Best Cozy Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,291 Cozy games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Cozy game rankings were last updated on 6/19/2025.
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3. TOEM: A Photo Adventure
Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!
TOEM: A Photo Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Cozy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,851 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,781 positive reviews and 70 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 9/17/2021 |
| Franchise | popagenda |
| Developer | Something We Made |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1307580 |
4. A Castle Full of Cats
A Castle Full of Cats is a catvania hidden object game where you need to find all the cursed cats in the castle. Save each and every cat and unleash the power of love! ♡
A Castle Full of Cats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Cozy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,078 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,052 positive reviews and 26 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.79 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play A Castle Full of Cats on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
5. Lil Gator Game
Embark on an adorable adventure, discover new friends and uncover everything the island has to offer. Climb, Swim, Glide and slide your way into the hearts of the many different characters you meet on your travels!
Lil Gator Game has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Cozy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,823 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,775 positive reviews and 48 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 12/14/2022 |
| Franchise | Playtonic Friends |
| Developer | MegaWobble |
| Publisher | Playtonic Friends |
| Steam App Id | 1586800 |
6. Tiny Glade
Tiny Glade is a small diorama builder where you doodle whimsical castles, cozy cottages & romantic ruins. Explore gridless building chemistry as the game adorns your glades with procedural detail. No management, combat or goals: just kick back and turn forgotten meadows into lovable dioramas.
Tiny Glade has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Cozy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,630 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,113 positive reviews and 517 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 9/23/2024 |
| Developer | Pounce Light |
| Publisher | Pounce Light |
| Steam App Id | 2198150 |
7. PowerWash Simulator
Release the Pressure with PowerWash Simulator! Wash away your worries with the soothing sounds of high-pressure water. Fire up your power washer and blast away every speck of dirt and grime you can find, all with the simple satisfaction of power-washing to a sparkling finish.
PowerWash Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Cozy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 53,546 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51,848 positive reviews and 1,698 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 7/14/2022 |
| Franchise | FuturLab |
| Developer | FuturLab |
| Publisher | Square Enix |
| Steam App Id | 1290000 |
8. Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to)
A game about writing nice letters to real people. Write and receive encouraging letters in a cozy room. Trade stickers and listen to chill music. We're all in this together. Sometimes all you need are a few kind words.
Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Cozy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,949 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,785 positive reviews and 164 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 9/12/2019 |
| Developer | Popcannibal |
| Publisher | Popcannibal |
| Steam App Id | 1070710 |
9. An Arcade Full of Cats
Journey through gaming history's time and space, while searching for adorable feline companions in 'An Arcade Full of Cats,' the ultimate pet'em up hidden object game.
An Arcade Full of Cats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Cozy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,241 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,124 positive reviews and 117 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play An Arcade Full of Cats on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
10. A Building Full of Cats
A Building Full of Cats is a hidden object game where you need to pet all the cats in the building. Don't leave any cats behind!
A Building Full of Cats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Cozy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,101 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,056 positive reviews and 45 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 4 | 12/1/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 7/16/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 43 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 11/9/2022 | 95 | $2.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 12/14/2022 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 433 | 9/23/2024 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,703 | 7/14/2022 | 95 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 9/12/2019 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 11/16/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 7/7/2022 | 95 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 5/28/2025 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,343 | 4/8/2024 | 95 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 194 | 10/7/2020 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 5/20/2024 | 95 | $4.19 | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 12/11/2020 | 94 | $16.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 11/16/2023 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 6/10/2023 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 22 | 2/28/2024 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 37 | 12/17/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 10/12/2020 | 94 | $2.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 19). Cats Hidden in Paris on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 30). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 27). A Castle Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 3). Lil Gator Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 2). Tiny Glade on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). PowerWash Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 15). Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 4). An Arcade Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). A Building Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.