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Critter Café

Critter Café
Limal's avatar
https://twitter.com/Limal432320/status/1891961536895193424

As a mom of two, finding time to relax and play video games can be a challenge. So, I created a cozy corner in my kitchen - a little escape just for me. I also found a long pillow (on temi for just $15) that’s a game-changer for my Nintendo setup, shaping it in endless ways for ultimate comfort!

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This is my cosy place. A laptop, the book I left there to start reading, a photo of love and a cup of coffee. It's small, but it's where I belong.

https://twitter.com/dudu117099/status/1891919776437432598

dianthus's avatar

I am having SUCH A BLAST looking at everyone's little set-up, thank you so much for sharing! We all have such different ways of gaming, it's so nice to see.

Here's my little tour! Make sure to watch with the sound on, there's commentary~

https://www.youtube.com/embed/OZOEapAnUF4?feature=oembed

I got really excited to show everything, this was really fun to do!

There's actually so much I forgot to cover in the video :D

Most importantly, the armchair and sofa are really light and easy to move, which means that if I'm more in the mood for handheld gaming (or, frankly, a much needed screen-free evening... or heavean forbids we have FRIENDS coming over?!) then in literally just five minutes the living room can look like this:

https://i.postimg.cc/XvwjhPTJ/20250218-164649.jpg

Also, the walls are a delicate green that looks really good and is very relaxing-- you need to picture it, but the outside has a very dark green forest and the wooden brown of the furniture, the green accent color, all go very well with the outside nature view. I'm not a minimalist by any means (I love my little things, as can be seen lol and if I could cover these walls with art I would!) but I love my restrained palette and that, even though we're living in my late grandparents' house with all of their things that we didn't choose, I was still able to create this green/brown/natural light atmosphere! That makes me feel super cozy & homey.

Oh! We have an A/C unit that's powered by an heat pump (it's that big white rectangle on the wall!) that we can control with a remote, and so it really helps getting the room to the right temperature. We're the sort of people who like to keep the room a little chill in the evening so that we can bundle up under plaids :D

Bonus night-time view:

https://i.postimg.cc/P5DygbKJ/20250218-180927.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/VvBr96FY/20250218-182249.jpg

While I love natural light, too much light can definitely be an issue! At night we almost always only use those two lamps. Isn't the little Totoro* lamp so cute?!

(*This was sold as an "orange cat" lamp at my local supermarket. XD Sorry, Ghibli Studio.)

So yeah! That's my little tour! I don't know if I managed to convey it in the video, but for me, cozyness is that homey, "I am safe and comfy at home with my little things" feelings, more than an aesthetic. Yet at the same time, I have carefully chosen (to the best of my means and abilities) and curated what's in my space and the way it's set up. Being able to live here, among things that were so loved by others before me, make me feel very happy too!

Sturmer's avatar

The Cat, The Robot, and a Critter’s Purrfection

A cozy evening with my laptop, a cute game (Critter Café), and my ever-curious cat supervising. Oh, and a little robot buddy keeping an eye on things!

There’s something unique about cozy games, and it’s not just the gameplay or mechanics- it’s HOW you play them.

I’d call myself a hardcore gamer, maybe even a munchkin-level min-maxer. Calculators, spreadsheets, efficiency - that’s my thing. But sometimes, you just need to unwind. That’s where games like Critter Café, and other cozy, cute titles come in.

There’s nothing quite like curling up on the couch, wrapping yourself in a throw, grabbing a coffee, and enjoying a game at a completely different pace. And I’ve noticed something funny - my cat almost always joins me. Maybe it’s the warm air from the laptop... or maybe he just loves me?!

https://twitter.com/KekburNet/status/1891906182488437034

mypets's avatar

A cat makes the atmosphere even better! love it

TeaLeaf's avatar

Here's my cosy gaming setup, all ready to play some Critter Café this evening 😊 I usually play the game using a controller as it feels more comfy for me, and I love cosying up under a blanket with a fresh cup of tea. ☕🍃

https://twitter.com/TeaLeef_/status/1891957100718239861

dianthus's avatar

So tidy!! What cute little figurines too!

Nine's avatar

My Cozy Set Up

For live streaming, editing, recording and drawing.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGOHHiwziF5

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When I want to actually be comfortable, I leave my office and record in my living room. More space, comfy recliner, fuzzy horror themed blanket and, crucially, no camera on me.

Forgive the dust and pet hair, my house doubles as a petting zoo and the denizens are messy lol

dianthus's avatar

I love all the dust and hair, it really screams "animals live here" lol! Despite their best efforts, my parents' house often looks like that too!

Shovel's avatar

Here is my cosy set-up! I love playing games on my Switch (can't wait for the Switch 2!!) so I usually have it docked on my 65" TV which is fitted with LED backlights that are synced with the audio and picture of my TV extending the colours out of frame :) The lights and the heat with the velvet suede sofa just emilates cosy vibes for any games!

https://www.youtube.com/embed/JBEKxDYGouY?feature=oembed

apricothdaenya's avatar

Here it is. Textual content is contained within the YouTube link below the video. Sorry for the scuffy sound. :D

https://www.youtube.com/embed/g_d2PAK_L5U?feature=oembed

Vivisector's avatar
https://twitter.com/VivisectorITA/status/1879547026901545248

Cosy lights, cosy wallpaper for take all in order. This is where I relax and realize all the passions that I have. Including playing games like critter café, including streaming, including all. Yeah nothing special, but its my little cosy world :D

dianthus's avatar

Watching the submissions is encouraging me to submit mine... Because I'm used to r/CozyGamers "battlestation brag" tag where everyone has thousands of dollars worth of curved monitors, mechanical keyboards, plushies, succulents, pastel semi-transparent computer case, pastel wall decalc, figurines, etc, and my set-up is just like. My living room! You know? XD

projectazone's avatar
https://twitter.com/Projectazone/status/1883091221910016025

Nothing special, I like minimal environments with just the right things you need!

FEBRIAN_574H's avatar
https://twitter.com/Febrian_574H/status/1886946848256221451

I prefer a simple set up, I assume simple is cozy because if not many things in your desk that's look so comfy

okayameji's avatar

look at my 'Cosy Setup' my throne to stream, play games and watch films

https://twitter.com/OKayaMezishi/status/1887685612486214051

Surveymoon's avatar

This is my first look of my set up for playing chill game like critter cafe, hope you all like it

https://www.instagram.com/p/DFzz8Bhp2zj

NarratorID's avatar

It's not pc or laptop, only Nintendo Switch is enough for me .

And it's so comfy, usually i play guitar whenever i feel bored while waiting for the loading and stuffs.

https://twitter.com/NarratorID/status/1891495342618694055

NarratorID's avatar

It's my lil happiness while my friends having Beast Gaming PC 🥰

yan57436's avatar

My humble work/study/play/critter care environment. I think it's cozy because it's my place of comfort, it's where I arrive at the end of the day and have my moment of rest/fun.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DGOeYA_RK6R

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Unfortunately this is my cosy setup for critter cafe, I had a decent setup before this but moving in someone and trying to save this person from himself and alcoholism. The person ended up destroying my life so I am now trying to get an amazing setup up again! Just About is my critter cafe home base right now but have big plans to fix my life, and reposting an amazing setup!

https://www.youtube.com/embed/oY_weKCdc-0?feature=oembed

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