Best Cozy Games on Xbox Game Pass Right Now
The best cozy games on Xbox Game Pass — relaxing farming sims, life sims and gentle builders you can play at no extra cost with your subscription.
If you have Xbox Game Pass, you’re sitting on a rotating library of cozy games you can play at no extra cost. Here are the best cozy games on Game Pass to dive into.
Game Pass’s catalog changes regularly — games come and go. Always check the current library before you get attached, and “install while it’s there.”
The cozy highlights
Coral Island
A gorgeous tropical farming sim with diving and a whole town to befriend. One of the best cozy games to arrive on Game Pass — here’s our full review.
Spiritfarer
A beautiful, moving management game about caring for spirits. A must-play if it’s in the catalog. See our Spiritfarer review.
PowerWash Simulator
Oddly meditative grime-blasting with no stakes at all. Perfect for unwinding after a long day.
My Time at Sandrock
A sunny crafting-and-workshop sim packed with story and characters.
More to look for
Unpacking
A zen puzzle about unpacking boxes and quietly telling a life story.
Slime Rancher / Slime Rancher 2
Bright, breezy first-person ranching with adorable slimes.
Eastward / Wytchwood / Lego Bricktales
Charming, gentle adventures that often rotate through the catalog.
Tips for cozy Game Pass gaming
- Check the “leaving soon” list. If a cozy game you want is on its way out, prioritize it.
- Cloud streaming counts. Many of these are playable via cloud, so you can try them instantly.
- Use it to demo before buying. Game Pass is a great way to test whether a cozy game clicks for you before committing.
Not on Game Pass? See the best cozy games on Steam, PS5, or Switch. 🎮
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