Bouman explains that the game’s scenic views guided development as much as the actual mail delivery mechanics. I spoke to Jos Bouman, Creative Director at developer Gamious, about what goes into creating a cozy game like Lake. The setting was initially what caught my own eye when I saw the trailer. Initially inspired by an image that game director Dylan Nagel came across, the game is set in Oregon and has a very serene vibe, which is a prime factor in a lot of cozy games. It’s a narrative adventure game that follows the story of Meredith Weiss in the late 80s as she returns to her hometown to take over mail delivery for her father for a two-week period. The right setting can help build that sense of calm. When it comes to creating a relaxing game, it’s not just about what you do. There’s a lot of freedom and time built into cozy games, which fosters that laid-back environment. There’s often not an overarching sense of needing to complete a particular mission or take part in combat. One of the biggest elements to be found in the appeal of cozy games is the fact that they’re just so chill. Those games just so happen to be some of my recent favorites. From developer Glumberland’s farming and life simulation game Ooblets garnering a large following on Twitter to developer Gamious’ most recent release Lake, indie developers are a prime provider of cozy games. On the developer side, indie game studios have played a large part in the cozy game space. Entire communities have formed around cozy games, including the online community Wholesome Games, which started on Twitter and has since grown into more than 200,000 members across various platforms that aim to curate different games “according to their feelings of comfort, compassion, and coziness.” Gungrave G.O.R.E director wants to bring PS2 simplicity back to modern gamingĬozy games have a lot to bring to the table, and that’s very clear to see in both player and game developers’ responses to the cozy game outpouring.
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