The cozy games I open to switch my brain off

Some nights I don't want to strategise or dodge anything. I want to place a little house, water some crops, or line up some colorful symbols and watch them clear.

Tiny Harbor Town is my current comfort game — rebuilding a seaside village at my own pace, with nothing yelling at me. Legends of Slots fills a similar space on busier nights when I want something even simpler.

The trick with cozy games is that they shouldn't overstay. I like ones I can open for ten minutes and close without guilt. No daily streak panic, no fear of missing out.

If you've been burned out on competitive games, this corner of the store is a genuine relief. Start slow and see what sticks.