Discover the most heartwarming indie titles to brighten your springtime gaming sessions.
Looking for the best cozy indie games this spring? Our spring 2025 list rounds up the most wholesome, relaxing games to play right now.
Why Cozy Indie Games Spring 2025 Is the Vibe We Need
10. Fields of Mistria
Embark on a nostalgic journey in Fields of Mistria, a farming simulation that blends ’90s anime aesthetics with classic RPG elements. Customize your character, cultivate your farm, and forge relationships with diverse villagers in a town recovering from a recent earthquake.
Release Date: August 2024
Platforms: PC
Official Fields of Mistria Website
9. Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping
Put on your detective hat in Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping. Play as Eugene McQuacklin, a hard-boiled duck investigator, as you unravel mysteries at a luxury campsite. Search for clues, interrogate suspects, and solve the case in this whimsical adventure.
Release Date: TBA 2025
Platforms: PC
Official Duck Detective Website
8. Tales of the Shire
Experience the serene life of a hobbit in Tales of the Shire. Decorate your cozy hobbit hole, engage in gardening, fishing, and cooking, and immerse yourself in the tranquil community of the Shire. It’s the perfect escape for fans of life simulation games.
Release Date: July 29, 2025
Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Switch
Official Tales of the Shire Website
7. Date Everything
Step into a world where everything is dateable in Date Everything. Although this sandbox dating simulator features 100 fully voiced characters, each one has unique stories. Use your “dateviators” to bring objects to life and decide whether they’ll become your lover, friend, or foe.
Release Date: June 2025
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch
Official Date Everything Website
6. Botany Manor
Immerse yourself in the tranquil world of Botany Manor, where you play as a retired botanist cultivating magical flora in a picturesque English manor. Solve plant-based puzzles and uncover the secrets of forgotten flora in this relaxing exploration game.
Release Date: April 9, 2024 (Switch, Windows, Xbox One, Series X/S), January 28, 2025 (PS4, PS5)
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
5. Spirit Swap: Lofi Beats to Match-3 To
Enjoy a fusion of match-3 gameplay and lofi beats in Spirit Swap. Set in a lush, narrative-driven world of witchy demons, swap to a custom lofi soundtrack as you reassemble lost spirits, cast powerful spells, and bond with a diverse cast of characters.
Release Date: February 3, 2025
Platforms: PC
4. Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley
Step into the gentle world of Tove Jansson’s Moomins in Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley. Moreover, as Snufkin, you’re on a mission to restore harmony to Moominvalley through puzzles, stealth, and music. No combat—just vibes.
Release Date: March 7, 2024
Platforms: PC, Switch
3. Wanderstop
From the minds behind The Stanley Parable comes Wanderstop, a game about a former warrior running a quiet tea shop. Also, this narrative adventure blends rest, reflection, and retail in one emotionally rich package.
Release Date: Q2 2025
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5
2. Tiny Glade
No combat, no goals—just peaceful building. Tiny Glade lets you doodle tiny castles and watch them come to life. Grass grows, sheep nap, and you relax. Furthermore, this is sandbox serenity done right.
Release Date: Summer 2025
Platforms: PC
1. PuffPals: Island Skies
Float away (literally) to a wholesome cloud island with adorable creatures in PuffPals: Island Skies. Plant, decorate, befriend plush-like puffpals and explore a soothing, colorful world that’s a dreamscape for cozy fans.
Release Date: Q2 2025 (Early Access)
Platforms: PC, Switch
There you have it—10 cozy indie games to keep your heart warm and your playlist chill this Spring. Which one are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments or on socials @24indie.
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