Thanksgiving isn’t just about turkey and family reunions. It’s also the perfect time to settle in with some feel-good mobile games. Whether you’re curled up on the couch, hiding from chaos in the kitchen, or killing time between meals, these mobile games can keep you warm and relaxed this Thanksgiving.
20. Stardew Valley
Almost a decade since its release, Stardew Valley has become a timeless farming sim where you grow crops, raise animals, catch fish, befriend villagers, and build your very own farm. It's perfect for the spare time you have in between family meals or something to relax to after a long day of socializing.
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19. Unpacking
Unpacking is a rather zen, no-rush puzzle game that's all about unpacking boxes and arranging a home. Divided into several stages, with each stage taking place in different years, you'll unpack the belongings of a person as they move into a new home. It’s relaxing, thoughtful, and low-pressure. This game will give you that hit of satisfaction, especially if you love ASMR.
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18. Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit
Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit is a spiritual but soothing life simulator that takes place on a haunted island where you happen to be stranded on after a bus crash. In your exploration of the island, you'll help ghostly bears, decorate a campsite, and uncover ways to help you reunite with your lost scout troop.
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17. Cats & Soup
Cats & Soup isn't lying when it describes itself simply as a 'cute cat game'. It's an idle game where cute cats cook soup in a peaceful animal forest. It's also got unique cartoon-style illustrations and a wide variety of cats on display. If you like meditative gameplay and adorable visuals, this is a chill companion to have on hand while chatting or resting.
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16. Alto’s Odyssey
Glide across various dreamy landscapes and listen to a calming soundtrack in this endless runner known as Alto’s Odyssey. The ambient visuals and music make it perfect for relaxing after a busy Thanksgiving. It's the sort of game where you can turn your brain off for a minute.
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15. Neko Atsume
If you love cats, then you'd probably love Neko Atsume. This game has been around since 2014, and it's become a popular game for its comforting gameplay. In it, you attract and collect adorable cats by placing food and toys in your yard. The game is really simple and calming.
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14. Viridi
Viridi is a minimalist game where your only job is to grow plants. They'll grow larger over time, and you can always check in and water them. It's all about maintaining them, just like you would with real-life plants. This game is good for those who want to kill some time between meals or activities.
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13. Good Pizza, Great Pizza
In Good Pizza, Great Pizza, you'll run a small pizzeria, take orders, make pies, and serve quirky customers. You'll earn money, which you can then use to upgrade your restaurant and purchase new cooking equipment. Overall, it’s a fun game that's got a decent amount of progression to it, so there's plenty to explore if you're interested in a game that has milestones and objectives.
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12. Tomb of the Mask
A Retro-arcade style meets challenging puzzles in Tomb of the Mask. In the game, you'll dash your way through mask-filled levels, avoid traps, and collect coins. Unlike other games we've listed here, this game is more fast-paced, with bursts of action at every level.
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11. I Love Hue
I Love Hue is a color-organizing puzzle game where you 'reorder mosaics of coloured tiles into perfectly ordered spectrums.' It's surprisingly soothing, meditative, and visually pleasing.
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10. Pocket Love
Build and decorate a cozy little home in Pocket Love! You'll create your own couple, customize their appearance, adopt pets, and design their own. It's great for relaxing and letting your creative juices flow.
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9. Mini Metro
Mini Metro is a serene puzzle game that has some of the most beautiful architecture and calming music we've seen in a mobile game. It's all about designing a subway map for a growing city, so it's your job to make sure the train lines are as optimized as possible. If you're a perfectionist, then this game could be the one for you.
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8. Penguin Isle
Collect a variety of penguins and build a harmonious habitat in Penguin Isle. It's another one of those games that's peaceful, soothing, and has an amazing soundtrack. With all the snow and ice, it'll really get you in the festive mood for the end of the year.
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7. The Sims FreePlay
The Sims FreePlay lets you construct your own unique world, filled with people, houses, and buildings that you can customize for yourself. It's a classic title in the mobile gaming community, and it's great for passing the time.
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6. Alto’s Adventure
Alto’s Adventure is an endless runner game where you'll snowboard, glide, and grind your way through various environments. With stunning visuals and atmospheric music, it's honestly one of our favorite games to play during this cozy season.
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5. Monument Valley
Monument Valley is a serene puzzle game from indie developers Ustwo Games. It features beautiful architecture, calming music, and tricky optical illusions, which add to the quiet yet challenging game atmosphere. Want to challenge your problem-solving skills? You'll probably enjoy this one.
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4. Spiritfarer: Netflix Edition
In Spiritfarer: Netflix Edition, you're a ferrymaster in the great beyond. Using your trusty boat, you'll take care of spirits and ferry them to the afterlife. It's an emotional ride for sure, and if you're like us, you'll find yourself thinking about life and all of its mysteries when you play this game.
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3. Animal Restaurant
Hire cute animal staff, cook food, and grow a tiny restaurant in this self-described 'heartwarming management game' known as Anime Restaurant. It’s simple, charming, and surprisingly addictive. The art style is also soft on the eyes and really lives up to the cozy aesthetic.
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2. Hidden Folks
Hidden Folks is a hand-drawn, interactive hidden-object game with charming sound effects. It makes you feel like you're playing a version of Where's Wally?, due to its large scale and chaos-filled landscapes. It's arguably one of the lesser-known games out there, but we can't recommend it enough if you have the spare change to purchase it.
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1. Townscaper
Townscaper is a no-pressure city-building mobile game where you build a city, block by block, by plopping down colorful houses, streets, cathedrals, and other buildings. As the game states, there's no goal and no real gameplay. It's just about building and creating beauty.
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Thanksgiving isn’t just about turkey and family reunions. It’s also the perfect time to settle in with some feel-good mobile games. Whether you’re curled up on the couch, hiding from chaos in the kitchen, or killing time between meals, these mobile games can keep you warm and relaxed this Thanksgiving.
