Many believe that the cozy label originated as an offshoot of the life-sim genre, but we’ve seen it applied broadly to any game that’s considered low-pressure. Games where the play comes from doing something relaxing or meditative are considered cozy. Examples of Made with Unity games in this category include Aka, Unpacking, PowerWash Simulator, Potion Craft, and Townscaper.
These games all have bright and peaceful environments, meaningful interactions with characters, and tasks that feel therapeutic to complete. Let’s unpack how these kinds of environments, interactions, and tasks can be created with some examples from the Unity Asset Store.
Source: Unity Technologies Blog