Cozy Caravan
Released: 5/16/2024
Score Breakdown
79.9
Critic Average
11 reviews
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Steam User Score
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Metacritic User Score
Disparity Breakdown
Average of both sources
Review Disparities
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Critic Reviews
2/1/2026
Late Review“Cozy Caravan is an adorable single-player cozy game that allows you to explore towns, harvest different items, cook, bake, or sew those items into something new, sell them at the market, and upgrade your caravan. This slow-paced, open world game is a sweet little gem that is both relaxing and entertaining, and a great addition to any cozy gamer's collection.”
85
85/100
1/31/2026
Late Review“Cozy Caravan is one of the most unique experiences I've had, and it's elevated even further by the evident love the 5 Lives Studios pours into it.”
90
90/100
80
80/100
1/26/2026
Late Review“Cozy Caravan is very cosy. Chatting with Bubba made me laugh, and it was just adorable when he patted the log next to the fire in the evening routine, so we could sit and eat together. There are some idiosyncrasies in the gameplay which need a little more work, and this is disappointing after being in early release for so long. However, I enjoyed playing Cozy Caravan too much to give it anything less than our top rating”
95
95/100
1/22/2026
Late Review“Travelling the land as your created cutie while you spread smiles to everyone you meet makes Cozy Caravan an absolute delight to play. 🐸”
80
80/100
1/21/2026
Late Review“Super chill and family-friendly, though there is still a price to be paid with pacing and what becomes a somewhat samey blandness, but it ticks cozy boxes for sure”
77
77/100
1/19/2026
Late Review“Cozy Caravan is real low stakes stuff, but if you can put up with the slow tempo then you’ll find yourself enjoying this warm and whimsical world.”
75
75/100
1/13/2026
Late Review“Cozy Caravan is a warm, charming, and sincere cozy game that excels in atmosphere and accessibility, offering relaxing, inviting gameplay through adorable animal characters and simple pleasures, and while repetitive NPCs, limited dialogue, and minimal musical variety can wear on longer sessions, its strong core keeps it enjoyable and worth returning to.”
70
70/100
1/9/2026
Late Review“Cozy Caravan is an easy game to wind down with, and I found myself happily pottering around Harvestvale at my own pace. While its lofi soundtrack and gentle pacing occasionally tipped into drowsy territory, it ultimately delivers exactly what it sets out to be: a calm, comforting, cosy caper.”
80
80/100
12/18/2025
Late Review“Cozy Caravan is a gentle, well-thought-out addition to the cozy game genre that focuses on mental comfort instead of complex mechanics. It is designed to be easy to use, with a friendly world and a slow pace that lets you make mistakes. Cozy Caravan is successful because it has a clear vision of what it is.”
72
72/100
6/27/2025
Late Review“Cozy Caravan isn’t a game that aims for challenge or technical complexity. It’s an interactive hug, designed for those who enjoy slow rhythms, small gestures, and light but heartfelt stories. Its colorful, handcrafted world, enveloping soundtrack, and gentle gameplay loop create a digital refuge. It’s a space where the player can truly relax. Despite the current limitations of Early Access—such as some bugs, a rough UI, and a bit of long-term repetitiveness—the game has a clear identity and a promising direction. The open dialogue between developers and the community is a hopeful sign for continuous, careful, and loving evolution. If you need to take a break from daily chaos and are looking for a sweet, intimate experience full of little moments of beauty, Cozy Caravan is the perfect travel companion. Get comfortable, light a candle, and let your wagon carry you into a world made of hearts, dreams, and kindness.”
75
75/100
