games like Fields of Mistria and Tiny Glade, 2025 is shaping up to be an even better year for cozy game releases. Luckily, for fans of Cult of the Lamb, one title in particular that's coming out this year might sound appealing: Grimoire Groves.

Grimoire Groves is a rogue-lite dungeon crawler game set in a vibrant, supernatural world. With adorable characters and an array of magic spells to discover, it looks primed to be a charming experience. While Cult of the Lamb became popular for its quirky cult management mechanics and narrative, Grimoire Groves has a much lighter theme, focusing on some witches with a mission to restore the magical land of Grimoire Groves. The art style for the game is stunning, with whimsical plant and character designs and a beautiful color scheme that leads with pink and purple.

How Grimoire Groves Is Like Cult Of The Lamb

Cozy Rogue-Lites With A Bit Of Creepy

While Cult of the Lamb boasts the much darker theme of running and managing a cult while carrying out some rather gruesome tasks along the way, Grimoire Groves takes a lighter approach to management. The biggest commonality is that both are rogue-lite games, where resource collecting and management are key. In Grimoire Groves, players will embark on a gameplay loop consisting of restoring a magical forest while harnessing their character's witchy powers. Both games also share the focus on beautiful - yet slightly creepy - aesthetics, helping to create an atmospheric experience.

Why You Should Have Grimoire Groves On Your Wishlist

Wide-Ranging Features & Appeal

While Grimoire Groves might be most well-suited to fans of Cult of the Lamb, the game will also appeal to many in the cozy gaming community given its relaxed take on a rogue-lite game. Grimoire Groves is ideal for those who enjoy solving puzzles and following an engaging story while relaxing and letting go after a long day. From being able to chill out and tend to the plants in the world of Grimoire Groves to learning all sorts of magical spells to interact with, the game offers some seemingly extensive gameplay with many different activities to participate in.

Grimoire Groves will release on March 6, 2025 on PC and Nintendo Switch, and it could definitely be one to keep an eye out for. With the game's adorable art style and purposeful gameplay loop, Grimoire Groves should be a charming adventure game and a nice escape from day-to-day stressors. What really sets Grimoire Groves apart is the game's focus on creating a relaxing gameplay experience that appeals to several different sensibilities, making it an easy pick for those who are looking for a new game but struggling to settle on the right one.