Let’s settle in. The festive season has arrived, bringing with it the world’s best excuse to cancel plans, make a warm drink, and dive into a game that just feels right for the moment. Here are some games that are the digital equivalent of putting on a warm pair of socks and slippers — familiar, comforting, and just a little bit magical. We’re talking snowy landscapes, heartwarming stories, and soundtracks made for a crackling fireplace.
So, if you’re ready to match your gaming to the cozy mood of the season, you’re in the right place. From tranquil explorations to charming holiday tales, here are 10 perfectly cozy wintery games to play this festive season.
DOGWALK
by Blender Studio
Dogwalk is a bite-sized cozy wintery game about exploring a hand-crafted snowy forest—as a big, fluffy dog. You’re free to roam a miniature open world of peaceful paths, creeks, and frozen ponds with your little kid in tow. Sniff out hidden trinkets to decorate a snowman, help each other over obstacles, or just be a playful (or slightly mischievous) companion. There are no timers or pressures, just the quiet joy of a winter walk. Perfect for a moment of peaceful, tail-wagging fun.
Release Date: 11 July 2025
Platforms: PC
ILA: A Frosty Glide
by Magic Rain Studios
ILA: A Frosty Glide is a cozy, exploratory adventure about a witch, her lost cat, and a magical flying Skatebroom. Play as ILA, a determined witch-in-training, and soar across a charming, frosty island. Uncover its secrets, improve your magical flight, and race to the summit to find your missing best friend, Coco. Discover a small, hand-crafted world filled with winter wonder, collectables, and a story of friendship.
Release Date: 21 October 2025
Platforms: PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC
Lake: Season’s Greetings (DLC)
by Gamious
Return to the cozy delivery game Lake in their festive Season’s Greetings DLC. For a few special days, step into the boots of Thomas Weiss—Meredith’s soon-to-retire postal worker father—and return to the snowy, familiar streets of Providence Oaks for Christmas. Experience a heartwarming holiday reunion with the town’s beloved characters, meet five new faces, and discover how one mail carrier can deliver the true spirit of Christmas.
Release Date: 15 November 2023
Platforms: PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC
Winter Burrow
by Pine Creek Games
Winter Burrow is a cozy winter game about a mouse returning home to restore their childhood burrow. After finding your home in ruins and your aunt missing, you must brave the frozen wilderness to gather resources, craft tools, and make new friends. Learn to knit warm sweaters, bake pies, and slowly rebuild your sanctuary. Restore the burrow to its former glory, solve the mystery of your aunt’s disappearance, and rediscover the simple warmth of home.
Release Date: 13 November 2025
Platforms: Xbox, PC
Light Up The Town
by Meadow Studios
Light Up The Town is a cozy winter game about lighting up a town with holiday cheer. With the town electrician out of commission, you play as Bean—a plucky young ferret determined to save Bellflower’s annual Winter Festival. Explore snowy Colorado streets and click to hang festive string lights and decorations across 15+ handcrafted levels. Decorate freely, customise every detail, and collect coins to unlock more ornaments. As a blizzard approaches, you must illuminate the town and warm the hearts of its residents.
There’s a demo available to play on Steam now.
Release Date: 7 December 2025
Platforms: PC
FIND ALL: Christmas
by Very Very LITTLE Studio
Find All: Christmas! is a cozy holiday game that brings you straight to the North Pole’s bustling workshop. With Santa’s production lines in full swing, it’s up to you to help the cat-elves prepare! Explore a charming 2.5D winter wonderland—from the Polar Express station to Santa’s residence—and find 150 cleverly hidden items to bring a black-and-white world to colourful life. Tour the elves’ dorm, watch gifts being made, play with reindeer, and soak in the relaxing music and festive mood.
Release Date: 12 December 2024
Platforms: PC
Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth
by Hyper Games
Play as a young Moomintroll, who has woken up alone in a frost-covered Moominvalley while his family sleeps. Explore a beautiful, Nordic-inspired winter landscape and meet both old friends and new faces on a journey to help those in need. Solve gentle puzzles, complete heartwarming quests, and learn to see the beauty and fun in a season you once feared. This is a quiet adventure about friendship, kindness, and finding warmth in the coldest of places.
Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth is not currently out, but there’s a demo to play on Steam.
Release Date: TBA 2026
Platforms: PlayStation, Xbox, PC
Everybody Wham Wham
by Bonte Avond
Everybody Wham Wham is a story-driven, winter adventure where you compete to build the best snowman. Arrive at a festive winter town and compete for the grand prize in the annual snowman-building contest. Make friends, tune into the quirky local radio station, and decorate your frosty masterpiece. But beware—not everything is as jolly as it seems. Uncover the secret truth behind the legendary “Wham Wham the Snowman-man” as you craft, compete, and cozy up to the competition. Will you build your way to victory, or discover something more important than a prize?
Release Date: 29 January 2021
Platforms: PC
The Red Lantern
by Timberline Studio
The Red Lantern is a narrative, dog sledding winter survival game (but don’t worry, there’s a cozy mode!). After starting a new life in Alaska, you play as a musher learning to navigate the wilderness with your team of five sled dogs. Care for your loyal companions, discover their stories, and learn to adapt as you search for home. In “cozy mode” that ensures nothing bad happens to you or your dogs, the focus stays on the bond, the journey, and the breathtaking quiet of the snow.
Release Date: 9 December 2021
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC
Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna)
by Upper One Games
Play as Nuna, a young Iñupiaq girl, and her loyal Arctic fox as they brave an eternal blizzard to save their world. This atmospheric puzzle-platformer blends thrilling exploration—across frozen tundras, through ice caves, and into the heart of ancient legends—with a deeply collaborative spirit. Switch between Nuna and Fox to solve puzzles, or share the journey in local co-op, all while hearing the tale told in the Iñupiaq language.
Release Date: 18 November 2014
Platforms: PlayStation, Xbox, PC
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