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There has been plenty of amazing crafting, farming, and overall cute games that have made their way or were originally developed for the Nintendo Switch that many cozy gamers must try. These are by far the best cozy games that can be played on the Nintendo Switch no matter if a player enjoys playing games in handheld mode or from the comfort of their television.
10 Spiritfarer
Starting off strong, by far one of the best cozy games on the Nintendo Switch that many players have already been enjoying for countless hours is the emotional journey that can be experienced in the management simulator Spiritfarer.
Players have the freedom to explore countless islands and build up their boats with a variety of crops and workstations while working towards a set goal. Helping spirits pass over to the afterlife will lead to many dramatic moments when players must finally say their goodbyes to the spirits they have bonded with.
9 Cozy Grove
This game continues with the theme of assisting Spirits in coming to terms with their lives before becoming ghosts. Cozy Grove doesn’t only have cozy in its title but also makes for a great cozy game for players to enjoy on the Switch, especially due to the gradual progression of each ghost’s story.
What makes it even cuter is all the spirits on this island are in fact bears. Therefore, they add to this already adorable game that allows players to freely fish and collect resources while gradually expanding the things they can do.
8 Rune Factory 5
A franchise that has continued to be as successful as it is cozy is the role-playing simulator titles of Rune Factory. With its most recent addition of Rune Factory 5, players start their life in the town of Rigbarth filled with magic and monsters.
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When the player isn’t out hunting down and defeating the deadly monsters they will instead be helping the town flourish through upgrading buildings and working on their own farm as well as bonding with the townsfolk. Bonding enough with certain members of the town will not only allow them to take these people to hunt monsters but also get even closer to them.
7 Bear And Breakfast
Another great laid-back management title that cozy gamers are sure to enjoy is the adorable game of Bear & Breakfast. Many players can look forward to playing this peculiar title that has them controlling a bear called Hank as he sets up his own bed and breakfast establishments to help bring humans back to the forest.
Besides its hilarious humor and brilliant art style, Bear & Breakfast successfully establishes itself as a vital member of the cozy game community, allowing players to freely upgrade their bed and breakfast places or explore deeper into the forest.
6 Dorfromantik
Cozy games don’t all have to be open-world farming games but instead can also be relaxing puzzles instead. One great example of this is Dorfromantik, which finally received a release on the Nintendo Switch. In this building strategy game players put together tiles in the hope to build a world while also making points by matching up certain elements such as trees, houses, rivers, or rails.
Besides a quick play as well as other puzzle challenges, players can also free play where they have full control to make the biggest world out of tiles with no issue about running out or making points.
5 Cult Of The Lamb
Out of all the combinations of things to be combined, many players may not have thought it would be possible to combine cute with cults. However, Cult of the Lamb does this not only brilliantly but also creates one of the best cozy games for the Nintendo Switch.
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While playing as an adorable lamb who is the leader of a cult, players must defeat enemies and bosses in a randomly generated world that uses roguelike mechanics. They must also look after their flock to expand their cult as well as engage in base building.
4 Animal Crossing New Horizons
This wouldn’t be a proper “cozy games on the Nintendo Switch” list if it didn’t include one of the most iconic titles of Nintendo. Animal Crossing is not only a staple of the genre but also continues to be a relaxing game that players have returned to over and over again.
Animal Crossing New Horizons continues to bring back its audience as players were able to not only live among their favorite animal villagers but also freely sculpt the island to fit their aesthetic. Gathering resources and building their own furniture added another well-needed mechanic to make the franchise feel fresh.
3 Kirby’s Dream Buffet
Nintendo’s icons continue to be some of the cutest in gaming history and the pink ball of joy known as Kirby is no different, especially as all their games match this theme of an adorable world. The most recent spin-off title to come from this, Kirby’s Dream Buffet, is no different.
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In this sweet treat grand prix of mini-games, players must race down tracks against four other Kirbys in the hope to be the one to make it to the finish line first. Eating strawberries will not only make Kirby grow but also roll faster in order to make it to the end the quickest.
2 Disney Dreamlight Valley
A life sim that has been taking many cozy gamers by storm is the newest Disney title that combines the likes of Animal Crossing with Stardew Valley. In Disney Dreamlight Valley players are able to live among their favorite heroes and villains from both Disney and Pixar while also helping them settle into the magical world.
Players are also free to adventure throughout the world as each loved character will give the player quests to complete that will increase the player’s friendship with them as well as unlock other exciting things.
1 Stardew Valley
By far one of the best cozy games on the Nintendo Switch which countless players have fallen in love with is the role-playing as well as farming simulator title Stardew Valley. Players are free to start their own farm with animals or just crops while getting to know the townsfolk and helping them with their tasks.
Besides the goal of bringing the town hall back to life by collecting different items, players are mainly free to do whatever they wish to make the most of their time in Stardew. Be it fishing, farming, or even exploring underground.
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