Cozy games are everywhere these days, covering everything from powerwashing cars to running businesses. But while the cozy genre has expanded significantly in the past few years, the classics have never faded. And this month on PlayStation Plus, subscribers can get one of the greatest cozy games of all time for free.
Stardew Valley builds on the legacy of the great farming sims that came before it, but it broke out as a mainstream success while franchises like Harvest Moon and Story of Seasons remained relatively niche. Following its smash hit status, plenty of other developers have put their own spin on farming and life sims, leading to a movement of games prioritizing chill over challenge.
