Here's a new year's resolution for ya: Spend more time playing games that bring you joy, peace, and plenty of coziness. To help you out, here are 7 cozy games coming out this January.
Dreaming Isles ∙ Release Date: Monday, January 13
Price: TBA
Platforms: PC, Mac
Where To Purchase: Steam

Oh look, another farming sim – not! Imagine Stardew Valley had a baby with an old school Legend of Zelda game. Now add pirates. Welcome to Dreaming Isles, where you can tend to your farm and choose to side with the pirates or global trade as you fight for your dreams.

Pirates VR: Jolly Roger ∙ Release Date: Tuesday, January 14
Price: TBA
Platforms: SteamVR, Meta Rift S, Valve Index, HTC Vive, Meta Link PC
Where To Purchase: Steam

I guess pirates are having their moment. If you truly want a deep dive into the pirate life then you can pick this one up. Stranded on a remote Caribbean island, you’ll uncover dark secrets, face off against undead pirates, and fight your way through treacherous landscapes all while guided by your trusty, but sarcastic, parrot companion.

Aloft ∙ Release Date: Wednesday, Jan. 15 (early access)
Price: $59.99
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Where To Purchase: Nintendo eStore

This cozy game didn't even make gamer's top 10 most anticipated 2025 cozy games but I think that's a marketing issue. It has everything a cozy gamer could want. You'll fly around in your skyship, hopping between floating islands in this survival game where you're fighting to restore the ecosystem.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD (Switch) ∙ Release Date: Thursday, Jan. 16
Price: $59.99
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Where To Purchase: Nintendo eStore

Play the classic platformer but this time with prettier graphics. A perfect way to share your childhood with your kids, or just to relive your childhood yourself.
FFVII Rebirth (PC) ∙ Release Date: Thursday, Jan. 23
Price: $59.99
Platforms: PC, PlayStation
Where To Purchase: Platform Selector

I played video games my whole life but the Final Fantasy VII (FFVII) was the first game I beat by myself without my siblings' help and is what made me into a gamer at seven years old. It's also why I'm obsessed with giant swords to this day. And yes, FFVII is a cozy game to me.

Now's your chance to hop on Cloud's journey to defeat the evil Sephiroth and play the game that inspired pretty much every modern action RPG. Don't forget to ride and pet as many chocobos as possible.
Jumping Jazz Cats ∙ Release Date: Thursday, Jan. 30
Price: TBA
Platforms: PC
Where To Purchase: Steam
The description the devs wrote is already purr-fection so I'm just going to share that:

"Purrfect your pussycat parkour as you sprint, jump, bounce, swing, skid and slide through a collection of collaborative and competitive mini-games set in a grandiose cartoon mansion."

Hello Kitty Island Adventure (PC & Switch) ∙ Release Date: Thursday, Jan. 30
Price: $39.99+
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, iOS
Where To Purchase: Nintendo eStore, Steam, Apple Arcade

Yes, the date is almost upon us. Get your PTO in order so you can spend release day in the world of Hello Kitty and all her Sanrio friends (like best boy Cinnamoroll) from the comfort of your Switch or PC – a nice, long awaited upgrade from the Apple Arcade.
What game release are you looking forward to the most? Did I miss a good January cozy game? Let me know in the comments below.