It’s “I Heart Horror Day” (February 4th) and I know that horror isn’t for everyone, but that doesn’t mean you can’t join in on the festivities with some cozy horror games!

If you’re not lining up to settle into a marathon or dive into a game filled with spooky moments, this list has the games you’re looking for. The stories have some creep-factor, but you’re not in harm’s way!

One of these games has you questioning the weirdness of your hometown, another asks you to help shape the way ahead through a storybook, and the last investigates why you’re the last remaining member alive in your family.

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Cozy horror games

Night in the Woods - Cozy horror game

Night in the Woods

Night in the Woods is an adventure game where you play college dropout, Mae Borowski, who returns to their hometown of Possum Springs, but something isn’t right. The town and the people seem changed and everything feels different. Not only that, but there’s something happening in the woods… Can you figure out what’s been going on?

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Beacon Pines

Beacon Pines is an adventure game set within a mysterious book. Help Luka investigate the strange things happening around town by collecting golden charms. Each has a word engraved on it that can alter the story by using it to fill in a blank. This creates a branching storyline where your choices shape the world around you. Can you get to the heart of the mysteries happening in Beacon Pines?

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Beacon Pines

What Remains of Edith Finch

What Remains of Edith Finch

What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of tales about the Finch family. Playing as Edith, you’ll explore the Finch house, learn stories about the family that came before, and try to figure out why you’re the last one standing. Each story lets you embody that time and person on the day of their death. Can you unravel the mysteries of Edith Finch and her family?

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If none of these cozy horror games fit the creepy-but-cute vibes you were looking for, you can check out our other cozy horror games list to see if there’s something there that interests you!