The new cozy games in November 2026 start early: Loftia opens in Early Access on November 3, and November 5 brings Faraway, Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School and Nintendo’s Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2. Later in the month come Moomin: Midsummer Madness and the Pikmin 4 Switch 2 Edition (both November 12), plus Cat Cafe Manager 2 on November 25. Every date below comes from an official store page or the publisher’s own announcement, checked October 21, 2026 at 13:45 UTC.
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Quick answer: the best new cozy and indie games in November 2026
- Biggest indie launch: Faraway (November 5), Annapurna Interactive’s arcade puzzle game, on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch and Switch 2.
- Best for co-op: Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School (November 5), with couch and online co-op, on PC, PS5 and Xbox, and in Game Pass on day one.
- Best for Switch: Moomin: Midsummer Madness (November 12), $19.99 on Switch and Switch 2.
- Best management sim: Cat Cafe Manager 2: Big City Bliss (Early Access, November 25, Steam).
- Big Nintendo picks: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2 (November 5, $59.99) and Pikmin 4 Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy (November 12, $9.99 upgrade).
November 2026 cozy game release dates at a glance
| Game | Release date | Platforms | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loftia | Nov 3 (18:00 UTC on Steam) | PC, Mac | Early Access, multiplayer |
| Cozy Game Restoration | Nov 4 | PC, Mac | Demo on Steam |
| Faraway | Nov 5 (14:00 UTC) | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Switch 2 | Annapurna Interactive |
| Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School | Nov 5 (17:00 UTC on Steam) | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S | $19.99 on Microsoft Store; Game Pass |
| Farm & Feast | Nov 11 | PC, Mac, Linux | Demo on Steam |
| Moomin: Midsummer Madness | Nov 12 | PC, Switch, Switch 2 | $19.99 on eShop |
| Milki Delivery | Nov 17 | PC, Mac, Linux | Wholesome Games Presents |
| Dragon’s Brew | Nov 18 | PC, Mac | Demo on Steam |
| Cat Cafe Manager 2: Big City Bliss | Nov 25 | PC | Early Access |
| Spirit Crossing | November (no day yet) | PC | From the makers of Cozy Grove |
| Disney Dreamlight Valley: The Keepsake Sea | November (no day yet) | PC listing live | Expansion for the base game |
| Ocarina of Time (Switch 2) | Nov 5 | Switch 2 | $59.99 |
| Pikmin 4 Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy | Nov 12 | Switch 2 | $9.99 upgrade pack |
Times are the launch times on the Steam store (Faraway’s matches its Microsoft Store listing). US daylight saving time ends November 1, so 14:00 UTC is 6 AM PST and 9 AM EST.
New cozy and indie games on PC and consoles
1. Loftia (November 3, Early Access)
Loftia is a multiplayer farming and crafting game from Qloud Games set in a shared online world. You farm, craft and decorate alongside other players. It enters Early Access on Steam on November 3 at 18:00 UTC, on Windows and Mac. Worth your time if you want a social farming game that you keep playing with friends, and don’t mind an Early Access launch.
2. Cozy Game Restoration (November 4)
This one is about cleaning games, not playing them. You restore old video game cartridges: tear off wrapping paper, peel stickers, lift away grime and put the finished piece on a shelf. The Steam page promises “no pressure or failure” (PC and Mac, demo available). Worth your time if you love satisfying cleaning sims like PowerWash Simulator, scaled down to something you can do in a short evening.
3. Faraway (November 5)
Faraway is the biggest indie name this month. Annapurna Interactive (Stray, Outer Wilds) announced on October 19 that it launches November 5 on PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), Switch, Switch 2, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Solo developer Steph Thirion (Eliss) made it. You guide a shooting star that links stars into constellations to harvest their energy and stay alive. Alongside the endless mode there are 16 handcrafted puzzle stages, and there are leaderboards. The Microsoft Store lists the launch for 14:00 UTC. No price has been announced yet.
Worth your time if you like short, calm runs that slowly turn into a skill game rather than a farming or life sim.
Faraway launches November 5 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch and Switch 2. Image: Annapurna Interactive / Steph Thirion
4. Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School (November 5)
Coin Crew Games’ puzzle sequel trades the first game’s run of separate rooms for a fully explorable campus with side quests and new escape rooms. According to the PlayStation Blog, the whole game can be played in couch or online co-op, and it comes to PS5 on November 5, the same day as the PC (Steam) version. The Microsoft Store lists it for Xbox Series X|S and PC at $19.99, and the listing shows it as part of Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. A demo is on Steam. Worth your time if you want a puzzle game to share with a partner or roommate.
5. Farm & Feast (November 11)
Farm & Feast, from the small studio dummy dino, links a field to a restaurant. You grow ingredients, plan a menu, keep the pantry stocked and serve customers, then spend your earnings building up your little world. It’s on PC, Mac and Linux via Steam, with a demo. Worth your time if you like the cooking side of Stardew Valley more than the farming side.
6. Moomin: Midsummer Madness (November 12)
This hand-drawn point-and-click adventure follows Tove Jansson’s book Moominsummer Madness. A flood sets the Moomins adrift, and Moomintroll and Little My have to find their way home aboard a floating theatre. The US eShop lists it for November 12 at $19.99 on both Switch and Switch 2, and it launches on Steam the same day. The Steam demo covers the first of six chapters. Worth your time if you want something gentle to play with kids, or you grew up with the books.
Moomin: Midsummer Madness is $19.99 on Switch and Switch 2 from November 12. Image: Shochiku
7. Milki Delivery (November 17)
You ride a bike with your pet cow, Milki, and deliver fresh milk around a sleepy countryside. You gather resources and upgrade your barn as the community comes back to life. It’s published under the Wholesome Games Presents label and comes to PC, Mac and Linux on Steam on November 17. Worth your time if you like small, low-stakes games you can finish in a few relaxed sessions.
8. Dragon’s Brew (November 18)
Dragon’s Brew is a board game cafe sim from Radic Creative. You make food and drinks, deliver orders to the townsfolk, collect board games and decorate the space your way. It’s on PC and Mac via Steam on November 18, and a demo is available now. Worth your time if you like cafe management with a decorating side and a fantasy theme.
9. Cat Cafe Manager 2: Big City Bliss (November 25, Early Access)
Roost Games confirmed on October 19 that the sequel enters Early Access on Steam on November 25. This time you lead your cats on adventures into a magical city to gather ingredients, cook dishes and customize your cafe. A demo is on Steam. Worth your time if you played the first Cat Cafe Manager, or you simply want a management game where the staff are cats.
Cat Cafe Manager 2 enters Early Access on Steam on November 25. Image: Roost Games
10. Spirit Crossing (November)
Spirit Crossing comes from Spry Fox, the studio behind Cozy Grove. It’s an online social life sim where you glide through pastel clouds, help lost spirits, fish in the sky and build a home on a mountain peak. The Steam page lists November 2026 but no exact day yet. Demo progress carries over at launch. Worth your time if you liked Cozy Grove and want a version you can play with other people.
Big Nintendo releases for cozy players in November
11. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Switch 2, November 5)
This is a full remake, not a cozy game. The eShop page lists it for November 5 at $59.99, exclusive to Switch 2. Nintendo describes overhauled visuals, voiced dialogue, orchestral music and reworked camera controls, and you can play Link’s ocarina by humming into the Switch 2 microphone. Our Ocarina of Time Switch 2 trailer breakdown covers the changes. Worth your time if you want a classic adventure with puzzle dungeons more than combat.
12. Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy (November 12)
Pikmin 4 gets a Switch 2 Edition with sharper visuals, voice commands for your space dog Oatchi through the console microphone, and Dandori Academy: 72 exam stages that arrive over time. If you already own the Switch game, the upgrade pack costs $9.99 on the US eShop. Worth your time if you want a calm, planning-heavy adventure on Switch 2.
13. Disney Dreamlight Valley: The Keepsake Sea (November)
Gameloft’s next expansion turns your character into a merfolk for a sea voyage to a distant kingdom. Milo Thatch, Captain Jack Sparrow and Megara are among the new characters, according to Gameloft’s first-look post. The expansion’s Steam listing says November 2026, but Gameloft hadn’t given a day or a price when we checked. You’ll need the base game. Worth your time if you’re already deep into your Valley.
Which November cozy game should you play first?
- On Switch or Switch 2: Moomin: Midsummer Madness, then Faraway. Pikmin 4 owners should grab the $9.99 upgrade.
- Playing with a partner: Escape Academy 2 (co-op), or Loftia and Spirit Crossing for an online cozy world.
- Short sessions on PC: Cozy Game Restoration, Milki Delivery or Faraway.
- Management fans: Cat Cafe Manager 2, Dragon’s Brew or Farm & Feast.
Want more to play right now? See our best cozy games on Switch 2, the full upcoming cozy games release calendar through winter, and our picks of games like Pokopia.
FAQ
What cozy games come out in November 2026?
The dated ones are Loftia (Nov 3), Cozy Game Restoration (Nov 4), Faraway and Escape Academy 2 (Nov 5), Farm & Feast (Nov 11), Moomin: Midsummer Madness (Nov 12), Milki Delivery (Nov 17), Dragon’s Brew (Nov 18) and Cat Cafe Manager 2 (Nov 25). Spirit Crossing and The Keepsake Sea have no day yet.
What new cozy games are coming to Switch 2 in November?
Moomin: Midsummer Madness (November 12, $19.99) and Faraway (November 5) are coming to both Switch and Switch 2. On the Nintendo side, Ocarina of Time arrives November 5 and the Pikmin 4 Switch 2 Edition on November 12.
Which November cozy games are on PS5?
Faraway and Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School both launch on PS5 on November 5. Most of the other games on this list are PC-only at launch, going by their Steam pages.
Sources: Annapurna Interactive on X, Gematsu, PlayStation Blog, Microsoft Store listings, Nintendo eShop (US) product pages, Steam store pages and developer announcements for each game. Dates and prices checked October 21, 2026, 13:45 UTC.
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