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Top 10 Cozy and Relaxing Games to Unwind With in 2027

By Kory White · Updated Nov 2026 · 6 min read
Cats&Soup: Relaxing Cozy Games
Direct answer

Cats&Soup: Relaxing Cozy Games is the top-ranked game on this list, with a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 339,688 US App Store ratings, read on Nov 5, 2026. Terrarium: Garden Idle (4.9, 263,290 ratings) is #2 and Mini Metro (4.9, $3.99) is #3. Five of the ten are free to download.

At a glance

#PickUS App Store ratingBest for
1Cats&Soup: Relaxing Cozy Games4.9 out of 5 (339,688 ratings, read Nov 5, 2026)Players who want a casual idle game with cats
2Terrarium: Garden Idle4.9 out of 5 (263,290 ratings, read Nov 5, 2026)Players who want a plant-growing idle game
3Mini Metro4.9 out of 5 (31,855 ratings, read Nov 5, 2026)Players who like designing a subway map
4Art of Fauna: Cozy Puzzles4.9 out of 5 (5,775 ratings, read Nov 5, 2026)Players who want a calm puzzle game
5Sky: Children of the Light4.8 out of 5 (268,183 ratings, read Nov 5, 2026)Players who want a peaceful adventure shared with others
6Stardew Valley4.8 out of 5 (63,686 ratings, read Nov 5, 2026)Players who want a farming RPG
7Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete4.8 out of 5 (9,807 ratings, read Nov 5, 2026)Animal Crossing fans who want a camp to decorate
8Unpacking4.8 out of 5 (6,782 ratings, read Nov 5, 2026)Players who like home-decorating puzzles
9Tsuki Adventure4.7 out of 5 (13,882 ratings, read Nov 5, 2026)Players who want a story-based game with animals
10Alto's Odyssey4.4 out of 5 (2,971 ratings, read Nov 5, 2026)Players who want a snowboarding game with a Zen Mode

Pick by what you want

Most-rated cozy game
Cats&Soup: Relaxing Cozy Games
Best for a free plant game
Terrarium: Garden Idle
Best for a paid puzzle with no in-app purchases
Mini Metro
Best for a farming RPG
Stardew Valley
Best for decorating a home
Unpacking

The ranking

1

Cats&Soup: Relaxing Cozy Games

Cats&Soup: Relaxing Cozy Games
Answrs VerdictThe most-rated game on the list, at 4.9.
US App Store rating: 4.9 out of 5 (339,688 ratings, read Nov 5, 2026)Price on the US App Store: FreePublisher on the US App Store: NEOWIZ CorporationApp Store age rating: 4+In-app purchases listed: Yes

Cats&Soup: Relaxing Cozy Games has a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 339,688 US App Store ratings, read on Nov 5, 2026. The US App Store lists NEOWIZ Corporation as the publisher and a 4+ age rating. It is free to download, and the listing shows in-app purchases. The listing says: “A casual, relaxing idle game for busy lives”.

Go ifPlayers who want a casual idle game with cats
Skip ifYou want a game with a story to follow
Why #1 over #2: It ties Terrarium: Garden Idle on 4.9 and has 339,688 ratings to 263,290.
2

Terrarium: Garden Idle

Terrarium: Garden Idle
Answrs VerdictThe second most-rated game on the list, also at 4.9.
US App Store rating: 4.9 out of 5 (263,290 ratings, read Nov 5, 2026)Price on the US App Store: FreePublisher on the US App Store: Green Panda GamesApp Store age rating: 4+In-app purchases listed: Yes

Terrarium: Garden Idle has a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 263,290 US App Store ratings, read on Nov 5, 2026. The US App Store lists Green Panda Games as the publisher and a 4+ age rating. It is free to download, and the listing shows in-app purchases. The listing says: “the most relaxing crop idle game”.

Go ifPlayers who want a plant-growing idle game
Skip ifYou do not want a subscription offer in the listing
Why #2 over #3: It ties Mini Metro on 4.9 and has 263,290 ratings to 31,855.
3

Mini Metro

Mini Metro
Answrs VerdictThe only 4.9 game that charges up front and lists no in-app purchases.
US App Store rating: 4.9 out of 5 (31,855 ratings, read Nov 5, 2026)Price on the US App Store: $3.99Publisher on the US App Store: Dinosaur Polo Club LimitedApp Store age rating: 4+In-app purchases listed: No

Mini Metro has a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 31,855 US App Store ratings, read on Nov 5, 2026. The US App Store lists Dinosaur Polo Club Limited as the publisher and a 4+ age rating. It costs $3.99 to download, and the listing shows no in-app purchases. The listing says: “Endless to relax”.

Go ifPlayers who like designing a subway map
Skip ifYou want to avoid paying up front
Why #3 over #4: It ties Art of Fauna: Cozy Puzzles on 4.9 and has 31,855 ratings to 5,775.
4

Art of Fauna: Cozy Puzzles

Art of Fauna: Cozy Puzzles
Answrs VerdictRounds out the 4.9 group with the fewest ratings.
US App Store rating: 4.9 out of 5 (5,775 ratings, read Nov 5, 2026)Price on the US App Store: FreePublisher on the US App Store: Klemens StrasserApp Store age rating: 9+In-app purchases listed: Yes

Art of Fauna: Cozy Puzzles has a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 5,775 US App Store ratings, read on Nov 5, 2026. The US App Store lists Klemens Strasser as the publisher and a 9+ age rating. It is free to download, and the listing shows in-app purchases. The listing says: “relax and piece together stunning vintage drawings”.

Go ifPlayers who want a calm puzzle game
Skip ifYou want a game with moving characters
Why #4 over #5: It has a 4.9 rating, against 4.8 for Sky: Children of the Light.
5

Sky: Children of the Light

Sky: Children of the Light
Answrs VerdictThe most-rated game in the 4.8 group.
US App Store rating: 4.8 out of 5 (268,183 ratings, read Nov 5, 2026)Price on the US App Store: FreePublisher on the US App Store: thatgamecompanyApp Store age rating: 9+In-app purchases listed: Yes

Sky: Children of the Light has a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 268,183 US App Store ratings, read on Nov 5, 2026. The US App Store lists thatgamecompany as the publisher and a 9+ age rating. It is free to download, and the listing shows in-app purchases. The listing says: “a peaceful, award-winning social adventure”.

Go ifPlayers who want a peaceful adventure shared with others
Skip ifYou want a solo game
Why #5 over #6: It ties Stardew Valley on 4.8 and has 268,183 ratings to 63,686.
6

Stardew Valley

Stardew Valley
Answrs VerdictA farming RPG with no in-app purchases listed.
US App Store rating: 4.8 out of 5 (63,686 ratings, read Nov 5, 2026)Price on the US App Store: $4.99Publisher on the US App Store: ConcernedApe LLCApp Store age rating: 12+In-app purchases listed: No

Stardew Valley has a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 63,686 US App Store ratings, read on Nov 5, 2026. The US App Store lists ConcernedApe LLC as the publisher and a 12+ age rating. It costs $4.99 to download, and the listing shows no in-app purchases. The listing says: “Spend a relaxing afternoon at one of the local fishing spots”.

Go ifPlayers who want a farming RPG
Skip ifYou want a game that is free to download
Why #6 over #7: It ties Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete on 4.8 and has 63,686 ratings to 9,807.
7

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete
Answrs VerdictThe highest price on the list, a one-time purchase.
US App Store rating: 4.8 out of 5 (9,807 ratings, read Nov 5, 2026)Price on the US App Store: $19.99Publisher on the US App Store: Nintendo Co., Ltd.App Store age rating: 4+In-app purchases listed: No

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete has a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 9,807 US App Store ratings, read on Nov 5, 2026. The US App Store lists Nintendo Co., Ltd. as the publisher and a 4+ age rating. It costs $19.99 to download, and the listing shows no in-app purchases. The listing says: “enjoy your relaxing camp life”.

Go ifAnimal Crossing fans who want a camp to decorate
Skip ifYou want a lower price
Why #7 over #8: It ties Unpacking on 4.8 and has 9,807 ratings to 6,782.
8

Unpacking

Unpacking
Answrs VerdictEnds the 4.8 group with the fewest ratings.
US App Store rating: 4.8 out of 5 (6,782 ratings, read Nov 5, 2026)Price on the US App Store: $9.99Publisher on the US App Store: Good Games Group, IncApp Store age rating: 4+In-app purchases listed: No

Unpacking has a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 6,782 US App Store ratings, read on Nov 5, 2026. The US App Store lists Good Games Group, Inc as the publisher and a 4+ age rating. It costs $9.99 to download, and the listing shows no in-app purchases. The listing says: “BAFTA Award-winning zen game”.

Go ifPlayers who like home-decorating puzzles
Skip ifYou want a free game
Why #8 over #9: It has a 4.8 rating, against 4.7 for Tsuki Adventure.
9

Tsuki Adventure

Tsuki Adventure
Answrs VerdictThe only game here with a 17+ App Store age rating.
US App Store rating: 4.7 out of 5 (13,882 ratings, read Nov 5, 2026)Price on the US App Store: FreePublisher on the US App Store: RapBot Pte. Ltd.App Store age rating: 17+In-app purchases listed: Yes

Tsuki Adventure has a 4.7 out of 5 rating from 13,882 US App Store ratings, read on Nov 5, 2026. The US App Store lists RapBot Pte. Ltd. as the publisher and a 17+ age rating. It is free to download, and the listing shows in-app purchases. The listing says: “Enjoy a relaxing, story-based game”.

Go ifPlayers who want a story-based game with animals
Skip ifYou want a game rated for younger players
Why #9 over #10: It has a 4.7 rating, against 4.4 for Alto's Odyssey.
10

Alto's Odyssey

Alto's Odyssey
Answrs VerdictThe lowest rating on the list.
US App Store rating: 4.4 out of 5 (2,971 ratings, read Nov 5, 2026)Price on the US App Store: $4.99Publisher on the US App Store: SnowmanApp Store age rating: 4+In-app purchases listed: No

Alto's Odyssey has a 4.4 out of 5 rating from 2,971 US App Store ratings, read on Nov 5, 2026. The US App Store lists Snowman as the publisher and a 4+ age rating. It costs $4.99 to download, and the listing shows no in-app purchases. The listing says: “Zen Mode”.

Go ifPlayers who want a snowboarding game with a Zen Mode
Skip ifYou want a game rated above 4.4

How we ranked these

These are ten games we chose, each with a US App Store listing read on November 5, 2026, whose listing uses wording such as relaxing, cozy, peaceful or zen. We selected the candidates ourselves and did not score every game, so this is not a ranking of all cozy games, and we did not check Google Play, Steam or consoles. We ordered them by the rating shown on each game’s US App Store page, read that day, and ties go to the game with more ratings. App Store ratings are rounded to one decimal on the page and reflect the app’s whole history, not the newest update. This ranks reputation among App Store users, not how relaxing a game is. No publisher has more than one pick, and no publisher paid for a place. Prices are the App Store prices on that day. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

What is the best cozy and relaxing game to unwind with?

Cats&Soup: Relaxing Cozy Games has the most US App Store ratings among the 4.9 games on this list, 339,688 ratings. Terrarium: Garden Idle has 263,290 ratings at 4.9, and Mini Metro has 31,855.

Which of these cozy games are free?

Cats&Soup: Relaxing Cozy Games, Terrarium: Garden Idle, Art of Fauna: Cozy Puzzles, Sky: Children of the Light and Tsuki Adventure are free to download and list in-app purchases. Mini Metro costs $3.99, Stardew Valley and Alto’s Odyssey cost $4.99, Unpacking costs $9.99 and Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete costs $19.99.

Which of these games have no in-app purchases?

Mini Metro, Stardew Valley, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete, Unpacking and Alto’s Odyssey list no in-app purchases on the US App Store. All five are paid downloads.

Which of these is rated 17+?

Tsuki Adventure is the only game here with a 17+ US App Store age rating. Its rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 13,882 ratings.

US App Store rating (out of 5, Nov 5, 2026) at a glance

Alto's Odyssey4.4 out of 5
Tsuki Adventure4.7 out of 5
Sky: Children of the Light4.8 out of 5
Stardew Valley4.8 out of 5
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete4.8 out of 5
Unpacking4.8 out of 5
Cats&Soup: Relaxing Cozy Games4.9 out of 5
Terrarium: Garden Idle4.9 out of 5
Mini Metro4.9 out of 5
Art of Fauna: Cozy Puzzles4.9 out of 5
US App Store rating (out of 5, Nov 5, 2026), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.

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