Cozy Critter Games

Garden Trills

Garden Trills

Adventure, Collection, Demo, Exploration, Farming, Featured, Platforming, Steam

Developer Description:

Garden Trills is a cozy puzzle-platforming game following the adventures of a little sparrow through a world of dreamy gardens. Freely reshape the scenery through gardening to reach new destinations! Enjoy up to 10 hours of relaxing exploration, bird quests and flower acrobatics in the whimsical town of Vernubiel.

Cozy Critter Games Notes - Steam demo played June 2025

  • Beautiful settings and design
  • Inventive puzzles with multiple solutions
  • Controls & gameplay are smooth and satisfying
  • Dedicated “tweet” button to call for other birds to help you!
  • Adjustable difficulty level, even in demo.
  • Collect all the adorable hats & backpacks for your little sparrow!

Platform / Price:

Steam /$14.99

Rating Average:

Very Positive

Release Status:

Full Game

Number of players:

Single player only

Demo Available:

Yes

Playable Animal Characters:

Character Creator & Other Images

Cinnabunny

Cinnabunny

Adventure, Crafting, Exploration, Farming, Featured, Life Sim, Multiplayer, Steam, Trading

Developer Description:

Cinnabunny is a cute couch co-hop game focused on running a bakery and living in a village with fellow buns. Drawing inspiration from games like Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley, Cinnabunny is meant to be a relaxing, cozy experience designed for gamers and non-gamers alike. It can be played locally by one or two players.

Story

Oh no! Your cute, hoppy bun family is fighting a nasty drought. They’ll be okay for a while, but your mother has tasked you with finding a new place for the family to live. After a long journey, you’ve found it! Welcome to Sugar Creek Burrows, a paradise among buns. Run your new bakery and save up so your family can move here too!

Platform / Price:

Steam /$24.99

Rating Average:

Very Positive

Release Status:

Number of players:

Full Game

Single player or split screen

Demo Available:

No

Playable Animal Characters:

Character Creator & Other Images

Petit Island

Petit Island

Adventure, Collection, Exploration, Featured, Microsoft Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Sony Playstation, Steam

Welcome to the beautiful and tropical Petit Island! Relive your grandpaw’s youthful adventures by exploring the island and capturing beautiful photos in this heartwarming open-world photo exploration game. Preserve his memories before they fade away!

Features
  • Explore Petit Island: Have the purrrfect time of your life! Discover hidden treasures and wild animals on the island. The villages and cities have so much to offer too, so soak up all the knowledge while you can!
  • Capture memories: Help your grandpaw reminisce about his adventuresome days by capturing nostalgic spots on the island with your camera. Take a lot of photos with locals, tourists, animals, and everything else you can on the island!
  • Meet new friends and local tourists: Get to know the island’s quirky and interesting characters as you go along your journey! Befriend the community to gain their trust – scratch their back, and they scratch yours!
  • Let yourself shine: Customize your appearance to your heart’s desire! With plenty of options, you can look exactly how you want to.

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Platform / Price:

Steam /$19.99
Xbox / $29.99
Switch / $29.99
Playstation / $29.99 
Sale $14.99 until 5/29/25

Physical editions available for Nintendo, Xbox, Playstation

Rating Average:

Very Positive

☆☆☆☆☆ (4/5)

Average other platforms

Release Status:

Number of players:

Full Game

Single player only

Demo Available:

No

Playable Animal Characters:

Character Creator & Other Images

Cattails: Wildwood Story

Cattails: Wildwood Story

Demo, Farming, Life Sim, Nintendo Switch, Steam

Become a cat! In this cozy life sim RPG, you’ll lead your colony into the mysterious Wildwood. Hunt prey, harvest herbs, collect magical treasures, & defend your new home from intruders. Build a thriving town to recruit new cats. Get to know the residents, fall in love, & raise a litter of kittens!

Platform / Price:

Steam /$19.99
Switch /  $19.99

Rating Average:

Very Positive

☆☆☆☆☆ (4.2/5)

Metacritic

Release Status:

Number of players:

Full Game

Single Player Only

Demo Available:

Steam Only

Playable Animal Characters:

Character Creator & Other Images

Headbangers: Rhythm Royale

Headbangers: Rhythm Royale

Microsoft Xbox, Multiplayer, Nintendo Switch, Rhythm, Sony Playstation, Steam

Headbangers is a light-hearted, rhythm battle royale game where you and 29 other Pigeons compete against each other to try and win the title of Master Headbanger! Compete against each other in mind-bending musical minigames, screw over your competitors with powerups, and collect Crumbs to customise your very own pigeon!

Platform / Price:

Steam /$19.99
Xbox / $19.99
Switch / $19.99 
Playstation / $19.99 

Rating Average:

Mostly Positive

☆☆☆☆☆ (3.5/5)

Average other platforms

Release Status:

Number of players:

Full Game & DLC

Online Multiplayer Required – Single player per console

Demo Available:

No

Playable Animal Characters:

Character Creator & Other Images

Amber Isle

Amber Isle

Adventure, Crafting, Exploration, Life Sim, Nintendo Switch, Steam, Trading

Welcome… to Amber Isle! A shop management/social sim set in a quaint, friendly world of prehistoric animal islanders called Paleofolk!

You’re tasked with running Amber Isle’s only shop. Gather, craft and sell items to meet the needs of your diverse Paleofolk customers. Does your brachiosaur buddy need a canvas as long as his neck? Maybe your microraptor amigo needs a mini-sized chair? Perhaps even some water-proof paper for a plesiosaur in peril? Different customers also have different needs, behaviours and preferences to learn. Haggle, pawn, and counter-offer your way to the top of the Shop Rankings! It’s up to you to run a successful shop to bring Amber Isle back from the brink of fossilisation!

Platform / Price:

Steam /$24.99
Switch / $24.99 

Rating Average:

Very Positive

Release Status:

Number of players:

Full Game & DLC

Single player only

Demo Available:

No

Playable Animal Characters:

Character Creator & Other Images

Locomoto

Locomoto

Collection, Crafting, Exploration, Steam, Trading, Uncategorized

Game Summary:

  • Step into the Conductor’s Boots – Create your very own character and express your style with a range of charming outfits. Be the train conductor you want to be!

  • Build the Train of Your Dreams – Customise everything from wagon types to paint colors, and design a cosy, personalised interior your passengers will love.  

  • Meet Delightful Locals – Stop at enchanting little stations, lend a hand to friendly locals, and welcome them aboard. Serve up steaming cocoa, delicious pies, and share heartwarming moments along the way.

  • Uncover a Rich, Meaningful Story – Explore the secrets of your hometown and discover the environmental challenges it faces.

  • Do Satisfying Chores – Recycle in exchange for tokens, chop wood or mine ores to create a variety of furniture, serve your passengers with pie or a drink, take a fishing break and hang your catch on your train wall!

Platform / Price:

Steam /$24.99

Rating Average:

Very Positive

Release Status:

Number of Players:

Full Game

Single player only

Demo Available:

Yes

Playable Animal Characters:

Character Creator & Other Images

Bits & Bops

Bits & Bops

Rhythm, Steam

From the developer:

Bits & Bops is a collection of original rhythm mini-games. Featuring over 20 mini-games filled with catchy music, snappy gameplay and gorgeous, hand-drawn animation, Bits & Bops is sure to brighten your day.

Platform / Price:

Steam / TBD

Rating Average:

N/A

Release Status:

Early Access

Demo Available:

Steam / Yes

Animal Characters:

Gameplay Images

Phogs

Phogs

Adventure, Exploration, Microsoft Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Platforming, Sony Playstation, Steam

Game Summary:

From the developer: 

In PHOGS! you play as a duo of dogs on a captivating, puzzle-filled adventure. Linked by a stretchy belly, you’ll need to bark, bite and bounce your way through obstacles set across the themed worlds of Food, Sleep and Play, in co-op or single-player.

Forage through Food World, teeming with tasty treats. From hot buttered toast to chopped celery… even a river of chocolate!

Stroll through Sleep World, complete with teddy bears, cushions and quilts, all nestled in the glow of the soothing night-light.

Pounce through the crazy toybox of Play World, exploring a beach amusement park, a retro arcade, and everything in between. Woof!

Supporting single-player and shared-controller gameplay, plus local and online co-op, Red and Blue are always ready to play!

Platform / Price:

Occasional sales.
*Currently included with Playstation Plus Extra

Steam / $24.99

Nintendo / $24.99

Xbox / $24.99

Playstation / $24.99*

Rating Average:

Very Positive

☆☆☆☆☆ (3.75/5)

Average other platforms

Release Status:

Number of Players

Early Access

1-2

Demo Available:

Steam & Nintendo Switch

Playable Animal Characters:

Character Creator & Other Images

Little Kitty, Big City

Little Kitty, Big City

Adventure, Collection, Exploration, Microsoft Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam

Game Summary:

From the developer: 

You’re a curious little kitty with a big personality, on an adventure to find your way back home. 
Explore the city, make new friends with stray animals, wear delightful hats, and leave more than a little chaos in your wake. After all, isn’t that what cats do best?

Platform / Price:

Occasional sales. 
*Currently on XBox GamePass

Steam / $24.99

Nintendo  / $24.99

Xbox / $14.99*

Rating Average:

Overwhelmingly Positive – Steam

☆☆☆☆☆ (4.7/5)

Xbox rating

Release Status:

Number of Players:

Complete Game

Single Player Only

Demo Available:

No

Playable Animal Characters:

Character Creator & Other Images