Cozy games for when you just want to switch off

Not every game needs to test you. Some evenings I just want something soft to hold my attention while my brain cools down, and the mobile store is quietly great for that.

Cloudfarm Days has been my go-to lately. Tending crops on floating islands, decorating, connecting new plots, it asks nothing stressful of you. It's the gaming equivalent of a warm drink.

Lantern Hollow sits in the same mood but with a story. It's a point-and-tap adventure with no way to lose, which sounds boring and absolutely isn't. The atmosphere does all the work.

The thing I look for in a cozy game is respect for your time. No aggressive notifications, no pressure to log in daily. Just a space you can return to when you feel like it.

Play these in the evening with the brightness down. They're designed to slow your heart rate, not spike it.