My cozy gamer friends, we were well represented at the Gamescom 2024 Awesome Indies Show.
There was a great mix of genres in this year’s showcase, but I wanted to take some time to gather up the cozy (in my opinion!) games that you can hopefully either add to your wishlist or pick up today!
Grimoire Groves
Stardust
Become a masterful witch as you grow cute plant creatures with your magic in this cozy rogue-lite dungeon crawler. Craft powerful spells and items, discover new plant types, befriend magical creatures, and restore the magical forest.
A cozy Roguelike dungeon crawler! Wishlist now on Steam.
Fruitbus
Krillbite Studios AS
A journey of flavors and friendships awaits you in your cozy, customisable food truck! Forage for fresh ingredients to create your own menu, then feed tummies and souls with home-cooked meals. Change the world, one apple at a time.
Demo out on Steam now, releases on PC on October 28.
Mika and the Witch’s Mountain
Chibig SLU
Mika and the Witch’s Mountain is a fantasy adventure about an aspiring witch who delivers packages to the townspeople of a small island. Explore every cranny and soar through the sky with your magic broom.
Available on Steam and Nintendo Switch now!
Solarpunk
rokaplay GmbH
Solarpunk is a survival game in a technically advanced world of floating islands. Alone or together with your friends, you can construct buildings, grow food, craft gadgets and hop on your airship to explore distant islands in the sky.
Will launch on PC via Steam and on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
Cairn
The Game Breakers
Reach a summit never climbed before in this survival-climber from the creators of Furi and Haven. Climb anywhere and plan your route carefully, managing pitons and resources to survive unforgiving Mount Kami. Discover what Aava is willing to sacrifice to achieve the ascent of a lifetime.
Tavern Keeper
Greenheart Games
Build and manage your own tavern in this charming fantasy business sim. Dive into every detail or relax and decorate to your heart’s desire. Upgrade your tavern and navigate light-hearted tales of unlikely heroes as you play the most important role of all: the Tavern Keeper!
Go Go Town!
The Cult Games
Plan, Build…Prosper? As mayor, it’s up to you to breathe life back into this rundown town. Construct shops, hire staff, automate deliveries with couriers, and attract tourists to town, all while managing infrastructure and avoiding catastrophes! Who said being mayor was going to be easy…
Out now in Early Access on Steam.
Wild Indigo Ranch
Funday Games ApS
Wild Indigo Ranch (formerly Don’t Die In The West s) 1.0 launches on September 18, and Early Access is out now! Up to 4-player Co-Op.
Wilmot Works It Out
Finji
Wilmot Works It Out is a puzzle building game about completing beautiful images and using them to decorate the walls of your house.
Pets & Stuff
HyperVR games
Help adorable, furry friends with all kinds of different treatments. Let your imagination run wild and impress not only your fuzzy customers, but everyone around with a completely renewed, colourful and healthy look. Everyone deserves to be happy, groomed and in style!
Out now on Meta Quest, available to wishlist on SteamVR and PlayStation VR2.
All the Indie Darlings Showcased at Gamescom 2024: Awesome Indies Show
