As the years go by and the creator focuses on a previous game, this cozy game looks like it may never release.

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Shayna Josi is a Features Writer from South Africa. Shayna has always been passionate about stories, and has dedicated her life to learning how to tell them. Aside from writing about her favorite ...

Like so many technological and cultural innovations, video games went through a phase of being blamed for all manner of society’s ills as they became more popular. But as all but the most committed ...

The cozy genre is no trifle: games like Stardew Valley hold a certain power over players. Perhaps the repetitive nature of their gameplay has a soothing effect, or their undeniably positive vibes ...

Nicole Celic is a Bronx-born and raised librarian who plays more video games than she reads books. A lifelong gamer who dabbles in game development, she also teaches at the City University of New York ...

Not all cozy games are built for mindfulness, but almost all of them have the potential. Credit: Zain bin Awais / Mashable composite; boonchai wedmakawand/via Getty Images You are a small, pixelated ...

Megan (She/They) is a freelance journalist from the United Kingdom for the digital publication, Game Rant. She has been professionally writing gaming content for roughly four years now, since starting ...

Allysen is a writer with a passion for covering all things related to entertainment! While primarily focused on video games and the gaming industry, she also enjoys writing about movies, TV, anime, ...

You’d be forgiven for thinking cozy games and horror games are opposites, but when they come together, you are left with experiences that are ideal games for spooky season. If you’re a fan of cozy ...

Farming simulators and management games can be a lot of fun. They’re often rich and charming, usually with an element of crafting, exploration, and even romance in some cases. It’s great to have other ...