For the most adorable, cosy and wholesome games on the App Store, check out our favourite picks to brighten your day.

When it comes to cute characters, we couldn’t help but mention Hello Kitty, who has a range of wonderful games on the App Store. My Dream Store sees Hello Kitty and her friend Kuromi restore an old shopping town with sugary-sweet decorations and the most charming store managers to keep everything running smoothly.

To progress, you’ll be merging items based on Hello Kitty and other Sanrio characters including Cinnamoroll and Pompompurin to craft everything you need.

You make the rules in Heartopia, where you can craft a slow-paced lifestyle, piece by piece. Create your character to your liking, with more than a thousand outfit items to show off your style and build your own home, which could range from a humble cottage to a luxurious mansion.

Once you’re set, you can start relaxing with friends and taking on new hobbies in-game, including bird-watching, cooking and gardening.

After a long day, soothe your soul with a hearty soup made by feline chefs in a mystical forest. In Cats & Soup you can take it easy while the cats do all the prep work and cooking. You’re here to support and organise them to make the tastiest dishes around, discovering new recipes and recruits to add to your culinary dream team.

Don’t forget to treat your cats with fresh food and adorable outfits.

For an epic adventure try Infinity Nikki, where new outfits don’t just give you a makeover but grant powerful abilities! You’ll play as the pink-haired protagonist Nikki with your cat companion Momo.

What sets Infinity Nikki apart is its expansive 3D world to explore, where you’ll progress through an exciting story, meet charming characters and take on plenty of challenges – but all at your own pace.

Connect with nature in Adorable Garden, where your characters busy themselves with tending to beautiful plants. Over time, your gardeners will help you grow a thriving business, with each team member offering special perks and abilities to get the most out of your nursery.

You’ll also have the chance to flex your design skills, where you can make over your home and garden just as you’d like.

Make every single part of your life cute in Pocket Love. Customise yourself, plus your partner and pet, and build up a new life in a quiet neighbourhood.

The pastel-coloured world is full of warm and fuzzy feelings, from the day-to-day housework with cooking and cleaning, to the exciting dates and mini-games with your new family.