weird amusement parks showed up and disrupted the peaceful vibe of Moominvalley. Snufkin’s mission is to use his music to bring back the valley’s natural harmony. Use a beautiful melody to chase away the bad vibes and bring back the happy Moomin feels!

The game is filled with hidden paths, secret coves, and tons of cute characters. As you explore, you’ll collect inspiration that fuels your musical abilities. You will find magic music notes hidden everywhere! The more you explore, the more tunes you can learn to solve puzzles and progress in the game.

Snufkin got his trusty harmonica (and other instruments he finds along the way) to solve puzzles and even chat with the creatures of the valley.

Garden Life

Garden Life is a cozy garden sim game, and here it’s sunshine and blooms all year round. So you can plant whatever your heart desires, whenever you want.

Speaking of planting, there are more than 120 different plants to choose from. We’re talking flowers in every color imaginable, plus shrubs, fruits, and even some tasty veggies. Garden Life lets you get your hands dirty (well, virtually dirty) with realistic care. You will be watering and even a little snip-snip to keep your greenery looking top-notch.

The plant party doesn’t stop at this! You will also have access to charming walkways, cozy benches, or maybe even some wacky garden gnome action to decorate your cozy garden. Now, you might be wondering if there’s a story or something to follow. Well, Garden Life is all about giving you choices. There’s a story mode if you like a little direction, but if you just want to freestyle and create your garden masterpiece, you can do that too.

Open Roads

Are you looking for a virtual road trip with a sprinkle of some family drama? Open Roads is the game you are looking for! You play as Tess, who will be exploring abandoned places while chatting with her mom. The words you choose and the conversations you make can change your relationship with your mom! Interesting, isn’t it?

There’s also a hint of mystery thrown in. Open Roads is inspired by choose-your-own-adventure games, so you might be familiar with the setting if you have played some. Graphics are a mix of 3D landscapes and gorgeous 2D characters. While on a long journey, uncovering secret pieces of the story motivates you to explore further.

Now, don’t expect complicated puzzles. Open Roads is a relaxing game full of conversations and wholesome moments.