The best cozy games with relaxing rain are Coffee Talk, set in a café on a rainy night, and Spirit City: Lofi Sessions, where you can turn up the sound of rain on the window. For a whole rainy afternoon, settle into Stardew Valley or Spiritfarer. We checked every game on October 29, 2026.
At a glance
| Game | Best for | Length | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Talk | Anyone who wants the coziest rainy night in games | About 4.5 hours (HowLongToBeat) | PC, Mac, Switch, PS4, Xbox One |
| Spirit City: Lofi Sessions | People who want rain sounds and a cozy room while they work or study | Open-ended | PC, Mac |
| Calming Forest | Players who want a walk in the woods and nothing else | Open-ended | PC |
| Spiritfarer | Players who want a long, warm game with stormy nights at sea | About 25 hours for the main story (HowLongToBeat) | PC, Mac, Linux, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, iOS, Android |
| Stardew Valley | Players who like rainy days as a little gift | About 53 hours for the main goals (HowLongToBeat) | PC, Mac, Linux, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, iOS, Android |
| Rain on Your Parade | Players who want to be the rain for once | About 3 hours for the main story (HowLongToBeat) | PC, Mac, Linux |
| A Short Sail | Players who like to sail and fish while rain rolls in | Not shared yet | PC (Windows), Mac, Web, Steam Deck |
| Unpacking | Anyone who wants one perfect afternoon game | About 3.5 hours (HowLongToBeat) | PC, Mac, Linux, Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, iOS, Android |
Our picks
- Best rain atmosphere: Coffee Talk
- Best rain to work to: Spirit City: Lofi Sessions
- Most peaceful: Calming Forest
- Best storms: Spiritfarer
- Best rainy days in a farm game: Stardew Valley
- Funniest: Rain on Your Parade
- Best for one rainy afternoon: Unpacking
- Our own game: A Short Sail (in development, with rain and storms over the sea)
What makes a good rainy day game
Some games are good about rain: the rain is on the screen and in your ears, and it changes the mood. Other games are good for rain: you sit by the window with a warm drink and play for three hours. The best ones do both.
We split the list that way. First come games with rain you can hear and see. Then come games where rain changes how you play. Last are games for a rainy afternoon, plus one game whose name fools people. For more on how sound makes a game feel safe, read the sound of a cozy game.
Rain you can hear and see
Coffee Talk
Who it is for: anyone who wants the coziest rainy night in games.
You run a small coffee shop that opens at night in a version of Seattle where elves, orcs and other fantasy folk live. You brew drinks and listen to your customers’ problems. Outside, the rain never stops. The developers have said rain was the first thing they added to the scene, and the sound of rain on the window mixes with a lo-fi jazz soundtrack. There is a sequel, Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly, if you want more.
The downside: it is mostly reading, with a light drink-making puzzle. If you want to explore, it is not that kind of game.
Developer: Toge Productions | Year: 2020 | Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch, PS4, Xbox One | Length: about 4.5 hours (HowLongToBeat) | Steam Deck: Verified | Steam page
Spirit City: Lofi Sessions
Who it is for: people who want rain sounds and a cozy room while they work or study.
Spirit City is a focus tool dressed as a game. You decorate a little room, play lo-fi music, and turn on soundscapes such as “the pitter-patter of rain on a window” or a crackling fire. You follow small hints to lure shy spirits out and collect them. It also has handy tools for your real-life tasks.
The downside: it is not really a game to play. It is something to keep open while you do other things.
Developer: Mooncube Games | Year: 2024 | Platforms: PC, Mac | Length: open-ended | Steam Deck: Playable | Steam page
Calming Forest
Who it is for: players who want a walk in the woods and nothing else.
You walk a 4 km by 4 km forest island with giant trees, flowers and birdsong. The weather is yours to set: the game was made for clear skies, fog or light rain, but you can turn up a thunderstorm too. You can also set the volume of the birds, the weather and the music. The store page says it plainly: “Absolutely nothing will happen.”
The downside: there are no goals, no story and no people. It is a small game with few reviews, and Steam has not rated it for Steam Deck yet.
Developer: Darkcliff | Year: 2025 | Platforms: PC | Length: open-ended | Steam Deck: not yet rated | Steam page
Rain that changes how you play
Spiritfarer
Who it is for: players who want a long, warm game with stormy nights at sea.
You build a boat into a home for spirits, sail them across a calm sea and care for them until they are ready to move on. Sometimes a thunderstorm rolls in. If you have empty bottles, you run around the deck and catch lightning in them for crafting. It is one of the most memorable weather moments in a cozy game.
The downside: it is a game about saying goodbye, so it can make you cry. The lightning game is also quick and jumpy.
Developer: Thunder Lotus | Year: 2020 | Platforms: PC, Mac, Linux, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, iOS, Android | Length: about 25 hours for the main story (HowLongToBeat) | Steam Deck: Verified | Steam page
Stardew Valley
Who it is for: players who like rainy days as a little gift.
When it rains in the valley, your crops are watered for you, so the morning is free. Some fish bite only in the rain, so many players head to the river. The town sounds different, with rain in place of the usual tunes. It is the farm game that made rainy days something to look forward to.
The downside: it is long and has mines with monsters that you fight.
Developer: ConcernedApe | Year: 2016 | Platforms: PC, Mac, Linux, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, iOS, Android | Length: about 53 hours for the main goals (HowLongToBeat) | Steam Deck: Verified | Steam page
Rain on Your Parade
Who it is for: players who want to be the rain for once.
You are a cute cardboard cloud, and your job is to ruin everybody’s day. Over more than 50 levels, each with its own setting and goals, you rain on people and unlock new kinds of mischief. It is silly and bright, and it fits a rainy afternoon with friends watching.
The downside: it is a light puzzle game with goals in each level, so it is busy rather than calm.
Developer: Unbound Creations | Year: 2021 | Platforms: PC, Mac, Linux | Length: about 3 hours for the main story (HowLongToBeat) | Steam Deck: Verified | Steam page
A Short Sail
Who it is for: players who like to sail and fish while rain rolls in.
A Short Sail is a cozy sailing game where you are a little tabby cat with a sailboat. Rain and storms roll in over the sea, and you sail through sun, night and storms. Your lantern glows after dark. There are no timers, and you can fish, deliver mail and visit friends across the islands at your own pace.
It comes to Steam and itch.io in Q1 2027, and you can play the free demo in your browser now.
Developer: Yos Riady | Platforms: PC (Windows), Mac, Web, Steam Deck | Length: not shared yet | Free demo at play.ashortsail.com | Play the demo
For a rainy afternoon
Unpacking
Who it is for: anyone who wants one perfect afternoon game.
You unpack boxes in a series of new homes. Where each thing goes tells you about the person who owns it. There is no timer and no fail state, and the sounds of objects are lovely. It is a game to finish in one sitting while the rain falls outside.
The downside: it has no rain of its own, and it is short.
Developer: Witch Beam | Year: 2021 | Platforms: PC, Mac, Linux, Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, iOS, Android | Length: about 3.5 hours (HowLongToBeat) | Steam Deck: Verified | Steam page
More short picks for one sitting are in short cozy games for a weekend and relaxing games before bed.
Watch out: Rain World is not cozy
Rain World has a lovely name and a cute “slugcat” hero, so it shows up in searches for rainy games. But it is a hard survival game. Bigger creatures hunt you, food is scarce, and deadly rains force you to find shelter before each cycle ends. It is a great game, just not a calm one.
Our own game
We make A Short Sail.
Related guides
- The sound of a cozy game
- Relaxing games before bed
- Short cozy games for a weekend
- Cozy games for anxiety
- Cozy places in games
- Cozy games for short sessions
Questions
What is the most relaxing game with rain?
Coffee Talk. You run a café on rainy nights, and the rain on the windows mixes with lo-fi jazz. It is slow and gentle, and it takes about 4.5 hours.
Is there a game that just plays rain sounds?
Spirit City: Lofi Sessions has rain and fire soundscapes you can mix with lo-fi music while you work. Calming Forest lets you walk a quiet forest and set the weather from light rain to a thunderstorm.
What happens on rainy days in Stardew Valley?
Rain waters your crops for you, so you get a free morning. Some fish also bite only when it rains, so it is a good day to go fishing.
Is Rain World a cozy game?
No. Despite the name, Rain World is a hard survival game where bigger creatures hunt you and deadly rains force you to find shelter.
What is a good cozy game for a rainy afternoon?
Unpacking takes about 3.5 hours, so it fits one rainy afternoon. If you want something longer, start Spiritfarer or Stardew Valley.
