Our cozy games of April list is looking so chilled out that there isn't even a single farm sim on it
The cozy games launching in April are almost unanimously chilled out. It's really feeling like groundhog day around here because somehow the extra six weeks of winter aren't over. I've dragged PC Gamer's cozy gaming collective out of their burrows to curate the cozy games of April calendar and tell you a little about what they're planning to play. Spoiler alert: no farm/life sims to be found. So just shhhh put your cable knit sweater back on and play a game with no fail state, little critters.
April cozy game forecast: ❄️ Chill warning
There's nary a farm sim in sight this month! The cozy game calendar for April feels like it really expects you to stay tucked under the blankets for one more month of rot time before the spring rush begins. We've got multiple hidden object games, multiple diorama builders, and emotional adventure games. The cozy games of this month are going to really let us play at our own pace—no rushing to get in bed or do chores before 2am, not this time!
Outbound | April 23
As of the start of the month, co-op off-the-grid base-builder Outbound has reached #16 on Steam's most wishlisted list, which means there's a good chance you'll see this one flying around on social media or in your group chats if you're co-op inclined.
April cozy games calendar
Game | Release | Genre | Demo? |
|---|---|---|---|
April 2 | Emotional story game | ???? | |
April 6 | Castle-y diorama builder | ???? | |
April 7 | Anime cooking sim | ???? | |
April 7 | Hand-drawn hidden object | ???? | |
April 9 | Rooftop diorama builder | ???? | |
April 9 | Tropical job sim | ???? | |
April 9 | Metroidvania hidden object | ???? | |
April 14 | Unpacking, but sadder | ???? | |
April 16 | Adorable puzzle platformer | ???? | |
April 16 | Urban diorama builder | ???? | |
Hello Kitty Island Adventure: City Town | April 16 | Sanrio DLC | ❌ |
April 23 | Tiny perspective puzzler | ❌ | |
April 23 | Co-op base-building | ???? | |
April 24 | Lite tower defense | ???? | |
April 27 | Moomintroll adventure | ???? | |
April 29 | Chao garden-inspired | ???? | |
April 30 | Baby boar exploration | ???? | |
April 30 | Convenience store sim | ???? |