Games mentioned (in no particular order #no spoilers( Bunny park Hokko Island Let’s build a zoo Disney Dreamlight valley Ooblets Dorfromantik Lemon cake Wylde flowers Potion permit Beacon pines Bear and breakfast Spirit and the mouse
Thanks it took me finding this comment to know what the puzzle landscape game was called :) would be great to put text on your videos with the names, I usually watch you on my TV through the Roku and don't have access to the comment section
Can you please start adding captioning to your videos? Or at least the title of the game you’re talking about when you’re talking about them? Some of us are hard of hearing! 😭
I just want to say how much I appreciate your channel. My dad got cancer and died this year. I was his main caregiver and to relax I relied on switch games. I normally play stressful games like smt v or triangle strategy. These cozy recommendations saved me and got me through so much. Thank you 💜
Great work per usual. Sadly, I was a little disappointed you didn’t use the visual ranking system that you had as your thumbnail. I love that ranking system.
I'm also a shill for cash grab games that slapped together crap code from various engines and then released it before doing any QA. Bonus if it's just stolen ideas from Stardew Valley
I'm a bit obsessed with Wylde Flowers atm. I was put off by it's graphics in the beginning but I downloaded the demo on steam and just loved it so I grabbed it on my switch. The voice acting is awesome and I love the characters. I just wish there was character customization.
Love your energy. I adore Wylde Flowers. The aspect of witches in a farming sim is unique to me and really interesting. You’re right about the voice acting, too. So good!
I agree, I work in software development and understand that these things take time - I’m ok with waiting and would rather have the devs take their time and give a wonderful update than just a few fixes here and there. I’m in the minority because most people haven’t ever coded or animated anything in their lives and don’t understand the level of difficulty. It isn’t just as easy as release the patch. Each release requires a ton of work and sometimes the enjoyment of gamers comes at the expense of a developers work-life balance
@@rach496 Agree with you 💯. To add on what you’ve said, optimizing the game to perform well on multiple platforms is an insane task. I’m playing on PS5 and despite the “beefier” resources I still have screen tearing, lagging, etc. I can imagine on switch it’s far worse, but also think it’s kind of expected.
Potion Permit is also one of my top games in 2022! The patch to the switch is coming, luckily. The story, characters, dialogue, and cutscenes are so fun.
This is such a great video format! Really helpful short reviews to help me pick what new games to prioritize. I would love to see these every few months! I had Beacon Pines on my wishlist without knowing much about it, but now I’m so excited to try it.
I just want to thank you for the extra info on #4. I lost my grandmother a year ago this month and I cannot play that kind of game especially now. Thank you so much 🙏
Disney Dreamlight Valley is a game I desperately want to play, but I don't play games enough for me to purchase it right now. Beacon Pines sounds like a fun game though. I like the reader aspect of the game and how it seems to be like a choose your own adventure with the different paths you can take.
@@gabrieldartemius9940 I was going to say the exact same thing: please, please wait to play DDV until it's free! Right now you're *paying* to be a beta tester, instead of getting rewarded for it. That trade off might work if you're a content creator willing to pay to get early access so you can make videos about it, but otherwise I would strongly encourage you to wait for it.
Ooblets is my favorite game of 2022, no joke. I love Let's Build A Zoo (on PC though), but the humor, the graphics, the cuteness in Ooblets is out of this world. I love it so muuuuuchhh!!!! 🤩🤩🤩
I am so glad you called out dreamlight. As someone that had their cloud save corrupt 4 weeks ago like most people. Reported it and we're still waiting on a fix. That's the entire season now gone and they've not done a single thing.
Bought Beacon Pines on a whim and absolutely LOVE it!! Great filler to play in between my Dragon Quest sessions. FYI, recently found your channel and it is so informative. Thank you for the awesome content.
Oh my goodness, I remember you mentioning #1 on stream but it’s so good to finally see what you think of it (and clearly how much you enjoyed it)…ok, hold on, getting this on my wishlist right now
Thanks for the list! I've personally been enjoying Disney Dreamlight Valley on PC. I'm not a big disney or cozy game person, but I really like the flow of the game so far. I enjoyed Animal Crossing, but constantly found myself a little annoyed at how slow and time gated it could be at times. I am excited at potential cross over stuff with marvel, starwars, etc. I'm even down for a Descendants crossover lol
ive been searching for more cozy games but being mega broke i cant afford to test them all out so i look for recs but everyone reccomends the same 3 games on youtube EXCEPT FOR YOU! i love you 😭😭😭 thank you for this video im definitely subscribing ❤❤❤❤❤
I've been considering Ooblets for a couple of weeks...gutted I missed out on the eShop sale price! But seeing it so high up on your list might have convinced me to buy it 🤫🤩
They’ve also just released a Halloween patch, downloaded the game last night to start collecting Halloween items, event finishes 15th Nov. It’s defiantly worth the £27 price tag 😊
I’m very tempted to buy Potion Permit and Bear and Breakfast, waiting to see if the prices go down a little bit before because then I have a good excuse to buy then haha 😉 ❤
12. bunny park 11. hokko life 10. the spirit and the mouse 09. lemon cake 08. bear and breakfast 07. disney dreamland valley 06. dorf romantik 05. let's build a zoo 04. wylde flowers 03. potion permit 02. ooblets 01. beacon pines
This was a really well done video! Your reviews of each game were the perfect length, you gave good insight so we know what to expect. You covered games I've been keeping an eye on in Steam, but wasn't sure if I should buy, and your descriptions and opinions have helped me see which ones I'd like to give a shot! I absolutely adore Ooblets, so I was excited to hear it's placement on your list! Also, you've just gained a new sub, can't wait to check out your other videos :D
Thank you for this video, I’ve been really into cozy games lately and this video helped me decide which games to get and which to avoid. I picked up a let’s build a zoo and potion permit as they came out and had a fantastic time with both games.
Seeing Ooblets at the top of this list is just everything i need! It is the absolute most fun thing ever and I don’t have enough friends that play it!! 😅
Thank you for saying what you did about Dreamlight Valley. I don't play on Switch but on my son's Xbox One and ever since the last patch it crashes roughly about every 15 mins. A hot fix is coming out some time this week but IMO it should not take 2 weeks to fix a game that a majority of the player base can't play! If you try to say anything negative about the developers these fans jump down your throat. I can't imagine being a Switch player as I heard about the crashing from day one. I honestly wish I hadn't paid the $70 for the Ultimate version. (I was on my son's Xbox game pass for basically free.) The developers' sense of priorities worries me. Anyhow, great channel! I'm now looking for something else to play since I'm saddened by DV. lol You're channel was recommended. I may have to get a Switch. :) New sub. Edit: Just found Beacon Pines on Xbox Game Pass... thank you! :)
I agree with you 100% especially on Dreamlight valley. I hardly get any time in before it crashes if it wasn't for that it would be my most loved game.
I absolutely adore the Wylde Flower graphics, and they're my favorite of any that are on this list. The characters are also all adorable in their own way, even the characters that are supposed to be hateable and annoying. Ooblets is definitely the game I may try despite me hating the graphics
I appreciate you putting in that preface about Wildflowers. I’m about to have my first Christmas after my mom passed away. I might wait a bit to try that game
Really enjoy your channel! I never subscribe to anyone because most people are not easy on the ear to listen to nor get to the points that everyone is interested in. Your reviews were honest and great reccomendations, I am just trying to decide which to get next! I have been playing Potion Permit and it has been great but I agree with the comment on the bugs, but looks like they are working on those at least in a timely manner. Hopefully everyone will stop asking you to list the games, I think you got the hint lol. I managed to remember the ones I found interesting pretty easily, plus everyone chimes in below about them, so no worries here! Looking forward to more of your videos! 😄
I was so, so excited for Potion Permit. Pre-ordered, counting down days, etc. But what made me drop the game instantly were two things in the same issue - how mental health was handled. That was...a choice. I have agoraphobia which causes severe anxiety & panic attacks. The way the game handled the same illness with (I believe these are the names) Charlotte & Osman was handled so, so badly. I don't want to go into spoilers, but it was so hard to play. Then you have the guy with Dissociative Identity Disorder. That was such a poor, poor representation of it - not to mention that it is a very difficult diagnosis to diagnose as it is; much less write for it. Essentially he's written as a comic relief rather than a serious mental illness. My husband is a game developer and both agree - if you don't know mental illness well, don't try to write for it. And if you do write for it, have people who work in mental health & those with mental illnesses check your work. I think those things really need to be discussed with Potion Permit. Not necessarily to knock it, but to warn those who have mental illnesses.
I appreciate this comment as someone who is neurodivergent. I'm a wry now though and want to ask. Are their any characters that seem to be Autistic and if there is then how well is that represented? As an Autistic I've seen way too many forms of media depict it VERY badly.
@@jessirarara I'm sorry I didn't see this comment until a month later! I honestly do not remember. And I agree with you. I have a disorder that mimics autism and I am still waiting to be tested for it. I'm sorry I can't be of more help!
I love Beacon Pines! My sister and brother-in-law backed it as a gift for me, since his step sister is the animator! Yes she drew everything! And everything is so cute 😭 I also absolutely love Disney Dreamlight Valley and Bear and Breakfast! Ooblets was already on my list, Wylde Flowers and Potion Permit will be added I think! I'm just not sure whether to get these games on my Switch or my Laptop hahaha
Wlyde Flowers is a sleeper game.. no one knows much about it, but its AWESOME... its very involved and there is SO much to do and grow... the game surprises you with new areas that you didn't think would exist. Its a MUST play... Hokko Life is not hard to play or gather money... you just have to get inventive and unlike most farm simming games, this one lets you CREATE your own furniture, paint it, and make anything you can think of... its very creative.
Yeeeeeeeeeeees!!!!!!!!! Beacon Pines!! I'm so glad you like it so much! I was part of the kickstarter and I'm so excited it finally came out and people can play it and see how amazing it is
I’m so happy Beacon Pines is #1. I was surprised by how good it is. Totally took me by surprise. I love the graphics and storytelling. Glad I’m not the only one who is captivated by its charm.
Excellent video! I’ve heard of almost all of these games! I’ve been loving Beacon Pines as well. And I put so many hours into the Demo of Potion Permit before the full release came out haha. I love the characters and the variety of all the different mini-games. I haven’t heard about Ooblets in a while, but I used to be so hype for it. Nice to know there are fun additions to keep us coming back.
they're in the pinned comment at the top the yt algo goes a bit funny when you change the description and unfortunately I forgot when I uploaded initially as I had some issues with the vid
Great list. I agree with pretty much everything. I might have put Potions Permit a bit higher, but totally get why the bugs would knock it down a notch for many. Glad you finally got the chance to try Wylde Flowers as well - what an amazing game. Beacon Pines definitely deserves more attention, too. Glad to see you shine a bit of a spotlight on it.
I am so, so glad you placed Beacon Pines where you did. I 100%d it all in one night, cuddled in a blanket while quietly voicing the characters myself. It was so, so wonderful, and probably my favourite game of the year. The characters, the story, the art … everything was amazing. 🎉🎉 (iykyk)
It’s cool to see lemon cake and bunny park on here. I think it’s cool to see the different projects one person can make. It’s unfortunate that the price of some hinder the desire to get them on switch.
This video made me try Beacon Pines and for that I give you a million thanks. Everything about that game is perfection. Art style, music, writing, narration, plot, comedic relief, unique gameplay. 500/10!
Followed your recommendation for Dorfromantik, 10/10 I love this game and I haven’t stopped playing it! It’s so calming and easy to play to pay time! Thank you for a new favorite game!
Dorfromantik is the coziest game. My gf got it on steam and I liked playing her shared copy so much I bought it again for the switch so I could play it in the bedroom either before I go to bed or when she needs help falling asleep. Its not boring, but its so calm and the music is so soothing. Theres no way to lose. You can go for the high score, or just make the cutest village you can. Highly recommend.
Thank you for this video!! So excited to play these games! I wanted to love bear & breakfast so much but the controls on the switch are so frustrating like you said :(
absolutely living for beacon pines at the moment. i really think the best part is that they let you have all the choices. i don't have to start over to see x because i picked y. as a person who has trouble with decisions this is brilliant. i do really want to try wylde flowers but i'm waiting until i'm not playing so many games so i can just pour all my time into it.
The bugs in Potion Permit 😶!!!! I keep getting transported out of bounds. It's very frustrating. But I do love the game, I love all the cutscenes, it makes it more immersive. I love Dorf Romantic too, it's such a good way to kill an hour or so and then put it away. Bear and Breakfast is on my wishlist for the summer holidays on the pc. Beacon Pines is on my list too. And The Pedestrian, but that's not very cozy - but I can't wait to play it.
Thank you for the warning on Wyld Flowers. I lost someone a month ago and it's kept me from playing SDV and Spiritfarer for the same reason. So thank you.
I want to thank you for the recommendation of Dorfromantik. I am in LOVE with this game! It’s so relaxing, and beautiful. Also, I love your channel, and thank you for all you do! ❤🥰
I mean, Disney Dreamlight Valley is NOT a completed game. When you buy it they let you know it's still in EARLY ACCESS. You kind of buy it knowing it's not a completed game, glitches, problems, incompleteness are just part of it. For a unfinished game, it's pretty damn good. The community is active, the devs are active, but the whole programming, fixing bugs, identifying bugs, putting out new content is a difficult task and takes time. Devs are doing everything all at once while taking into consideration new features that the community wants. 10/10 imo
Yep but when comparing it to finished games it’s obviously going to be lower! Also I stand by my point that they’re updating the major issues far too slowly
@@Eeowna looking forward to another one of these when dreamlight valley is at full release (if you do another one)!! your video did open me up to other cozy games, beacon pines specifically, and have been playing it for lil over a week now, love it lol. definite subscribe, thank you for the content
Beacon pines sounds like a similar vibe to the book series shady hollow- which I haven’t started yet but it looks so good and cosy! It’s basically a murder mystery but with woodland creatures in a woodland town
I just got bear & breakfast and I totally agree about the switch controls! I wish I had seen your video first because you showed off so many great games I now want 😮😮😮😮
I have nearly 300 hours in Pokémon Legends Arceus. That game took me by surprise. I bought it on release and didn’t even open the case for months. As soon as I did I was hooked. Like so hooked I almost lost my job because I didn’t sleep ever lol. But I haven’t felt like that about a game since BotW. It was just a perfect mix of resourcing, collecting, shiny hunting, leveling up, cute animals, relaxing gameplay, flying around on an eagle like Pokémon…. If you’ve ever wanted to play a Pokémon game that didn’t have much to do with battling and more just hunting and collecting Pokémon then please check it out. It is such an incredible game. There are a few tough boss battles but they’re very far apart or you can do like I did and rush the story part and just enjoy the post game. It’s a beautiful game. Unlike animal crossing I can still pick it up and not get burnt out. I just think it doesn’t get enough credit in the cozy game communities.
So glad this video was recommended to me by YT! Loved it and love your style! Confirmed some of my own wish listed games and even brought my attention to new ones. Great video and thanks! New sub 🎉
I also love Ooblets! I'm so addicted to it! I also agree about Disney Dreamlight Valley. It has so much potential, but I had to stop playing it due to the flashing in the thunderstorms, and so many of us with photosensitivity issues have brought it to their attention in the Discord, but there is so no patch, so it's unplayable for me right now. I'll definitely check out some of the games you mentioned! For now I'm totally obsessed with Ooblets!
That's good to know about Dreamlight Valley! I've been hyped about it for months and was excited to see the early release thing, but if it's super buggy I'll hold off buying it for now.
I never heard of the character before I played the first game, but Doraemon story of seasons is the coziest game I have ever played and the even better looking sequel is coming out on November 2nd. I highly recommend giving it a chance even if you don't care for the source material, like I didn't.
Bunny park was 17 pounds?!?! I have it on PC and quite like picking it up now and then to design my park... But it only cost me about $3! Totally worth that price!
I just love Ooblets! Was a such surprise for me, I played about 80 hours and I still obessed. I agree about Hokko Life and I can add the creator thing is so hard and confuse
I’m having an issue with three primary glitches in “Dreamlight Valley.” I had a game breaking glitch with the foodception Mickey quest, and it says it’s a story quest. Then, I can’t do the quest of opening the restaurant with Remy. Plus, I can’t access anymore realms after I’ve unlocked four of them. I’ve spent like 105 hours into the game. I’ve unlocked all the biomes and have gotten four of the orbs for the pillars but seem unable to do anymore. I’ve paid off my home completely and done all the room upgrades. I completely upgraded Moana’s boat and Wall-E’s garden, and I’ve tried crafting and buying items to decorate the biomes. Plus, I’ve completed a lot of quests and have gotten most of the villagers to friendship level 6 - 8. There really isn’t much more I can do in the game until they fix some of the glitches, but I’ve definitely gotten a lot of play and joy from it.
Games mentioned (in no particular order #no spoilers(
Bunny park
Hokko Island
Let’s build a zoo
Disney Dreamlight valley
Ooblets
Dorfromantik
Lemon cake
Wylde flowers
Potion permit
Beacon pines
Bear and breakfast
Spirit and the mouse
Also, Spirit in the Mouse
Thanks it took me finding this comment to know what the puzzle landscape game was called :) would be great to put text on your videos with the names, I usually watch you on my TV through the Roku and don't have access to the comment section
Wait which Pokemon is that where you are washing the Goomy?????
Can you please start adding captioning to your videos? Or at least the title of the game you’re talking about when you’re talking about them? Some of us are hard of hearing! 😭
@@forestfolk27 Scarlet and Violet
I just want to say how much I appreciate your channel. My dad got cancer and died this year. I was his main caregiver and to relax I relied on switch games. I normally play stressful games like smt v or triangle strategy. These cozy recommendations saved me and got me through so much. Thank you 💜
Gary I went through the same thing this year with my dad. I'm so sorry for your loss.
@@shelby1993 Right back at you. It's such a surreal feeling still. Take care of yourself 💜
I'm so sorry for your loss. I found the games Calico, Aer, Fe and Child of light are some of the most relaxing for me on switch.
I'm sorry for your loss.
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I got Wylde Flowers yesterday and I love it, can’t stop playing. I find the main character design a bit weird, but the town actually looks adorable
Just a heads up....wylde flowers has a actual end.
@@packers12to80 no it doesn't they keep adding to the story. They just added a new update with new animals and story telling
Great work per usual. Sadly, I was a little disappointed you didn’t use the visual ranking system that you had as your thumbnail. I love that ranking system.
I'm also a shill for cash grab games that slapped together crap code from various engines and then released it before doing any QA. Bonus if it's just stolen ideas from Stardew Valley
@@herpderpdurr361 ????? what
I'm a bit obsessed with Wylde Flowers atm. I was put off by it's graphics in the beginning but I downloaded the demo on steam and just loved it so I grabbed it on my switch. The voice acting is awesome and I love the characters. I just wish there was character customization.
I simply cannot emphasize how awesome Ooblets is. It's such a joy!
I love it so much! I’m officially obsessed with it.
I was a little overwhelmed at first but now I love picking it up and playing a "day" at a time here and there. So chill!
I feel like I’m the only person who didn’t enjoy it or find it fun lol
Dorfromantik truly is soooo nice. Love a chill puzzle time with practically no stakes but still motivation to beat scores/unlock different tiles.
I love it SO much!
Love your energy. I adore Wylde Flowers. The aspect of witches in a farming sim is unique to me and really interesting. You’re right about the voice acting, too. So good!
Even with it’s bugs I am addicted to Dreamlight Valley given that it’s an early access I don’t regret getting the ultimate edition!💖✨
I agree, I work in software development and understand that these things take time - I’m ok with waiting and would rather have the devs take their time and give a wonderful update than just a few fixes here and there. I’m in the minority because most people haven’t ever coded or animated anything in their lives and don’t understand the level of difficulty. It isn’t just as easy as release the patch. Each release requires a ton of work and sometimes the enjoyment of gamers comes at the expense of a developers work-life balance
@@rach496 Agree with you 💯.
To add on what you’ve said, optimizing the game to perform well on multiple platforms is an insane task. I’m playing on PS5 and despite the “beefier” resources I still have screen tearing, lagging, etc. I can imagine on switch it’s far worse, but also think it’s kind of expected.
i got the deluxe & play on switch lite , it crashes a bit but i do not regret buying it i love playing ! 🥰
Am 35+ hours in on PC. Chose PC instead of switch because of this reason. Had one glitch (freeze) in 35hrs of playtime.
Out Of curiosity- how does everyone feel about it now?
Thank you for mentioning Beacon Pines. I was absorbed in that game until I finally finished it. Amazing and so cozy.
Beacon Pines & Wylde Flowers were both games I picked up on a whim. They both also hit near the top of my list for this past month.
I agree about Wylde Flowers. I was a bit sad when I finished it and I wish there was more of the story, it's so good.
They have responded to a tweet saying we are getting more content in the future ☺️
Potion Permit is also one of my top games in 2022! The patch to the switch is coming, luckily. The story, characters, dialogue, and cutscenes are so fun.
This is such a great video format! Really helpful short reviews to help me pick what new games to prioritize. I would love to see these every few months! I had Beacon Pines on my wishlist without knowing much about it, but now I’m so excited to try it.
Yesss, Beacon Pines was perfect in every way. The story, the characters, the game play itself. It was a fun play and I hope we get more in the future!
Been binge watching your channel and you've convinced me to get potion permit haha
Let’s gooo! I hope the patch is coming out soon so the end game is just as good as the start
I just want to thank you for the extra info on #4. I lost my grandmother a year ago this month and I cannot play that kind of game especially now. Thank you so much 🙏
Disney Dreamlight Valley is a game I desperately want to play, but I don't play games enough for me to purchase it right now. Beacon Pines sounds like a fun game though. I like the reader aspect of the game and how it seems to be like a choose your own adventure with the different paths you can take.
I cannot stop playing and I’ll be so sad when I finally get to the end of the game
You don't lose anything waiting to play DDV, you might even get to play it for free out of the early access and with all bugs fixed that way xD
@@gabrieldartemius9940 I was going to say the exact same thing: please, please wait to play DDV until it's free! Right now you're *paying* to be a beta tester, instead of getting rewarded for it. That trade off might work if you're a content creator willing to pay to get early access so you can make videos about it, but otherwise I would strongly encourage you to wait for it.
I bought this for PS5 and had hardly any major problems, i dont regret buying it whatsoever
Why do y’all think it will be free 🤣
Great list! I feel like a LOT of folks are sleepin' on #1 👀
according to my poll almost everyone is 😂😂
Been looking forward to this video all week!! You're awesome, thank you for this gem :)
Thank you for watching 🥹
Ooblets is my favorite game of 2022, no joke. I love Let's Build A Zoo (on PC though), but the humor, the graphics, the cuteness in Ooblets is out of this world. I love it so muuuuuchhh!!!! 🤩🤩🤩
Ooblets has my favorite dialogue in a game. I dig the humor.
I am so glad you called out dreamlight. As someone that had their cloud save corrupt 4 weeks ago like most people. Reported it and we're still waiting on a fix. That's the entire season now gone and they've not done a single thing.
Yeay! Have been waiting for this since your live a couple days ago!
Bought Beacon Pines on a whim and absolutely LOVE it!! Great filler to play in between my Dragon Quest sessions. FYI, recently found your channel and it is so informative. Thank you for the awesome content.
I love that you review switch games it really helps
Oh my goodness, I remember you mentioning #1 on stream but it’s so good to finally see what you think of it (and clearly how much you enjoyed it)…ok, hold on, getting this on my wishlist right now
I’m even playing it rn 😂😂
I bought Beacon Pines because of this video, never heard of it. I absolutely love it! Ty for mentioning it!
Thanks for the list! I've personally been enjoying Disney Dreamlight Valley on PC. I'm not a big disney or cozy game person, but I really like the flow of the game so far. I enjoyed Animal Crossing, but constantly found myself a little annoyed at how slow and time gated it could be at times. I am excited at potential cross over stuff with marvel, starwars, etc. I'm even down for a Descendants crossover lol
ive been searching for more cozy games but being mega broke i cant afford to test them all out so i look for recs but everyone reccomends the same 3 games on youtube EXCEPT FOR YOU! i love you 😭😭😭 thank you for this video im definitely subscribing ❤❤❤❤❤
I've been considering Ooblets for a couple of weeks...gutted I missed out on the eShop sale price! But seeing it so high up on your list might have convinced me to buy it 🤫🤩
They’ve also just released a Halloween patch, downloaded the game last night to start collecting Halloween items, event finishes 15th Nov. It’s defiantly worth the £27 price tag 😊
I was just looking for thoughts on potion permit and now I'm watching all your videos. Cheers! Also love your background
I’m very tempted to buy Potion Permit and Bear and Breakfast, waiting to see if the prices go down a little bit before because then I have a good excuse to buy then haha 😉 ❤
I’ll let you know as soon as they do!!
12. bunny park
11. hokko life
10. the spirit and the mouse
09. lemon cake
08. bear and breakfast
07. disney dreamland valley
06. dorf romantik
05. let's build a zoo
04. wylde flowers
03. potion permit
02. ooblets
01. beacon pines
This was a really well done video! Your reviews of each game were the perfect length, you gave good insight so we know what to expect. You covered games I've been keeping an eye on in Steam, but wasn't sure if I should buy, and your descriptions and opinions have helped me see which ones I'd like to give a shot! I absolutely adore Ooblets, so I was excited to hear it's placement on your list! Also, you've just gained a new sub, can't wait to check out your other videos :D
Thank you for this video, I’ve been really into cozy games lately and this video helped me decide which games to get and which to avoid. I picked up a let’s build a zoo and potion permit as they came out and had a fantastic time with both games.
Seeing Ooblets at the top of this list is just everything i need! It is the absolute most fun thing ever and I don’t have enough friends that play it!! 😅
I had a free trial of Apple Arcade with my new phone and found Wylde flowers on there and I’ve been obsessed with it!
Thank you for saying what you did about Dreamlight Valley. I don't play on Switch but on my son's Xbox One and ever since the last patch it crashes roughly about every 15 mins. A hot fix is coming out some time this week but IMO it should not take 2 weeks to fix a game that a majority of the player base can't play! If you try to say anything negative about the developers these fans jump down your throat. I can't imagine being a Switch player as I heard about the crashing from day one. I honestly wish I hadn't paid the $70 for the Ultimate version. (I was on my son's Xbox game pass for basically free.) The developers' sense of priorities worries me. Anyhow, great channel! I'm now looking for something else to play since I'm saddened by DV. lol You're channel was recommended. I may have to get a Switch. :) New sub.
Edit: Just found Beacon Pines on Xbox Game Pass... thank you! :)
I agree with you 100% especially on Dreamlight valley. I hardly get any time in before it crashes if it wasn't for that it would be my most loved game.
I absolutely adore the Wylde Flower graphics, and they're my favorite of any that are on this list. The characters are also all adorable in their own way, even the characters that are supposed to be hateable and annoying. Ooblets is definitely the game I may try despite me hating the graphics
I appreciate you putting in that preface about Wildflowers. I’m about to have my first Christmas after my mom passed away. I might wait a bit to try that game
I really really wish Wyld Flowers had the ability to customize your character 😫 but it looks so cute.
Really enjoy your channel! I never subscribe to anyone because most people are not easy on the ear to listen to nor get to the points that everyone is interested in. Your reviews were honest and great reccomendations, I am just trying to decide which to get next! I have been playing Potion Permit and it has been great but I agree with the comment on the bugs, but looks like they are working on those at least in a timely manner. Hopefully everyone will stop asking you to list the games, I think you got the hint lol. I managed to remember the ones I found interesting pretty easily, plus everyone chimes in below about them, so no worries here! Looking forward to more of your videos! 😄
I was so, so excited for Potion Permit. Pre-ordered, counting down days, etc. But what made me drop the game instantly were two things in the same issue - how mental health was handled. That was...a choice. I have agoraphobia which causes severe anxiety & panic attacks. The way the game handled the same illness with (I believe these are the names) Charlotte & Osman was handled so, so badly. I don't want to go into spoilers, but it was so hard to play. Then you have the guy with Dissociative Identity Disorder. That was such a poor, poor representation of it - not to mention that it is a very difficult diagnosis to diagnose as it is; much less write for it. Essentially he's written as a comic relief rather than a serious mental illness. My husband is a game developer and both agree - if you don't know mental illness well, don't try to write for it. And if you do write for it, have people who work in mental health & those with mental illnesses check your work.
I think those things really need to be discussed with Potion Permit. Not necessarily to knock it, but to warn those who have mental illnesses.
I appreciate this comment as someone who is neurodivergent. I'm a wry now though and want to ask. Are their any characters that seem to be Autistic and if there is then how well is that represented? As an Autistic I've seen way too many forms of media depict it VERY badly.
@@jessirarara I'm sorry I didn't see this comment until a month later! I honestly do not remember. And I agree with you. I have a disorder that mimics autism and I am still waiting to be tested for it. I'm sorry I can't be of more help!
I love Beacon Pines! My sister and brother-in-law backed it as a gift for me, since his step sister is the animator! Yes she drew everything!
And everything is so cute 😭
I also absolutely love Disney Dreamlight Valley and Bear and Breakfast!
Ooblets was already on my list, Wylde Flowers and Potion Permit will be added I think!
I'm just not sure whether to get these games on my Switch or my Laptop hahaha
Wlyde Flowers is a sleeper game.. no one knows much about it, but its AWESOME... its very involved and there is SO much to do and grow... the game surprises you with new areas that you didn't think would exist. Its a MUST play... Hokko Life is not hard to play or gather money... you just have to get inventive and unlike most farm simming games, this one lets you CREATE your own furniture, paint it, and make anything you can think of... its very creative.
I bought potion permit because of your video and it was money well spent. absolutely the coziest game and fills me with so much joy. 😍
Yeeeeeeeeeeees!!!!!!!!! Beacon Pines!! I'm so glad you like it so much! I was part of the kickstarter and I'm so excited it finally came out and people can play it and see how amazing it is
I’m so happy Beacon Pines is #1. I was surprised by how good it is. Totally took me by surprise. I love the graphics and storytelling. Glad I’m not the only one who is captivated by its charm.
so happy there are so many wonderful cozy games out now on switch! Excited to try Let's build a zoo!
Excellent video! I’ve heard of almost all of these games! I’ve been loving Beacon Pines as well. And I put so many hours into the Demo of Potion Permit before the full release came out haha. I love the characters and the variety of all the different mini-games. I haven’t heard about Ooblets in a while, but I used to be so hype for it. Nice to know there are fun additions to keep us coming back.
Love your reviews! Best I’ve seen. Detailed and exactly what I’m looking for. Thanks!!
Just a suggestion, maybe you could have a list of all the games mentioned in the video in the description?
they're in the pinned comment at the top
the yt algo goes a bit funny when you change the description and unfortunately I forgot when I uploaded initially as I had some issues with the vid
Great list. I agree with pretty much everything. I might have put Potions Permit a bit higher, but totally get why the bugs would knock it down a notch for many. Glad you finally got the chance to try Wylde Flowers as well - what an amazing game. Beacon Pines definitely deserves more attention, too. Glad to see you shine a bit of a spotlight on it.
I am so, so glad you placed Beacon Pines where you did. I 100%d it all in one night, cuddled in a blanket while quietly voicing the characters myself. It was so, so wonderful, and probably my favourite game of the year. The characters, the story, the art … everything was amazing. 🎉🎉 (iykyk)
Eye make up is sooooo on point today! And loved this video!
This was such a great list! I wasnt expecting to find so many cool games to try out!
Ooblets is in my top 5 faves of all time. Was happy to see it so high on the list!
It’s cool to see lemon cake and bunny park on here. I think it’s cool to see the different projects one person can make. It’s unfortunate that the price of some hinder the desire to get them on switch.
Great honest reviews and ranking 👍👍
Thank you 😊
This video made me try Beacon Pines and for that I give you a million thanks. Everything about that game is perfection. Art style, music, writing, narration, plot, comedic relief, unique gameplay. 500/10!
Followed your recommendation for Dorfromantik, 10/10 I love this game and I haven’t stopped playing it! It’s so calming and easy to play to pay time! Thank you for a new favorite game!
Dorfromantik is the coziest game. My gf got it on steam and I liked playing her shared copy so much I bought it again for the switch so I could play it in the bedroom either before I go to bed or when she needs help falling asleep. Its not boring, but its so calm and the music is so soothing. Theres no way to lose. You can go for the high score, or just make the cutest village you can. Highly recommend.
Thank you for this video!! So excited to play these games! I wanted to love bear & breakfast so much but the controls on the switch are so frustrating like you said :(
Dorfromantic is one of my favorite sleepy games. Its easy to just play while sipping coffee. I love their seasonal zones. Its under looked at.
Early clubbbbb yay! !
Dreamlight is still my obsession. I'm so beyond excited for coral Island to release on the 11th!!!!
Me too!! I am so ready for Tuesday
absolutely living for beacon pines at the moment. i really think the best part is that they let you have all the choices. i don't have to start over to see x because i picked y. as a person who has trouble with decisions this is brilliant.
i do really want to try wylde flowers but i'm waiting until i'm not playing so many games so i can just pour all my time into it.
The bugs in Potion Permit 😶!!!! I keep getting transported out of bounds. It's very frustrating. But I do love the game, I love all the cutscenes, it makes it more immersive. I love Dorf Romantic too, it's such a good way to kill an hour or so and then put it away. Bear and Breakfast is on my wishlist for the summer holidays on the pc. Beacon Pines is on my list too. And The Pedestrian, but that's not very cozy - but I can't wait to play it.
Thank you for the warning on Wyld Flowers. I lost someone a month ago and it's kept me from playing SDV and Spiritfarer for the same reason. So thank you.
I want to thank you for the recommendation of Dorfromantik. I am in LOVE with this game! It’s so relaxing, and beautiful. Also, I love your channel, and thank you for all you do! ❤🥰
I finished Beacon Pines in one day. I loved it. I love Potion Permit as well.
Dorf Romantik is just the best. It's soooo relaxing, it looks amazing and you have no time limit at all. Just creating towns and landscapes ❤
I mean, Disney Dreamlight Valley is NOT a completed game. When you buy it they let you know it's still in EARLY ACCESS.
You kind of buy it knowing it's not a completed game, glitches, problems, incompleteness are just part of it.
For a unfinished game, it's pretty damn good. The community is active, the devs are active, but the whole programming, fixing bugs, identifying bugs, putting out new content is a difficult task and takes time. Devs are doing everything all at once while taking into consideration new features that the community wants. 10/10 imo
Yep but when comparing it to finished games it’s obviously going to be lower!
Also I stand by my point that they’re updating the major issues far too slowly
@@Eeowna looking forward to another one of these when dreamlight valley is at full release (if you do another one)!! your video did open me up to other cozy games, beacon pines specifically, and have been playing it for lil over a week now, love it lol. definite subscribe, thank you for the content
Beacon pines sounds like a similar vibe to the book series shady hollow- which I haven’t started yet but it looks so good and cosy! It’s basically a murder mystery but with woodland creatures in a woodland town
I just got bear & breakfast and I totally agree about the switch controls! I wish I had seen your video first because you showed off so many great games I now want 😮😮😮😮
I loved this video so much! Iv been struggling to find a new cozy game and this video made my day thank youuuuu❤❤
The video we’ve been waiting for!! 🥳❤️
Stream gets all the inside channel gossip
🤭🤭🤭
I have nearly 300 hours in Pokémon Legends Arceus. That game took me by surprise. I bought it on release and didn’t even open the case for months. As soon as I did I was hooked. Like so hooked I almost lost my job because I didn’t sleep ever lol. But I haven’t felt like that about a game since BotW. It was just a perfect mix of resourcing, collecting, shiny hunting, leveling up, cute animals, relaxing gameplay, flying around on an eagle like Pokémon…. If you’ve ever wanted to play a Pokémon game that didn’t have much to do with battling and more just hunting and collecting Pokémon then please check it out. It is such an incredible game. There are a few tough boss battles but they’re very far apart or you can do like I did and rush the story part and just enjoy the post game. It’s a beautiful game. Unlike animal crossing I can still pick it up and not get burnt out. I just think it doesn’t get enough credit in the cozy game communities.
Thank you for honest reviews!
So glad this video was recommended to me by YT! Loved it and love your style! Confirmed some of my own wish listed games and even brought my attention to new ones. Great video and thanks! New sub 🎉
I also love Ooblets! I'm so addicted to it! I also agree about Disney Dreamlight Valley. It has so much potential, but I had to stop playing it due to the flashing in the thunderstorms, and so many of us with photosensitivity issues have brought it to their attention in the Discord, but there is so no patch, so it's unplayable for me right now. I'll definitely check out some of the games you mentioned! For now I'm totally obsessed with Ooblets!
bear and breakfast looks super cool, thx
That's good to know about Dreamlight Valley! I've been hyped about it for months and was excited to see the early release thing, but if it's super buggy I'll hold off buying it for now.
I never heard of the character before I played the first game, but Doraemon story of seasons is the coziest game I have ever played and the even better looking sequel is coming out on November 2nd. I highly recommend giving it a chance even if you don't care for the source material, like I didn't.
You should cozy games of the year, old cozy games that are underrated
I’ve been looking for some cozy games so im excited for this video.
I tried to finD Wylde flowers on e shop and struggled cause I was spelling it wrong lol. Can’t wait to play. Also def adding these to the wish list
I did that too hahaha
Really useful and interesting video! I enjoyed hearing why you ranked games lower and their poor control systems.
Bunny park was 17 pounds?!?! I have it on PC and quite like picking it up now and then to design my park... But it only cost me about $3! Totally worth that price!
You channel is great. You should put the tittles in the video and a section piece in the watch bar. You’re awesome thanks!
All the games are in a pinned comment
Unfortunately adding in chapters can actually end up tanking your watch time, so I have to use them carefully
@@Eeowna well now I feel like a jerk haha sorry videos are super rad though
Wylde flowers is amazing!! My favorite game ever
I love your rec videos! Thanks to you I’ve now put many hours into Fire Emblem and Sky: Children of the light!
I'm sold on lemon cake now, I need a non stressful cooking game
I didn't get a notification for this one. Glad it was in my suggested 💜
Ty RUclips recommended!!
I just love Ooblets! Was a such surprise for me, I played about 80 hours and I still obessed. I agree about Hokko Life and I can add the creator thing is so hard and confuse
Thanks!
AHHH WHAT THE HECK THANK YOU
I’m having an issue with three primary glitches in “Dreamlight Valley.” I had a game breaking glitch with the foodception Mickey quest, and it says it’s a story quest. Then, I can’t do the quest of opening the restaurant with Remy. Plus, I can’t access anymore realms after I’ve unlocked four of them.
I’ve spent like 105 hours into the game. I’ve unlocked all the biomes and have gotten four of the orbs for the pillars but seem unable to do anymore. I’ve paid off my home completely and done all the room upgrades. I completely upgraded Moana’s boat and Wall-E’s garden, and I’ve tried crafting and buying items to decorate the biomes. Plus, I’ve completed a lot of quests and have gotten most of the villagers to friendship level 6 - 8. There really isn’t much more I can do in the game until they fix some of the glitches, but I’ve definitely gotten a lot of play and joy from it.
I’m confused why people are trashing the graphics of Wylde Flowers, I think they’re absolutely lovely!
I wish you had a list of these, they all look adorable.
Pinned comment has them all 😊