10 Cozy Switch Games to Play While Waiting for Stardew Valley 1.7

Key facts

• Stardew Valley has sold over 50 million copies.
• ConcernedApe is developing a 1.7 update with new marriage candidates, a new farm layout, and expanded child roles.
• No release date has been announced for the 1.7 update.
• Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life is a remake of the 2003 classic that inspired Stardew Valley.
• Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma features real-time combat and dragon riding, with a Switch 2 Edition at 60 fps.
• My Time at Sandrock has performance issues on the original Switch but plays better on Switch 2.
• Dave the Diver combines diving and sushi restaurant management.
• Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a Switch exclusive.
• Harvestella is by Square Enix and fuses farming with JRPG elements.
• Winter Burrow was released in late 2025 and includes survival mechanics.
• Spiritfarer is an emotional game about guiding spirits.
• Moonstone Island features over 100 floating islands and card-based battles.
• Potion Permit is set in the town of Moonbury.
• The list includes games that run on both Switch and Switch 2.