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Rating Cozy idle games in my library

Rating a couple of cozy idle games in my library in order of how much I love it.

Garden Galaxy (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

My most favorite relaxing semi-idle cozy game. I fell absolutely in love with everything about this game. The breathtaking art, the soft ambience, the gameplay loop. The first time I tried it I was swept completely off my feet. I felt my tensed muscles relax, my nervous system regulated. I'm very close to finishing the game which I refuse to do. I hopped in the Steam discussions to praise the developer. As someone who never buys in-game items, this was the first time I was BEGGING for a DLC.

Mini Cozy Room (⭐⭐⭐⭐)

If I want an actual idle game companion for when I try to be productive, this is the one I gravitate towards. Very simple concept that isn't distracting. It has lots of great features like to-do lists, notes, lo-fi playlists, and timers with a clean UI. Have it in the background and whenever you want to take a break, you can decorate your lil room. This is my go-to game when I need a nice to-do list on the side.

Settlemoon (⭐⭐⭐⭐)

An absolutely hidden gem in the idle game genre. This game has the mechanics I've been looking for in a cozy afk game (having adventurers visit your town, selling and stocking goods, etc). Has lovely graphics and I think it has a main story but the game does not hold your hand when it comes to how it works. No texts on sight. You'll have to figure it out through simple drawn instructions. I'm kind of stuck somewhere, still not sure how to progress.. at one point it can get a little bit overwhelming.. But still, I had a wonderful, peaceful time playing this game and I pick it up every now and then to try again.

Gogh: Focus with your avatar (⭐⭐⭐)

One of the more visually stunning and graphically intricate productivity games. Similar to Spirit City, it's a productivity game where you can customize your avatar and room in beautiful anime-style graphics. You can change angles, poses, add lots of details to really make it your own. I think they also added multiplayer so your avatar can be in the same space as your friends(?). If I'm feeling fashionably and creatively inclined (definitely not when I HAVE to work or focus), this is the one I'll boot up.

Spirit City: Lofi sessions (⭐⭐⭐)

One of the first idle productivity games I bought. I thoroughly enjoyed the features and the collecting part, but I never really got addicted to it. Graphics are great, and they have a generous amount of free updates with a variety of designs and colours.

Rusty's Retirement (⭐⭐⭐)

One of the cutest bottom-of-your-screen idle games. The pixel art is gorgeous and it has a nice little Twitch integration feature that lets your viewers help you plant and do stuff in your farm. I see the potential but sadly didn't get into it as much as I thought I would. Still, worth the time and price.

Chillquarium (⭐⭐⭐)

It's like gambling lol.

Desk Garden (⭐⭐)

I bought this because it was really cute and cheap. I love the cozy colourful art. I was very excited to try it but I don't think it lived up to my expectations. I'm not finished trying it out yet though, so we shall see.

Tiny Aquarium (⭐⭐)

An OK game. Just another fish idle game. I bought this because the mechanic where you can visit other people's tanks really pulled me in. It's definitely a slow burn start and I'm a little impatient so...

Gourdlets (⭐⭐)

I haven't completely explored this one yet. It's an adorable pastel-flavoured decorating idle game. I still have a lot to discover so I can't review it just yet, but from the first half an hour or so, it seems to have potential.

Cornerpond (⭐)

I only have a couple of hours (or maybe less) in this one. It's a very simple fishing idle game at the edge of your screen. Couldn't really get into it on my first playthrough.

Other ones I have yet to try:

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