S3 E23 Cairn

Can story-mode (aka easy mode) in games make that game cozy? Alex and Erin discuss this in relation to the fantastic 2026 game Cairn by the Gamer Bakers.   #cozy #gamebakers #gaming #gamingcouples #cairn

What do Miley Cyrus, Canada and metroidvanias have in common with this week's game? Find out as we discuss the short but very sweet cozy game, A Short Hike.   #cozy #cozygame #gaming #gamingcouples #ashorthike 

We are starting off strong this season with Waxheads, developed by Patattie Games. Find out why we think this game is more than the sum of its parts and one of the best cozy games we've played this year.   Since season 2, we've been playing The Lost Loaf Chapters 1 and 2 from @lostloafstudio. Chapter 3: Circus in the Sky is out now on itch.io. We also played an early release of The Little Crumb demo from @luigi_thelittlecrumb. We were interviewed on Ellie's wonderful substack 'Cozy Gaming over 40', which you can also find on Instagram. Finally, Erin was interviewed for Confessions of a Gamer Girl podcast, which was streamed August 5th and be found on their podcast, including YouTube.   #cozy #cozygame #gaming #waxheadsgame #murraysomerwolff

In this season 2 bonus episode, find out why video games love a sad old man and hear about 3 of Alex and Erin's favourites. Live a life without regret and give this episode a go!   #cozy #cozygames #gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingcouples

Who doesn't like to hear the mistakes of others? Get ready for some Moomin, Mickey Mouse and obscure Danney Kaye references. We are so excited to share how impossible it is to get a sentence out without messing it up and demonstrating how eloquent we are. These are just the things we thought were funny, and we hope you do too.    #cozy #cozygames #gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingcouples

What does pineapple on pizza, a good curry, the Zone of Proximal Development, and ABC's Good Game all have in common? They're all reasons why Alex could turn Erin into a gamer! In this episode, called 'Turning Your Partner into your Player Two', OR 'How Alex went about turning Erin into a gamer', join Alex and Erin about the importance of gaming literacy, knowing your partners and examining your own motives when it comes to enticing your significant other into not only gaming, but being your Player Two.   Games mentioned this episode: Unpacking Gris Overcooked Stardew Valley It Takes Two Psychonauts Split Fiction Mail Time Letters to Arralla Hollow Knight Silksong Spiritfarer Phogs   #cozy #cozygames #gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingcouples

Cozy games have a remarkable ability to create a safe space to explore uncomfortable themes. Set sail for a discussion about death that will make you laugh and cry (the game that is. We hope this episode won't make you cry!). Join Alex and Erin in their season 2 finale on Spiritfarer. Join us after a few weeks for season 3, but look out for the bonus episodes to keep you busy in the meantime.   #cozy #cozygame #gaming #spiritfarer #thunderlotus

Run away with us to a bookish seaside to start a new life as a travelling book seller. See what all the well-deserved hype is about in our episode about Tiny Bookshop. Erin sings. Quite a lot.   #cozy #cozygaming #gaming #tinybookshop #booklovers

It's not as grim as Grimm's, but if you've ever wanted to play at the witch, this is your game! Forage, scheme and brew at the justice-minded witch of the woods in Wytchwood.   Be the entity doling out justice, putting wrongs to right and saving fair maidens in Wytchwood. Episode out now.   #cozy #cozygaming #gamingpodcast #podcast #wytchwood  

Combine farming, foraging, helping your neighbourhood, overthrowing a local conspiracy and dance battles and what do you get? Ooblets of course! You won't regret playing this joyful game or listening to Alex and Erin chat about Ooblets.    #cozy #cozygamer #gaming #ooblets #farmingsim