Cozy Games for Winding Down at Night

Not every evening calls for a tense strategy match. Some nights you just want to potter around a little digital world and feel your shoulders drop.

Gearsmith Workshop has become my go-to for exactly that. There's no fail state worth worrying about, just a steady rhythm of fixing things and chatting with the same friendly regulars. Twenty minutes and I'm ready for sleep.

The key to a good cozy game is that it never punishes you for stopping. You close the app, nothing is lost, and it's waiting patiently when you return. That trust is the whole point.

Pair one of these with a dim screen and headphones and it's better than scrolling the news before bed. Trust me on that.