Which Anime Would Cozy Gamers Like Best

From slice-of-life to shoujo titles, there are plenty of anime that can be considered cozy. These shows are perfect for winding down thanks to their calming atmosphere and easygoing plot. Plenty of games also offer the same relaxing experience, with cozy life sims being a popular genre even among gamers who enjoy more competitive options.

Popular anime being adapted into video games isn’t new, but usually these shows fall into the fighting or adventure gaming genres. It would definitely be refreshing to see the cozy gaming space introduce adaptations of the different laid-back anime shows fans have come to love.

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Dungeon Meshi

A Cooking Game With A Twist

Dungeon Meshi follows Laios and his companions as they explore the depths of a dungeon to save his sister who was eaten by a dragon. To stay alive on their quest, they resort to giving in to Laios obsession with finding different ways to eat the monsters they kill.

Dungeon Meshi would be an interesting take on a cozy cooking life sim with you hunting monsters and collecting ingredients while unlocking new recipes as you explore more of the dungeon. It would be nice to also share the outrageous dishes you cook up with other dungeon delvers you come across.

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Way Of The Househusband

A Housekeeping Game As A Retired Gangster

Tatsu, a once feared man of the yakuza has left his violent past behind to become a doting housebusband, putting his deadly skills to use in day to day activities. Thanks to his unique skill set, he expertly manages house chores such as cooking and cleaning, while maintaining a hilariously intimidating aura about him.

This show would make an adorable life sim with you playing as Tatsu and completing house chores with fierce battle music and over-the-top actions to maintain a household your wife would be proud of.

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Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

A Cozy Adventure After Defeating The Demon King

Frieren focuses on the life of the last surviving member of the party of heroes that defeated the demon king, bringing an era of peace to the world. A cozy life sim on Frieren would have your party travel from village to village, uncovering heartfelt stories and using your magic to help the various people you meet.

With no looming threat of a treacherous villain, your life as Frieren would be a relaxing journey picking up mundane spell books and recounting stories of your past adventures when you come across things that spark a fond memory.

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Yuru Camp

A Relaxing Camping Adventure Game

Yuru Camp follows a group of school girls who find joy in going on camping trips to appreciate nature and experience the serenity of the outdoors. This show highlights the beauty of the slow and peaceful moments, featuring a gentle soundtrack and stunning landscapes.

This would make a lovely camping sim with you organizing trips to various destinations for yourself or even as a co-op experience. The game would have you pick a spot to set up camp, prepare your own food by the fire, and enjoy the view with relaxing music playing in the background.

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Apothecary Diaries

A Mystery Game With Beautiful Characters

Maomao is a sharp-witted herbalist who is taken to the imperial palace, where she uses her medicinal knowledge and keen observational skills to solve various mysteries. Her life would be perfect for a cozy sim where you would have to live in the palace day-to-day as an apothecary and food taster for the courtesan you serve.

The palace grounds would have the different herbs and ingredients you’ll make various concoctions that you can use to complete quests and help folks around the palace. Of course, Jinshi will be around to give you a lot of work and attention.

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Spirited Away

A Bathhouse Management Game

By accident, Chihiro finds herself whisked away to the spirit world in her attempt to find her parents. She ends up getting herself employed in a bathhouse whose guests are various spirits and creatures. As she tries to find her way home, she experiences growth as she meets the different guests and keepers of the bathhouse.

Spirited Away would be a cozy bathhouse management sim where you play as Chihiro having to perform different tasks to please every unique guest that visits the establishment. It would be a magical game of whimsical creatures and breathtaking visuals that would be perfect for gamers looking for an enchanting experience.

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Kiki’s Delivery Service

A Heartwarming Delivery Game

This story is about a young witch named Kiki who strives for independence by starting a delivery service using her ability to fly using her broomstick. As she works on her business, she meets kind-hearted townsfolk and deals with the different quiet struggles of growing up.

Kiki’s Delivery Service would make for a wonderful cozy game where you would have to deliver packages to different spots and interact with quirky residents of the town while also being able to customize your own space back home.

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Shirokuma Cafe

Run A Cafe As A Polar Bear

Shirokuma is a polar bear who runs a cafe by a local zoo. Shirokuma Cafe welcomes both animals and humans alike with a relaxing spot with delicious drinks. This would make for a cozy sim running a cafe with various guests coming in and misadventures brought about by Shirokuma’s panda and penguin friends.

In the cafe, you will help your guests unwind with drinks crafted to fit their needs and fun animal-themed dishes as you hear their stories. With its cute art style and soft jazz soundtrack, you’ll be just as relaxed as the customers you serve.

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My Next Life As A Villainess

A Dating Sim With A Farmer Villainess

Catarina is a young girl who bumps her head, recalls her past life, and realizes she was reborn into the world of a dating sim she used to play. This setup makes the perfect cozy life sim, with you playing as Catarina trying to avoid the route that leads to your death.

As you live day-to-day, you discover your passion for farming, which becomes the heart of the gameplay with good-looking young men that you can get to know and win the affections of. It’s a classic cozy sim setup with a cute twist.

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Sakamoto Days

Run A Convenience Store As A Retired Assassin

Sakamoto was once the fiercest assassin, recognized by other hired killers as the best in the industry, until he fell in love and retired. He eventually started a family of his own and became the owner of a convenience store, but anyone who messes with him is doomed to experience his hidden assassin skills.

A cozy life sim in the shoes of Sakamoto would have you running your convenience store while helping around the neighborhood using your abilities as an ex-assassin. Enemies may try to disrupt your cozy lifestyle, but you’d easily send them packing with your overpowered skills.