Top 10 Upcoming Cozy Pixel Art Games

Fans of cozy simulators, pixel art games and nostalgia seekers - we know how much you've been waiting for this era of gaming. 

The industry is booming with games that satisfy our yearning for the better days, when everything was pixelated, bright, the game soundtracks made us feel something and the storylines nurtured our maladaptive daydreams.

It's exciting to be able to bring back the feeling of that time while playing a brand-new game. And with so many coming out, this list of the top 10 upcoming cozy pixel art games will surely make your Steam wishlist grow.

Top 10 Cozy Pixel Art Games Coming Soon

We're going to take a look at the top 10 upcoming cozy pixel art games that will make your life feel peaceful again with their ambient soundtracks, nostalgic artstyle and wholesome plots.

10. Chef RPG

Reminiscent of the style and game mechanics of Stardew Valley, this restaurant management simulator lets you cook, forage and hunt your own ingredients, build friendships, explore the world and collect over 240 recipes. The game is currently in early access and is being developed by World 2 Studio.

• Planned Release Date: September 12, 2024
• Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows, macOS 

9. Mushroom Musume

If you're a fan of fantasy roleplayers with rich storylines, Mushroom Musume is your cup of tea. Every decision you make will shape your gameplay and the future of your character. Collect all of the mushroom daughters and guide them through a magical but difficult life, indebted to a mysterious witch in the woods.

• Free-to-play Demo
• Planned Release Date: Q4 2024
• Platforms: Windows, Linux, macOS 

8. Fantasy Aquarium

Fantasy Aquarium is a cozy fish tank simulator where collecting fish becomes a magical, immersive experience. Discover all the different kinds of fish by collecting cards and capsules and watching your fry grow. With relaxing tunes to make you feel like you're floating on water, Fantasy Aquarium is luring you to look out for this treasure. 

• Planned Release Date: TBA
• Platforms: Windows

7. Let's Build a Dungeon

From the same creators of Let's Build a Zoo, Let's Build a Dungeon is a game dev simulator that lets you create your very own MMORPG. Manage your game studio and get as many virtual players as you can. The coolest part about this - you can play the game you've created! 

• Planned Release Date: TBA
• Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Windows 

6. Little Witch in the Woods

If you enjoyed Stardew Valley and Sun Haven, but wanted less of the farming, more of the foraging, more exploring and even more magic - you'll definitely enjoy Little Witch in the Woods. Play as Ellie, the apprentice witch, as you brew potions and discover the secrets of the village. 

• Early Access Version: Available on Steam for $15.99 
• Full Version Release Date: TBA
• Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Windows, Xbox One, macOS

5. Everholm

This open-ended RPG looks so relaxing with its sleek pixel art design, soothing ambient sounds and minimalistic feel. It offers a compelling mystery - why does everyone in this town know you...but you remember no one? Everholm lets you farm, explore, uncover secrets and befriend the townsfolk. Have we also mentioned how beautiful this game looks?

• Planned Release Date: Q4 2024
• Platforms: Windows 

4. Yokai Inn

Also highly anticipated among pixel art life simulator fans, Yokai Inn transports you to rural Japan where you get to manage an inn for spirits. The game still doesn't have a page on Steam, but the developer ShibaPixels releases updates to let us know how far along the game is in production. Definitely staying tuned on this one!

• Planned Release Date: TBA
• Platforms: Windows

3. Bloomtown: A Different Story

Bloomtown: A Different Story is a narrative JRPG set in a 60's Americana world with a little bit of everything. You can enjoy turn-based combat, a deep plot, taming monsters and social RPG elements all in one game. It's nostalgic, it's investing, it's cozy - and it's dropping very soon.

• Free-to-play Demo
• Planned Release Date: September 24, 2024
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Windows, Xbox One 

2. Witchbrook

One of the most highly anticipated projects by Chucklefish is this RPG life sim. Witchbrook has been in development for a while leaving the fans eager for answers as Chucklefish gives us little to no updates on the progress of the game. Nevertheless - we're waiting patiently for the magical world of Witchbrook to unravel in its own time. You can't rush art!

• Planned Release Date: TBA
• Platforms: Windows

1. Haunted Chocolatier

Finally, the creator of the blueprint for quite a few games on this list, the man, the myth, the legend himself - ConcernedApe, has teased multiple times that he's working on another RPG simulator called Haunted Chocolatier. The developer has clarified that he will resume work on the game once he's fully finished integrating the new patch for Stardew Valley across all platforms bug-free. Respect.

• Planned Release Date: TBA
• Platforms: Windows 

Top 10 Upcoming Pixel Art Games

With all of these upcoming games we can't help but feel excited for our next cozy game binge. Some of these are coming out in a matter of days, some we'll wait a bit more for. In any case - we hope you enjoyed this list and already added a few games to your wishlists. Stay tuned! You can check out other articles here: 

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