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Joined March 2017
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The Witch’s Bakery Review: Beautiful, but a Little Underbaked - @amandajotien writes, "I admire what dev @SunnyLabGames (pub: @silverliningint) is doing — they have baked a beautiful, delightful game with a very real, emotional gooey center." Read here: punishedbacklog.com/the-witc…
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We're a big fan of developer One More Level, even if their previous games, #Ghostrunner 1 and 2, were a bit uneven at times. #ValorMortis is the latest example of the studio hitting great peaks, as well as unfortunate lows. Our review: punishedbacklog.com/valor-mo…
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"Tenebris Somnia is unusual. The game pushes the visual boundaries of horror games, combining two very different styles, which I think is what makes the game so fascinating, even if it a bit of a let-down," writes Scarlet in her review: punishedbacklog.com/tenebris…
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It's fall, and that means it's time for cozy games. We did a massive update of our old list --- we went from 13 to 37 (👻!) of our favorite cozy games. We'll highlight in a very long thread 🧵. Snuggle up with a cup of tea and read here: punishedbacklog.com/best-coz…
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Okay, that's the end of our big chonky post thread! 🧵 If you've got any other cozy games we should check out, definitely let us know. We're always looking for new ways to chill!
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🧵Best Cozy Games - Scarlet writes, "If you’re looking for a more recent cozy game, @WaxHeadsGame is the one to get. The customer interactions aren’t on a timer, so you don’t need to rush to find the perfect vinyl album for each one. Plus, the music (as expected) is excellent."
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🧵Best Cozy Games - @amandajotien writes, "@venbaGame is an excellent debut game from @VisaiGames. The art of the characters and locations is lovely, but the design really shines with the food. Each meal becomes a beautiful cozy cooking puzzle."
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🧵Best Cozy Games - Alexia writes, "Not everyone would consider @Valheimgame (@IronGate_Studio) to be a cozy game. However, building a giant hall with friends and enjoying the fruits of your labor around a bonfire and knowing no monsters will raid you is pretty sweet."
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🧵Best Cozy Games - @sam_martinelli writes, "At their best, cozy games allow players to better understand the significance of the little things in their life by engaging with such little things in a virtual world. @UnpackingALife (@witchbeamgames) understands that."
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🧵Best Cozy Games - Alexia writes, "A legion of tavern keepers running the country? A hidden underground city? Customer service battles? The ridiculous premise of @TravRestGame (@Isolated_Games) is whimsical fantasy done right. Travellers Rest is worth the wait."
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🧵Best Cozy Games - Darcy writes, "It's rare to find a game that truly feels like you've stepped into a picture-perfect storybook. Tukoni: Forest Keepers (@dreamoperator), however, does just that. It is an absolutely stunning indie game."
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🧵Best Cozy Games - @amandajotien writes, "I finished Tiny Bookshop (@neoludic) in about 20 hours, but I stayed for another 10 because I was just having such a lovely time. And the game lets you do that --- like a good bookstore, you can stay as long as you want."
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🧵Best Cozy Games - Gary writes, "Created by @SirvoStudios, Threes! is the perfect puzzle game. Comforting visuals, relaxing music, and tactile gameplay combine into a soothing package that one can sink hours into. And I have, for years."
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🧵Best Cozy Games - @amandajotien writes, "I mean, how can we not include it? @rStardewValley ( @ConcernedApe) is the cozy game GOAT that helped define the cozy genre! (Even though the horse deserves better.)"
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🧵Best Cozy Games - @amandajotien writes, "I went back-and-forth on including Spiritfarer (@ThunderLotus) on this list because it makes me FEEL SO MANY THINGS that I'm not sure it really counted as 'cozy.' However, the vibes are so pristine that I cannot help but include it."
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🧵Best Cozy Games - @David_Silbert writes, "Smushi Come Home (@SomeHumbleOnion) packs a whole lot of charm into a deceptively small title. Don't let the 3-4 hour runtime fool you; this game has plenty to offer if given the chance. (Did I mention you can ride a capybara?)"
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