Cozy Grove

Cozy Grove is one of the most delightful games out there. It follows in the footsteps of Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing. Like the latter, the game operates in real time, changing as the day turns to night. Cozy Grove invites you to check in each day, but it’s much better about not overwhelming players. There are certain objectives you can do each day, but once that’s done, it’s easier to put the game down rather than sinking hours into it and burning yourself out. The objectives also give the game so much heart. You’re tasked with helping spirits on the island of Cozy Grove, getting to know each of their stories, failures, regrets, and successes. Even snippets of conversation are impactful, and the game keeps a funny wit about it without getting too heavy.

Playable On: PS4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, iOS (also via Apple Arcade)

Rough Average Playtime: 72.5 hours