There are 11 new cozy games out today and I’m making grabby hands at a lot of them! In fact, I’ve already added one to my library that I’ll be writing up a review of soon.

Whether you want to pack adorable lunches, scare people as a ghost, clean up messes, or play a free game about cardboard boxes, it’s all here and more!

Editor’s note: Upon opening Cleaning Simulator, AI was used for voiceover and that wasn’t disclosed on the Steam page. I will be doing a blurb on it in the monthly roundup since it was sent for review and I’m required to post something, but it will not be getting a major highlight.

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Cozy games released on January 28th, 2026

Pack my LunchBox

Pack my LunchBox

Pack my LunchBox is a puzzle game where you pack lunch boxes to a person’s specifications. Read cards that list someone’s likes and dislikes and then choose a meal that fits their needs. It features a cute hand-drawn style, dozens of levels, over 100 food items, and is suitable for all ages.

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Cleaning Simulator

Cleaning Simulator is a life sim where you clean up messes across various environments like a student apartment, messy warehouse, and more! Sweep, mop, vacuum, and scrub your way to a cleaner space! Play at your own pace with no timers and watch the rooms around you transform into clean, cozy spaces!

Steel Century Groove - cozy game

Steel Century Groove

Steel Century Groove is a rhythm RPG where you pilot a mech in dance battles. Prove your skills from coast to coast as you make friends and challenge rivals. Use your own music or the provided soundtrack and pick your mech with care since they each have unique mechanics. Along the way, you can upgrade your mech and show your skills online with a Streamer mode that will only play safe songs to use across all platforms.

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More cozy games!

Which cozy games are going onto your wishlist? I’ve got my eye on several today. Cleaning Simulator looks like a dream to just decompress with and I’ve already snagged it. I absolutely need to get my hands on Pack my LunchBox. Viscera Alien looks like a lot of fun. And, I like the idea of Ghost Keeper.

Obviously, you can’t forget the free game, A Game About Boxes!

If none of these games make your dog play fetch, you can check out the Cozy Games Today tag to see more recently released games out on Steam.