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GAME DESIGN DEEP DIVE: COZY GAMES

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Joshua Bycer




Game Design Critic Josh Bycer continues the Deep Dive series with an examination on cozy games. The market for coziness has grown dramatically thanks to showcases like Wholesome Direct and consumers wanting something to help them relax in a stressful world.

  • Discussing the success of Stardew Valley and how it became the poster child for cozy games and a brief history on the genre

  • Examining UI/UX design and how to have effective playtesting done for your game; both required lessons for developers today

  • Looking at what does it mean to build a low stakes game while still offering progression and rewards to keep people invested

PUBLICATION DETAILS

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EDITION

ISBN

YEAR

PAGES

English

Paperback

​1st

9781041087762

2026

128

English

Hardcover

​1st

9781041087779

2026

128

English

eBook

1st

9781040610596

2026

128

OTHER NAMES

Game Design Deep Dive: Cozy Gmes

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Authors: #JoshuaBycer

Publishers: #CRCPress (CRC Press)

Languages: #English

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Year: #Year2026

Genres: #GameDesign


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#GameDesignDeepDive (Game Design Deep Dive)

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