Our list of the best cozy games covers puzzles, platform adventures, farming, shop sims, visual novels, and much more.
Darcy Maunder
Darcy Maunder
Darcy loves anything fantasy, sci-fi, or adventure. Her dream is to finish her degree and write her own fantasy book, hopefully squeezing in a few games as she goes. She’s a big fan of games where she gets to fight with cool swords, befriend cute animals, and get lost in the story.
You can read more of her writing on her website: https://darcymaunder.com/
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