Beastro Blends Stardew Valley and Slay the Spire Into 2026's Best Cozy Game

Beastro is a new indie game blending the cozy farming feel of Stardew Valley with the deck-building mechanics of Slay the Spire. Tested as part of Polygon's Random Select column — where editors play games blind for at least an hour — it has been praised as one of the best cozy games of 2026.