Are we in the cozy gaming gold rush era? 'Cozy' has grown over 250% on Steam and 200% in my inbox since 2024

Uh oh, everything is cozy now. Cozy games on GoogleThe past five years of search demand on Google for cozy games, relaxing games, and casual games.Google TrendsInterestingly, the resurgence of "casual games" is even more pronounced at a worldwide view.Google TrendsFirst let's check back in on the same Google Search data I pulled in 2023 to compare how much we, the audience, are actually seeking cozy games. We're looking at the past five years or search interest for the terms: cozy games, relaxing games, and casual games. The main term "cozy games" is twice as popular as it was in 2023 when I identified the surprising spike the phrase had already experienced between 2020 and 2023. Google does