Is it just me, or did May zip by? The weather was rainy and cool where I am, which made for a perfect month to cozy up indoors and play some games before summer festivities start up. There are a ton of brand new cozy game releases this month, too. Here are some that caught my eye:
1. Herald: The Interactive Period Drama – Released 1 May, 2025
Genre: Interactive fiction, point-and-click
Rating upon release: Positive
Herald is a gripping, story-driven period drama that sails into the heart of colonial power and personal identity. Set aboard the HLV Herald in an alternate 19th century, you play as Devan Rensburg, a mixed-heritage steward navigating class divides, crew tensions, and the ship’s buried secrets.
With branching narratives, richly voiced characters, and a sharp critique of empire, Herald delivers a thoughtful, tightly woven adventure that asks not just what you’ll do—but who you’ll become.
2. To Pixelia – Released 1 May, 2025
Genre: Relaxing open world
Rating upon release: Mostly positive
To Pixelia is a sprawling pixel-art life sim where ambition meets total freedom. Whether you’re chasing fame as a musician, fighting your way through underground boxing rings, or campaigning for the presidency, the sandbox of Pixelia is yours to shape.
Career paths range from wholesome to chaotic and there’s an open world full of quirky characters. To Pixelia invites players to live out wildly different dreams—all in one vibrant, simulation-packed package.
3. despelote – Released 1 May, 2025
Genre: Sandbox
Rating upon release: Very positive
I first spotted despelote at PAX West 2023, and now it’s finally out for all to play!
despelote is a tender, first-person slice-of-life adventure that captures the wonder of childhood and the cultural heartbeat of soccer in 2001 Quito, Ecuador. Through the eyes of young Julián, players explore the city’s streets and parks with a soccer ball at their feet, uncovering everyday joys, local stories, and a nation’s quiet hope for World Cup glory. despelote is a rare, poetic tribute to memory, place, and play.
4. Little Sim World – Released 1 May, 2025
Genre: Life sim, dating sim
Rating upon release: Very positive
Little Sim World is a vibrant 2D cozy life sim that blends cozy charm with deep customization and RPG progression. Set in a bustling, hand-crafted city inspired by London, it invites players to design their dream home, forge relationships with quirky locals, pursue careers and university degrees, and manage their character’s daily needs.
Little Sim World delivers a fresh, community-driven take on the life sim genre—offering both comfort and complexity for fans of games like The Sims and Stardew Valley.
5. Chill Town – Released 13 May, 2025
Genre: Farming sim
Rating upon release: Mostly positive
Chill Town is a soothing simulation-meets-idle game hybrid that expands on the cozy vibes of Chill Corner with new layers of interactivity and charm. From building and decorating your dream town to fishing, farming, cooking, and caring for adorable creatures, it’s a laid-back digital retreat designed for players who crave relaxation with a creative twist.
A rich lo-fi soundtrack and auto-play features make it just as enjoyable as background ambience as it is an interactive escape, inviting you to unwind at your own pace.
6. Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo – Released 16 May, 2025
Genre: Point-and-click exploration
Rating upon release: Very positive
Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo is a heartfelt narrative adventure set in a vibrant, liminal afterlife. You play as Kulebra, an undead snake with a smile and no memory, exploring a whimsical world full of lost souls, quirky characters, and hidden truths.
A blend of point-and-click exploration, light puzzles, and a strong emotional core, emphasizes themes of acceptance and purpose into a cozy yet thought-provoking journey through death that feels anything but grim.
🥇Cozy Game Reviews recommends!
7. A Webbing Journey – Released 19 May, 2025
Genre: Sandbox, puzzler
Rating upon release: Very positive
A Webbing Journey is a delightful sandbox adventure where you play as Silky, an adorable spider with a big heart and an endless supply of web. Swing through cozy rooms, build outrageous web structures, complete silly household tasks, and cause joyful chaos using clever physics-based mechanics. Whether you’re baking cookies, crafting plushies, or just sticking random furniture together, A Webbing Journey is about finding joy in everyday messes.
With charming customization, creative freedom, and wholesome mischief, it’s the ultimate feel-good spider simulator.
8. Hotel Architect – Released 20 May, 2025
Genre: Management sim
Rating upon release: Very positive
Design, build, and manage grand hotels around the world in Hotel Architect, a tycoon simulation game where chaos and creativity collide. Whether you’re transforming a derelict building into a five-star hotspot or starting fresh on an empty lot, you’ll juggle guest demands, staff efficiency, and logistical snafus to build the ultimate hospitality empire.
Featuring career and sandbox modes across multiple locations, real-time construction, deep customization options, and eccentric guest behavior, Hotel Architect challenges you to earn glowing reviews while keeping everything from your lobby design to your laundry logistics in order.
9. Jumping Jazz Cats – Released 20 May, 2025
Genre: Party game, 3D platformer
Rating upon release: Positive
Jumping Jazz Cats is a cozy online multiplayer platformer where players control agile cats racing and performing acrobatic parkour inside a jazzy cartoon mansion — the Ellington Estate. Players jump, grind, swing, bounce, and slide through whimsical, multi-level environments filled with playful distractions and furniture obstacles.
The game mixes cooperative and competitive mini-games inspired by feline antics, with up to 9 players online or up to 4 local players in split-screen.
10. Tales of Seikyu – Released 21 May, 2025
Genre: Farming sim
Rating upon release: Very positive
Tales of Seikyu is a charming blend of farming sim, RPG, and romantic adventure set on a mystical island inhabited by shape-shifting Yokai. As a member of the Fox Clan, you’ll cultivate your homestead, master magical transformations, and forge meaningful relationships with a diverse cast of villagers through heartfelt storylines and seasonal events. You can expect a cozy atmosphere, engaging progression, and vibrant world inspired by Eastern folklore.
Tales of Seikyu offers a fresh, enchanting twist on life sims—perfect for players craving a blend of exploration, community, and magic.
11. FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time – Released 21 May, 2025
Genre: Action RPG
Rating upon release: Very positive
Easily my favorite cozy game of 2025 so far, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time invites you to live your best slow-life fantasy in a beautifully crafted open world where you can freely switch between 14 unique jobs—or “Lives”—ranging from fishing and crafting to battling monsters. Guided by a mysterious dragon, you’ll explore a sprawling island frozen between past and present, shaping its landscape, rebuilding towns, and uncovering secrets.
This cozy RPG offers seamless multiplayer for up to four players and a rich variety of activities, this RPG blends relaxing life simulation with action-packed adventure, offering endless ways to play at your own pace.
🥇Cozy Game Reviews recommends!
12. SEDAP! A Culinary Adventure – Released 22 May, 2025
Genre: Co-op cooking
Rating upon release: Mixed
SEDAP! A Culinary Adventure serves up a vibrant, co-op blend of cooking chaos and action-packed exploration set in a fantastical Southeast Asian-inspired world. Play solo or team up as Som the Cooker and Gon the Hunter, balancing frantic kitchen mini-games with monster-slaying and ingredient foraging on the mysterious Khaya Island.
With a rich variety of dishes to master, biomes to explore, and secrets to uncover, this game offers a unique recipe for fun that’s equal parts heart-pounding adventure and deliciously quirky culinary mayhem.
13. The Ranch of Rivershine – Released 23 May, 2025
Genre: Farming sim, animal care
Rating upon release: Very positive
The Ranch of Rivershine invites you to saddle up and build your dream horse ranch in a charming, sprawling countryside. Raise, train, and care for your horses—from playful foals to cross-country champions—while exploring lush trails, entering competitions, and expanding your ranch with other animals and crops.
With rich customization, a vibrant town full of friendly villagers, and a mysterious story waiting to be uncovered, this simulation blends relaxing ranch life with exciting challenges in a beautiful 3D world. Perfect for fans of life sims, horse lovers, and anyone craving a peaceful yet rewarding adventure.
14. Cattle Country – Released 27 May, 2025
Genre: Farming sim
Rating upon release: Very positive
Cattle Country is a warm-hearted cowboy adventure life sim set in the wild frontier. As a determined pioneer, you’ll build your homestead from scratch—farming, mining, crafting, and raising cattle under wide-open skies. Alongside peaceful ranch life, you’ll face bandits, uncover hidden plots, and take part in lively rodeos. Meet and befriend a colorful cast of townsfolk, with 18 romance options to boot.
Explore wilderness trails for hunting and treasure hunting, and become a true part of this growing mountain town. It’s a wholesome blend of slice-of-life charm and thrilling Wild West adventure wrapped in one cozy package.
15. Projected Dreams – Released 29 May, 2025
Genre: Story-rich, puzzler
Rating upon release: Very positive
Projected Dreams is a charming, cozy puzzle game that invites you to create shadow plays by arranging toys on a table. Set in a nostalgic 90s-inspired room, the game blends casual, stress-free puzzles with a heartfelt, wordless story about family, friendship, and bittersweet memories.
Each puzzle can be solved in multiple creative ways as you bring to life evocative shadows that slowly reveal Senka’s journey through changing environments and warm summer nights. Relax to a soothing soundtrack while blurring the lines between fantasy and reality in this beautifully atmospheric experience.
🥇Cozy Game Reviews recommends!
16. Trash Goblin – Released 28 May, 2025
Genre: Wholesome, simulation
Rating upon release: Very positive
Trash Goblin is a wholesome and relaxing shopkeeping simulation where you uncover, clean, and upcycle quirky trinkets to sell to an endless parade of colorful customers. There’s no time pressure—take your time chipping away dirt, restoring forgotten curios, and creatively combining items into new treasures.
Upgrade your tools and expand your shop, then customize your cozy space with decorations and plants. With 170+ trinkets, unique NPCs, quests, and endless gameplay, it’s a perfect chill-out game focused on creativity and charm.
🥇Cozy Game Reviews recommends!
17. Islands & Trains – Released 29 May, 2025
Genre: City builder, sandbox
Rating upon release: Positive
Islands & Trains is a relaxing sandbox game where you craft tiny railway dioramas on dreamy islands. Design and build your own train routes winding through forests, mountains, and seaside villages—no timers, goals, or stress, just creative freedom. Customize the landscape with animals and scenery, and watch your peaceful miniature world come to life.
Inspired by games like Islanders and Townscaper, it’s perfect for anyone who loves laid-back city building and model trains.
18. CraftCraft: Fantasy Merchant Simulator – Released 29 May, 2025
Genre: Merchant sim
Rating upon release: Very positive
CraftCraft: Fantasy Merchant Simulator lets you become a jeweler or smith in a charming fantasy port town. Play as a moth, elf, or cat character, crafting everything from shimmering necklaces for mermaids to swords forged from dragon blood. The game blends hands-on crafting with RPG elements, letting you impact the lives of diverse townsfolk through meaningful choices, including romance and pet companionship (hello, owlcat!).
Relax in your cozy workshop, explore a short branching story filled with multiple endings, and enjoy full voice acting alongside a magical soundtrack. Perfect for players who love creative crafting and heartfelt storytelling in a whimsical fantasy setting.
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