Summary
Cozy games tend to be seen as titles that contain eithercutesy graphicswhere the player is tending to an adorable garden or living their life peacefully within a simple simulator. However, some players may be interested in enjoying a cozy game where there is a slightly spooky twist, such as a game where the player is surrounded by vampires or is even one themselves.
These slightly spooky, cozy titles are great for any horror fan who has had their heart rate up for far too long and simply wants the aesthetic of a creepier game while not needing to worry as much.
Skyrimis another RPG that cozy gamers have taken under their wing to turn it into a relaxing title. While some players maywish to be the hero, others may instead wish to take on the life of a traveling merchant who sells their potions, or even make the most of the DLCs withinSkyrimto instead focus on creating their own Homestead.
Vampires can be encountered inSkyrim, with some players being unlucky enough to contract vampirism. This adds a whole new level of role-play to theSkyrimexperience, as well as some players adapting this into their cozy gaming experience, as they now must travel at night or find ways to sate their hunger.
Point-and-click games are some of the most simple, relaxing experiences for players who are looking for a cozy game to enjoy before going to bed or just when they have a moment to themselves.
These point-and-click games come in all shapes, sizes, and themes, includingA Vampyre Storywhich follows the adventures of the vampire, Mona De Lafitte, as she attempts to escape the land of Draxsylvania in the hopes of returning to Paris to continue her singing career. By solving various puzzles and meeting an assortment of characters, players must remember Mona’s restrictions and make the most of her vampire abilities inA Vampyre Story,as they hopefully help her fulfill her dream.
Alongside point-and-click games, another great cozy genre of gaming is visual novels. For those looking to have a relaxing time playing a cozy game that features vampires, they should look no further than the visual novels based on the tabletop RPGVampire: The Masquerade.
While there are horror elements to games likeVampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York, with the experience being like reading a book, players are likely to still have a cozy time enjoying the title while also admiring the artwork of each vampire or mortal character they encounter.Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New Yorkis also a cozy game that players are sure to enjoy with multiple replays due to the different choices to be made as well as the three characters to select from.
Although the base game ofThe Sims 3doesn’t include any Supernatural creatures, by purchasing and installing the DLC ofThe Sims 3: Supernatural,players can not only introduce vampires into their sims' family but alsoan assortment of other supernatural simstoo.
The Sims 3is already considered quite a cozy game, as players are free to create an entirely new life for themselves or create a family to control. By includingSupernatural, a player can take their family a step further by creating an entire household of vampires that have their own ambitions and needs.
2Vampire Therapist
It’s tough being a vampire, especially a vampire that has been around for centuries. Thankfully, inVampire Therapist, it is up to the player to talk to these various vampires from across the decades with the help of Cognitive Therapy in the hopes of getting to the bottom of their concerns.
Alongside the real therapy concepts is a thoughtful yet hilarious story that is sure to satisfy the bloodsucker urge of any player looking for a cozy time while feeling good about themselves by helping others. Even if that means helping vampires.
1Voltaire: The Vegan Vampire
Grow Crops During The Day, And Fight Through The Night
Voltaire: The Vegan Vampireis an interesting cozy title for players to get their fangs stuck into. By day, the player is tasked with tending to their farm and collecting various resources, but once the night arrives, their vampire powers return to them as they fight various monsters in the hopes of survival.
Although the night of the game may be rather hectic at times, as the playerdefies Draculaby refusing to feed on people, the art style and combat of the game add to the cozy atmosphere felt even during the day of this farming simulation meets roguelike title.
