Cozy games to play under the full moon

with Blue moon there is no better time to sit on the rise a relaxing game and bask in the moonlight for a night gaming session. Whether you're tending your farm or running a store, there's something especially soothing about playing late at night when the world is asleep and no one can disturb you.

If you're looking for games that fit that particular mood, look no further. We've rounded up a handful of enjoyable games — some expected, some not — that are perfect for staying up late and playing under the moonlight. If that's your plan for tonight, check out one (or more) of these titles.

Feather

Fly home

There's not much to a game like this Feather. You play as a bird and fly to explore the game's island world. There is no combat or conflict to deal with, just air currents and direction to explore further. That's about as cozy as a game can get.

The downside is that there isn't much else to do besides flying, exploring and discovering more birds around the island. If it is a breach of agreement, Feather it might not be for you, but if you need a game to help you finish a game with soothing gameplay and a great soundtrack to back it up while you sit under the moon, this is a great place to start.

Abzu

Feel the waves

From the birds in the sky to the fish in the sea, Abzu is also a game where you don't have to worry about any conflicts or fights, but instead of flying through the clouds, you float through the most beautiful ocean surfaces you'll ever see in a video game. It's like floating through a giant aquarium with a whole host of creatures floating around for you to look at.

Abzu he has some campaign to go through. There is a bit of a story, but it's basically just a beginning, middle and end to add structure. However, it does allow for different levels, each featuring stunning new environments with their own unique color schemes and wildlife. Abzu is a short game that can be beaten in one sitting, making it perfect for a late night by moonlight.

Europe

Sci-fi Studio Ghibli

Sticking to nice games that don't involve combat, Europe is a wonderful little open-world platformer that takes clear inspiration from Studio Ghibli films such as Princess Mononoke and Spirited away in his artistic style. It also has a fantastic story thrown into the mix that tugs at your heartstrings at the end.

Besides the gorgeous visuals, movement is the name of the game here. Your character, Zee, can slide, jetpack, and glide around the environment, and she handles every movement mechanic really well. You'll also find upgrades to these abilities throughout the world to help you move faster, higher, and further. Although it is also a short game, Europe it is more suitable for multiplayer. This means that it matches the vibes of playing under the moon very well.

Sisterhood of the Cosmic Wheel

Brilliant Writing In The Tarot Card Builder

If you want a little more story in your gaming session, check it out Sisterhood of the Cosmic Wheel. It's a very unique game that's part merchant sim, part narrative adventure, and part deck builder. As a witch exiled to an asteroid, you meet up with your friends and use your deck of cards to divinely solve the problems they face.

The thing is, no matter what solution you propose, there will be narrative consequences, some small and some very large. Additionally, you can create new cards as you progress, allowing you to expand the kinds of things you can divine, but also the variety of narrative outcomes that are possible. It's about as magical a game as there is, but it's written exceptionally well and ends on a very memorable note.

Wychwood

The daily life of an old witch in the forest

Rather than a more typical cozy crafting game, Wychwood is a charming narrative adventure wrapped in a crafting game blanket. You play as an old witch living in the woods when she is confronted by a demon over an uncompleted contract. To solve the problem, the witch goes on an adventure through her forest and into unknown territory.

Much of your progress is tied to the types of potions you can make. Along the way, you'll find recipes, ingredients, and tools to help you expand your abilities, and each new biome brings with it new options for your next cooking. You'll also meet a lovely cast of quirky characters, each with a lovable personality and often some unusual problem they need help with. There's plenty to help you relax while playing wychwood, but it's the story that really makes this game stand out from the crowd.

Stardew Valley

Farming With Just a Touch of Magic

No cozy game list would be complete without a mention of the ultimate cozy game, Stardew Valley. This iconic farming sim is absolutely packed with things to do, farming and otherwise, and for the price it comes in today, it's one of the best value for money on the gaming market right now. If you ever run out of things to do, there are also mods that expand the game further.

While Stardew Valley is often quite whimsical, continue wandering at night or into some more mysterious places and you'll encounter things much more in line with the feeling of playing in a moonlit room. Nothing particularly dangerous (although there is combat in this game), but from vaguely supernatural beings to dark and mysterious NPCs, Stardew Valley it can definitely provide more than just sunshine and orange juice.

Scriptorium: Master Of Manuscripts

Bedazzle these books

Although it may seem a bit Pentium, Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts it's definitely not a medieval RPG; it's more of a creative outlet. Sure, it may be set in the Middle Ages, but your goal isn't to solve murders; it's supposed to illustrate everything from books to major battles to ransom notes.

Your clients will bring you various requests, some straightforward, some absurd, and your job is to head into your office (also known as the “Composition Screen”) and recreate that request in visual form. Adding your own style and flair is part of the job description and there is an extensive library of images to work with. There's a narrative campaign, but if you want to draw without the constraints of a narrative, there's also a Sandbox mode, perfect for late nights when you just want to kick back and draw something goofy.

Wanderstop

There's nothing like a cup of tea

Wanderstop is an interesting take on a cozy management sim game, because while you're still running a tea shop in an enchanted forest (which is as cozy as it gets), you're playing a character who insists he doesn't want to be there. Alta, the protagonist, is a former warrior and intends to return to her old way of life by any means necessary.

Of course, that doesn't go exactly as planned. Running a tea shop, Alta must listen to the stories of her charming customers and then prepare a tea blend that perfectly suits their mood. Between shifts, she must wander into the forest to find ingredients for tea, which in turn complicates her concoctions. Or he can just sit and meditate. Will the cozy life win her over? Wanderstop is a great cozy game because it combines your typical management sim with an interesting story that isn't just about business. It's about acceptance, new homes and finding peace. If that doesn't sound perfect for playing games while basking in the moonlight, what does?