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 💜
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.
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 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.
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.
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!
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!!!! 🤩🤩🤩
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.
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
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 🙏
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 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.
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.
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
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 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
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.
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'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 😊
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 ❤❤❤❤❤
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.
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.
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.
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 think the cozy game genre is as big now as FPS games were in the late 90's. I'm on the fence on whether I'll play Disney Dreamlight Valley or not. The fact that when it gets fully released it's going to be free to play game with microtransaction is one of the major turn offs.
Only new expansions will cost money (there will be free ones too), but nothing else will. That’s the standard for any free to play games, welcome to the industry.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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!
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
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
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.
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
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! :)
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 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.
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
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!
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
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.
This video is about recently released games (see titles). But either way I wouldn't recommend Cozy Grove to anyone. Too complex in some areas and too simple in others. Just a grindy mess imo
Well I loved Cozy Grove also. It was quirky and though I didn't like the limitations I played it a lot. Trying to remember if I changed my Switch time to bypass this. It's been a while since I played it.
This may seem odd and out of place but an amazing cozy visual novel I would recommend is Gnosia. The gameplay plays like a single player mafia/werewolf game you can take at your own pace, with BEAUTIFUL visuals and stunning soundtracks and most of all probably kne of the most beautiful and smartly crafted stories ive played in a visual novel and I highky recommend it
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.
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.
g o d, potion permit has quickly become one of my fav newest games. i whole,heartedly adore it, but i have to agree the bugs drop it a lil bit. some of the quests and proper text lines won’t load in for me and i’m currently stuck on leano’s romance quest because i can’t upgrade my fishing rod :( but it truly is so excellent and such a fun lil game 💕 i’m hoping we’ll see more cozy games in this pixel fashion bc i’m a sucker for beautifully detailed pixelated games
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.
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!
This is a really succinct but comprehensive breakdown of all these games - love it and… mostly agree with the order 😂 I have to say I must be the only person Ooblets isn’t appealing to and idek why? So excited to get Beacon Pines this week though. Disney definitely had to lose rankings for its crashing and lagging, which is a shame because it’s an excellent game otherwise. Hokko life I was so excited for until I saw the gameplay and then realised it was basically a Walmart ACNH. I’m very addicted to Potions Permit currently and have been super fortunate as I’ve only had one crash throughout all my many hours of gameplay. And I’ve mostly finished the storyline. Agree with you that it’s one of the best cozy games I’ve ever played - I rate it up there with stardew and ACNH. It captures that exact vibe, without farming (nice change). Great video, thanks for sharing your ranking!
I was initially put off by the wylde flower character design but also got absorbed by story and gameplay. But as I kept playing, I had such an appreciation for the background art. Its intelligently designed but also just beautiful.
My biggest issue with Bunny Park is that there just aren't enough decorations in addition to there is a time gating mechanic with decorations. There is a change in seasonal decorations once every 3 months, but you get VERY little decorations. It's just not worth it cause they make it so you can focus on decorating but they provide very little to decorate with.
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 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'm so happy Ooblets is in second place! It's a wonderful game and I love it soooooo much, it's the game that makes me feel the most comfortable, I even set the name of my character as something that matches both my nickname and the game vibe and it's so adorable! I got this game early, it had just been released and it's so wonderful to see all the progress they made even with the pregnancy the devs had right after releasing and I just have SO MUCH TO SAY about this game...
I agree completely on hoko life, something just feels off, I wish they could redo the graphics to be …. Just something else 😅. I love Disney Dreamlight Valley, I’m looking forward to Coral Island and Wilde Flower.
her last tierlist on this channel was .... something... (cranston is better than F) so this tierlist is an improvement lol (btw for people who don't know its a joke she is ofcourse completely allowed to have her own opinions)
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.
Speaking of DDV, I accidentally placed Maui's lot a step too far into the water and now I can't speak to Scrooge to update the home and have Maui move in 😂😂😂😂 I'm stuck there now haha. Too bad there isn't a feature to move those the same way you can move the houses of characters that have already moved in D:
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.
Definitely did not like playing bear and breakfast on my switch. I didn’t realize the controls were going to be that frustrating to work with. I feel like designing took me forever. But I’ll give these others a try ☺️
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 :(
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 finally brought wylde flowers today and its amazing the only annoying thing about the game is that time moves far to quickly each day. After only playing for just under 1 hour I'm already on day 5. But apart from that so far im really enjoying it. I needed a break from disney dreamlight valley glitches which have been getting alot worse on the switch so much so I wanted to scream and throw my switch 😆. Beacon pines is another game on my wishlist. Even more tempted to buy it now after your reviews 😊
Wilde flowers is fantastic. DDLV is getting an update before the fall content comes out - it’s still not quick enough though. Surprised you didn’t drop positions of the other games due to their big/game breaking bugs too. Great list and helped me priorities a few games. You need to try Ankora lost data too!
Potions permit would have been 1 if it wasn’t for the bugs. Let’s build a zoo bugs weren’t game breaking nor even annoying, so it was fine where it was 😊 and ddv is the only game on the list I’ve had any crashing from
My Disney Dreamlight valley crashed the moment you started talking about it while watching this video 😂😂 Also am I the only one who gets low key stressed out while playing Dorfromantik? Haha
I do the method called danger hole.. where I leave a one square space and tell myself I’ll wait for the perfect piece .. the perfect piece never comes 🫠
@@Eeowna haha I feel that! I’m glad they only let me undo one piece at a time lol otherwise I’d be constantly starting over 😂 I’m also really going to have to check out Beacon Pines, added it to my wishlist!!
You're not alone!! Dorfromantik kind of stresses me out too, mainly because some tile options disappear when you put a specific piece down. It makes me feel like I "made a mistake", though I think it just means the next piece wont fit there (and another piece later might). That stresses me, I was looking forward to it so much but only played it twice for now. The high score one. I believe they have other game types, I guess I also kind of miss some progression or story part.
I agree with your ranking for Disney Dream light Valley. It is a great game, but it was released too early. I can barely play it on the switch because it crashing every 15 minutes or so. Leaving me to have to constantly redo quests and designs. It is not very cozy at this point. It is hella frustrating. I’m putting it on the shelf until gameloft can get it together.
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! 😭
@@shilohvanderkooi7784 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
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.
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
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?
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!
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
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 ☺️
Thank you for mentioning Beacon Pines. I was absorbed in that game until I finally finished it. Amazing and so cozy.
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 🤣
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!
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.
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!!!! 🤩🤩🤩
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.
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
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!
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 🙏
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 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.
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.
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
Great list! I feel like a LOT of folks are sleepin' on #1 👀
according to my poll almost everyone is 😂😂
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 really really wish Wyld Flowers had the ability to customize your character 😫 but it looks so cute.
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
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.
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!! 😅
Ooblets has my favorite dialogue in a game. I dig the humor.
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 😊
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 ❤❤❤❤❤
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.
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 love that you review switch games it really helps
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.
Been looking forward to this video all week!! You're awesome, thank you for this gem :)
Thank you for watching 🥹
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.
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!!
I think the cozy game genre is as big now as FPS games were in the late 90's. I'm on the fence on whether I'll play Disney Dreamlight Valley or not. The fact that when it gets fully released it's going to be free to play game with microtransaction is one of the major turn offs.
Only new expansions will cost money (there will be free ones too), but nothing else will. That’s the standard for any free to play games, welcome to the industry.
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.
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.
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 ❤
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.
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!
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.
Ooblets is in my top 5 faves of all time. Was happy to see it so high on the list!
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. 😍
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!
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 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.
Yeay! Have been waiting for this since your live a couple days ago!
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!
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
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
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.
I finished Beacon Pines in one day. I loved it. I love Potion Permit as well.
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
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! :)
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 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.
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
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!
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
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 was just looking for thoughts on potion permit and now I'm watching all your videos. Cheers! Also love your background
Cozy grove also deserves a place on the list 😊 it’s cute and relaxing, though sometimes I want to play it for longer than 2 hours
Honestly I couldn’t get into this game at all. I think considering everything else on this list I can see why it wouldn’t get a look in.
This video is about recently released games (see titles). But either way I wouldn't recommend Cozy Grove to anyone. Too complex in some areas and too simple in others. Just a grindy mess imo
Well I loved Cozy Grove also. It was quirky and though I didn't like the limitations I played it a lot. Trying to remember if I changed my Switch time to bypass this. It's been a while since I played it.
This may seem odd and out of place but an amazing cozy visual novel I would recommend is Gnosia. The gameplay plays like a single player mafia/werewolf game you can take at your own pace, with BEAUTIFUL visuals and stunning soundtracks and most of all probably kne of the most beautiful and smartly crafted stories ive played in a visual novel and I highky recommend it
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.
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.
g o d, potion permit has quickly become one of my fav newest games. i whole,heartedly adore it, but i have to agree the bugs drop it a lil bit. some of the quests and proper text lines won’t load in for me and i’m currently stuck on leano’s romance quest because i can’t upgrade my fishing rod :( but it truly is so excellent and such a fun lil game 💕 i’m hoping we’ll see more cozy games in this pixel fashion bc i’m a sucker for beautifully detailed pixelated games
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.
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!
This is a really succinct but comprehensive breakdown of all these games - love it and… mostly agree with the order 😂 I have to say I must be the only person Ooblets isn’t appealing to and idek why? So excited to get Beacon Pines this week though. Disney definitely had to lose rankings for its crashing and lagging, which is a shame because it’s an excellent game otherwise. Hokko life I was so excited for until I saw the gameplay and then realised it was basically a Walmart ACNH. I’m very addicted to Potions Permit currently and have been super fortunate as I’ve only had one crash throughout all my many hours of gameplay. And I’ve mostly finished the storyline. Agree with you that it’s one of the best cozy games I’ve ever played - I rate it up there with stardew and ACNH. It captures that exact vibe, without farming (nice change). Great video, thanks for sharing your ranking!
Great honest reviews and ranking 👍👍
Thank you 😊
I was initially put off by the wylde flower character design but also got absorbed by story and gameplay. But as I kept playing, I had such an appreciation for the background art. Its intelligently designed but also just beautiful.
My biggest issue with Bunny Park is that there just aren't enough decorations in addition to there is a time gating mechanic with decorations. There is a change in seasonal decorations once every 3 months, but you get VERY little decorations. It's just not worth it cause they make it so you can focus on decorating but they provide very little to decorate with.
I’m confused why people are trashing the graphics of Wylde Flowers, I think they’re absolutely lovely!
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 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! ❤🥰
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
I'm so happy Ooblets is in second place! It's a wonderful game and I love it soooooo much, it's the game that makes me feel the most comfortable, I even set the name of my character as something that matches both my nickname and the game vibe and it's so adorable! I got this game early, it had just been released and it's so wonderful to see all the progress they made even with the pregnancy the devs had right after releasing and I just have SO MUCH TO SAY about this game...
I agree completely on hoko life, something just feels off, I wish they could redo the graphics to be …. Just something else 😅. I love Disney Dreamlight Valley, I’m looking forward to Coral Island and Wilde Flower.
Becan Pines was my shocking favorite of this month as well! It really is a great game
her last tierlist on this channel was .... something... (cranston is better than F) so this tierlist is an improvement lol
(btw for people who don't know its a joke she is ofcourse completely allowed to have her own opinions)
Really useful and interesting video! I enjoyed hearing why you ranked games lower and their poor control systems.
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
Eye make up is sooooo on point today! And loved this video!
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.
Speaking of DDV, I accidentally placed Maui's lot a step too far into the water and now I can't speak to Scrooge to update the home and have Maui move in 😂😂😂😂 I'm stuck there now haha. Too bad there isn't a feature to move those the same way you can move the houses of characters that have already moved in D:
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.
Definitely did not like playing bear and breakfast on my switch. I didn’t realize the controls were going to be that frustrating to work with. I feel like designing took me forever. But I’ll give these others a try ☺️
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 :(
I wish you had a list of these, they all look adorable.
Pinned comment has them all 😊
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 finally brought wylde flowers today and its amazing the only annoying thing about the game is that time moves far to quickly each day. After only playing for just under 1 hour I'm already on day 5. But apart from that so far im really enjoying it. I needed a break from disney dreamlight valley glitches which have been getting alot worse on the switch so much so I wanted to scream and throw my switch 😆. Beacon pines is another game on my wishlist. Even more tempted to buy it now after your reviews 😊
You can change how fast the days go! Put it in relaxed mode!
@@Tiffmidon thank you for your help, yes thats so much better 😊
I didn’t even change mine but later in the game the speed potion and the freeze incantation helps a lot especially in the mine (:
Wilde flowers is fantastic.
DDLV is getting an update before the fall content comes out - it’s still not quick enough though.
Surprised you didn’t drop positions of the other games due to their big/game breaking bugs too.
Great list and helped me priorities a few games.
You need to try Ankora lost data too!
Potions permit would have been 1 if it wasn’t for the bugs. Let’s build a zoo bugs weren’t game breaking nor even annoying, so it was fine where it was 😊 and ddv is the only game on the list I’ve had any crashing from
My Disney Dreamlight valley crashed the moment you started talking about it while watching this video 😂😂 Also am I the only one who gets low key stressed out while playing Dorfromantik? Haha
I do the method called danger hole.. where I leave a one square space and tell myself I’ll wait for the perfect piece .. the perfect piece never comes 🫠
@@Eeowna haha I feel that! I’m glad they only let me undo one piece at a time lol otherwise I’d be constantly starting over 😂
I’m also really going to have to check out Beacon Pines, added it to my wishlist!!
You're not alone!! Dorfromantik kind of stresses me out too, mainly because some tile options disappear when you put a specific piece down. It makes me feel like I "made a mistake", though I think it just means the next piece wont fit there (and another piece later might). That stresses me, I was looking forward to it so much but only played it twice for now. The high score one. I believe they have other game types, I guess I also kind of miss some progression or story part.
I agree with your ranking for Disney Dream light Valley. It is a great game, but it was released too early. I can barely play it on the switch because it crashing every 15 minutes or so. Leaving me to have to constantly redo quests and designs. It is not very cozy at this point. It is hella frustrating. I’m putting it on the shelf until gameloft can get it together.