Virtual Cottage

Virtual Cottage

Released Oct 2020

Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.

97% positive · 11K reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

Virtual Cottage is a free-to-play relaxation/productivity tool that launched on October 7, 2020 and has received a series of feature updates over the years. Both of its music DLCs have been released — the LØNÆR collaboration in October 2022 and the Dreeme collaboration in October 2023. The developers' focus has now fully shifted to Virtual Cottage 2, a separate successor title. On June 7, 2024, they announced Virtual Cottage 2 alongside a feature update to the original game (character customization and new ambient sounds), which appears to be the last meaningful content update to Virtual Cottage 1. A small bug fix followed on June 10, 2024, a minor seasonal decoration update was posted on December 9, 2024, and a tiny maintenance patch was released on January 16, 2025. Virtual Cottage 2 launched on March 27, 2026 — a separate product with its own Steam page. The developers' March 27, 2026 announcement states they have "so many more ideas and plans for Virtual Cottage 2," making clear that future creative energy is directed at the sequel, not this game. There are no announced updates, DLC, or roadmap items remaining for Virtual Cottage 1. All previously released DLC is shipped, and no new content has been announced for this title.
Evidence
Virtual Cottage 2 launched as a separate game on Steam. Developers express excitement about plans and ideas for VC2, signaling the sequel is the focus of future development.
news post · Mar 27, 2026 source development ending
high
Last substantive feature update to Virtual Cottage 1, adding character customization and new ambient sounds, alongside the announcement of Virtual Cottage 2.
news post · Jun 7, 2024 source content shipped
high

Content

2 of 2 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
DU&I
Achievements
8
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Welcome to your Virtual Cottage!
Please stay as long as you like and enjoy a cozy, distraction-free environment.

Got some big, uncomfortable tasks you have been putting off for weeks? Virtual Cottage was made to help you start them. Upon entering your cottage, commit to an activity you want to accomplish. Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere to ease your start on whatever you want to get done.

Relaxing Lo-fi Soundtrack

Virtual Cottage features amazing lo-fi music from various talented artists. To complete the relaxing atmosphere, a rain sound can be toggled on or off.
Check out more of their work with the links below!

The cottage is wherever YOU are

The game automatically syncs with your local time and displays a similar lighting scenario. If you are a night owl, just change your computer clock and the graphics will change as well. ;)

Getting things done

There is no way to stop the timer, except for quitting the game. Once you’ve entered an activity, stay committed and get started!
Last evaluated Jun 24, 2026
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