Cozy games feel right at home on the Nintendo Switch. The hybrid handheld and home console nature of this platform makes experiences like Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing even more exceptional than they already are. But what are the newer cozy games on Switch? You can find the best cozy Switch games of 2024 below.
Palia
Palia dropped right at the tail end of December 2023, so many players like myself didn’t get the chance to check it out formally until 2024. This is basically the Story of Seasons farming sim aspects mixed with the villager and customization elements of Animal Crossing but in MMO form. There are some issues, but it works better on Switch than it has any right to.
Neva
This sequel from the team behind GRIS includes one of the most gorgeous platforming and exploration-style 2D games you will ever see. There is far less of a focus on combat and more on the puzzle-like platforming and exploration of the main girl and her wolf cub companion. This indie cozy title stuns on the Nintendo Switch in handheld.
Little Kitty, Big City
No other game captures the feel and life of a cat quite as well as this one. In some ways similar to the goofiness of Untitled Goose Game, players explore a large city and engage in various quests and content as a nefarious kitty. The relaxing gameplay, exploration, and fun cosmetics make this an underrated gem from 2024.
Moonstone Island
Players place their home on any of the 100 randomly generated islands in their world and customize it to their heart’s content. It has all the classic elements of 2D cozy games, like farming, crafting, marriage, and dungeons. Better yet, you can also collect 70 adorable sprites to use for the solid card battle system.
More of the Best Cozy Switch Games of 2024
The above are some of the standout releases that happened in 2024 in the cozy game category on Nintendo Switch. But there were a lot of these types of titles that came out this year. Here are a few more worthy cozy games I highly recommend to anyone that has a Nintendo Switch and loves this type of gaming experience:
- Core Keeper
- My Time at Sandrock
- Garden Life
- Open Roads
- Bandle Tale
- Botany Manor
Published: Dec 30, 2024 12:00 pm