Last updated on April 1st, 2025 at 02:11 am
The latest Nintendo Direct, held on March 27, 2025, unveiled a variety of upcoming titles for the Nintendo Switch. Among these, several cozy games caught our attention, promising delightful experiences for fans of the genre. In this article, we highlight the cozy games announced during the presentation.
Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar
Release Date: August 27, 2025
This remake of the beloved Harvest Moon: Grand Bazaar (originally on the Nintendo DS) brings you back to Zephyr Town, where you run your own farm, participate in the weekly bazaar, and build a new life filled with charm and routine.
Why We’re Excited: It’s one of the most unique Story of Seasons entries with its focus on selling goods at a bustling marketplace. The remake adds upgraded visuals and mechanics while keeping the nostalgic heart intact. A cozy classic getting a second life? Yes, please.
Witchbrook
Release Date: Holiday/Winter 2025
Witchbrook drops you into a magical school where you’ll attend classes, grow your magical skills, form relationships, and explore a cozy seaside town full of secrets.
Why We’re Excited: This is basically Stardew meets Hogwarts—and we’re here for it. With pixel-perfect charm and slice-of-life witchy vibes, Witchbrook looks like it’ll be a favorite for gamers who love a good potion, a slow-burn romance, and cozy spellcraft.
Lou’s Lagoon
Release Date: Summer 2025
Traverse the vibrant Limbo Archipelago in search of your Uncle Lou, who mysteriously disappeared and left you his seaplane delivery service. You’ll fly between islands, gather resources, help villagers, and rebuild your business—all while enjoying a relaxing ocean breeze and gorgeous views.
Why We’re Excited: It’s giving Animal Crossing meets Spiritfarer with a splash of aviation. The calm, exploratory gameplay and cozy customization make this one perfect for players who love helping others and collecting cute stuff along the way.
Tamagotchi Plaza
Release Date: June 27, 2025
Step into a whimsical world full of Tamagotchis, where you’ll explore, complete quests, and interact with your favorite virtual pets like never before—in an open world setting!
Why We’re Excited: It’s Tamagotchis, but make it an adventure game. The nostalgic designs mixed with modern cozy gameplay loop (quests, collecting, dressing up) are everything 90s kids and new fans alike will adore.
The Wandering Village
Release Date: July 17, 2025
Manage a village built on the back of a massive, wandering creature called Onbu. You’ll need to balance survival, growth, and symbiosis as your village travels through a post-apocalyptic world.
Why We’re Excited: It’s cozy, but also strategic and a little mysterious. Watching your village thrive on top of a giant creature feels totally unique—and the serene soundtrack and art style give it calming vibes even when challenges arise.
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time
Release Date: May 21, 2025
In this long-awaited return to the Fantasy Life series, you’ll travel to a mysterious island where you can live out different “lives” (or jobs), from woodcutter to wizard. The twist? There’s time travel involved, letting you rebuild the island in both the past and the future.
Why We’re Excited: The original Fantasy Life on 3DS was a cult cozy favorite. This version seems to build on everything we loved—adorable graphics, relaxing job mechanics, and that addicting sense of progress. And with time travel added to the mix? It’s cozy gaming with an extra dash of adventure.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
Release Date: 2026
This follow-up of Tomodachi Life is said to expand on the quirky Mii-based life sim where characters live together, form friendships, fall in love, and do hilarious things completely on their own.
Why We’re Excited: Tomodachi Life was chaotic, cozy, and hilarious—truly a genre of its own. A modern version with updated visuals and more customization? It’s what cozy gamers who love personality-driven sims have been begging for.
Disney Villains Cursed Cafe
Release Date: March 27, 2025 (OUT NOW)
Run a magical café alongside classic Disney villains like Ursula, Maleficent, and Scar. Decorate your café, serve spooky-but-cute dishes, and unravel the backstories behind each villain’s unexpected role in the kitchen.
Why We’re Excited: It’s cozy café sim meets Disney drama. The villain twist gives it a fresh edge, and the art style oozes charm. Perfect for players who love restaurant management games and a bit of Disney flair.
Monument Valley (1,2,&3)
Release Date: Summer 2025
These beautifully crafted puzzle games follow a silent protagonist through surreal, geometric environments. You’ll solve environmental puzzles by rotating and shifting the world around you.
Why We’re Excited: The calm music, stunning visuals, and gentle puzzle mechanics make this the ultimate cozy wind-down game. Bringing Monument Valley to consoles—and teasing a third installment—means even more opportunities to get lost in its dreamlike world.
Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots
Release Date: 2025
A fan-favorite arcade-style golf game with bright colors, silly animations, and light-hearted fun. Unlike realistic golf sims, this one is all about fun, accessibility, and relaxing vibes.
Why We’re Excited: Golf, but make it cute and casual. Everybody’s Golf is the cozy gamer’s version of sports—easy to pick up, hard to put down, and perfect for chill gaming sessions with friends or solo.
Conclusion: What’s Next for Nintendo Announcements?
The March 27 Nintendo Direct has certainly provided cozy game enthusiasts with much to look forward to. These upcoming titles promise to deliver relaxing and heartwarming experiences on not only the Nintendo Switch, but the Nintendo Switch 2 when it releases.
Want more cozy games to look forward to this year? Make sure to check out our Ultimate List of Cozy Games coming in 2025!
