Cozy games that ask nothing from you

Not every game needs to hook you with daily missions. Some of the best ones just let you exist in them for a bit and then leave you alone.

Lantern Hollow is my current favorite in this space. It's a hand-drawn adventure with puzzles that never spike into frustration, and there's no clock counting down anything.

Big Bass Fishin fits the cozy bucket too, even though it's technically a sim. The lack of any pressure to keep playing is the point.

I've grown tired of games that punish you for taking a day off. A game should be waiting for you when you return, not scolding you.

If you're feeling burned out on louder games, try a cozy one for a week. It changes how you think about what mobile gaming can be.