Summary
- Get ready to unwind with the coziest iPad games, ranging from puzzlers like I Love Hue to farming sims like Stardew Valley.
- Apple Arcade subscribers have an even wider selection of relaxing video games, including the fantasy life sim Wylde Flowers.
Not every video game needs to be fast-paced and filled with challenging combat and stressful situations. Sometimes, cuddling up in bed with your iPad and playing something cozy and relaxing for a change can be incredibly fun.
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PostsLuckily, there are many different titles made specifically for fans of cozy aesthetics and chill gameplay loops. If you own an iPad and are looking for some of the best cozy games you can download, look no further.
Updated on May 9, 2025, by Mohamed El Ouardighi: When life gives you lemons, don’t make lemonade, just go play a cozy game instead. And if you need to help to find some, this list is all you need.
14 Decor Life - Home Design Game
Live Your Interior Design Dream
If home design and renovation spark your interest, Decor Life is a cozy and casual title that lets you dive right into that world. In this laid-back decorating game, you’ll unpack boxes, arrange furniture, and style each room exactly how you like, all at your own pace.
It’s a relaxing way to unleash your creativity and bring your vision to life, whether you're designing a bedroom, kitchen, or living space. You can even invite friends to join in and help shape your dream home together, making it a fun and chill experience for anyone who loves interior design.
13 I Love Hue
Quite A Colorful Puzzle Game
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Adventure Puzzle Platformer Systems Released January 25, 2017 Developer(s) Zut Games Ltd Publisher(s) Zut Games Ltd Number of Players 1WHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALLooking to exercise your brain? I Love Hue is a serene puzzler about arranging colored tiles in the correct spectrum. The premise is simple: each level features several rows of mismatched squares ranging in hue and shade. Your job is to organize them to make a perfect rainbow.
The gameplay strikes a nice balance between relaxing and challenging. You'll need to look closely and spot even the tiniest differences in colors to crack these brain teasers. Thankfully, there's no time limit or life system in your way. Feel free to take your time and experiment as much as you like. The best part? You can play it for free.
If you like this game, check out the sequel I Love Hue Too, which is also available on iPad!
12 Cats & Soup
Because Everything Is Cozier With Kittens
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Idle Games Systems Released July 30, 2021 ESRB t Developer(s) Neowiz Publisher(s) Netflix Engine unityWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALWhat's more relaxing than cooking? Cooking with kittens, of course! In Cats & Soup, you run a foresty kitchen where the staff is adorable felines. The goal is to assign a task to each of your furry friends, such as chopping carrots or making broth, and sell your delicious soup for that sweet, sweet money.
From there, you can use your profit to expand your workspace and dress your kitties in cute little outfits. As an idle game, the characters do all the hard work for you, allowing you to enjoy the food-making process in a stress-free environment.
11 Under Leaves
Travel The World In This Breathtaking Adventure
CloseHidden object games are a great way to unwind, and Under Leaves is among the best on the App Store. This colorful adventure takes you across the world, from the chilly caves in the Arctic to the calming depths of the sea. The goal is to search each area and find every well-hidden piece of food for the animals.
There's a lot to love about the game, including the soothing soundtrack and peaceful nature sounds. However, the biggest draw is the stunning watercolor-inspired art style, which ensures every second of gameplay is pure eye candy. Don't sleep on this cozy gem.
10 Tsuki's Odyssey
Furnish Your Treehouse
In Tsuki's Odyssey, you play as a bunny rabbit who lives inside a massive tree house that has just been robbed by a dastardly raccoon. It's an idle game, meaning that the in-game currency will passively regenerate while you are not playing, which can then be used to purchase items for your house.
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PostsThe main goal is to redecorate your house, which entails visiting the in-game shop every day to check out their inventory. Luckily, there are some friendly critters that you can talk to while in the village.
9 Good Pizza, Great Pizza
Run Your Very Own Pizzeria
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Simulation Systems Released December 2, 2014 ESRB e Engine Cocos2dWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALIf you have ever played one of the many flash games that require you to run a restaurant, then you will love Good Pizza, Great Pizza. The game tasks you with running a pizzeria and cooking delicious pizzas with various toppings.
As you continue to generate a profit with your orders, you'll be able to upgrade your restaurant's decor and even buy new ingredients for your tasty creations.
8 Wylde Flowers
Combine Spell Casting And Farming
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Life Simulation Farming Systems 10.0/10 Released February 18, 2022 ESRB Teen // Use of Alcohol Engine UnityWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALWylde Flowers is available on the Apple Arcade, meaning you will need a subscription to download this spell-binding farming simulator. You play as Tara, a young witch who moves onto an island to help out at her family's farm.
Unlike many iOS games, the characters on the island are all fully voiced in English, and each has a unique story. The best selling point is how the game combines magic and farming to create an enthralling story that will have you returning to the app whenever you want to relax.
There's even some fantastic LGBTQ+ representation!
7 Monument Valley
A Perspective-Bending Puzzler
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Puzzle Casual Systems Released April 3, 2014 Developer(s) Ustwo Games Publisher(s) Ustwo Games Number of Players 1WHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALMonument Valley is a bit of a unique game in the cozy genre, as it's a puzzling adventure instead of a farming simulator. Each puzzle involves walking a character across thin platforms and, most importantly, shifting the perspective to reveal new solutions.
As you continue through the various monuments, the levels get harder and require you to traverse through even more surreal architecture. Luckily, the game has a sequel, so if you can easily beat the puzzles in the first game, plenty more is waiting for you in the second.
6 Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Complete Minigames And Rebuild The Island
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Adventure Life Simulation Systems 5.5/10 Released July 28, 2023 ESRB E For Everyone Developer(s) Sunblink Publisher(s) Sunblink Engine Unity Multiplayer Online Multiplayer Franchise Hello KittyWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALSanrio fans may want to download Hello Kitty Island Adventure. This cozy game tasks you with moving to an island full of Hello Kitty's closest friends. Similar to Animal Crossing, you're tasked with repairing an abandoned island and befriending the inhabitants.
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Ready for another cozy adventure after your time with Hello Kitty and friends?
PostsOn top of making friends and solving puzzles, you can also fully customize your home and dress up in cute outfits. The game also features many different minigames you can complete, with almost every iconic Hello Kitty character offering a different game for you to play.
5 Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp
Create The Perfect Camp In The Great Outdoors
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Social Simulation Systems Released November 21, 2017 ESRB E For Everyone due to In-Game Purchases Developer(s) Nintendo EPD, NDcube Publisher(s) Nintendo Engine Unity Multiplayer Online Multiplayer Franchise Animal CrossingWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALUnlike the other Animal Crossing games, Pocket Camp focuses on a camping aesthetic. You live in various trailers and campsites, all while collecting furniture such as hammocks or campfires.
The game also includes outdoor activities for you and your fellow campers to partake in. For example, you can hold an outdoor concert or even visit an amusement park. Who knew camping could be so much fun?
