As the leaves begin to turn and the air grows crisp, it’s the perfect time to settle into a comfy chair with a warm beverage and some cozy games. These are the type of games that wrap you up in a blanket of contentment, offering relaxing gameplay, endearing characters, and soothing environments. Here are the seven best cozy games to get lost in this fall:

1. Stardew Valley – Escape to your own slice of rural paradise in Stardew Valley. This farming simulator game is not only about crops and animals; it’s also about forming relationships with the townsfolk, finding love, and uncovering the secrets of the small community you call home.

2. Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Build your island getaway from scratch in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. This life simulation game offers a plethora of activities like fishing, bug catching, and fossil hunting, all while you decorate your home and form friendships with adorable animal villagers.

3. Spiritfarer – Dubbed as a cozy management game about dying, Spiritfarer has you ferrying spirits to the afterlife. It’s a heartwarming game that combines crafting, building, farming, and mining within compelling storylines that touch upon themes of friendship and letting go.

4. Firewatch – Set in the Wyoming wilderness, Firewatch is a narrative-driven adventure game that focuses on human connection and isolation through its walkie-talkie conversations between Henry, the protagonist, and his supervisor Delilah.

5. Slime Rancher – In Slime Rancher, you find yourself on a planet far from Earth tasked with caring for bouncy, adorable slimes. With its bright colors and casual pace, it’s perfect for unwinding on a cool autumn evening.

6. A Short Hike – A Short Hike is an indie adventure game that has you exploring an island park at your own pace. Find hidden treasures, meet interesting new friends, and soak in the tranquility as you climb to reach new heights literally.

7. Night in the Woods – Follow college dropout Mae as she returns to her old mining town only to find it changed – Night in the Woods combines exploration with deep narrative elements tackling real-life issues amidst a backdrop of mystery and autumnal vibes.

These games offer immersion into comfortingly gentle worlds where high stakes are swapped for high spirits – just right for those longer nights spent indoors during fall’s approach.