Our cozy games of April list is looking so chilled out that there isn't even a single farm sim on it

The cozy games launching in April are almost unanimously chilled out. It’s really feeling like groundhog day around here because somehow the extra six weeks of winter aren’t over. I’ve dragged PC Gamer’s cozy gaming collective out of their burrows to curate the cozy games of April calendar and tell you a little about what they’re planning to play. Spoiler alert: no farm/life sims to be found. So just shhhh put your cable knit sweater back on and play a game with no fail state, little critters.

April cozy game forecast: ❄️ Chill warning

There’s nary a farm sim in sight this month! The cozy game calendar for April feels like it really expects you to stay tucked under the blankets for one more month of rot time before the spring rush begins. We’ve got multiple hidden object games, multiple diorama builders, and emotional adventure games. The cozy games of this month are going to really let us play at our own pace—no rushing to get in bed or do chores before 2am, not this time!

Most anticipated

Outbound | April 23
As of the start of the month, co-op off-the-grid base-builder Outbound has reached #16 on Steam’s most wishlisted list, which means there’s a good chance you’ll see this one flying around on social media or in your group chats if you’re co-op inclined.

April cozy games calendar

Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth moomintroll walking through a snowy woodlands — Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth (Image credit: Hyper Games)

Cozy games launching in April (on PC)
Game	Release	Genre	Demo?
Fishbowl	April 2	Emotional story game	💿
Belle Citique	April 6	Castle-y diorama builder	💿
KuloNiku: Bowl Up!	April 7	Anime cooking sim	💿
Nippets	April 7	Hand-drawn hidden object	💿
High Above	April 9	Rooftop diorama builder	💿
Restore Your Island	April 9	Tropical job sim	💿
A Planet Full of Cats	April 9	Metroidvania hidden object	💿
A Storied Life: Tabitha	April 14	Unpacking, but sadder	💿
Gecko Gods	April 16	Adorable puzzle platformer	💿
ShantyTown	April 16	Urban diorama builder	💿
Hello Kitty Island Adventure: City Town	April 16	Sanrio DLC	❌
Frogblock	April 23	Tiny perspective puzzler	❌
Outbound	April 23	Co-op base-building	💿
Castle Idler	April 24	Lite tower defense	💿
Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth	April 27	Moomintroll adventure	💿
Bobo Bay	April 29	Chao garden-inspired	💿
Adorable Adventures	April 30	Baby boar exploration	💿
inKonibini	April 30	Convenience store sim	💿