Here are some new and noteworthy cozy games released in August 2025.
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar – Released 27 Aug, 2025
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar invites you to breathe new life into Zephyr Town’s once-celebrated market. You’ll farm, raise animals, craft, and sell your goods at your own stall while helping restore the community’s charm. With gliders, windmills, and a colorful cast of neighbors (yes, romance included), this entry expands on the original handheld classic with fresh mechanics and fully voiced story events. It’s a cozy mix of farming sim tradition and breezy new ideas, perfect for longtime fans and newcomers alike.
Whisper of the House – Released 27 Aug, 2025
Whisper of the House brings you into Whisper Town, a charming community where clutter hides secrets and every item tells a story. Part decorating sim, part narrative mystery, it’s a cozy game about organizing homes, collecting furniture, and gently transforming the lives of townsfolk. With thousands of design options, interactive items, and hidden threads of magic woven throughout the town, it’s as much about discovery as it is about tidying. What starts as helping neighbors unpack boxes may lead you to uncovering the mysteries that haunt this quiet little place.
Discounty – Released 21 Aug, 2025
Discounty drops you into Blomkest, a small harbor town where your aunt’s discount supermarket becomes your responsibility. You’ll design shelves, manage stock, and ring up customers while navigating rivalries, trade deals, and small-town drama. Every choice shapes both your growing business and your relationship with the locals who may not be eager to welcome you. It’s a cozy yet slyly satirical management sim where selling frozen fries might just save the community—or break it further.
Sword of the Sea – Released 19 Aug, 2025
Sword of the Sea is an atmospheric surfing adventure from the creators of Journey, ABZÛ, and The Pathless. Riding a mystical Hoversword, you carve across rolling dunes and glittering waters, blending skateboarding tricks with meditative exploration. As the resurrected Wraith, your quest is to restore the ocean and awaken the life hidden beneath shifting sands. Sweeping landscapes, surreal ruins, and Austin Wintory’s score create a breathtaking journey of motion, beauty, and quiet mystery.
Monster Mop Up – Released 14 Aug, 2025
Monster Mop Up puts you in the shoes of a Custodian for the Ministry of Monster Concealment, where cleaning up messes is just as important as rescuing lost Ragamuffins. You’ll mop stains, burn poop, and tidy every corner while tracking down these fluffy little creatures hiding in the human world. As you earn rewards, you can upgrade your tools, expand your living space, and decorate a cozy home for you and your rescued friends. Equal parts silly, scrappy, and sweet, it’s a messy job with a surprisingly wholesome heart.
Out and About – Released 11 Aug, 2025
Out and About is a cozy foraging adventure rooted in the real magic of plants. After a storm devastates Portobello, you’ll explore forests, beaches, and wetlands to gather wild herbs, fungi, and seaweed. Every ingredient you collect can be turned into real recipes and herbal remedies that carry beyond the game itself. With a heartfelt focus on community, sustainability, and discovery, it blends cozy sim charm with authentic knowledge of the natural world.
Paper Animal Adventure – Released 7 Aug, 2025
Paper Animal Adventure is a colorful roguelike inspired by Paper Mario and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon. You’ll explore procedurally generated maps, battle quirky enemies, and gather stickers, items, and skills to shape your playstyle. Between adventures, you can relax with friends at the campfire and prepare for the challenges ahead. With cute animal heroes and a missing king to find, it mixes cozy charm with roguelike depth.
Tiny Bookshop – Released 7 Aug, 2025
Tiny Bookshop is a cozy narrative management game where you leave it all behind to run a seaside bookshop. You’ll stock shelves with second-hand treasures, recommend the perfect reads, and decorate your shop to reflect your style. Each location around town attracts a new mix of curious locals, offering chances to befriend regulars and learn their stories. With its mix of gentle strategy and heartfelt community, it’s a love letter to books and the people who cherish them.
Ritual of Raven – Released 7 Aug, 2025
Ritual of Raven is a cozy story-driven farming sim where you let magical constructs do all the gardening. Enchant Arcana Constructs, grow your herb garden, and perform rituals to stabilize chaotic portals. Befriend a quirky cast of villagers and uncover the mysteries behind the moons, crystals, and strange arrivals. With your cheeky Familiar Raven at your side, it’s a magical mix of community, exploration, and gentle strategy.
Gemporium: A Cute Mining Sim – Released 7 Aug, 2025
Gemporium: A Cute Mining Sim is a charming gem-focused mining and shop management sim. Mine, refine, and sell a variety of gemstones while balancing debt, upgrades, and customer satisfaction. With a cozy mode to play at your own pace, it’s perfect for casual grinding without the stress. Adorable visuals, addictive loops, and playful characters make running your little gem empire a joy.
MakeRoom – Released 7 Aug, 2025
MakeRoom is a cozy, sandbox building game where you can design rooms, gardens, and camper vans using over 1,000 objects. Guided design requests help you learn the tools, and a powerful custom furniture creator lets your imagination run wild. Share creations via Steam Workshop, snap beautiful photos, and add pets or ambient touches to make every space uniquely yours. Perfect for players who love creative freedom and charming, relaxing gameplay.
Whimside – Released 7 Aug, 2025
Whimside is a cozy, low-pressure creature collection game designed to run quietly at the bottom of your screen while you work, study, or relax. Capture and hybridize Whimlings to discover new species, explore secret-rich biomes, and decorate your whimsical space. Fuse creatures, unlock unique biomes, and personalize your environment with decorations, while optional Twitch integration lets streamers engage viewers in a charming, interactive experience. Perfect for a relaxing, creative companion that fits seamlessly into your daily routine.
Cozy Holes – Released 6 Aug, 2025
Cozy Holes is a gentle, story-driven digging adventure where you play as Digby, a magical shovel on a quest to reunite with their lost tribe beneath a tropical island. Explore vibrant biomes—from sunlit beaches to crystal-filled caverns—uncover ancient carvings, and upgrade Digby’s abilities at your own pace. With no enemies, no stress, and no forced objectives, the game offers a relaxing, low-pressure experience perfect for cozy exploration and slow-paced discovery. Fans of games like Stardew Valley or Slime Rancher will appreciate its charm, creativity, and peaceful progression.
Sensei! I Like You So Much! – Released 5 Aug, 2025
Sensei! I Like You So Much! is a vibrant fandom-focused simulation and RPG where you step into the life of a fanfic author. Build and customize your “blorbo” characters, craft fanzines, join conventions, gather followers, and expand your fandom influence. The game includes a desktop pet companion, a Seaside Atelier for creating limited merchandise, a gacha machine simulator, and interactive collectibles like badges, ita-bags, and vinyl records. With branching storylines, mini-games, and social interaction with fellow fans, it offers a cozy, creative experience celebrating fan culture. Perfect for players who love character customization, crafting, and fan-driven narratives.
Magic Inn – Released 4 Aug, 2025
Magic Inn is an Early Access tavern life simulator where you play as an exiled wizard-turned-innkeeper. Manage menus, rooms, and staff in a fully magical, customizable inn while building relationships with guests and staff. The game mixes cozy inn management with card-based mini-games for conversations, negotiation, and persuasion. Explore the Kingdom, collect magical creatures, craft recipes, and unlock secrets in a charming fantasy world. Early Access lets players influence development, with future updates adding new Inns, quests, events, and deeper storylines. Perfect for fans of cozy management sims with a magical twist.
Catto’s Post Office – Released 4 Aug, 2025
Catto’s Post Office is a tiny, adorable cozy game that you can finish in under an hour, delivering packages and helping kitty citizens around town. The art is utterly charming, and the wholesome, silly writing made me squeal with delight more than once. Even in such a short experience, it managed to sneak in bittersweet moments that tugged at my heart. Definitely worth the small price, and a perfect serotonin boost after a long day.