Cozy games don’t always have to be a completely pleasant experience. Sometimes, adding a pinch of tension, mystery, or even terror to the mix can perfectly coexist with the comfort of routine mechanics. Here are three game proposals to immerse yourself in this Halloween.
Beacon Pines
This first game is one that hits the right balance between unsettling and cozy. Beacon Pines is a narrative adventure with puzzle mechanics. The beautiful storybook aesthetic is translated into gameplay, with words that we unlock to introduce into the story and change its plot. Some of these branches will be dead ends, and others will change the plot in intriguing ways. To make things more interesting, the game introduces elements of mystery and paranormal terror.
Dredge
Can a fishing game and a horror game coexist? Dredge is a unique proposal that says yes. Its structure is not much different from that of a cozy fishing simulator, with daily walks by the blue sea with the fishing rod or casting nets and returning to the village before nightfall to sell the catch. At night, however, it becomes something close to a horror game, with creatures lurking in the waters and strange stories from the locals. The game never tightens as much as others in the genre, but the adrenaline and the sense of mystery remain.
Bloomtown: A Different Story
Fresh out of the oven (released in late September for all platforms), Bloomtown is already having a great reception. It is one of those indies that stand out for their influences, a narrative RPG inspired by Persona that has reminded many of Stranger Things. The reality seems to be that the game stands on its own without all these references, presenting a clever mix of story, combat, and dungeon crawling with a likable cast of characters.
More Autumn Games
With a premise similar to Bloomtown but more focused on farm games, Wytchwood pleased many fans of the genre. If you are attracted to sorcery but want to stick with the same gameplay, Potion Permit focuses on potion making. With pixel-art style reminiscent of 8-bit graphics, Spirittea invites you to run a spirit bathhouse.
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