Gifts for Cozy Gamers

Cozy gamers play to unwind. They farm, decorate, fish and chat with villagers, usually under a blanket with something warm to drink. The best gifts give them a new gentle game to sink into. Or they make the couch they play on a little nicer.

Under $25 5 ideas

  1. Mr. Coffee Mug Warmer

    For the person whose tea goes cold because they had to finish one more in-game day. Simple, and it does exactly one job.

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  2. Harney & Sons Hot Cinnamon Spice Tea, 30 Sachets

    Sweet and spicy without any added sugar, in a tin that looks nice on a desk. Pairs well with a long evening of watering crops.

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  3. Nintendo eShop Gift Card (Digital Code)

    Lets them buy the indie game on their wishlist that you have never heard of. Delivered by email, so it works as a last-minute gift.

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  4. A Psalm for the Wild-Built

    A tea monk and a robot wander the countryside asking what people need. Short, kind and quiet, which is exactly what cozy gamers like about their games.

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  5. Legends & Lattes

    An orc warrior retires and opens a coffee shop. The stakes are low, the cinnamon rolls are described in detail, and it reads like a good life sim.

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Under $50 7 ideas

  1. Stardew Valley (Nintendo Switch)

    The game the whole genre measures itself against. If they somehow do not own it, this is the first thing to buy. If they do, a physical copy is a nice thing to have on the shelf.

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  2. The Official Stardew Valley Cookbook

    Real recipes for the in-game dishes, from Pink Cake to Complete Breakfast, written with the game's creator. Fans actually cook from it.

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  3. Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, 12-Month Individual Membership

    A year of online play, so they can visit friends' islands. It also adds the classic N64 and GameCube games and the Animal Crossing Happy Home Paradise add-on.

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  4. LapGear Home Office Lap Desk

    A cushioned lap desk with a wrist rest and a phone slot. Turns the couch into a proper place for a laptop or a docked Switch with a controller resting on it.

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  5. Yankee Candle Balsam & Cedar Large Jar Candle

    Smells like a winter cabin and burns for a very long time. The real-world version of the decorations they keep placing in Animal Crossing.

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  6. Logitech POP Mouse

    A small, quiet Bluetooth mouse in cheerful colors. For PC cozy gamers whose desk looks better than their peripherals.

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  7. Bedsure Sherpa Fleece Throw Blanket

    Fleece on one side, sherpa on the other, and heavy enough to feel like something. The couch blanket they will actually use every night.

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Under $100 3 ideas

  1. Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Nintendo Switch)

    Years after release it is still the game people mean when they say cozy. If they have a Switch and do not have this, buy this.

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  2. Kirby and the Forgotten Land (Nintendo Switch)

    A cheerful, gentle 3D platformer with optional challenge for those who want it. A good pick for the cozy gamer who wants a little more action without any stress.

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  3. Logitech POP Keys Wireless Mechanical Keyboard

    A mechanical keyboard with round typewriter-style keys and a row of emoji keys. It looks like a toy and types like a real keyboard.

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$100 and up 3 ideas

  1. Ember Mug 2, 10 oz

    Keeps coffee or tea at the exact temperature they set for over an hour. For the person who forgets their drink until it has gone cold, every single time.

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  2. Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Throw

    The famously soft throw that people buy once and then buy again for family. Not something most people would buy for themselves, which is the point.

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  3. Nintendo Switch Lite

    A small, handheld-only Switch that is easy to play in bed. Good as a second console for someone who shares the main Switch with the family.

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