--- title: "Upcoming cozy games: 2026 and 2027 | A Short Sail" description: "Upcoming cozy games for the rest of 2026 and for 2027, grouped by release window, with a month-by-month 2027 calendar. Every window checked on Steam." url: https://ashortsail.com/blog/upcoming-cozy-games/ published: 2026-10-26 updated: 2026-10-31 author: "Yos Riady" image: https://ashortsail.com/og/blog/upcoming-cozy-games.jpg --- # Upcoming cozy games: 2026 and 2027 Upcoming cozy games for the rest of 2026 and for 2027, grouped by release window, with a month-by-month 2027 calendar. Every window checked on Steam. By [Yos Riady](https://ashortsail.com/authors/yos-riady/) · Published 26 October 2026 · **Updated October 2026** The biggest upcoming cozy games are **Witchbrook** (January 28, 2027 on Steam), **Hela: of Mice & Magic** (December 1, 2026), **Hidden Folks 2** and **Fossil Quest** (both 2027). For the rest of 2026, look out for **Cozy Game Restoration** and **Moomin: Midsummer Madness**. We checked every window on its Steam page on October 29, 2026. ![The cat sails the little boat at dawn, past tall sea stacks and a rock arch under a pink sky.](https://ashortsail.com/_astro/34-sail-dawn.DB6H-LL0_1T71bk.jpg) Featured · our own game ## Our pick: A Short Sail (we made it) We make this one. It is in the list below too, marked as ours, so you can weigh it next to the others. It is a cozy sailing game: you are a little tabby cat with a sailboat, delivering mail, fishing and making friends, alone or online with friends. There are no timers, and the only battles are gentle ones at sea. Coming in Q1 2027. Free demo in your browser at play.ashortsail.com. Windows, Mac, Web and Steam Deck. [See the game](https://ashortsail.com/) [Play the free demo](https://play.ashortsail.com/) ## At a glance | Game | Best for | Length | Platforms | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Loftia](https://ashortsail.com/blog/upcoming-cozy-games/#loftia) | Players who want a cozy world to share with others | Not out yet | PC, Mac | | [Cozy Game Restoration](https://ashortsail.com/blog/upcoming-cozy-games/#cozy-game-restoration) | Anyone who loves old games and tidy, satisfying jobs | Not out yet | PC, Mac | | [Moomin: Midsummer Madness](https://ashortsail.com/blog/upcoming-cozy-games/#moomin-midsummer-madness) | Moomin fans of any age | Not out yet | PC | | [Hela: of Mice & Magic](https://ashortsail.com/blog/upcoming-cozy-games/#hela-of-mice--magic) | Two or more friends who want a gentle co-op adventure | Not out yet | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X | | [Book Nook](https://ashortsail.com/blog/upcoming-cozy-games/#book-nook) | Players who like miniatures and small details | Not out yet | PC, Mac | | [Spiriki: Tiny Island](https://ashortsail.com/blog/upcoming-cozy-games/#spiriki-tiny-island) | Players who want a tiny, slow island to tend | Not out yet | PC | | [Witchbrook](https://ashortsail.com/blog/upcoming-cozy-games/#witchbrook) | Life sim fans who want magic school and friends | Not out yet | PC, Switch 2, Xbox Series X | | [Cozy Interiors](https://ashortsail.com/blog/upcoming-cozy-games/#cozy-interiors) | Players who love to decorate | Not out yet | PC, Mac, Linux | | [Freshly Caught](https://ashortsail.com/blog/upcoming-cozy-games/#freshly-caught) | Fishing fans who like a shop to run | Not out yet | PC, Mac, Linux | | [Grave Seasons](https://ashortsail.com/blog/upcoming-cozy-games/#grave-seasons) | Farming fans who also like a murder mystery | Not out yet | PC | | [A Short Sail](https://ashortsail.com/blog/upcoming-cozy-games/#a-short-sail) | Players who want a calm sea to sail, with mail to deliver | Not out yet | PC (Windows), Mac, Web, Steam Deck | | [Sunrise Story](https://ashortsail.com/blog/upcoming-cozy-games/#sunrise-story) | Players who want a life sim by the sea | Not out yet | PC | | [A Tiny Wander](https://ashortsail.com/blog/upcoming-cozy-games/#a-tiny-wander) | Players who want a small mystery with a cozy surface | Not out yet | PC | | [Kitaria Fables 2](https://ashortsail.com/blog/upcoming-cozy-games/#kitaria-fables-2) | Players who want farming with real action | Not out yet | PC | | [Chumaky](https://ashortsail.com/blog/upcoming-cozy-games/#chumaky) | Players who like a slow road trip with trade | Not out yet | PC | | [Hidden Folks 2](https://ashortsail.com/blog/upcoming-cozy-games/#hidden-folks-2) | Fans of the first game and anyone who likes to search | Not out yet | PC, Mac, Linux | | [Fossil Quest](https://ashortsail.com/blog/upcoming-cozy-games/#fossil-quest) | Dinosaur fans and museum builders | Not out yet | PC | | [Anemorie](https://ashortsail.com/blog/upcoming-cozy-games/#anemorie) | Players who want a quiet, emotional story | Not out yet | PC | | [Cozy Forest](https://ashortsail.com/blog/upcoming-cozy-games/#cozy-forest) | Players who want a slow, idle-friendly forest | Not out yet | PC | | [My Time at Evershine](https://ashortsail.com/blog/upcoming-cozy-games/#my-time-at-evershine) | Fans of My Time at Portia and Sandrock | Not out yet | PC | | [WATERFUL: a tiny oasis builder](https://ashortsail.com/blog/upcoming-cozy-games/#waterful-a-tiny-oasis-builder) | Puzzle fans who like nature | Not out yet | PC, Mac | | [Papaya Plaza](https://ashortsail.com/blog/upcoming-cozy-games/#papaya-plaza) | Players who want a small town to rebuild | Not out yet | PC | Lengths are main-story times from HowLongToBeat or player estimates, checked 31 October 2026. ## How to read this list Every window on this page is the one the developer shows on the game’s Steam page, and we read each one on October 29, 2026. Some pages give a day, some a month or a quarter, and some only a year. A year alone is a hope, not a promise, and any date can move. Many of these games were shown at Wholesome Direct 2026 in June. Games with no date at all are in a short list at the end. Want something you can play today? See [new cozy games](https://ashortsail.com/blog/new-cozy-games/) for this month’s releases, or [cozy game demos](https://ashortsail.com/blog/cozy-game-demos/) for free demos of many games on this page. ## Our picks - **Most awaited:** Witchbrook - **Best to play with a friend:** Hela: of Mice & Magic - **Best for the rest of 2026:** Cozy Game Restoration - **Best puzzle sequel:** Hidden Folks 2 - **Best for dinosaur fans:** Fossil Quest - **Best seaside life sim:** Sunrise Story - **Our own game:** [A Short Sail](https://ashortsail.com/) (Q1 2027, below) ## The 2027 calendar This doubles as our cozy game release calendar for 2027. Games with only a quarter sit at the end of that quarter. | Month | Games with a date on Steam | | --- | --- | | January | Witchbrook (January 28) | | February | Nothing dated yet. Steam Next Fest runs February 22 to March 1 | | March | Grave Seasons (March 9) | | Q1, no month | Cozy Interiors, Freshly Caught, A Short Sail (ours) | | April | Sunrise Story | | May | Nothing dated yet | | June | Chumaky. Steam Next Fest runs June 14 to 21 | | Q2, no month | A Tiny Wander, Kitaria Fables 2 | | July to December | Nothing dated yet | | 2027, no month | Hidden Folks 2, Fossil Quest, Anemorie, Cozy Forest, My Time at Evershine, WATERFUL, Papaya Plaza, Crescent County | The Next Fest dates are Valve’s own. We will move games into their months as developers name them. ## Rest of 2026 ### Loftia **Who it is for:** players who want a cozy world to share with others. Loftia is an online world where you farm, craft, explore and decorate with friends old and new, and work toward a greener future for the town. It enters early access on November 3, 2026, so expect an unfinished game that grows over time. It is built around other players, so it is not the best pick if you want to play alone. *Developer: Qloud Games | Window: November 3, 2026 (early access) | Platforms: PC, Mac | Length: not out yet* | [Steam page](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2320980/) ### Cozy Game Restoration **Who it is for:** anyone who loves old games and tidy, satisfying jobs. You tear off wrapping paper, peel old stickers, lift away grime and turn dusty game cartridges into collectibles. The page promises no pressure and no failure. A free demo is on Steam now. It is a small, focused game, so do not expect a big world. *Developer: Parasol Corp | Window: November 4, 2026 | Platforms: PC, Mac | Length: not out yet* | [Steam page](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3581230/) ### Moomin: Midsummer Madness **Who it is for:** Moomin fans of any age. A sudden flood sets the Moomins adrift, and the family and friends go off on an adventure aboard a mysterious floating theatre. The Steam page gives a day in mid-November. The page lists Windows only. *Developer: Crossbridge Game Studios | Window: mid-November 2026 (day on the Steam page) | Platforms: PC | Length: not out yet* | [Steam page](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4463520/) ### Hela: of Mice & Magic **Who it is for:** two or more friends who want a gentle co-op adventure. You are a brave little mouse in a world inspired by northern Sweden. You explore, solve puzzles and help others, alone or in co-op. A free demo is on Steam now. It is made with co-op in mind, though you can also play alone. More in [cozy multiplayer games](https://ashortsail.com/blog/cozy-multiplayer-games/). *Developer: Windup | Window: December 1, 2026 | Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2 | Length: not out yet* | [Steam page](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3161310/) ### Book Nook **Who it is for:** players who like miniatures and small details. You build little book nook scenes piece by piece, placing furniture, decorations and tiny details, and learn a bit about each moment in time. A free demo is on Steam. Steam says 2026 with no month, so it may slip into 2027. *Developer: Malapata Studio | Window: 2026 | Platforms: PC, Mac | Length: not out yet* | [Steam page](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4414620/) ### Spiriki: Tiny Island **Who it is for:** players who want a tiny, slow island to tend. You look after three quirky nature spirits and, with their help, turn an overgrown island into a cozy diorama, to the sound of the waves. There is a free demo. Like Book Nook, it says 2026 with no month, so it may slip. *Developer: Pas Croyable Production | Window: 2026 | Platforms: PC | Length: not out yet* | [Steam page](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4167930/) ## Q1 2027 ### Witchbrook **Who it is for:** life sim fans who want magic school and friends. You are the newest witch in the seaside town of Mossport. You make friends, study magic and work toward graduation, alone or with up to three other players. It has romance. The game was delayed before, so treat January 28, 2027 as the current plan. *Developer: Chucklefish, Robotality | Window: January 28, 2027 | Platforms: PC, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S | Length: not out yet* | [Steam page](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1846700/) ### Cozy Interiors **Who it is for:** players who love to decorate. You become an interior designer. You build and decorate homes for clients, unlock furniture and fill rooms with personality and pets. There is a free demo on Steam. It is a design job game, so there are clients to please. *Developer: Funky Paw, Tipsy Crow | Window: Q1 2027 | Platforms: PC, Mac, Linux | Length: not out yet* | [Steam page](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4553170/) ### Freshly Caught **Who it is for:** fishing fans who like a shop to run. You catch fish, set up a stall by the water and match the right fish to each customer. You upgrade your gear to catch rarer fish. More fishing in [cozy fishing games](https://ashortsail.com/blog/cozy-fishing-games/). There is no demo yet. *Developer: Tipsy Crow | Window: Q1 2027 | Platforms: PC, Mac, Linux | Length: not out yet* | [Steam page](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4703240/) ### Grave Seasons **Who it is for:** farming fans who also like a murder mystery. You farm, romance and investigate in the town of Ashenridge, where someone is a supernatural serial killer. It looks cozy, but it is not cozy in mood, so it is here with a warning. See also [cozy but dark games](https://ashortsail.com/blog/cozy-but-dark-games/). *Developer: Perfect Garbage | Window: March 9, 2027 | Platforms: PC | Length: not out yet* | [Steam page](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3255110/) ### A Short Sail **Who it is for:** players who want a calm sea to sail, with mail to deliver. You are a little tabby cat with a sailboat. You deliver letters and parcels between little islands, fish by day and by night, and make friends with the islanders. There are no timers, and no fighting on foot, only gentle sea battles against storms and living waves. You can play alone or online with friends. It comes to Steam and itch.io in Q1 2027. The [free demo plays in your browser](https://play.ashortsail.com/) now. *Developer: Yos Riady | Window: Q1 2027 | Platforms: PC (Windows), Mac, Web, Steam Deck | Length: not out yet* | [Game page](https://ashortsail.com/) ## Q2 2027 ### Sunrise Story **Who it is for:** players who want a life sim by the sea. You run a seaside homestay in pixel art. You welcome travelers, cook Southeast Asian inspired dishes, decorate and expand. The page lists online and split-screen co-op. There is no demo yet, so it is hard to judge before release. *Developer: Astro Game Studio | Window: April 2027 | Platforms: PC | Length: not out yet* | [Steam page](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4580050/) ### A Tiny Wander **Who it is for:** players who want a small mystery with a cozy surface. You hurry through a night forest with a lantern and a parcel to deliver, stopping now and then for coffee. The setting itself is the riddle. A free demo is on Steam. Love deliveries? See [cozy delivery games](https://ashortsail.com/blog/cozy-delivery-games/). *Developer: DOUKUTSU PENGUIN CLUB | Window: Q2 2027 | Platforms: PC | Length: not out yet* | [Steam page](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3260830/) ### Kitaria Fables 2 **Who it is for:** players who want farming with real action. You team up with two new heroes, farm, forge items and explore a peninsula, alone or with a friend. It has combat skills at its heart, so it is not for players who want no fighting. A free demo is on Steam. *Developer: Secret Level Studios, Twin Hearts | Window: Q2 2027 | Platforms: PC | Length: not out yet* | [Steam page](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3471750/) ### Chumaky **Who it is for:** players who like a slow road trip with trade. You travel and trade goods between places, farm and build your own homestead, through quiet landscapes. Trading is the core, so there are prices and routes to think about. *Developer: Kyiv Indie Titans | Window: June 2027 | Platforms: PC | Length: not out yet* | [Steam page](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3873360/) ## Later in 2027 These games say 2027 on Steam, with no month or quarter yet. ### Hidden Folks 2 **Who it is for:** fans of the first game and anyone who likes to search. You look for hidden people in busy hand-drawn miniature worlds that you can poke and play with. The first Hidden Folks is a much-loved cozy classic. There is no demo yet. *Developer: Hidden Folks B.V. | Window: 2027 | Platforms: PC, Mac, Linux | Length: not out yet* | [Steam page](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4480060/) ### Fossil Quest **Who it is for:** dinosaur fans and museum builders. You dig for fossils, put the skeletons together and build the dinosaur museum of your dreams. Its free prototype plays in the browser on itch.io (see [cozy browser games](https://ashortsail.com/blog/cozy-browser-games/)). The Steam page says 2027 only. *Developer: Unsigned Double Collective | Window: 2027 | Platforms: PC | Length: not out yet* | [Steam page](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4105540/) ### Anemorie **Who it is for:** players who want a quiet, emotional story. Anna has a fragile heart and a gift: she can see the memories held in everyday objects. A free demo is on Steam. The story is about health and memory, so it may be heavy for some players. *Developer: InnGamez Studio | Window: 2027 | Platforms: PC | Length: not out yet* | [Steam page](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3297110/) ### Cozy Forest **Who it is for:** players who want a slow, idle-friendly forest. You restore a sleepy forest with animals, and explore, craft and decorate a cottage. The page says there are no timers and that progress goes on while you are away, which some players like and some do not. *Developer: Cometa Games | Window: 2027 | Platforms: PC | Length: not out yet* | [Steam page](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3937890/) ### My Time at Evershine **Who it is for:** fans of My Time at Portia and Sandrock. You become the governor of a new settlement. You recruit settlers, build and tame the wilds. The studio made My Time at Portia and My Time at Sandrock, which is a good sign. Those games had combat, so expect some here too. *Developer: Pathea Games | Window: 2027 | Platforms: PC | Length: not out yet* | [Steam page](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3199500/) ### WATERFUL: a tiny oasis builder **Who it is for:** puzzle fans who like nature. You dig riverbeds to lead water through desert valleys, grow plants and zoom in to find animals that move in. It is a puzzle game with points, so it is more brain than wander. *Developer: Lenja Kaufmann | Window: 2027 | Platforms: PC, Mac | Length: not out yet* | [Steam page](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4414110/) ### Papaya Plaza **Who it is for:** players who want a small town to rebuild. You are the mayor of a tourist town. You restore it, meet villagers and chickens, and build at your own pace. A free demo is on Steam. It calls itself a simple sim, so it may be light for players who want depth. *Developer: Biscuit Factory Games | Window: 2027 | Platforms: PC | Length: not out yet* | [Steam page](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4580030/) Also with a 2027 window: [Crescent County](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2202650/), a witch-tech life sim where you deliver and race on a motorbroom. It has racing, so it is livelier than the rest. ## Not dated yet These games show “Coming soon” or “To be announced” on Steam. We will move them up when they get a window. - [Wild Chorus](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3985990/): a hand-illustrated music exploration game. You charm Sound Sprites and need no musical skill. - [Froggy Brews](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3814270/): a tea-loving frog brews tea for neighbors. Free demo on Steam. - [Rubber Bird](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4537090/): a short, silly physics platformer about a bird with arms. Free demo on Steam. - [Humblets](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3694600/): a cozy camping adventure for 1 to 4 players, with card magic. - [Design and Conjure](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2390130/): a nature witch tidies and designs magical rooms. Free demo on Steam. - [Croakwood](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2261380/): a relaxed town builder for tiny frogs, planned for early access. - [Fourleaf Fields](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3560050/): a farming life sim where you are no bigger than a carrot, solo or online. - [Hoppin: Into the Woods](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1454830/): puzzle levels as a mother rabbit. Free demo on Steam. - [Beastfolk Barber](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4093320/): cut hair and chat with animal customers. Free demo on Steam. ## Related guides - [New cozy games this month](https://ashortsail.com/blog/new-cozy-games/) - [Cozy game demos you can play now](https://ashortsail.com/blog/cozy-game-demos/) - [Best cozy games of 2026](https://ashortsail.com/blog/best-cozy-games-of-2026/) - [Best cozy games on Steam](https://ashortsail.com/blog/best-cozy-games-on-steam/) - [Cozy multiplayer games](https://ashortsail.com/blog/cozy-multiplayer-games/) - [What is a cozy game?](https://ashortsail.com/blog/what-is-a-cozy-game/) ## Questions ### When does Witchbrook come out? Its Steam page gives January 28, 2027. It was delayed before, so check the page close to the day. ### What cozy games come out in 2027? Witchbrook (January 28), Grave Seasons (March 9), Cozy Interiors and Freshly Caught (Q1), Sunrise Story (April), A Tiny Wander and Kitaria Fables 2 (Q2) and Chumaky (June) have 2027 windows on Steam. Hidden Folks 2, Fossil Quest, Anemorie and My Time at Evershine say 2027 with no month. ### When is Hidden Folks 2 coming out? Its Steam page says 2027, with no month yet. ### When is the next Steam Next Fest? Valve lists February 22 to March 1, 2027, and then June 14 to 21, 2027. Many upcoming cozy games put out demos for it. ### When does A Short Sail come out? In Q1 2027, on Steam and itch.io. We make it. The free demo plays in your browser now at play.ashortsail.com. - [cozy games](https://ashortsail.com/blog/tags/cozy-games/) - [game lists](https://ashortsail.com/blog/tags/game-lists/) - [indie games](https://ashortsail.com/blog/tags/indie-games/) - [pc games](https://ashortsail.com/blog/tags/pc-games/) - [relaxing games](https://ashortsail.com/blog/tags/relaxing-games/) **Written by [Yos Riady](https://ashortsail.com/authors/yos-riady/)** Yos Riady is the solo developer making A Short Sail, a cozy sailing game. ## Related guides - 7 Dec 2026 ### [Best upcoming cozy games of 2027: 10 to watch](https://ashortsail.com/blog/best-upcoming-cozy-games-2027/) The 10 most promising cozy games due in 2027, by kind: life sims, seaside games, puzzles and small odd ones. Release windows from each Steam page. - [cozy games](https://ashortsail.com/blog/tags/cozy-games/) - [game lists](https://ashortsail.com/blog/tags/game-lists/) - [indie games](https://ashortsail.com/blog/tags/indie-games/) - [pc games](https://ashortsail.com/blog/tags/pc-games/) - [relaxing games](https://ashortsail.com/blog/tags/relaxing-games/) - 27 Oct 2026 · Updated 31 Oct 2026 ### [New cozy games: October 2026](https://ashortsail.com/blog/new-cozy-games/) New cozy games out on Steam in October, September and August 2026, with release dates checked on each Steam page and an honest note on every pick. - [cozy games](https://ashortsail.com/blog/tags/cozy-games/) - [game lists](https://ashortsail.com/blog/tags/game-lists/) - [indie games](https://ashortsail.com/blog/tags/indie-games/) - [pc games](https://ashortsail.com/blog/tags/pc-games/) - [relaxing games](https://ashortsail.com/blog/tags/relaxing-games/) - 11 Oct 2026 · Updated 31 Oct 2026 ### [The best cozy games on PC (2026)](https://ashortsail.com/blog/best-cozy-games-on-pc/) 18 cozy PC games with the facts you need: Mac version, Steam Deck rating, controller support and how you pay. Checked on Steam in October 2026. - [cozy games](https://ashortsail.com/blog/tags/cozy-games/) - [pc games](https://ashortsail.com/blog/tags/pc-games/) - [game lists](https://ashortsail.com/blog/tags/game-lists/) - [indie games](https://ashortsail.com/blog/tags/indie-games/) - [relaxing games](https://ashortsail.com/blog/tags/relaxing-games/) ## A Short Sail The cozy sailing game with a cat. Coming soon to Steam and [itch.io](https://yosriady.itch.io/a-short-sail) [Play the free demo](https://play.ashortsail.com/) [Get updates](https://ashortsail.com/blog/upcoming-cozy-games/#newsletter)