Let’s face it: not everyone wants to be scared during theHalloweenseason. Everyone has a friend or loved one that can’t handle horror games; you might even be that person yourself. Whatever the situation may be, we’ve got a wide selection of comfy, cozy games that are perfect for spooky season.
Autumn is the perfect time to find a warm blanket anda cozy game to snuggle upwith. And even if you’re not into being scared, you may still enjoy a creepy-cute aesthetic. There’s plenty of games to enjoy, so grab yourself a warm beverage and get settled in.
10Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Why not spend some time decorating yourAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsisland for Halloween? During the entire month of October, you’ll have the opportunity to buy candy from Nook’s Cranny, which you can hand out to your villagers once October 31 rolls around. The Able Sisters also have costumes available in their shop.
The highlight of the month is the Halloween event, held on October 31 from 5pm to midnight. You can complete all of Jack’s quests to winsome seasonal items. But if that’s not up your alley, you can use your crafting tables and kitchens to create a variety of Halloween DIY recipes. Just remember to plant your pumpkins early.
9Cozy Grove
Cozy Groveis a 2021 life sim that’s full of comfy, cozy, autumnal ambience. You take on the role of a Spirit Scout, adventuring and camping out in the wilderness. You can spend your days doing all sorts of camping activities, but that’s not all you can do in the woods.
The wilderness of Cozy Grove isteeming with ghosts. Each ghost has unfinished business, and it’s your job to help them finish it. Helping each ghost work through their personal issues forms the core gameplay loop of Cozy Grove. It’s definitely a game to play if you want to get away from the worries of everyday life.
8Monster Loves You
Monster Loves You is a 2013 life sim where, predictably enough, you play as a monster. You go through all the phases of monster life, from birth to old age. Depending on the actions you choose, you can either live a normal life, or become a monster of great importance and status.
Despite the game’s simple premise, there’s a surprising amount of depth to its lore. Monsters are shown to have a set of morals that are alien to those of humans, and relations between humans and monsters are strained to the point where all-out war is possible. If you want a game where your choices matter, Monster Loves You is worth a try.
7Little Misfortune
From the same creators as Fran Bow, Little Misfortune is a short adventure game that follows the adventures of the titular eight-year-old girl. Misfortune’s life has not been kind to her, and to make matters worse, she’s dead. Things only get more complicated from there, and the game’s story is an emotional rollercoaster.
Little Misfortune touches on heavy themes, but it does so in a way that makes you feel lighter after having played it. The music is soothing, and the soft visuals are utterly gorgeous. This game is a labor of love, so you should definitely give it a look if you want to play a cozy game that’s more artistic.
6Monster Camp
The sequel to Monster Prom starts off with a similar premise to the first game: you spend most of your time wooing various creepy cuties, but only one can be your date when the meteor shower arrives. It’s packed full of charming characters with adorable designs, but Monster Camp also makes several improvements to Monster Prom’s gameplay.
The first is its more fine-tuned character customization. While the first game had you take a quiz to determine your stats, Monster Camp gives you more control to make the character of your dreams. And while there’s a few recurring characters, most of the cast of Monster Camp make their debut here.
5Strange Horticulture
If you love plants, Strange Horticulture is the game for you. If you fantasize about decorating your home as if you were an eccentric doctor from the Victorian era, this is also the game for you. You play as a Victorian herbalist, managing your shop and crafting remedies for your clients.
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The game’s story is relatively short, playing out over 16 in-game days. The story begins taking some spooky, Lovecraftian turns once the plot gains more momentum. The game’s story is enhanced by its visuals, which come alive in a gorgeous, art-nouveau style.
4Graveyard Keeper
Graveyard Keeperis a game that, on the surface, resemblesStardew Valleywith a few spooky tweaks. You play as the groundskeeper for a cemetery in a fantasy realm. Much of your time is spent upgrading the graves on your property, keeping the grounds maintained, and harvesting the corpses under your care for meat. The game’s dark sense of humor is everywhere you look.
It throws you right into the story without much explanation, but it makes up for that fact with an array of well-written characters. The game’s dialogue flows naturally, and every NPC has a story to tell. While talking to NPCs can get repetitive in farming sims, there’s a tinge of realism to Graveyard Keeper’s cast.
3Wytchwood
If you enjoy item crafting in video games, then Wytchwood might be for you. You play as a witch who’s made a pact with a goat-like demon. To enact vengance upon the game’s 12 villains, you need to craft a variety of magical implements.
The game’s art is utterly gorgeous, resembling a children’s storybook. With a deeply engaging item crafting system and a story that’s short but full of twists, this is one game that’s perfect for a quiet night in.
2Costume Quest
If you want a game thatrevolves entirely around Halloween, then you can’t go wrong with Costume Quest. This adorable RPG from Double Fine starts off with a sweet beginning: you play as a pair of siblings, going off in search of candy. This is the game’s tutorial, and a witch kidnaps the sibling you chose not to play as before taking over the neighborhood.
This is the perfect game for kids, but grown-ups can also enjoy the gameplay and storytelling. It’s a silly game that doesn’t take itself too seriously and celebrates the spirit of Halloween. Just note that you’ll be craving some candy while you play.
1Haunt The House: Terrortown
The original Haunt the House was a free, browser-based game launched in 2010. It’s adorable, but it’s just a little too short for our liking. The sequel, Haunt the House: Terrortown, fixes this by giving you an entire town to explore. Now, you may spend hours scaring the pants off of everyone who disturbs your slumber.
The game mechanics are easy to pick up, and possessing objects is a load of fun. Coming up with a variety of different ways to scare humans is the highlight of the game. Terrortown also has a lot of replay value, as you’ll find yourself trying to outdo your previous flights of creative fancy.Next:The Sims 4: Best Challenges For Spooky Season
