The term hygge (pronounced ˈhyü-gə), according to Merriam-Webster, has been thrown around in the cultural lexicon of late. The Danish term refers to comfort or contentment in the present moment. Common elements of hygge include being wrapped in a blanket by a cozy fireplace, sipping hot chocolate, or enjoying the company of close friends over a candlelit dinner.
Video games can also be part of the hygge experience. Many of these experiences include cozy moments where one settles down and enjoys simple comfort, even when it seems like the whole world is falling apart. Here are some examples of hygge games.
6 Skyrim has food and mirth and song
Skyrim is one of those games that refuses to die. Every time a new console is released, a new version comes out. And twenty years from now, gamers will likely be playing the super ultra deluxe edition with additional horse armor.
Moments of hygge can be found among the many quests and vast world of the game. At the town’s watering holes, the Dragonborn can enjoy Nord mead or indulge in a sweet roll. These places may also have a fireplace to sit by and cook some food. That potato stew is definitely mouth watering.
5 A small fire brings comfort in the long darkness
The frozen apocalypse is not the place where you should expect solace. After a catastrophic event knocks out all power and turns the animals into wilder beasts, it’s a fight for survival in the Canadian wilderness of The long dark one.
The fact that the world of the game is a stifling, icy wasteland makes the pleasant moments all the more enjoyable. Making a fire in the cold forest provides some welcome warmth, and if the ingredients are on hand, it’s the perfect chance to enjoy a warm cup of tea. This can be enjoyed with some ketchup flavored chips as it is Canada.
4 Procrastinating by cooking in Breath of the Wild
Breath of the Wild is a colossal game to play, including all kinds of valleys and mountains to explore. In addition to a day/night cycle, the game also features a dynamic weather system, meaning pouring rain can make it difficult to climb, or a thunderstorm can destroy Link with a bolt of lightning.
Fortunately, the stables are available to provide a hygge escape from the elements. They offer rustic comfort and a warm bed that makes Link feel reborn. And cooking savory treats is always a pleasure. These times of comfort make Link forget his troubles, although there is something about a princess that he should address.
3 Get cozy with a hot drink in Coffee Talk
Coffee Talk is a visual novel about serving hot drinks and listening to customers talk about their problems. The setting for this game is an alternate version of Seattle, where fantasy creatures walk side by side with humans.
The rainy environment in Seattle makes serving hot drinks especially soothing. The smooth jazz that accompanies the game radiates a melancholic atmosphere. The cafe fosters a sense of community, with the myriad of customers entering the establishment, all of whom have unique personalities. Freya is a ray of sunshine.
2 The villagers of Animal Crossing always like to talk
When we talk about cute and cozy, the Animal Crossing franchise excels. Moving to a city full of cute talking animals is a plethora of cuteness, and the games’ relaxed non-linear pace means players can approach them pretty much however they want.
Animal Crossing does an excellent job promoting the hygge mindset. Chatting with the neighbors is lovely, especially when they are always happy to see a friendly face. It is also delicious to drink coffee at Brewster’s Café. The robust home decor allows players to create their own hygge corner, not to be confused with the greedy Tom Nook.
1 Playne is a game about doing nothing
Play is not exactly a traditional game. A talking fox finds himself on a lonely barren island and tells the story of how the island came to be, revealing that meditation is the key to making time to move forward and grow new life.
Hear the music in Play is like drinking a hot cup of tea. The sound of the crackling fire and watching it grow with each successive meditation session is like camping in the woods. Play is all about finding contentment and appreciating life as it is.
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