28 may 2026 · 10 am PDT · 7 pm CEST
60 mins of award winners, world premieres & major announcements.
Live on YouTube & Steam Broadcast
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The Awards
6 Categories · 6 Physical Trophies
The winners of each category at the Cozy Game Awards 2026 will receive one of these stunning glass trophies to commemorate their victory and serve as a lasting token of our love for the cozy games community. Here are the six categories we’ll be judging:
🏆 Best Cozy Game
🏆 Best Family Friendly Game
🏆 Most Anticipated Game
🏆 Best Co-op Game
🏆 Best Short Game
🏆 Best Debut Game
The Nominees
Best Cozy Game
Best Co-op Game
Best Short Game
Best Family Friendly Game
Most Anticipated Game
Best Debut Game
Meet Our Hosts
Our wonderful guest hosts presenting their respective categories of the Cozy Game Awards
Josh’s Gaming Garden
Most Anticipated Game
reviewing, discussing, and playing farming simulation games
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Cozycornerkai & Jourdangames
Best Co-op Game
Kai prefers living softly and Jourdan loves Cosplay
Ellie / the Cozy Gaming Club
Best Short Game
Obsessed with games that you can curl up with and play while drinking a hot chocolate
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Cozybyjoshy
Best Debut Game
cozy gaming, live streams, first looks, game reviews and recommendations
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