#cosygames — Public Fediverse posts
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Kind Words 2 (lofi city pop): Be Bloody Nice for Once, Ok? 📧
This cosy game is called Kind Words 2 (lofi city pop), it launched in October 2024, and you can get it on PC. Indie game stucio Popcannibal created this, a two-man team of Ziba Scott and Luigi Guatieri.
The first in the series launched in 2019 on PC, with the sequel arriving in October 2024. It’s not exactly a game, more an interactive messaging service where you send strangers nice messages. Hurray!
Poetry and Other Typing in Kind Words 2
There’s the lovely mental wellness game Fireside Feelings (2025) that made us aware of this subgenre within cosy games. The genre as a whole is booming right now, doing great business, getting a lot of press attention.
Why? As things in the world are shit! And these sorts of titles offer a momentary escapist release.
How Kind Words 2 (lofi city pop) works is simple. You control a character in a little town who sends nice letters to people. This is a real online community. Whoever buys the game can:
- Pitch their problems and worries into the digital world
- Respond to other people’s problems with encouraging words
- Ask for culture recommendations (video games, books, films etc.)
It’s a game about compassion and empathy, then, with the goal of being nice to random people. A revolutionary act in the hostile online world. This is how it goes.
The difference over the first game is the little town you can go and interact with. There’s quite a bit to do, including indulging in poetry writing, but the main focus of the game is still that letter writing element.
And it’s clearly doing a lot of people in the world good. As in the online space, to explain your worries you either go to the anonymous Reddit or troll someone with verbal abuse on other social media platforms (e.g. “F you you f’ing f you’re a loser and a commie!!!”).
Now there’s a better way! Games like this. Some of the Steam reviews (which are left by real life players) highlight how life-affirming this can be:
“Such a unique and interesting way to foster connection between complete strangers. I’ve received some of the best advice of my life here and given my own insights to people who might benefit from them. Heartfelt, relaxing, reflective, and a great reminder that we’re all human with different stories but similar experiences.”
There’s a lo-fi soundtrack to go with all of this, too, composed by Clark Aboud.
Yeah, then, it’s a lovely little game if this sounds like your sort of thing. It’s not something you sit playing for hours, more 10-20 minute sessions where you send off responses helping people.
If you behave like a prick, you’ll get reported and banned (apparently).
So, the onus is on you to behave yourself. But the cosy game genre attracts the right sort of people, anyway, you’re not going to get a tabloid reading Reform voter on here complaining about communism. It’s more a space for geeks and neurodiverse people with an introspective nature.
The super cute art style and relaxed nature of it all make it a winner with us.
#compassion #cosyGames #cozyGames #Cute #empathy #gaming #IndieGames #KindWords2 #KindWords2LofiCityPop #Lifestyle #mentalHealth #Popcannibal #relaxing -
Kind Words 2 (lofi city pop): Be Bloody Nice for Once, Ok? 📧
This cosy game is called Kind Words 2 (lofi city pop), it launched in October 2024, and you can get it on PC. Indie game stucio Popcannibal created this, a two-man team of Ziba Scott and Luigi Guatieri.
The first in the series launched in 2019 on PC, with the sequel arriving in October 2024. It’s not exactly a game, more an interactive messaging service where you send strangers nice messages. Hurray!
Poetry and Other Typing in Kind Words 2
There’s the lovely mental wellness game Fireside Feelings (2025) that made us aware of this subgenre within cosy games. The genre as a whole is booming right now, doing great business, getting a lot of press attention.
Why? As things in the world are shit! And these sorts of titles offer a momentary escapist release.
How Kind Words 2 (lofi city pop) works is simple. You control a character in a little town who sends nice letters to people. This is a real online community. Whoever buys the game can:
- Pitch their problems and worries into the digital world
- Respond to other people’s problems with encouraging words
- Ask for culture recommendations (video games, books, films etc.)
It’s a game about compassion and empathy, then, with the goal of being nice to random people. A revolutionary act in the hostile online world. This is how it goes.
The difference over the first game is the little town you can go and interact with. There’s quite a bit to do, including indulging in poetry writing, but the main focus of the game is still that letter writing element.
And it’s clearly doing a lot of people in the world good. As in the online space, to explain your worries you either go to the anonymous Reddit or troll someone with verbal abuse on other social media platforms (e.g. “F you you f’ing f you’re a loser and a commie!!!”).
Now there’s a better way! Games like this. Some of the Steam reviews (which are left by real life players) highlight how life-affirming this can be:
“Such a unique and interesting way to foster connection between complete strangers. I’ve received some of the best advice of my life here and given my own insights to people who might benefit from them. Heartfelt, relaxing, reflective, and a great reminder that we’re all human with different stories but similar experiences.”
There’s a lo-fi soundtrack to go with all of this, too, composed by Clark Aboud.
Yeah, then, it’s a lovely little game if this sounds like your sort of thing. It’s not something you sit playing for hours, more 10-20 minute sessions where you send off responses helping people.
If you behave like a prick, you’ll get reported and banned (apparently).
So, the onus is on you to behave yourself. But the cosy game genre attracts the right sort of people, anyway, you’re not going to get a tabloid reading Reform voter on here complaining about communism. It’s more a space for geeks and neurodiverse people with an introspective nature.
The super cute art style and relaxed nature of it all make it a winner with us.
#compassion #cosyGames #cozyGames #Cute #empathy #gaming #IndieGames #KindWords2 #KindWords2LofiCityPop #Lifestyle #mentalHealth #Popcannibal #relaxing -
I'm already missing the #MonthOfMeh. It was brilliant getting 7 eggs everyday and I absolutely loved seeing #Nisetama to get yolks. He was unashamedly living his best egg life, bringing a bit of joy each day.
#Gudetama is one of my favourite #Sanrio characters and this was my first Month of Meh, it did not disappoint! All hail the egg, it's all Gude! 🥚🥰
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Finding old screenshots of outfits I'm pleased with. I like to colour coordinate if I can. Love this cute look for Nana 🩷
#AnimalCrossingPocketCamp #AnimalCrossingPocketCampComplete #AnimalCrossing #ACPCC
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Okay the #Paralives trailer looks fucking amazing.
If the accent of the narrators and the design of the town didn't tell you it's an European game maybe the fact that there's always a small percentage chance you stay home from work because of a strike should do it 😁
It definitely have an European vibe and I'm a bit curious how it will fare in the US. Europeans are used to digesting American culture but not so much th other way.
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Okay the #Paralives trailer looks fucking amazing.
If the accent of the narrators and the design of the town didn't tell you it's an European game maybe the fact that there's always a small percentage chance you stay home from work because of a strike should do it 😁
It definitely have an European vibe and I'm a bit curious how it will fare in the US. Europeans are used to digesting American culture but not so much th other way.
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I love Winnie's little star on her forehead, and thought her outfit should make that a feature. So I've turned her into a star wizard 🌟
#AnimalCrossingPocketCamp #AnimalCrossingPocketCampComplete #AnimalCrossing #ACPCC #CosyGames #CozyGames #CosyGaming #CozyGaming
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Whisker Wanderlust: Unwritten Chapter turns hidden-object chaos into something colourful, cosy, and strangely addictive. Hand-drawn dreamscapes, playful absurdity, and plenty of charm make this one stand out. #WhiskerWanderlust #indiegames #cozygames #cosygames #hiddenobject #pcgaming
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It's getting to that time of year when we'll be thinking about what to plant! I for one will be focused on Rosemary, Mugwort and Lavender this year I think, among some other things. What are you planning to grow this year?
#herbalism #gaming #cosygames #pagan #secondlife #herbandfable
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From the devs of Minami Lane, their next game Milki Delivery is a cosy delivery game https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/from-the-devs-of-minami-lane-their-next-game-milki-delivery-is-a-cosy-delivery-game/
#MilkiDelivery #IndieGames #CosyGames #PCGaming #LinuxGaming
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From the devs of Minami Lane, their next game Milki Delivery is a cosy delivery game https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/from-the-devs-of-minami-lane-their-next-game-milki-delivery-is-a-cosy-delivery-game/
#MilkiDelivery #IndieGames #CosyGames #PCGaming #LinuxGaming
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Does anyone have any recs for cozy games with a darker side? Or, dark games with a cozy side? 🤩 #cozyGames #cosyGames
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Does anyone have any recs for cozy games with a darker side? Or, dark games with a cozy side? 🤩 #cozyGames #cosyGames
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If you like a cosy crew come and join us now, with just TWO left until our 900 follower milestone. Pull up with a BLANKET and get ready to chill HARD with Ship Inc. and Out and About, two INCREDIBLY cosy titles.
https://twitch.tv/pixelbandits
#Gaming #CosyGames #VideoGames #Cosy #Gamer #IndieGames #IndieGame
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If you like a cosy crew come and join us now, with just TWO left until our 900 follower milestone. Pull up with a BLANKET and get ready to chill HARD with Ship Inc. and Out and About, two INCREDIBLY cosy titles.
https://twitch.tv/pixelbandits
#Gaming #CosyGames #VideoGames #Cosy #Gamer #IndieGames #IndieGame
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Twinkleby from Might & Delight to launch September 23 with Linux / Steam Deck support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/09/twinkleby-from-might-delight-to-launch-september-23-with-linux-steam-deck-support/
#Twinkleby #Gaming #Linux #SteamDeck #CasualGames #CosyGames
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Twinkleby from Might & Delight to launch September 23 with Linux / Steam Deck support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/09/twinkleby-from-might-delight-to-launch-september-23-with-linux-steam-deck-support/
#Twinkleby #Gaming #Linux #SteamDeck #CasualGames #CosyGames
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SIFTER's very own Catto Jahne lives out postie dreams in CATTO'S POST OFFICE by Aussie team In Shambles Studio. It's a cute little story that is worth a look!
REVIEW: https://www.sifter.com.au/post/live-out-your-postie-dreams-in-cute-bitesized-cattos-post-office #cosygames #cutegames -
Less than a week until Tiny Bookshop launches and I cannot waaaaaaaaaaaait!
Cosy Gamers, there's a demo and the demo is delightful. -
Less than a week until Tiny Bookshop launches and I cannot waaaaaaaaaaaait!
Cosy Gamers, there's a demo and the demo is delightful. -
I've updated the Bravest Coconut landing page with some new screenshots and an updated teaser video: https://www.bravestcoconut.com
Wishlist on Steam 👉 https://www.bravestcoconut.com/wishlist
#WishlistWednesday #CosyGames #AdventureGames #IndieGames #Cats
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I've updated the Bravest Coconut landing page with some new screenshots and an updated teaser video: https://www.bravestcoconut.com
Wishlist on Steam 👉 https://www.bravestcoconut.com/wishlist
#WishlistWednesday #CosyGames #AdventureGames #IndieGames #Cats
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Am I the only one who find most "cosy" (ready: games inspired by Stardew Valley or Animal Crossing) far more stressing than say the average shooter?
Having to do tons of scheduled timed tasks every game day is... work. I do that irl, having to do it in game is not relaxing in the slightest.
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Am I the only one who find most "cosy" (ready: games inspired by Stardew Valley or Animal Crossing) far more stressing than say the average shooter?
Having to do tons of scheduled timed tasks every game day is... work. I do that irl, having to do it in game is not relaxing in the slightest.
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Had an hour for todays #tinydaily , the theme was 'Sunken Ruins'!
(Also forgot to post yesterdays so I'll throw it in the replies)
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Had an hour for todays #tinydaily , the theme was 'Sunken Ruins'!
(Also forgot to post yesterdays so I'll throw it in the replies)
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Todays #tinydaily was Moon Temple, had a lot of fun with this one 🌙
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Todays #tinydaily prompt was island fort, tried to make something that looked like ruins with mixed success 🏰
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Todays #tinydaily prompt was island fort, tried to make something that looked like ruins with mixed success 🏰
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Hugely grateful to have had this through as a little gift. I'm really looking forward to heading to heading to Barnsworth on Thursday!
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Hugely grateful to have had this through as a little gift. I'm really looking forward to heading to heading to Barnsworth on Thursday!
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Recent #gaming: I played through Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley. It's fairly linear but it's gorgeously pretty and captures the feel of moomin works very well in its mechanics and story. Extremely strongly recommend for anyone who likes cosy games with a good amount of heart to them.
Further notes:
https://exilian.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=6242.msg156257#msg156257 -
Recent #gaming: I played through Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley. It's fairly linear but it's gorgeously pretty and captures the feel of moomin works very well in its mechanics and story. Extremely strongly recommend for anyone who likes cosy games with a good amount of heart to them.
Further notes:
https://exilian.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=6242.msg156257#msg156257 -
Heads up Wholesome Gamers, there's a sale event on steam. (I recommend "Unpacking", some of the best storytelling ever)
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Heads up Wholesome Gamers, there's a sale event on steam. (I recommend "Unpacking", some of the best storytelling ever)
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The demo for the #TinyBookShop #game is pretty cute!
The full game of Tiny BookShop isn't out yet though, and the demo is fairly short... but I recommend checking it out. :)#games #gaming #CosyGames #FiXatoRecommends #FiXatoGames #FiXatoPlays
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The demo for the #TinyBookShop #game is pretty cute!
The full game of Tiny BookShop isn't out yet though, and the demo is fairly short... but I recommend checking it out. :)#games #gaming #CosyGames #FiXatoRecommends #FiXatoGames #FiXatoPlays
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The Quest for Cosy / A Deep Dive into Cosy Gaming by Jess Rutland https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/the-quest-for-cosy-a-deep-dive-into-cosy-gaming