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The Cozy Steam Times

Vol. MMXXVI · No. 1 All the games that's fit to ship. Not affliated with Valve. Two Bits · 30 Sep 2026

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ADVENTURE · CASUAL · COZY 29 SEP 2026

TOEM 2

97%
OF 87 REVIEWS
Created by Something We Made
$19.99 $16.99 -15%

Tie those sneakers and ready your camera, it’s time to set off on a new photo adventure in TOEM 2! Head off on a relaxing journey, spurred on by your newly-awakened passion for discovering and photographing mysterious “events” known as TOEMs. TOEM 2 was crafted to be welcoming for both returning fans of TOEM and those who want to jump in for the first time.

Run, jump, and climb your way through all-new cozy environments, uncovering hidden paths, scenic viewpoints, and small details waiting to be discovered. The world is built to reward curiosity, so take your time and wander wherever your camera leads you.

Encounter a cast of new quirky characters and adorable critters along your journey. Lend a hand to new faces, create lasting friendships, and catalogue your memories as you go along.

Your camera has gotten an upgrade! Not only can you snap pictures to solve puzzles, uncover secrets, and document your discoveries, you can also use them in more unconventional ways, with new attachments letting you overcome various problems in each region.

Fill your journal with stamps as you complete quests, document discoveries, and expand your critter compendium. Each stamp is not only a reminder of the little wonders you’ve uncovered along the way — they’re also your ticket to unlocking the next region.

TOEM 2 is built to be experienced at your own pace with no time limits or tricky requirements for full completion. Listen to music on a bench, smell the flowers, admire the sights and enjoy.

SIMULATION · DECORATING · BUILDING 28 SEP 2026

Frutiger Home

94%
OF 85 REVIEWS
Created by frutigerdev
$4.99 $4.49 -10%

Decorate your dream frutiger home in this cozy co-op frutiger aero house decorating game. Pick a home layout, add from a wide range of frutiger-themed decor and hang out with your friends!

Furnish your dream frutiger home with lots of frutiger aero themed furniture and decor to choose from!

Create together, or show off your frutiger aero interior decorating skills to your friends! When you're done: live in it! Chill with your friends and do some activities!

Take in the futuristic frutiger aero aesthetic in your newly decorated home!

IDLER · INCREMENTAL · COOKING 25 SEP 2026

Sandwich +1

100%
OF 30 REVIEWS
Created by Apelsinka Games…
$4.99 $2.99 -40%
Your only job? Stack food towers as high as they'll go. Sandwich +1 is a satisfying idle clicker where every click adds to the pile, and soon your kitchen runs itself. Stress is not on the menu.

🥪 Click, Stack, Grow

Every click drops a random ingredient. Build wobbling, towering sandwiches and send them off to thirsty, happy customers. The taller the tower, the bigger your payout!

🧑‍🍳 Automate Your Kitchen

Tired of clicking? Hire cute flying workers to do the work for you. Upgrade their speed, buy more boards, and watch your kitchen turn into a self-sustaining sandwich empire while you sit back and relax.

✨ Discover Legendary Ingredients

Unlock dozens of new ingredients to add to your random drop pool. Start with simple cheese and lettuce, and work your way up to legendary steak and caviar. Hit a special combo? Watch your customers react!

🛋️ No Stress. Seriously.

  • Zero Stress: No timers, no failing, no burnt food. You can't lose.
  • Play at Your Pace: Jump in for a 5-minute break or chill for an hour.
  • Satisfying Progression: Constant upgrades, new boards, and numbers that only go up.
  • Chill Vibe: Warm colors, satisfying "plop" sounds, and nothing but good vibes.
CASUAL · STRATEGY · INCREMENTAL 23 SEP 2026

Meow Squad: Incremental Fishing

89%
OF 74 REVIEWS
Created by Happy Universe Studios
$5.99 $4.49 -25%

30 Seconds a Round, Easy to Pick Up!

This is a relaxing and addictive fishing-themed incremental game that combines two gameplay modes: incremental fishing and arcade-style boss battles! Across five seas, catch fish, train your meow squad, and challenge the mysterious Overlords hidden beneath the waves!

Fishing & Seas

Cast your net alongside your Meow Squad across five seas and frantically catch 18 types of marine life. Gather resources and build your strength. Accumulate bountiful resources and gradually unlock new seas from shallow waters down to the abyss, until you’ve conquered the entire ocean!

Talent Tree

Resources earned from fishing can be used to light up a massive talent tree, boosting your fishing abilities. Every choice makes your fishing journey more unstoppable, letting you deeply experience the joy of incremental progression!

Boss Battles

You’ll encounter Overlords within the seas, each with unique battle mechanics, and plunge into intense, arcade-style boss fights. Each Overlord demands a different strategy. Defeat them to unlock new seas and push your adventure forward!

Nets & Sailors

Continuously upgrade your fishing net to enhance your catching power, while four cat sailors each take control of a powerful turret, automatically blasting schools of fish. The seamless teamwork between sailors and nets puts your fishing firepower into overdrive!

Collectibles

While fishing, you have a chance to obtain 16 curious collectibles scattered across the seas. Gather them all to uncover the secrets of this ocean!

Features

🦀 5 colossal Overlords, delivering arcade-style boss battles

🐟️ 18 types of marine life

🐱 4 cat sailor fishing alongside you

💡 Over 120 talents

🌊 5 seas with distinct styles

🎁 16 collectibles to discover

🕸️ 10 fishing net upgrades

CUTE · ANIMALS · OPEN WORLD 23 SEP 2026

Otterly Lost

100%
OF 30 REVIEWS
Created by Soulworks Interactive
$16.99 $15.29 -10%

Dive into a cozy, story-rich adventure about wonder, friendship, and finding where you belong

A curious sea otter named Otto was swept away from home after a mysterious event. Far from familiar waters,
you must find your way back. Meet friendly animals and explore a world full of places to discover.

 

 

Every step (or splash) uncovers something new: a story, a view, or a quiet moment to take in

Swim through kelp forests and hidden caves, glide over sunny shores, or climb rocky canyons.
Solve soft puzzles, help others and enjoy light platforming as you explore the open world.

 

 

Otters know a thing or two about tools, especially rocks!

Use your favorite rock to break through obstacles and discover new tools and treasures.
Upgrade your natural abilities to swim faster, jump higher, climb easier, and glide further.

 

 

Meet lovely creatures, from an ancient turtle to an aspiring frog singer

Some will need your help, while others will guide you on your journey. Get to know them and their
stories, lend a paw in their troubles, and slowly learn how everything is connected.

 

 

Going for cute, classy, or maybe a little chaotic? We fully support your choices!

Collect charming accessories and quirky hats by exploring the world, trading with a local
fisherman, or buying them in cosmetics shops.

 

SHOP KEEPER · COLLECTATHON · IMMERSIVE SIM 23 SEP 2026

Mystery Egg Shop Simulator

82%
OF 33 REVIEWS
Created by Rocinante Games
$9.99 $8.49 -15%

Mystery Egg Shop Simulator is a simulation game where you manage every aspect of a shop that sells collectible mystery eggs.

Open Eggs, Find Figures

The core of your business offers a strategic choice:

  • Sell Sealed: Sell mystery eggs directly to customers for a consistent, reliable income.

  • Open for Profit: Open the eggs yourself. Inside are collectible action figures with different rarities (Common, Uncommon, Rare, Legendary). A rare figure is worth far more than the sealed egg.

Expand Customize Manage Your Shop

You are in full control. Start with an empty space and build it out.

  • Physical Stocking: Order inventory using your in-store computer and physically place the eggs on your shelves.

  • Price Control: Set the price for each type of egg and adjust based on supply and demand.

  • Checkout & Operations: Scan items, take cash and card payments, and keep your store clean to attract more customers.

  • Expansion: Use your profits to expand your store's physical space, buy more shelving, and upgrade your point-of-sale system.

Craft and Sell Dioramas

  • Don't just sell loose figures. Maximize their value with the crafting system.

  • Themed Sets: Collect figures that belong to the same theme, like "Space," "Fantasy," or "Dinosaurs."

  • Build Dioramas: Place a complete set of themed figures onto the corresponding diorama base.

  • Sell for High Value: A finished diorama is a premium product that sells for a significantly higher price than the sum of its parts. This is the key to making big money.

Grow Your Business in New Ways

Earn more than the usual market price by exploring several ways to buy, sell, and trade:

  • In-Store Auctions – Put valuable figures up for auction and let customers compete with higher bids.

   

  • Black Market Merchant – Meet a mysterious merchant offering a rotating selection of limited themed eggs and exclusive dioramas.

  • Online Orders – Fulfil simulated customer orders for specific items and earn premium payouts above their standard market value.

KEY FEATURES

  • First-Person Shop Management: Physically run your store, from stocking shelves to operating the cash register.

  • Inventory and Price Management: Order stock via a computer and set your own prices for all products.

  • Unbox and Collect: Open mystery eggs to find hundreds of different action figures across multiple themed sets.

  • Figure Rarity System: Figures range from common to Epic, directly impacting their value.

  • Diorama Crafting System: Combine figures of the same theme on a diorama base to create high-value collector's items.

  • Store Expansion and Upgrades: Grow your store's physical size, improve your equipment, and customize its appearance.

  • Online Marketplace: Real Player to Player online marketplace, where you can sell your rare findings to other players or buy the items you need to complete your collection

  • Online Order System: Besides in-store customers, you can receive in-game online orders, which you can fulfill for extra cash

  • Day/Night Cycle & Customer AI: Manage your shop during open hours and prepare for the next day after closing.