CozyTyper

About

"CozyTyper is a single-player typing game that offers around 144 hours of playtime. With a focus on accuracy over speed, the game provides a natural typing experience by having you type out quotes from various sources. Progress through the difficulties as you learn muscle memory and improve your touch typing, with lessons from a retired typist who sends progress reports to track your improvement in real-time."

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 364 reviews

music38 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

CozyTyper provides a relaxing atmosphere with soothing music and cute visuals, making it enjoyable to practice typing skills.
The game emphasizes accuracy over speed, helping players improve their typing skills while enjoying motivational quotes.
It offers various customization options for background music and typing settings, enhancing the overall experience.

Some users experience issues with key recognition, leading to frustration during gameplay.
The game lacks a comprehensive teaching method for beginners, making it less suitable for those who are just starting to learn touch typing.
There are grammatical errors and inconsistencies in the quotes, which can detract from the overall experience.

music
74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and cozy atmosphere, featuring a variety of genres such as lo-fi, classical, and jazz that enhance the typing experience. Players appreciate the ability to customize the soundtrack and background ambiance to suit their mood, with many noting that the calming music helps improve focus and typing skills. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's enjoyable and tranquil vibe.
- “The music choices really help me get into the zone to relax and take each word at a time.”
- “The soundtrack is relaxing and the quotes are great.”
- “The music in this game is calm, and really relaxing; I've played for less than an hour and already feel like my typing skills have improved.”
- “It sucks because it has a really great atmosphere, and I like how it gives you four or five different genres of music to choose from (since I don't usually like most popular genres nowadays), and it is pretty relaxing to play, if only it didn't slow down my typing.”
- “But somehow the atmosphere of the game creates an experience where my mind tells me that it's okay to fail - just take a step back, relax to some calming lo-fi music and try typing words in a more slower and calm way.”
- “Pairing this with some calming music just makes this better - though adding more variety here again will definitely help much!”
story
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story mode revolves around an old lady, Grandma Anita, who sends players quotes, but many reviewers feel it lacks depth and structure, describing it as a missed opportunity for a more engaging narrative. While the visuals and music are praised, and the typing mechanics provide motivation for players to return, there is a desire for more lore and character development. Overall, the story serves primarily as a backdrop for typing practice rather than a compelling narrative experience.
- “The visuals and music are delightful, and while I did not get very far in the story mode, I did find it an encouraging motivation to come back each day.”
- “I love playing on story mode and find Anita's emails in my inbox a lovely wholesome touch.”
- “It's really well made, and I hope to come back to finish the story once I have sufficient fundamental abilities to treat this as a typing speed improvement aid, rather than trying to learn from scratch.”
- “I thought the 'story mode' would offer a silly structure to the typing, but it is just a misuse of the term.”
- “The 'story' is just that an old lady is sending you quotes and... that's it.”
- “This game won't let you progress in the (not very involved) story if you don't get 95% accuracy for each quote.”
graphics
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are characterized by a cozy, cute aesthetic that enhances the overall inviting atmosphere, making it enjoyable to play. While some users find the artwork a bit cheesy, the pixel graphics and minimal design are praised for their clarity and soothing qualities, contributing to a relaxing experience. Additionally, the high level of customization allows players to tailor the visuals and soundscapes to their preferences, further enriching the gameplay.
- “The game's cute aesthetics and endearing characters create an inviting atmosphere, making it a joy to play.”
- “The graphics are wonderful and the many settings make it enjoyable for all.”
- “Big ups are the visual clarity of the quotes presented, the soundscapes, and the soothing visuals that help you focus on typing fluently and calmly.”
- “The artwork is a bit cheesy and underwhelming, but the music downright slaps.”
- “Visuals are cozy and simple for the eyes.”
- “It's simple, easy to play, and the graphics are cute.”
atmosphere
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its relaxing and inviting qualities, enhanced by cute aesthetics and a variety of music genres that cater to different moods. Players appreciate the chill vibe, which encourages a laid-back approach to typing, making the experience both enjoyable and motivating. Overall, the atmosphere fosters a sense of calm and acceptance, allowing players to embrace mistakes and enjoy the journey.
- “The game's cute aesthetics and endearing characters create an inviting atmosphere, making it a joy to play.”
- “Set the music and background effects based on your mood to create the perfect atmosphere for you, and start your cozy typing journey!”
- “The game has a super chill atmosphere, the literature quotes you type are interesting, and the progress feels rewarding and motivating.”
- “But somehow the atmosphere of the game creates an experience where my mind tells me that it's okay to fail - just take a step back, relax to some calming lo-fi music and try typing words in a slower and calmer way.”
emotional
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
"Cozytyper" is praised for its heartwarming and charming narrative, creating a cozy and wholesome gaming experience that combines typing practice with delightful storytelling. Players appreciate the simplicity and rewarding nature of the game, highlighting its ability to provide a comforting escape from the fast-paced world, enhanced by cute quotes and engaging interactions. Overall, it offers a unique emotional connection through its art style and sound design, making it a safe space for players.
- “This game has been a wholesome and engaging typing experience.”
- “I love playing on story mode and find Anita's emails in my inbox a lovely wholesome touch.”
- “This game does everything it sets out to do and more; in a world where everything is high speed and competitive, this game is a wholesome safe space, from the art style right down to the satisfying clicky clacks of the typing sound effects.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is centered around typing, making it an ideal choice for users looking to test or enjoy the sound of mechanical keyboards. It caters to both mechanical keyboard owners and those who simply want to experience typing sounds, regardless of their keyboard type. Overall, it offers a casual and engaging typing experience.
- “Causally and to test typing on your mechanical keyboards, yes.”
- “I'm also horrible with mechanical keyboards, especially gaming ones that have little to no textures.”
- “If you don't have a mechanical keyboard but still want to type, this game has the clacks for you.”
- “I downloaded this because I bought my first mechanical keyboard and I just wanted to be able to listen to myself type.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as calming and motivational, featuring funny phrases that enhance the practice experience. Users appreciate the consistent daily lessons, which combine humor with encouragement, creating a warm and uplifting atmosphere that inspires improvement in typing skills.
- “It's calming, it focuses you on your practice with funny and motivational phrases, and the daily 'lessons' feel even and consistent.”
- “Anita is going to send you the encouragement you need and the grandma's love that warms your heart, so that typing an inspirational quote after a funny one will definitely lift your spirit and make you want to improve your typing skills.”