In many ways, 2024 has been a challenging year for the video game industry.しかし、レイオフとリリースの遅延にもかかわらず、居心地の良いゲーマーは2024年に本当に壮大なゲームを楽しんでいました。見逃さないようにするために、2024年の最高の居心地の良いゲームの見解を示します。
If cozy gamers had one issue in 2024, it was keeping up with all the exciting new titles to launch this year.魔法のようなひねりを加えた農業シムズから調理ゲームなど、2024年は、「居心地の良い」意味についてまだ同意できない場合でも、居心地の良いジャンルにさわやかな新しいエネルギーをもたらしました。
For the purposes of this list, we're looking at the most popular and most highly rated cozy games that launched onto the scene this year.
Released: June 20
Subgenre: Visual Novel/Fantasy
For those yearning for more Coffee Talk but also more D&D, this narrative-driven cozy game delivers in the best way. Tavern Talk has multiple endings that make it incredibly replayable for its fanbase, who give it a Very Positive overall rating.
Released: January 17
Subgenre: Farming/Life Sim
It's easy to forget early-year releases on these lookback lists, but Immortal Life still enjoys a wide fanbase among cozy gamers and a Very Positive overall rating on Steam. This game is beloved for its beautiful Chinese-inspired fantasy world with varied mechanics for fishing, farming, and more.
Released: April 26
Subgenre: Idle Game/Farming Sim
Rusty's Retirement combines idle gaming and farming sims with cute little robots to create something truly special. It's so special, in fact, that it's got an Overwhelmingly Positive rating on Steam.
Released: February 28
Subgenre: Life Sim/Management
This microgame features adorable graphics and satisfying cozy street management gameplay, earning Minami Lane a spot on many cozy gamers' best-of lists for 2024. It's got the Overwhelmingly Positive Steam rating to prove it, too.
Released: April 8
Subgenre: Idle/Productivity
The beautiful graphics and coworking productivity mechanics have launched Spirit City into popularity amongst lofi lovers and streamers alike. With consistent updates, Mooncube Games has earned an Overwhelmingly Positive rating among cozy gamers looking for a productivity hack.
Released: November 20
Subgenre: RPG/Farming Sim
Luma Island may be a newcomer compared to some games on the list, but cozy gamers have fallen in love with it.このゲームは、探検、さまざまな職業、美しいなだめるようなグラフィックを組み合わせて、農業シムのスペースで新しいものを探しているプレイヤーと非常に前向きな評価を得ます。
Released: August 27
Subgenre: Survival Crafting/Sandbox
The survival mechanics might nix the “cozy” moniker for some, but many cozy gamers are still flocking to Core Keeper . With cute pixel graphics, adorable animals, and co-op elements, Core Keeper has climbed from Very Positive to Overwhelming Positive as more players join in on the sandbox gameplay fun.
Released: September 23
Subgenre: Sandbox/Building
For the Simmer who spends all their time building the perfect house, Tiny Glade lets you do away with the life sim pretense and just focus on building beautiful medieval buildings. Clearly, that market was ripe, as it's enjoyed massive popularity and an Overwhelmingly Positive rating.
Released: May 9
Subgenre: Sandbox/Comedy
Adorable kitty, sandbox gameplay, and solid humor combine to make Little Kitty, Big City one of the biggest cozy game sensations of the year. It's got an Overwhelmingly Positive Steam rating and plenty of kitty cat hats, and honestly, what more can we ask for?
Released: August 5 (Early Access)
Subgenre: Farming/Life Sim
Yes, Fields of Mistria is still in Early Access, but it's been such a massive phenomenon in the cozy gaming space that it simply has to be included. With Sailor Moon-style graphics, an Overwhelmingly Positive Steam rating, and dare I say improved Stardew Valley gameplay, Mistria shows no signs of slowing down its domination of the cozy gaming space.
And those are the 10 best cozy games of 2024.
