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The 5+1 games I play to get cozy

When the world feels too much and the days feel too fast and tiring, cozy games are (one of) the balm for the soul.

I personally love cozy games with medium-long length, and that have an underlying plot going on, even though it's just traveling the world to take photos. I don't have anything against the shorter, plot-less cozy games, though; it's just that, if the game is short, that means I wouldn't have a long enough time to enjoy the world in it :')

I have rambled long enough, so without further ado, here are my favorite cozy games as of April 2024, in no particular order:

TOEM

You grew up listening to your Nana tell you about the legendary TOEM. Now, armed with a camera, a backpack, and your beloved old pocket radio, you go out into the world to find TOEM and take a picture of it (as well as snapping as many photos as possible along the way).

Cute, charming, and very, very cozy, I deliberately took my time playing it because I wanted the experience to last. (Also, when I couldn't progress past a certain point, the dev team was very kind to fix the issue – even though they've moved on to making another game.) It has quirky, adorable characters with quirky, adorable problems you got to help solve, and a variety of animals you can pet (my favorite is the monkey).

2. Night in the Woods

College dropout Mae Borrowski went home to find her dying hometown still as lovely in autumn as it's always been, but with something sinister lurking in the shadow.

Despite how I made it sound, this game is still very cozy. As Mae, you spend your days visiting your old friends, listening in to the townspeople's convo, stargazing with your old teacher, and visiting your mom at church, among a few, with the stunning background of Possum Spring in autumn. And don't forget the soundtrack!

3. Wytchwood

"Once upon a time, there lived an odd witch in an odd little house, at an odd little swamp."

You woke up, found a goat have munched through your grimoire, and discovered that you've made a deal with the aforementioned goat – a deal that you can't remember. Go out into the world, craft potions and items, and vanquish 12 great evils while being snarky about it.

As you can see in the picture, Wytchwood has amazing visual. The writing is witty and funny, it has an entertaining cast of characters and fun gameplay, and the music just immerses you more in its world.

4. Walking on A Star Unknown

(Screenshot by vgperson)

A pair of siblings, Fukurou and Eddie, were traveling the galaxy to fulfill their late mother's wish when they crash-landed on a foreign planet. The planet happened to be hosting a cooking festival, and the winner will get one wish granted by the Goddess. So what else is there to be done except participating and aiming for the win? If you happen to make friends and learn the planet's dark history along the way, it can't be helped, can it?

This is an old game but it has such a special place in my heart even after years. It's wholesome, relaxed, has a ton of fun side-quests and lovable npcs, funny writing, and a touch of dark – a perfect mix of my favorite things. Segawa (the creator) never failed to immerse me in their small but charming world. And I'm usually not fond of too much side-quests, but Segawa's is an exception: the side-quests involve the npcs, and I love the npcs.

You can find it here. Vgperson did an amazing job translating it and its pun-ny writing.

5. Farethere City

(Screenshot by vgperson)

Pigula, a little boy(?) with one eye, has always dreamed to open a general store. So when he moved to Farethere City, the first thing he did was looking for a vacant building to open his shop. And it just happened that there was one, in the downtown, which happened to be on sale at such bargain price! Nothing is suspicious whatsoever!

Again, despite my description, this is a relaxed, low-tension game. Another of Segawa's game, and also one that has a special spot in my heart. The dark tone is more prominent than Star Unknown, and it's arguably more horror than cozy game, but I still find it very comforting. It's wholesome – sometimes bittersweet, it has a cast of lovable characters, and it has enough mystery to hook you and keep you playing.

You can find it here. My enormous gratitude to vgperson for translating these games, and translating it with apparent love.

+1. Melon Journey

(Screenshot from the game page)

You woke up after a stormy night, and couldn't find your friend. So you embarked on a journey to find him/her.

It's been a while since I played this game, and I haven't replayed it again, but I remember how much fun I had playing it and how I was a little disappointed that it ended so soon. Melon Journey is shorter than the other five, but it's very charming and very deserving of a place in the cozy games list. The visual is pleasant to look at, and I love the characters and their little – sometimes lovingly silly – problems, which we have to solve if we want them to give us info.

You can find the free ver here. There's a longer, paid version in Steam titled Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories :)

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unavoidable that you will be the villain in someone else's story. You will be painted in an unfavorable light. You will be the irredeemable one. and all of this will happen despite how nice you might usually be or how kind or how respectful or how warm. and you will just have to move on.

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I am learning again to live with scars (hoping this time, you'll walk it with me)

Chapter 10

“I cannot speak about it,” he said at last. “What I can say is, have faith in His Majesty. And remember… that what he does—and what he will do, it is for the sake of the kingdom and for yours.” He looked up at them. “So if there comes a time when you must judge him for his decision, please, do remember that, Your Highness.”

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I was getting pretty fed up with links and generators with very general and overused weapons and superpowers and what have you for characters so:

Here is a page for premodern weapons, broken down into a ton of subcategories, with the weapon’s region of origin. 

Here is a page of medieval weapons.

Here is a page of just about every conceived superpower.

Here is a page for legendary creatures and their regions of origin.

Here are some gemstones.

Here is a bunch of Greek legends, including monsters, gods, nymphs, heroes, and so on. 

Here is a website with a ton of (legally attained, don’t worry) information about the black market.

Here is a website with information about forensic science and cases of death. Discretion advised. 

Here is every religion in the world. 

Here is every language in the world.

Here are methods of torture. Discretion advised.

Here are descriptions of the various methods used for the death penalty. Discretion advised.

Here are poisonous plants.

Here are plants in general.

Feel free to add more to this!

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At some point in your life, you were taught that being slightly annoying is an unforgivable sin. Maybe it was by your parents or a teacher or a friend or a bully or an older sibling. But someone taught you that being slightly annoying is a crime punishable by death.

You must unlearn this.

You must accept that all people will be annoying at some point or another in their lives, maybe all of their lives, and that this is okay. It is okay for strangers on the bus, it is okay for children in the grocery store, it is okay for people on social media, and it is okay for you.

If you ever want to truly love your fellow humans, if you ever want to truly love yourself, you must have forgiveness for being annoying.

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my sticker sheet and charm for @ffladieszine 💎✨ if you love the ff ladies, support us here! (ppsst we've unlocked 3 stretch goals already 💙)

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✨ PREVIEW 💎

We are so excited to share a preview of @kingofreddragons' stunning illustration of the one and only Ashe! She looks absolutely regal in Red King's gorgeous style. 👑

To view the entire thing, grab your copy today! 🛒 ffladieszine.bigcartel.com

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My preview for @tidunazine 🌺🌊

I got to draw Tidus and Yuna based on their kabuki outfits! If you love FFX/X-2, Tidus, and Yuna, you don't want to miss out cuz we have so much good stuff 🥹

All profits are donated to The Ocean Conservancy ✨

Pre-orders are closing on May 1st👀 🛒https://tidunazine.bigcartel.com/

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osab's Sims 2 Setup Guide [Google Doc]

Reposting this because it got deleted for no reason!😍💓

This guide details how to install and optimize TS2 with essential fixes for modern systems in 2024 and beyond!

Includes download/install instructions for the full Ultimate Collection (w/ Starter Pack web install hosted on GitHub), as well as disc & Origin UC install info for those who own them, plus graphics setup and Sims2RPC/alternative fixes.

Also check out my GitHub (@voicemxil) where you can find all my installers!

Video walkthrough of the guide from @acottonsock is available here!

Please don't kill my post evil tumblr men.

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白魔

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✨ COVER REVEAL ✨

We're so excited to share our beautiful foil cover featuring over 35 #FinalFantasy ladies by the incredible @allimackart Allison McKenzie! 💜

Like stars in a constellation, our heroines are floating gracefully, filling the sky with radiance & light. Can you spot your fave?💫

We hope you're all just as excited as we are to feature this many ladies on one cover! 🥹 Allison has truly outdone herself, and we are very honored to feature her work.

⏰ Set your alarms! Preorders open tomorrow (April 17th) at 10AM ET.

Thank you for sharing! @ff7zinenews @all-zine apps  @atozines  @fandomzines  @welovezines  @zine-scene  @zineapps  @zinecenter  @zinefans  @zinefeed  @zinefest  @zineforall  @zinesunlimited

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hey its a bunch of folks!!

Standalone designs I created for the tag charms

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charms available for pre-order here

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✨ PREORDERS IN 2 DAYS 💎

Set your alarms! ⏰ Early birds will get this stunning double-sided foil bookmark by the incredible @trarioven! It features our shining ladies at the movies~ 🎥

🫣 To secure your copy, subscribe to our newsletter for early access (tomorrow!)

Thank you for sharing! @ff7zinenews @all-zine apps  @atozines  @fandomzines  @welovezines  @zine-scene  @zineapps  @zinecenter  @zinefans  @zinefeed  @zinefest  @zineforall  @zinesunlimited

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Just finished Unicorn Overlord! It is a nice game , I recommend it. The gameplay is fun, the characters are wonderful and reading the rapport is such a blast. Some of the music are truly great. And last but not least, the art. My eyes enjoy that wonderful big art, like seeing magical fairy tales!

Sketch some of my favorite characters!