With the holiday season fast approaching, let’s take a look at these cozy games to enjoy and warm up your winter game nights.
Are you in search for new cozy games to try as you spend your winter days? Look no further as we bring you these six new games to try on your winter game nights.
1. Cats Hidden in Christmas: A Holiday Treat
Developer: Travellin Cats
Platform: PC
If you’re a certified cat-lover, you must have heard of the Cats Hidden series of games. Cats Hidden in Christmas is a new game of the franchise, recently released on December 2nd. Just like its other game version Cats Hidden in Paris, Cats Hidden in Christmas is a free to play game.
This hidden-object winter game is very simple. You have to locate all one hundred cats within the picture. Some kitty cats are spread out in the front, easy to find, while others are tucked away in the back or in some spots you didn’t even know they can hide. You have to keep your eyes sharp to find them all! Once you’ve completed the first run of the game, the colored mode will be available for playing. Additionally, you can also turn on the timer for a more challenging gameplay.
2. Infinity Nikki: An Open World Adventure
Developer: Papergames
Platform: Mobile (Android, IOS), PlayStation, PC (Windows)
A new addition to the Nikki games, Infinity Nikki combines fashion with open-world adventure. This winter game takes you to an adventure as a stylist with magical outfits helping you in your journey. It was launched on December 5th which is just in time for the winter season.
While looking for an outfit to wear on her graduation ball, Nikki and her companion Momo stumble upon a magical red dress. They get transported to Miraland, a magical place full of ruins, monsters, and new people to meet. Nikki and Momo travel Miriland collecting outfits, battling monsters, and restoring what’s been lost long ago.
3. Symphonia: Music Through The Winter
Developer: Sunny Peak
Platform: Nintendo Switch, XBOX, PlayStation, PC (Mac, Windows)
Symphonia takes place in a musical realm where four legendary musicians gave birth to its musical life. One day, the four founders and their orchestra vanished. The inhabitants slowly became divided, and the world fell silent. As so awake in this musical realm, you gain the mission of finding and gathering the orchestra to bring the world back to life. Using your violin, you go on this adventure, jumping through various obstacles to achieve your goal.
Although platformer games are not exactly loved by many, Symphonia‘s musical twist is something worth a shot. Its cozy atmosphere combined with its soothing soundtrack, makes it a great winter game for the cold winter season.
4. Paper Perjury: A Tapestry of Mysteries
Developer: Paper Cat Games
Platform: PC (Windows, Linux)
Let’s talk about the newer winter games that will be releasing these upcoming weeks. Paper Perjury is a new visual novel game by Paper Cat Games coming this December 10th. A good detective game with a cozy pixel art style is a perfect match for the winter season.
Players take the role of Justina Smith, a rookie office clerk who’s recently hired in a detective firm. On her first day, she encounters her first ever case as she finds a loophole in a witness’s statement. Then, she was taken as a detective assistant for the day and soon becomes invested in the case itself.
5. Stars In The Trash: Nostalgia of Animated Movie Classics
Developer: Valhalla Cats
Platform: PC (Windows), Nintendo Switch
Have you ever thought of what life would be if you were a cat? In the game Stars In The Trash, you play through the story of Moka, a spoiled cat who runs away from home. Moka seeks for thrill and adventure, yet his journey takes an unexpected turn. In his new predicament, Moka now needs to learn all skills to survive. Get your blankets ready and spend your winter nights exploring the emotional and nostalgic journey of Stars In The Trash.
Stars In The Trash officially releases on December 9th on Steam. The upcoming Nintendo Switch release date is still to be announced.
6. Garden Trills: A Flowery Treat in Winter
Developer: Yukim
Platform: PC (Windows)
Are you looking to connect back to nature? Hop on to Garden Trills! Yes, hop on because you will be doing a whole lot of hopping around in this game. Garden Trills is a new indie game officially releasing in Steam this coming December 13th.
Explore floating islands and go on an adventure as Tomi, a tiny sparrow moving to a new home with your sparrow parents. Plant magical flowers, tend your garden, complete tasks, meet your neighbors, and explore other islands. It’s the perfect winter game for you to cuddle up inside your house as the world outside gets blanketed with white snow, just in time for the winter.
