More games should feel like a nice day at the park. As much as cozy games have become a dominant force in the indie scene, cozy doesn’t necessarily mean relaxed, as they’re often stuffed with the to-do lists and time limits that tend to make the rest of life so decidedly un-cozy. One game now available on Xbox Game Pass Standard does away with all of that, instead leaning into the feeling of one of the most unhurried activities you can do in the real world — bird-watching.
Released in the summer of 2024, Flock is the latest game from the creator of the delightful odd Hohokum. And like Hohokum, Flock is a colorful, bizarre, altogether soothing treat wrapped up in lightweight flying mechanics.
