Tag: Cosy

If you’re looking for a game that you can relax into and that won’t take up too much brain space, come browse our news pieces and reviews of the latest cosy games!

Shrek Special Pack Coming to PowerWash Simulator
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Shrek Special Pack Coming to PowerWash Simulator

FuturLab and Square Enix Collective are excited to announce that the next paid DLC PowerWash Simulator Shrek Special Pack will launch on October 10, 2024 on PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Switch. There's just ME and MY swamp! Equipped with your trusty array of Power Washers, it’s your quest to peel back the dirt and bring the world back to its vibrant, fairy tale glory. As you play and spray, you’ll receive messages from some familiar faces and, in usual PowerWash fashion, the campaign is playable with a friend in co-op, or up to six players in free play. Because friends make a swamp better don't they? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdoBRGu13jw On the road again.. Packed full of references to the cult classic film, the Shrek Special Pack has five charming maps to choose from. Shr...
Spray Paint Simulator Revealed
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Spray Paint Simulator Revealed

Whitethorn Games, along with developers North Star Video Games, are delighted to announce Spray Paint Simulator. Pick up your spray tool, paint, masking tools, and scaffolding, and let paint fly as you give a fresh coat of paint to rooms, buildings, and so much more! Whitethorn Games are one of my favourite publishers due to their commitment to accessibility and inclusivity within their games. So this news has me very excited. I see a red door and I want it painted... The town of Splatterville is in dire need of a makeover. And you're just the person for the job! Embark on a whimsical adventure in Spray Paint Simulator Story Mode as you meet with an eclectic group of clients, each in dire need of your painting expertise. Prep your space, select the right colours, and unleash your creat...
Caravan SandWitch – Switch Review
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Caravan SandWitch – Switch Review

The Caravan SandWitch is an indie adventure game that was released for PC, PlayStation, and Switch on the 12th September 2024. Developed by French studio Plane Toast, and published by Dear Villagers. Caravan SandWitch’s gentle approach to exploration, beautiful world, and mysterious plot draw players into a sweet experience - even if the Switch sometimes struggles to keep up. Caravan SandWitch – A Cosy Drive Across the Dunes I started playing Caravan SandWitch as a particularly grey weekend set in over Southern England. As clouds rolled in and rain beat down on my roof, I rode across deserts inspired by Provence, and uncovered mysteries that hooked me. So, let’s take a closer look at why. If you’ve driven your van across the sands in Caravan SandWitch tell us your thoughts in the comm...
Copycat – PC Review
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Copycat – PC Review

Perfectly cozy, perfectly heartbreaking. Copycat is the newest narrative adventure from Spoonful of Wonder, Neverland Entertainment and Nuuvem inc. Put yourself in the paws of a rescue cat called Dawn and learn the true meaning of home. Copycat's full release date is September 19th and you can grab it on Steam. There are slight spoilers present in this review! Prepare your paws, you've got a new home! Gameplay Meet Dawn, a sceptical shelter cat who believes she's a wildcat rather than a common house cat. She very quickly gets adopted by a nice old woman named Olive. Despite Olive's efforts, Dawn still plans to escape out into the wilds as soon as she can. It's slow progress in her new home, but a relationship is built between Dawn and her new owner as she learns about the meanin...
MySims Coming Soon to Nintendo Switch
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MySims Coming Soon to Nintendo Switch

The Sims franchise is bringing back two lovable MySims games with the MySims: Cozy Bundle!  Announced at the Nintendo Direct earlier this week, this charming spin-off will be available for Nintendo Switch on November 19, 2024. Two Games in One Fun Bundle The bundle features retro re-releases of two fan-favourite games: MySims and MySims Kingdom. Both games offer players a place to unleash creativity. Explore familiar worlds that are full of puzzles to solve, locations to discover and tons of characters to meet. Along with a lot to build, paint and decorate of course! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jScgVXIGbXg Make a Town Your Very Own in MySims Mayor Rosalyn needs your help building a charming town for the people who live there. Players will name and develop the town, setting...
Europa Release Date Announced
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Europa Release Date Announced

The Ghibli-inspired action-adventure game Europa has a release date! Announced during the Nintendo Indie World showcase, the adventure will launch on October 11th, on PC and Nintendo Switch. Developed by former Overwatch and Diablo 3 Art Director Helder Pinto, alongside a small dev team he assembled, and published by Future Friends Games (SUMMERHOUSE, Gourdlets), this is one highly anticipated indie title. We'll let the 250,000 Wishlists speak for themselves! Adventure Awaits On the moon Europa, a lush terraformed paradise in Jupiter’s shadow, an android named Zee sets out in search of answers. Run, glide, and fly across the landscape, solve mysteries in the ruins of a fallen utopia, and discover the story of the last human alive. Europa is a peaceful game of adventure, exploration a...
Mika and the Witch’s Mountain – PC Review
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Mika and the Witch’s Mountain – PC Review

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be Kiki from Kiki's Delivery Service? Then wonder no more. Published by Chibig, Mika and the Witch's Mountain is the latest release from developers Chibig and Nukefist. It follows the adventures of Mika, a witch-in-training, in a coming-of-age story and the journey of friendship and community. Many may remember this title, as it had phenomenal support through their Kickstarter page in February 2023. Initially, the team asked the community for €40,000 in funding to produce the game. In the 31 days that the Kickstarter page was live, the team received over €1,300,000 from 24,159 backers. After almost two years, Mika and the Witch's Mountain is now available to purchase across platforms for around £16.99 - £17.99. Mika's Delivery Service and...
Ale & Tale Tavern hits Wishlist milestone
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Ale & Tale Tavern hits Wishlist milestone

Upcoming tavern simulator  game Ale & Tale Tavern has accomplished no easy feat for an indie game. They recently reached 250,000 Wishlists on Steam. To celebrate this huge milestone developer's Scienart Games along with the publishers by GrabTheGames and UpgradePoint, have released a brand new trailer announcing the game's release date: 5th September! A world exists outside of the Tavern Unlike many other simulation games, a world exists beyond the walls of the establishment that you are are solely in charge of. In fact Ale & Tale Tavern has a whole open world beyond the tavern doors. The game takes place in a cozy and beautiful fantasy world. As you would expect you are step into the role of the owner of an abandoned tavern. Your ultimate mission? Restore the former glory and...
Just Crow Things – PC Review
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Just Crow Things – PC Review

What do you call a group of crows? A murder! Which is very apt as this game has murdered my free time. Just Crow Things is an action adventure sandbox game developed by Unbound Creations. The same developers responsible for the wonderful stress relieving game called Rain On Your Parade. Before playing I was already impressed by the fact I would be playing as a tool wielding crow. Although it really helps me sleep at night that crows in real life can't do all that this game character can! This review was written by a living breathing crow named Noir. Gameplay Just Crow Things has you playing as a crow (who I named Tenebrae). Your Crow Grandma has decided you're old enough to venture the world and make our own nest. Before fully pushing us out of the nest Grandma gifts us a family he...
Paper Trail – PC Review
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Paper Trail – PC Review

Become an origami pro as you make your way through Paper Trail, the new top-down puzzle game from Newfangled Games. Join Paige on her adventure to pursue her studies away from home as you make your way through caves, swamps and more by folding the world to your will. Paper Trail is available now on Steam or you can try before you buy with the free demo! You can also grab it on Playstation, Switch, Xbox and Netflix Games. Gameplay When first approaching Paper Trail, I thought ‘how hard could it be?’ and for the first few levels I was right. Newfangled introduces you to the game mechanics slowly, holding your hand throughout the first in-game day. Folding pages in half revealed Paige’s relationship with her parents and why she was determined to leave home in favour of furthering her...