Yes... You Should Make Cozy Games

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The first 500 people to use my link https://skl.sh/byteofmichael10241 will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare premium! ► Wishlist my indie game about wizards now! https://castlemancer.com ► Socials Discord: https://discord.gg/KWWzR4HhfU Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/byteofmichael Twitter: https://twitter.com/ByteOfMichael Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byteofmichael business inquiries: [email protected] ► Support Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/byteofmichael ► Description Chapters: 00:00 - intro & context 00:38 - what isn't cozy 01:07 - what makes a game cozy? 05:06 - why are cozy games popular? 07:27 - can I build a cozy game? The rise of cozy games and cozy game development has skyrocketed the last few years. With games like Stardew Valley, Animal Crossing, Fields of Mistria, and a host of others! As a game developer, one of the hardest parts when starting is trying to determine what sort of game to build. Game dev is a massive effort, so game devs want to ensure that the game they build has a thriving playerbase. Trying to build a game for everyone just isn't feasible. What makes an indie game cozy? Many game developers try to answer this question and implement that feeling in their games. Cozy games are not simply just pixel graphics, but a host of feedback loops and feelings that give the cozy vibe. If you are a game developer or just interested in game dev, then this video is for you! I walk through many of the factors that are subtle but very important when it comes to cozy game development. Research based on: https://www.projecthorseshoe.com/reports/featured/ph17r3.htm This video is sponsored by Skillshare. If you liked this game dev video, consider checking out some other related game development videos: mz_eth | Restarting My Dream Game | Godot Game Devlog https://youtu.be/PjXj97lBR6s?si=5xl91CJMnPJP84OW DevDuck | A Week of Progress on my Indie Open-World RPG https://youtu.be/ZBC5lR8ORuY?si=tI-adPwCAaHtq9wu Challacade | Fixing my Enemy AI in 5 minutes! | Devlog https://youtu.be/QDqUjx4Ca0I?si=V-1VmkDxP2SRy0K7 Sasquatch B Studios | We made a COZY game in 1 MONTH (Devlog) https://youtu.be/ioQC2nULXdk?si=yPGfatN24k4rUIwe MrChambers | I Rebuilt My Indie Game from Scratch and Here's What Happened | Devlog https://youtu.be/06Jp3pp57qo?si=v9iXg3K9jg7a0muo ThinMatrix | One Month of Programming on my Farming Game https://youtu.be/OH8ghi2bwwY?si=GJS3PrStZzUdjNxr #gamedev #gamedevelopment #devlog ► d i s c l a i m e r I do not claim to own any or all of the pictures/footage that may be shown in this video. All of my opinions are entirely my own and do not represent any company I work for or am affiliated with. Any financial topics discussed are not financial advice.