Whether you celebrate the day or not, it’s still a good excuse to play a visual novel or dating sim if that’s the kind of cozy games you’re into.

This list features games surrounding love, but they do them in interesting ways. Ironically, they all feature monsters and that probably says something about me that we shouldn’t examine too closely.

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Cozy love-related games

Monster Prom

Monster Prom

Monster Prom is a dating sim where you have 3 weeks to lock in a date for prom! There are 6 romanceable options and over 1000 situations to get yourself into with them. If upping your stats and putting on the charm isn’t enough for you, you can turn it into a competition by playing co-op with your friends. See who can snag the affections of a certain character before the others!

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Love, Ghostie

Love, Ghostie puts you in the passenger seat of the love mobile by making you the matchmaker to a group of housemates. Choose whoever you like and set up dates to see how sparks fly. You can even send gifts in their names to help stoke the flames. There are 12 residents and you’re free to match any of them, meaning you have 66 combinations that each have unique interactions and stories.

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Love, Ghostie

Sucker for Love: First Date - cozy game

Sucker for Love: First Date

Sucker for Love: First Date is a visual novel of Lovecraftian horror. You’ll get the chance to court three god-like creatures and enjoy a fully voice-acted interaction. Your decisions matter and will determine the ending you get. All you have to do is perform a few rituals. It’s an easy price to pay for love, right? This game has no horror elements or danger, so rest assured, your time will stay cozy.

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If none of these cozy games caught your eye, you can check out some of our other themed lists, like 3 chance-based games or 3 money games.