9 Halloween cozy games to play this season that cover a wide range of genres

‘Tis the season of spooky gaming, but you know we aren’t going to put together a list of games that go bump in the night and chase you to your doom. These Halloween cozy games are sure to be a good, chill time, but some of them may err on the side of graphic in terms of subject matter. So, be sure to check our recommendations thoroughly before committing if you have sensitivities to some content.

This list is a whopping NINE games, so you’re sure to find something here that will scratch that itch. If not, be sure to scroll to the bottom to check out our previous Halloween cozy game lists that are filled with games we’ve played and found certifiably cozy.

These games span from titles that have been out for years to games that are releasing this week. So, even if you’re a cozy game veteran during the spooky season, there will be something new for you to consider!

9 Halloween Cozy Games for a chill Spoopy Season!

The Séance of Blake Manor

The Séance of Blake Manor is a detective mystery puzzler set in 1897 Ireland, where you try to solve the disappearance of Evelyn Deane. Interview and interrogate the patrons of the manor and search for clues to help you solve the mystery. Just be mindful of your time; every action counts down the day.

References to violence and murder, drug and alcohol abuse.

Steam

Pipkin

Pipkin is a pixelated JRPG creature collector where you adventure through New Haven, a town with a cozy fall/Halloween aesthetic. You’ll collect over 60 Pipkin and battle with a robust system with 250 moves, 15 elemental types, and 4 classes. It’s a bloat-free RPG that puts the pacing in your hands.

Steam

Trick & Treat

Trick & Treat is a FREE pixelated adventure where you go trick-or-treating in a vampire’s home as Amelia, the Pumpkin Maid. Explore the house and solve puzzles to find your friend, Miss Charlotte. There is light horror in the form of jump scares and bad endings that result in your death. Traverse the house if you dare; you may just find romance along the way.

Contains blood, death, jumpscares, and ghosts/monsters.

Steam

This Magical Girl is a B☆tch

This Magical Girl is a B☆tch is a visual novel with serious attitude. Play as Tabbie, a gloomy middle schooler with a vendetta against her nemesis, Eden. When granted the power of a magical girl, she decides to use her powers for revenge rather than good. With branching choices, secret endings, and sticker achievements, help Tabbie make the right… or wrong choices.

This game includes: Swearing, Cartoon Violence, Bullying, and Manipulation.

Steam

Costume Quest

Return to 2011 and dive into a Tim Schafer classic, Costume Quest. Choose your hero and trick-or-treat around the neighborhood. You’ll be able to complete quests, collect costumes, and build up your party to battle against evil Repugians!

Steam

Howloween Hero

Celebrate the howl-iday by taking on the role of a mischievous pup on a quest to gather their owner’s favorite candy in Howloween Hero. Track down candy by sniffing it out, trick-or-treating, and helping others. Along the way, you can use some of that candy for yourself to pick new costumes to dress up in.

Steam

Hidden Cats in Spooky Village

If you love hidden object games, then Hidden Cats in Spooky Village will satisfy that while celebrating the Halloween season! Find 1200 objects across 12 maps and enjoy features like dark mode or accessibility options that accommodate color blindness.

Steam

Escape from Mystwood Mansion

Escape from Mystwood Mansion doesn’t exactly fit the Halloween aesthetic, but who doesn’t love a good escape room? Explore the mansion, solve puzzles, decipher codes, and discover hidden compartments to find your way out of Mystwood Mansion. With multiple endings and a dynamic hint system, you’ll be able to play multiple times without getting stuck!

Steam

Ghost Town Pumpkin Festival

For a limited time, you can play Ghost Town Pumpkin Festival. With a pay-what-you-like model, you can enjoy exploring a variety of attractions, carving pumpkins, and collecting pins at the price that’s right for you. Brave the haunted mansion or go for a hayride, do what makes you happy! Oh, and did I mention you’re a ghost? Lovers of A Short Hike will be delighted to know this is done by the same developer.

User-generated content, children should be monitored, just in case.

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Which games on the list are you most excited for? Or do you have a Halloween cozy game that’s not listed that you play every year? If you wanna see more lists, you can check out 5 Cozy Halloween Games for the faint of heart or 3 Witchy Games to feel like a bad-ass magical being.