The Best Cozy Games on Nintendo Switch

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The best cozy games on Nintendo Switch offer both approachability and comforting visuals that stray from reality. The Switch is one of the best platforms for relaxing games due to its portability.

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It’s perfect for enjoying in docked mode on the couch or anywhere cozy while in handheld mode.

ANIMAL CROSSING: NEW HORIZONS The Animal Crossing series and coziness often go hand-in-hand. These games are known for their acoustic soundtrack and friendly villagers. This helps it have all the elements of a perfect cozy game on Nintendo Switch.

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BEAR AND BREAKFAST The quirky premise of Bear and Breakfast is part of what makes it cozy. As the owner of a bed in breakfast in the middle of the woods, you have to manage different aspects to make your visitors happy.

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THE WORLD IS YOUR CANVAS IN CHICORY Chicory is a Zelda-like that allows you to paint every screen you move to. You can paint as little or as much as you want, and the game won’t penalize you. Along your journey, you’ll meet many quirky characters named after different foods.

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STARDEW VALLEY Playing at your own pace helps define farming simulator Stardew Valley as one of the best cozy games on the Nintendo Switch.

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COFFEE TALK Coffee Talk takes place in a fictional Seattle populated by fantasy creatures like orcs and elves. In this visual novel game, you’re the barista at a hip coffee shop that attracts some of the most chatty folks in the rainy city.

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GET LOST IN THE WORLD OF THE AWARD-WINNING GRIS Gris could be described as a meditative experience. That could be due to its ethereal soundtrack or visuals taken straight out of a watercolor painting.

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The Best Cozy Games on Nintendo Switch

The best cozy games on Nintendo Switch offer both approachability and comforting visuals that stray from reality. The Switch is one of the best platforms for relaxing games due to its portability.

It’s perfect for enjoying in docked mode on the couch or anywhere cozy while in handheld mode.

ANIMAL CROSSING: NEW HORIZONS The Animal Crossing series and coziness often go hand-in-hand. These games are known for their acoustic soundtrack and friendly villagers. This helps it have all the elements of a perfect cozy game on Nintendo Switch.

BEAR AND BREAKFAST The quirky premise of Bear and Breakfast is part of what makes it cozy. As the owner of a bed in breakfast in the middle of the woods, you have to manage different aspects to make your visitors happy.

THE WORLD IS YOUR CANVAS IN CHICORY Chicory is a Zelda-like that allows you to paint every screen you move to. You can paint as little or as much as you want, and the game won’t penalize you. Along your journey, you’ll meet many quirky characters named after different foods.

STARDEW VALLEY Playing at your own pace helps define farming simulator Stardew Valley as one of the best cozy games on the Nintendo Switch.

COFFEE TALK Coffee Talk takes place in a fictional Seattle populated by fantasy creatures like orcs and elves. In this visual novel game, you’re the barista at a hip coffee shop that attracts some of the most chatty folks in the rainy city.

GET LOST IN THE WORLD OF THE AWARD-WINNING GRIS Gris could be described as a meditative experience. That could be due to its ethereal soundtrack or visuals taken straight out of a watercolor painting.

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