Grab an iced drink, find a patch of AC, and settle in — because July 2026 is serving up 30 cozy games so good, you might actually forget it’s sweltering outside. This month’s lineup is wonderfully weird: one minute you’re tending a supernatural vampire farm in Moonlight Peaks, the next you’re playing as a donut therapist in a cooking dating sim (yes, really). Throw in cat post offices, a snappy murder mystery, cozy cat management games and zero stress vibes, and you’ve got the perfect summer escape. Let’s dive in!
Moonlight Peaks
by Little Chicken
Experience life as a vampire in a magical town full of werewolves, witches, mermaids, and more in Moonlight Peaks. In this heartwarming, supernatural life-sim, you will raise mystical crops, learn spell-casting and potion-making, and befriend – or even romance – the locals. And at the same time, show your sceptical father that a life of compassion is possible – even for the undead.
Read more about Moonlight Peaks here.
Release Date: 7 July 2026
Platforms: Nintendo Switch 1|2, PC
Cat Mail Co.
by Maracas Studio
Run a cozy cat post office. Sort and deliver parcels from the daily boat, organising everything carefully for its journey. Take your time serving customers, organize your storage, prepare for the next wave, and keep everything running smoothly as the post office slowly regains its former glory. As night settles in, moonlight reveals secrets. What seemed ordinary during the day may carry strange properties after dark, offering magical insight into how some parcels should be treated.
Run the post office solo, or with up to 3 other friends. You can divide tasks, optimize your workflow, or simply enjoy the routine together. Whether you’re stamping, sorting, or loading the boat, teamwork makes the mail flow.
Release Date: 8 July 2026
Platforms: PC
Mothkeep
by Ivette Schmidt
Mothkeep is a short single-player moth documenting game where you step into a peaceful nature sanctuary and discover its native moths, one journal entry at a time. You’ll explore whimsical and colourful habitats of a peaceful nature sanctuary where you carefully spot and document moths in every stage of life: from tiny egg to sparkly adult. Discover a range of different moth species and each of their growth stages. All based on real-life examples and facts.
Release Date: 10 July 2026
Platforms: PC
Mysarium: Cozy Lo-fi Terrarium
by Sanobusiness S.R.L.
Mysarium: Cozy Lo-fi Terrarium is a game designed to be your idle companion during your moments of focus. Compose and decorate a unique terrarium while you relax to lofi music. Every interaction in your terrarium matters. Click on passing clouds, collect falling leaves, or photograph guests to earn experience.
Gamify your workflow with Pomodoro sessions, unlock secret characters, and reveal hidden stories.
Release Date: 13 July 2026
Platforms: PC
D-topia
by Marumittu Games
Step into a future where happiness is curated by artificial intelligence in this gentle-paced puzzle adventure.
The Utopia Project was created in the interest of maximising human happiness and comfort. As the newest residential Facilitator at D-topia, your role is to resolve issues around the residential community. Tackle fun logic-based puzzles to resolve mechanical issues and keep the facilities running smoothly, and meet the many vibrant residents, each with their own unique story and personal struggle.
Release Date: 14 July 2026
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC
I Know A Spot
by Bohdan Kvas
I Know a Spot is a cozy building game focused on atmosphere, creative freedom, vehicle customization, and peaceful exploration. You travel through forests, lakes, mountains, and seasonal environments, each with a calm mood, soft lighting, and detailed nature. Customise your car, set up beautiful campsites, explore cozy locations, and enjoy time with your dog. Build the perfect spot to simply breathe and relax.
Release Date: 14 July 2026
Platforms: PC, Mac
A Simpler World
by Apes of the Screen
A Simpler World is a small, cozy building game that focuses on creativity and relaxation. Start on an overgrown island, clean it up, and turn it into your own little home. All decorations are available from the start, so you’re free to decorate both indoors and outdoors however you like.
Release Date: 14 July 2026
Platforms: PC
Teeto
by Eat Pant Games
Explore a world of mayhem and Michaels! Join Teeto the blob and Nory the bunny in this 3D adventure platformer to stop the shadow corruption from spreading.
Teeto’s got a talent for absorbing all sorts of objects – and turning them into wild new forms. With Nory’s Vionite-powered backpack, they unlock unique abilities to outsmart enemies, solve puzzles, and discover hidden secrets. Mix it up, get creative, and see what strange new powers you’ll unleash!
Release Date: 15 July 2026
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 1|2, PC
KAMI 2
by State of Play, Hairy Heart
Kami 2 is a relaxing puzzle game where you fold colourful paper to fill each board with a single colour in as few moves as possible. Solve hundreds of handcrafted levels or create and share your own with the puzzle builder. Designed with real sheets of folded paper.
Release Date: 15 July 2026
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC
Farlands
by JanduSoft, Eric Rodríguez
Congratulations, you’ve bought your own planet! An agrarian rock at the edge of the galaxy that, for some reason, was practically being given away for free. So the time has come to leave your hectic, stressful life in an overcrowded metropolis for a more rural and rewarding life.
Cut weeds, clear paths, reclaim fields, and fix what the passage of time has destroyed. Turn an old agrarian rock into a thriving homestead.
Release Date: 16 July 2026
Platforms: PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC
The Mermaid Mask
by SFB Games
An impossible locked-room murder: Captain Mortuga lies dead beside an ancient cauldron aboard the world’s strangest submarine, crewed by sketchy suspects. A handcrafted point-and-click with sharp humour and tricky puzzles. Dive into the next mystery from the creators of Tangle Tower & Crow Country.
Read more about The Mermaid Mask here.
Release Date: 16 July 2026
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 1|2, PC
Moss: The Forgotten Relic
by Polyarc, Blackbird Interactive
Moss: The Forgotten Relic is an emotional and atmospheric adventure set in the pages of a living storybook, brimming with myth and ancient magic. Guide a tiny but determined hero on a heartfelt journey of challenge, courage, and connection. Uncover hidden secrets, navigate puzzling places, and confront arcane forces in an intimate and epic fable inspired by classic fantasy adventures.
Release Date: 16 July 2026
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 1|2, PC
Puppergeist
by Serenity Forge
Journey through the Doggie Underworld in this heartwarming rhythm visual novel. Play as Claire, a witch who journeys into the mysterious Doggie Underworld with one simple goal: Finding her lost Pup! As you travel through Doggie Underworld, you’ll encounter countless souls, each with a story to tell. Share moments with them, play together, and listen to their heartfelt tales. Use your sense of rhythm to lift their spirits and ease their troubles, bringing you one beat closer to reuniting with your own lost Pup.
Release Date: 16 July 2026
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC
Qianli: The Vastscape Scroll
by Betobe Studio
Qianli: The Vastscape Scroll is a Zen hex-tile building game that puts the power of creation in your hands. Qianli offers a mix of creative freedom, puzzle challenge, and roguelite elements to create a uniquely playful and tranquil yet challenging experience. Shape the world to your will in lush landscapes inspired by Chinese watercolours in this Zen hex-tile building game that blends puzzle and roguelite elements with beautiful Asian aesthetics. Befriend mystical creatures in your journey while you make the world come alive beneath your fingertips.
Release Date: 17 July 2026
Platforms: PC
Cat Isle
by domkegames, pixelduckoo
Cat Isle is a cozy pixel art management game inspired by Japan’s famous Cat Islands. You’ll build and expand a tiny train platform island in the middle of the sea, turning it into a lively town for cats. Running a town full of curious cats takes careful observation. While some cats seek out fresh sashimi, others are happiest with tea and a nap in the sun. As the island’s caretaker, it’s your job to figure out who wants what and create the perfect mix and balance of shop supplies.
Read more about Cat Isle here.
Release Date: 20 July 2026
Platforms: PC
My Heaven’s Dale
by DreamingCat
Sent by the Moon Goddess, you arrive in Heaven’s Dale to run a carpenter workshop and uncover its former owner’s fate. Mysterious ghosts drift through everywhere! Live a cozy life planting, fishing, mining, and caring for animals while restoring the town at your own pace.
Release Date: 21 July 2026
Platforms: PC
Scarlet Deer Inn
by Attu Games
Scarlet Deer Inn is an embroidered dark medieval folk tale. While life in a seemingly ordinary village is all about simple chores and idle gossip, sinister secrets hide below. Elise is a mother of two. She is not exactly extraordinary, and there are no heroic epics written about her. Her circumstances will force her to explore unusual places and face dark, terrifying situations.
Release Date: 21 July 2026
Platforms: PC
Lost in Tandem
by Tempete Studio
At the end of the ’90s, a cataclysm marks the end of the world as we know it. Over numerous decades of humanity’s absence, the Earth slowly recovers as nature finally reclaims its rights. In this post-apocalyptic world, a solitary young girl stumbles upon an obsolete and defective robot known as a Mech-ute. Together, they embark on a journey guided by the sole information still programmed in the Mech-ute’s deteriorated system: a set of geographic coordinates.
Lost in Tandem is a colourful, relaxed-paced, 2D adventure-puzzle game, which can be played by one to two players via couch co-op.
Release Date: 22 July 2026
Platforms: PC
Bookbinding
by NDApolis
In Bookbinding, you run a quiet bookshop with a magical past, a murder and tarot cards that can twist fate itself. Craft beautiful covers, read between the lines of your customers’ lives, and decide which secrets deserve to stay hidden… including your own.
Meet many unique characters, each with their own personality and preferences. Find a way to learn their secrets. Who knows, maybe you’ll make a new friend? Or, if fate favours you, a soulmate?
Release Date: 23 July 2026
Platforms: PC
High Times
by Yangyang Mobile
In a world where you can literally eat your feelings, you work at The Hotbox, a special donut shop where every donut is infused with mood enhancers that can change your customers’ emotions. But people don’t always know what they need, so from flavours that give them courage to ones that lift their spirits, it’s up to you to choose the right mood and help each troubled customer. Listen to their stories, offer advice in the form of donuts, and help mend broken relationships.
Read more about High Times here.
Release Date: 23 July 2026
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC
Dodo Duckie
by BornMonkie
Waddle into a reality-bending odyssey where simply being a duck is your greatest superpower. With the help of your magical cap, switch instantly between 2D and 3D to uncover hidden paths, outsmart aliens, and rescue your kidnapped chicken friends in this wholesome puzzle platformer adventure.
What begins as a lighthearted rescue mission unfurls into a profound, heartfelt journey of self-discovery, where perhaps even a clumsy duck can find a home.
Release Date: 23 July 2026
Platforms: PC
Find My Frogs: Branches
by My Eye Studio
Find My Frogs: Branches is a cozy hidden object game where you search for frogs and toads in a hand-drawn village nestled high in the branches of an ancient tree. Explore charming corners, discover tiny secrets, and help Uncle Froger find his missing hat.
Release Date: 23 July 2026
Platforms: PC
The Afterlife Cafe
by Guava Pixel Studios
The Afterlife Cafe is a cozy visual novel centred around death and travelling to the afterlife. In the living world, meet and chat with your concierges at the cafes. Then take a temporary trip to the afterlife and learn the stories of those who have passed.
Travel to the world of the dead, whose stories encourage reflection on life. Chat with spirits, brew drinks to suit your mood, and bond with the people who run the afterlife cafes. In this urban sci-fi fantasy visual novel, your choices impact the living, the departed, and your own path forward.
Release Date: 24 July 2026
Platforms: PC
Echoes From Ciudadela
by Kronos Interactive
Echoes from Ciudadela is a first-person adventure and puzzle-solving game focused on exploration, environmental storytelling, and narrative discovery. You play as Katari, who follows the trail of his recently dead father after uncovering his journal, which leads him to a sealed mountain known as Ciudadela. As you dive deeper and solve puzzles, you’ll unlock journal entries left behind by Katari’s father. Each reveals pieces of a lost civilisation and their connection to time, invention, and legacy.
Release Date: 24 July 2026
Platforms: PC
Island Beekeeper
by Akuseru Studio
Earth is dying from disease, famine and ruin. One of the few resources still helping people survive is honey from the floating islands. You travel to the sky world to build a beekeeping farm, raise bees and establish honey shipments back down to Earth. Other beekeepers were sent there before you, but none of them ever returned. The more islands you discover, the closer you get to the answer to the main question: what happened to those who came before you?
Build your apiary on islands above the clouds, travel on your medocycle, crossbreed bees with unique traits and create a cozy home in the sky. Grow plants, explore islands and send healing honey down to Earth, where people still hope for your help.
Release Date: 24 July 2026
Platforms: PC
Ugoku Sushi Bar
by Rogue Duck Interactive
Become a sushi chef in a cozy Japanese conveyor belt sushi bar! You’ve just taken over a small sushi bar tucked away in a charming Japanese town. With a humble kitchen and a head full of dreams, it’s up to you to turn your little eatery into the talk of the town. Prepare sushi on your crafting table, serve quirky customers, learn new recipes, unlock fresh ingredients, upgrade your kitchen, and build relationships with your regular customers.
Release Date: 28 July 2026
Platforms: PC
Go North
by gazuntype
Embark on a cozy and immersive maze adventure as Dara seeks to make her one wish come true. With the help of numerous magical and technological items, navigate beautifully unique labyrinthine environments and explore expansive worlds in a story-driven adventure that prioritises peace over progress. Explore beautiful mazes, discover unique items and help other explorers complete unusual side quests in this cozy and narrative-driven adventure!
Release Date: 28 July 2026
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC
Suncraft
by Spicy Tuna Games
Suncraft is a cozy pixel art adventure focused on growth and restoration. Step into a peaceful world where every tool you craft brings a new spark of life to the village. Settle into a relaxing rhythm of progress as you watch the village return to the glory it once had. Gather resources, craft items, and upgrade tools to expand the land. Can you rebuild the grand Lighthouse and bring the village back to its golden days?
Release Date: 28 July 2026
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC
The Ranchers
by The Ranchers
The Ranchers is an open-world country-life sim for 1-4 players. Raise animals, grow crops, craft machines, build your dream house and explore the gigantic open world where mines and dangerous monsters abound. Optimise your Ranch’s resource consumption, sign water and electricity contracts, or build your water wells, wind turbines, and solar panels and sell your surplus to the village. Earn the villagers’ respect and esteem. And who knows, maybe find love and start a family.
Release Date: 30 July 2026 (Early Access)
Platforms: PC, Mac, Linux
Leafy Corner
by Fireline Games
Run a cute little plant shop in this cozy and relaxing game. Grow, sell, and care for a variety of real-life plants, help customers find their dream plants, complete orders, and customise your cozy shop just the way you like.
Check out our full review on Leafy Corner below.
Release Date: 30 July 2026
Platforms: PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac
Midnight Moments
by Happy Volcano
Midnight Moments is a small, cyberpunk diorama-building game where you create cozy rain-soaked backstreets, glowing apartment blocks, or quiet neighbourhood corners. Decorate your designs with props and place citizens, crafting stories that bring your city to life.
Release Date: 30 July 2026
Platforms: PC
