The best cozy games to play this fall

Japanese Rural Life Adventure makes good on its title

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It's that time of the year when the temperature drops, the cider heats up, and the comfy blankets beckon. Yes, it's Cozy Games Season! Frushtick and Plante kickoff the festivities with Japanese Rural Life Adventure and then list some of their favorite cozy delights. In the back half, the Resties discuss Moonring, one of the year's coolest surprises. Did we mention it's free?

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Games discussed:

Japanese Rural Life Adventure, Moonring, Tetris Effect

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The best cozy games for the season:

• Stardew Valley / Harvest Moon

• A Short Hike

• Grow Up

• Dorfromantik

• Disney Dreamlight Valley

• Unpacking

• Desert Golfing

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Next week on The Besties and The Resties:

On this week’s The Besties: Spider-Man 2

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Bonus links:

• Friend of the podcast Christian Donlan reviewed the adorable Subpar Pool

• Polygon’s Nicole Carpenter discusses cozy games on NPR’s 1A

• The Lies of P post-credits scene sets up a hilariously awesome sequel

• Apple’s Godzilla TV show looks promising

• A trailer for Netflix’s Scott Pilgrim anime!

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