Summary
- Cozy games are a great way to de-stress, and they're even better when played with friends.
- Titles like Terraria and Galaxy Burger provide relaxing co-op gameplay to help you unwind after a long day.
Gaming is always best in the company of others. Whether with random strangers in online multiplayer or your close companions in couch co-op, video games are most delightful when the experience is shared. However, with cooperative play, you may not always be in the mood for intense gameplay.
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PostsThere are a wealth of games out there designed to be as relaxing as possible. Just like most titles, even these cushy offerings can be elevated when you're playing with friends. These games provide some of the more stress-free, cooperative experiences you can have with your buddies.
Updated on March 30, 2025, by PJ Molloy: When times get stressful, cozy games and friends are a great way to unwind. We've updated the list with more must-play recommendations with relaxing multiplayer gameplay.
13 Galaxy Burger
A Cooking Sim In Space
CloseHave you ever wanted to serve burgers to cats in mech suits? You can in Galaxy Burger. Set in the distant future, the game has you manage an intergalactic fast food restaurant where you serve whimsical sci-fi creatures, many of which are kittens. Take their order, cook them a tasty meal, and hope for a good review. The more you play, the more recipes you unlock.
The gameplay is all about listening. Customers are very particular about how they want their burgers prepared. Pay attention and make sure you're cooking it to their satisfaction. There's even online co-op, allowing you to play with up to seven friends.
12 Handshakes
A Free-To-Play Puzzler
CloseHandshakes is a free-to-play co-op puzzle game with a delightfully silly concept. You and a buddy each control a person with remarkably stretchy arms. The goal is to shake each other's hands without moving from your designated spot. The catch? Your arms can only stretch so far. It's up to you to push blocks, open doors, and hold down buttons to make it possible for your hands to touch.
It's a short yet wonderful campaign with many clever brain-teasers to get the gears turning in your head. Thankfully, the puzzles never get too challenging, resulting in a laid-back, stress-free experience perfect for a cozy afternoon.
11 PowerWash Simulator
Where Hard Labor Meets Surprising Tranquility
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Simulation Systems 10.0/10 OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 77/100 Critics Rec: 75% Released May 19, 2021 ESRB E For Everyone Developer(s) FuturLab Publisher(s) FuturLab Engine UnityWHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONIt’s sometimes fascinating how mundane jobs can become enjoyable when translated into the video game medium, such as a doctor, barista, and even a rock. If you’re looking for the perfect simulator game to play with friends, look no further than PowerWash Simulator.
PowerWash Simulator puts you in the role of a cleaner in the town of Muckingham. With the help of your friends, your job is to polish the streets and the assortment of arbitrary locations as you build up your business.
10 Sea Of Thieves
Take The Role Of A Pirate Roaming The Seas
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Adventure Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 69/100 Critics Rec: 37% Released March 20, 2018 ESRB T for Teen: Crude Humor, Use of Alcohol, Violence Developer(s) Rare Publisher(s) Microsoft Game Studios Engine Unreal Engine 4 Multiplayer Online Multiplayer, Online Co-OpWHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONSea of Thieves was a disappointment when it first came out. While praised for its visuals, the game was held back because there was nothing to do. In order to have any kind of fun, you really had to venture out for it.
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PostsThankfully, with several substantial updates, Sea of Thieves has become the game it seemed destined to be. You can go around getting into quarrels and ship battles, but just coasting through the sea with your crew can prove quite the serene time-killer.
9 Terraria
The Quintessential 2D Sandbox Game
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Action Adventure Sandbox Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 79/100 Critics Rec: 76% Released May 16, 2011 ESRB T for Teen: Blood and Gore, Cartoon Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol Developer(s) Re-Logic Publisher(s) 505 Games Engine Proprietary Multiplayer Online MultiplayerWHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONRe-Logic's Terraria has been one of the quintessential sandbox titles for years. Although it's often compared to fellow genre juggernaut Minecraft, it does many things to stand out from its blocky cousin.
You can choose to fight through the game's 2D world, but if you're just seeking to loosen up, Terraria presents an abundance of options. It's plenty satisfying playing solo, but much like any quality sandbox game, it's vastly more entertaining to play with friends.
8 Core Keeper
Discover The World
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Survival Sandbox Systems 5.0/10 OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 87/100 Critics Rec: 89% Released August 27, 2024 ESRB E For Everyone // Mild Fantasy Violence Developer(s) Pugstorm Publisher(s) Fireshine Games Engine UnityWHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONAs soon as you launch Core Keeper, you're placed in a small room with some wood and one major building, the Core. Your job is to dig your way out of the area and explore around, uncovering new biomes, bosses, and even walls that can stop you from going further until you've completed the challenge.
While the general idea of this game sounds not-so-cozy, you can have a surprising amount of chill vibes from it if you take it easy and don't rush through the biomes. As you unlock more biomes, you can even just relax and make your ore and wood farming completely automated.
7 Astroneer
A Relaxing Quest Between Planets
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Adventure Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 75/100 Critics Rec: 56% Released February 6, 2019 ESRB E For Everyone Due To Mild Fantasy Violence Engine Unreal Engine 4 Multiplayer Online MultiplayerWHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONDepending on who you ask, space is either enticing or intimidating. Even though humanity still knows disturbingly little about what’s out there in the cosmos, that hasn’t stopped hundreds of games from tackling the wonders of the universe.
Astroneer presents the idea of space exploration through a colorful lens. Whether you decide to journey by yourself or with friends, Astroneer gives you a vast cluster of distinctive planets to explore. There might be an end, but it’s recommended you take your time.
6 Human Fall Flat
Hilarious Teamwork With A Simplified Visual Aesthetic
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Platformer Puzzle Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 68/100 Critics Rec: 39% Released July 22, 2016 ESRB E for Everyone Developer(s) No Brakes Games Publisher(s) Curve Digital Engine Unity Multiplayer Local Co-Op, Online Co-OpWHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONPuzzle platform games can encompass everything from gentle serenity to rapid intensity. Whereas certain subgenres like run-and-gun are action-packed affairs, there are other variants of puzzle platformers, which can be pretty calming.
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5 Minecraft
An Endless Square World Of Imagination
Minecraft
Sandbox Survival Systems 10.0/10 OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 90/100 Critics Rec: 84% Released November 18, 2011 ESRB E10+ For Everyone 10+ Due To Fantasy Violence Developer(s) Mojang Publisher(s) Mojang Engine LWJGL, PROPRIETARY ENGINEWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALTo say Minecraft has been a success is an understatement. Not only is Minecraft one of the bestselling video games ever, but it’s one of those rare cases of a title breaking through the barrier between gaming and pop culture.
Even though Minecraft has evolved over the years, it’s a relatively pure and amiable game at its core. The suite of tunes that coat the Minecraft blanket does wonders at easing you in. When you have friends along, it’s a fruitful time for all.
4 Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Build Your Own Special Island Paradise
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Simulation Systems 5.0/5 9.0/10 OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 90/100 Critics Rec: 99% Released March 20, 2020 ESRB E for Everyone: Comic Mischief Developer(s) Nintendo EPD Publisher(s) Nintendo Engine HavokWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALWhen Animal Crossing: New Horizons came out in 2020, it was an instant hit, evoking cozy vibes that were much needed at the time.
Like other entries in the series, New Horizons embraces pleasant vibes, this time on your island. Between interactions with villagers, fishing, archaeology, and boundless creation, New Horizons took full advantage of people’s need for escape and to form a long-distance connection with friends.
