Monday is here to beat us down once again. Luckily, the cozy game gods have blessed us both today and over the weekend. So, maybe one of these can help you unwind; two of them are even free to play!

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Games that dropped over the weekend

Cozy games released February 16th, 2026

AstroBotanica - Cozy Game

AstroBotanica

AstroBotanica is an open-world survival craft with a relaxing vibe. You play as Xel, an alien botanist on a journey to find rare seeds needed to save your home planet. After crashing on prehistoric Earth, you’ll need to make a home for yourself, learn to farm, and get to know your Neanderthal neighbors. Build a thriving ecosystem and assign points to various skills to shape your gameplay.

Steam

Seclusa

Seclusa is an atmospheric photography game where you play as a wildlife photographer staying at a safari lodge in East Africa. Relax into the environment or get your camera ready to take some amazing shots. You’ll be able to do daily tasks, overcome objectives, and level up. You’ll earn credits along the way to improve your camera, decorate your lodge, and buy card packs to complete your card collection. At the lodge, you can even relax with a jigsaw puzzle.

Steam

Seclusa

Alien Morgue

Alien Morgue

Alien Morgue is a simulation game where you play a pathologist. Help identify aliens, make note of damages, and figure out the cause of death. Choose to follow standard protocol or bend to the grieving family’s wishes. Just be careful with your choices, as they have global consequences.

Steam

More cozy games

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