Get ready to snuggle in – we’re breaking down the new cozy games releasing this March to help you find your next obsession.
January and February felt a little underwhelming for casual game releases. However, March is making up for it with a whopping 20+ new cozy games! Whether you crave the challenge of a captivating puzzle adventure, a beautiful narrative, or the laid-back charm of a unique simulator, there’s something here for everyone.
With so many options to choose from, March seems to be the coziest month yet for gamers seeking a relaxing escape. So, grab your favorite warm beverage, settle into a comfy spot, and get ready to explore the world of cozy games this March!
Week 1: March 1-10
✨ Sanya ✨
Sanya is a 2D narrative adventure game with a nostalgic charm. It follows a young boy named Sanya as he embarks on adventures with his friends and a rescued puppy in a small post-Soviet town during the 90s. Players can expect a mix of exploration, puzzles, mini-games, and a heartwarming story.
✨ Ufouria 2: The Saga ✨
Ufouria 2: The Saga blends a classic side-scrolling platformer experience with roguelike elements. Players explore lovingly crafted, felt-like environments, battling quirky enemies and unlocking new crew members. Each level’s layout changes with every entry, offering a fresh challenge and encouraging exploration.
- Release Date: March 1
- Platforms: Steam, PlayStation, Xbox Series, & Switch
- Trailer: Here
✨ FloraMancer: Seeds and Spells ✨
In Floramancer: Seeds & Spells, you cultivate magical plants and harvest them to unleash powerful spells. This action-farming hybrid lets you fight your way through a procedurally generated forest, protecting it from deforestation with the very magic you grow from its soil.
✨ Quilts & Cats of Calico ✨
Quilts & Cats of Calico is a relaxing, tile-laying game where you draft fabric scraps to create beautiful quilts. By strategically combining patterns and colors, you can attract adorable cats who love specific quilt designs, all while scoring points and completing unique quilt patterns.
✨ Cat And Ghostly Road ✨
Cat and Ghostly Road, coming to console this month, is a point-and-click adventure with a spooky twist. You play as a wise white cat who ventures into the spirit world to save your human friend from evil forces. Explore landscapes filled with ghosts, solve puzzles using your feline abilities, and unravel a heartwarming story of friendship and loyalty.
- Release Date: March 6
- Platforms: Steam, PlayStation, Xbox Series, & Switch
- Trailer: Here
✨ Potions: A Curious Tale ✨
In Potions: A Curious Tale, you step into the shoes of Luna, a young witch-in-training. This adventure-crafting game lets you brew potions using gathered ingredients to solve puzzles, overcome obstacles, and charm or outsmart foes. As you explore enchanted lands and encounter creatures, your skills in potion craft will be key to mastering the art of magic.
✨ Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley ✨
Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley blends the charm of a point-and-click adventure with musical elements. Explore the whimsical Moominvalley, solve puzzles, and help iconic characters like Moomintroll and Little My while restoring harmony through the power of music.
✨ Summerhouse ✨
Summerhouse is a relaxing, creative game where you build cozy little houses in various environments. There are no goals or objectives, just the freedom to design miniature dream homes and unwind in a charming, low-pressure atmosphere.
Week 2: March 11-17
✨ Cat & Onion ✨
Cat and Onion is a short, whimsical, 2D adventure game. Players control a curious cat, navigating a world filled with unique characters and charming environments. They solve puzzles and use their feline abilities to explore and experience a lighthearted story filled with humor and heart.
✨ Passing By: A Tailwind Journey ✨
In Passing By: A Tailwind Journey, you pilot a charming hot air balloon across a world of floating islands, solving puzzles and making friends on your one-way journey propelled by a constant tailwind. It’s a cozy blend of 2D platforming, resource management, and heartwarming storytelling.
✨ Corbid! A Colorful Adventure ✨
Corbid! A Colorful Adventure is a 3D platformer with vibrant worlds and friendly creatures. Players guide the lovable Corbid through exciting mazes, solving colorful puzzles and defeating playful bosses, all while unraveling the mysteries hidden within the vast gardens.
- Release Date: March 14
- Platforms: Steam, PlayStation & Switch
- Trailer: Here
✨ Garden Life ✨
Garden Life, coming to Switch, is a relaxing, first-person simulation game where you cultivate your own dream garden. Plant flowers, shrubs, fruits, and vegetables, decorate your plot, and unwind at your own pace, transforming a neglected area into a flourishing oasis.
- Release Date: March 14
- Platforms: Steam, PlayStation, Xbox Series, & Switch
- Trailer: Here
✨ Highwater ✨
Highwater is a whimsical, post-apocalyptic adventure set in a flooded world. Players navigate by boat, explore flooded landscapes, engage in turn-based combat, and build relationships with a crew of characters, all while experiencing a humorous and somber story of friendship and hope.
- Release Date: March 14
- Platforms: Steam, PlayStation, Xbox Series, & Switch
- Trailer: Here
✨ Lawn Mowing Simulator ✨
Lawn Mowing Simulator, coming to Switch, is a relaxing business simulation game where you run your own lawn care company. You’ll mow lawns, operate realistic licensed mowers, and manage your business to become the top lawnmower in the quaint British countryside.
- Release Date: March 14
- Platforms: Steam, PlayStation, Xbox Series, & Switch
- Trailer: Here
Week 3: March 18-24
✨ Lightyear Frontier ✨
Lightyear Frontier is a peaceful open-world farming adventure set on a distant planet. Players pilot a customizable mech to cultivate alien crops, build their own farm, and explore the untamed wilderness, all while unraveling the planet’s mysterious past. This was one of the new cozy games we reviewed from Steam Next Fest.
- Release Date: March 19
- Platforms: Steam & Xbox Series
- Trailer: Here
✨ House Flipper 2 ✨
In House Flipper 2, coming to PlayStation and Xbox, you channel your inner real estate mogul! This first-person simulator lets you buy, renovate, and flip houses, offering a blend of creative freedom in decorating and problem-solving in tackling repairs and construction.
- Release Date: March 21
- Platforms: Steam, PlayStation & Xbox Series
- Trailer: Here
✨ Cozy Room Decorator ✨
Cozy Room Decorator is a casual room design game where players can unleash their creativity by dragging and dropping furniture and decorations into pre-designed room templates. With a variety of items to choose from, players can create dream rooms in different styles, all from the comfort of their own devices.
✨ Princess Peach: Showtime ✨
In Princess Peach: Showtime, players take control of Peach as she transforms into various costumes, like a baking chef or an ice skater. Each transformation brings unique abilities and challenges, as Peach platforms, solves puzzles, and battles enemies across vibrant stage sets.
Week 4: March 25-29
✨ Planet Zoo ✨
Planet Zoo, coming to consoles, is a management simulation game where you design and build zoos, focusing on animal welfare and creating realistic habitats for various species. Players can construct animal enclosures, manage the population size, and even conduct research to ensure the well-being of their virtual zoo inhabitants.
- Release Date: March 26
- Platforms: Steam, PlayStation & Xbox Series
- Trailer: Here
✨ Brocula ✨
Step into the shoes of Brocula, a vampire reawakening after a 500 year long slumber, in this captivating RPG. Navigate the modern world, taking on part-time jobs and exploring the town. Restore your neglected castle while honing your vampire abilities. Build your reputation, acquire wealth, and carve your unique path as an immortal being. Expect a blend of farming simulation, resource management, and monster-battling RPG elements.
✨ Distant Bloom ✨
In Distant Bloom, players manage the restoration of a vibrant alien world. You’ll utilize plant-based technology and build a thriving community while uncovering the mysteries surrounding the planet’s decline. It offers a blend of city-building and environmental restoration gameplay.
✨ The Last Explorer ✨
The Last Explorer is a unique blend of exploration, documentation, and story-driven adventure. Players will traverse a vast alien world, capturing the wonders of its local fauna with their cameras while unraveling the mysteries surrounding their arrival. Complete tasks for the inhabitants or simply engage in fun minigames. This upcoming title combines elements of adventure, casual gameplay, and RPGs.
✨ Open Roads ✨
Open Roads is a narrative adventure game with a unique blend of first-person exploration and hand-animated character interaction. Players take on the role of Tess, a teenager on a road trip with her mother, uncovering personal stories and hidden family secrets as they travel across America.
- Release Date: March 28
- Platforms: Steam & PlayStation
- Trailer: Here
✨ Touch Detective 3 + Complete Case Files ✨
Touch Detective 3 is a point-and-click adventure game with a humorous and quirky style. Players take on the role of a young detective named Mackenzie, using their keen observation skills and trusty sidekick Funghi to solve mysteries by examining clues, interviewing suspects, and uncovering the truth in a series of wacky cases.
✨ 3D PrintMaster Simulator Printer ✨
In 3D PrintMaster Simulator Printer, coming to Switch, you build and manage your own 3D printing workshop. You’ll assemble and upgrade printers, print objects based on customer orders, and navigate the dynamic economy to grow your business. It’s a simulation game that combines building, crafting, and business management.
✨ Omega Crafter ✨
In Omega Crafter, you dive into an open-world survival adventure with a twist. You’ll not only gather resources and build a town but also program your robotic companion, Grammi, to automate tasks and aid your journey as you uncover the mysteries behind a game world under development.
Sometime in March:
✨ Tchia ✨
In Tchia, coming to PC, you explore a stunning, open world inspired by New Caledonia. You possess any animal or object you find, allowing you to climb, glide, swim, and sail freely as you journey across the islands. Discover secrets, solve puzzles, play ukulele music, and unravel a heartwarming story while embracing the freedom of movement and exploration.
- Release Date: March
- Platforms: Steam & PlayStation
- Trailer: Here
Summary
It looks like March has a lot to offer us casual gamers! Whether you crave captivating narratives, charming puzzles, relaxing simulations, or thrilling adventures, there’s a delightful game waiting to be discovered.
We hope you found one of the many cozy games listed interesting enough to add to your library! I know there are many games on this list that I’m excited to play! Let us know in the comments which of these new cozy games you’re most looking forward to!
Are there any other new cozy games coming in March you’re looking forward to that weren’t mentioned above? Share your hidden gems in the comments below!
