Sometimes all we aim for when loading up a game is for peace and purity; as escape from the stress of life and a break from high impact games. Cute art styles and colors pleasing to the eye are necessary once in a while to boost our endorphins. This is where cozy games come in handy, they are feel good stories with precious visuals that make you want to cuddle up under a blanket and play.

Developer Clay Game Studio is no stranger to the genre, with multiple titles already under their belt, they have a new game to add to their catalog. Mirth Island is a cozy rhythm adventure game where you play as a character named Dodo, a young duck who goes back to his hometown to discover heartbreaking news. The theater that inspired his acting dreams is deteriorating, left to crumble into a pile of what it once was. Alongside his childhood friends, Vivi and Rita, Dodo makes the incredible goal of restoring the legendary theater to its former glory.

Mirth Island is a small island that is bustling with lively locals and home to beautiful scenery. At every turn you will find stories that pertain to each area, enticing you to slow down and take in every detail this game has to offer.

On this island, kindness is a currency: by helping locals with their everyday troubles, you can witness the power small acts of kindness make on Dodo’s mission. By doing these tasks for others, and gathering the help of talented performers, the theater will be rebuilt piece by piece. Every repair made brings the island residents closer together, creating an ever strengthening sense of community and creativity amongst them all. Having the island’s creative spark reignite means various rhythm games with adorable animations will be available, adding to the coziness of the gameplay.

Mirth Island has already made a name for itself, winning awards for Best Visuals and Best Audio during Wholesome Direct 2023. You can add it to your Steam, XBOX, PlayStation, and Switch wishlists now.