Once a fringe hobby for people who found farm simulators charming, “cozy gaming” has exploded into a multi-billion-dollar industry by 2026. Statistics from Steam show a 675% increase in the “Cozy” tag since 2022, which suggests we are collectively exhausted. Yet Cozy Caravan has proven that the journey is more profitable than the destination. When Cozy Caravan launched across Steam and Apple Arcade this year, its player retention numbers eclipsed several major shooters. The industry hasn’t just found a new genre; it has found a way to become the world’s favourite digital sanctuary.