It’s been so long since we’ve had so many cozy games get released on the same day! I think we can officially say that the holiday slump is behind us and we’re full steam ahead on seeing more cozy games on the horizon!
Whether you’re looking to put some organization into your life, let out a little creativity, or even fall into the gripping story of a visual novel romance, this list has you covered!
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Cozy games released on January 9th, 2026
Cozy Home
Cozy Home is a puzzle game where you spend your time sorting, stacking, and organizing items. By completing mini-tasks, you’ll bring color slowly back to lifeless paintings that are hanging on your wall. No time limits, no rush, just pure relaxation as you put things in order.
Scribble Bots
Scribble Bots is a physics party game that puts the power of creation at your fingertips. Draw your own robot and go head-to-head with friends as you play your very own masterpiece. Try to balance your drawing for ease of movement and add power-ups to it for added chaos! Play different modes, online, and across over 15 maps while collecting hats and cosmetics!
Forest Hustle
Forest Hustle is an incremental 3D game where you’re tasked with paying off $100k debt. Use the forest to your advantage by gathering wood and stone to build up your base and sell to traders. Hire dogs, upgrade your equipment, and eventually hire workers to get your operation underway!
More cozy games below!
- AiliA – Puzzle, Exploration, Adventure
- The Night at Barrington’s – Visual Novel, Romance, LGBTQ+
- Medieval Siege – Strategy, Auto Battler, Sandbox, RTS
- MoonLost – Action-Adventure, Exploration, FPS
- Dicedus – Roguelike Deckbuilder, Turn-Based Tactics
- Nearly Impossible Odds – Idler
Which of these games are you adding to your list? I feel spoiled for choice today! Cozy Home, of course, is going straight onto my list, as is Forest Hustle and Nearly Impossible Odds. While I’m not much one for Visual Novels, I am giving The Night at Barrington’s a double glance!
If these games don’t put the spurs on your boots, you can check out more of the recently released games on Steam over on our Cozy Games Today tag.
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