story driven - Cozy Game Reviews

The Wide Open Sky is Running Out of Catfish is a Game that Defies Classification

Posted on April 12, 2026April 12, 2026 by Carmen

Clouds, fish, shells, repeat.

13 Best Story Driven Cozy Games on Steam to Play in 2026

Posted on June 25, 2025April 12, 2026 by Carmen

Love deep and emotive narratives? These are my recommendations for the best story driven cozy games on Steam.

Vibrant, whimsical room with purple walls, fairy lights, and fantasy decor from Kulebra and the Soul.

Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo Review: Visually Stunning & Emotionally Resonant Game About Death

Posted on June 5, 2025March 28, 2026 by Carmen

A cozy, colorful game about death.

Wanderstop: A Cozy Narrative Game About Change & Tea

Posted on May 28, 2025March 28, 2026 by Carmen

Stay a while and have some tea. <3

My Cozy Game of the Year 2024: Caravan SandWitch

Posted on January 2, 2025March 28, 2026 by Carmen

Is anything sweeter than minimalistic-yet-profound cozy dystopian #vanlife?

The Star Named EOS Review: Bittersweet Puzzle-Led Story of a Boy & His Camera

Posted on December 27, 2024March 28, 2026 by Carmen

The Star Named EOS tells the story of Dei and his mom as they travel the world through time, capturing moments “together while apart” via photography. Solve satisfying point-and-click puzzles to uncover the mysterious and bittersweet tale of a boy and his camera.

Europa Review: Explore a Stunning Ghibli-esc World at Your Own Pace

Posted on November 1, 2024March 28, 2026 by Carmen

Europa is a stunning linear exploration game with light puzzle-platforming. Between the main story and bonus collectables, you can easily spend between 5-10 hours in this lush and beautiful Ghibli-esc world. Here are my full thoughts.

The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood Review: Your Choices Have Consequences in this Evocative Cosmic Tale

Posted on October 23, 2024March 28, 2026 by Carmen

The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood is a choices matter narrative-driven visual novel with light design and time management elements. Play as Fortuna, a witch who has been banished for 1000 years by her coven leader after foretelling the coven’s doom. Keep reading for my full, honest review of the game.

Spill the Beans (Demo): You are the Criminal in this Reverse-Whodunit Visual Novel

Posted on August 12, 2024March 28, 2026 by Carmen

As the newest hire at a cafe, you find yourself trapped amidst a quirky cast of characters after a dreadful crime has been committed. But there’s a twist: YOU are the thief!