Wholesome Direct 2026
Tune in at 9 am PT / 12 pm ET for an hour of game news, demos, announcements, and releases ~ all curated specifically for folks who love joyful, thoughtful, and hopeful games.
Games shown at the Wholesome Direct 2026
Anemorie
Mar 31, 2027
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Anemorie is a visually rich, story-driven adventure game that invites players to step into the life of Anna, a young woman on a journey of self-discovery, love, and resilience.
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Wild Chorus
Dec 31, 2027
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No ratings
An adventure game, but you play musical instruments instead of swinging swords. Gather adorable Sound Sprites, cut through the looming Silence, and rebuild the soundtrack of this hand-illustrated world in …
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Fossil Quest
Mar 31, 2027
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No ratings
Fossil Quest is a cozy fossil‑digging life sim where you travel to dig sites, excavate bones, and assemble exhibits to build your own dinosaur museum. Upgrade tools, decorate your home, …
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Web Browser
Hela: Of Mice & Magic
Dec 31, 2026
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See the world through the eyes of a brave little mouse in this enchanting 3D co-op adventure. Explore breathtaking landscapes inspired by Northern Sweden, solve puzzles, and be a force …
Petal Runner
Dec 31, 2026
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Hop on your bike and join Cali & Kira as they explore the sun-soaked city of Sapphire Valley and train to become Petal Runners! Make deliveries, meet new friends, play …
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Fourleaf Fields
Jun 30, 2027
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No ratings
Welcome to the tiny world of Fourleaf Fields, a cozy farming life sim where you're no bigger than a carrot. Grow towering crops, care for tiny farm bugs, and uncover …
Toem 2
Sep 30, 2026
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Step back into the shoes of a curious photographer and set off on a brand new adventure all about uncovering hidden details, helping friends along the way, and documenting the …
Nintendo Switch
PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 5
Pelican Post
Dec 31, 2026
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Pelican Post is a cozy narrative game about delivering mail to a town of unique characters and helping to regain a lost sense of community. You play as Pepper, a …
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Dragon Shelter
Sep 24, 2026
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Dragon Shelter is a farm sim set in a fantasy world. Take on the role of a hero who will revive the long-lost friendship between humans and dragons. Take care …
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Colorbound
Aug 1, 2026
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In Colorbound, color is more than just hue. As Anku, an Aymara boy with a unique gift, you’ll harness the power of color to shape the environment itself, uncovering hidden …
Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch 2
PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Xbox One
Xbox Series X|S
+4 more
Danchi Days
Oct 1, 2026
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No ratings
A five-chapter adventure about a Japanese girl and her grandmother living with Alzheimer's. In this comedic-yet-bittersweet story, explore your hometown, befriend quirky neighbors young and old, and surf their Y2K-inspired …
Mac
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Walk The Frog
May 21, 2026
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No ratings
Guide Froggo through a world on sticky notes and relax while solving the puzzle of his journey home. Make new quirky friends, help each other out and overcome many obstacles. …
Mac
Nintendo Switch
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Spiritstead
Aug 6, 2026
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No ratings
Spiritstead is a cozy life sim town building game where you care for a growing village full of cute little villagers.
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Beastfolk Barber
TBA
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In Beastfolk Barber (code name: Project Salon), you're a barber in a city full of beastfolk. Chat with your customers, style their look, help them see something new in the …
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Momento
Jun 6, 2026
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★ 5.0
Momento is a cozy room decorator with a twist: the choices you make play out over the course of a lifetime! Decorate your room, choose which items are important to …
Paralives
May 25, 2026
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★ 4.5
Paralives is a life simulation game about building homes, lives and bonds. Through both hardship and success, where will your story take you?
Mac
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Humblets
Dec 31, 2027
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No ratings
Humblets is a cozy adventure for 1-4 players where you explore a charming procedural world. Pack your tent and embark on a journey as you craft, decorate, befriend magical creatures …
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Moonlight Peaks
Jul 7, 2026
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★ 3.0
Live the vampire life in the magical town of Moonlight Peaks! Master the art of potions and spells, manage your supernatural farm, and leave your mark on the magical town. …
Tiny Delivery
Sep 30, 2026
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No ratings
It’s a cozy adventure about a small delivery robot on a short but unforgettable journey. Deliver your package through a vibrant town, meet new people, stumble upon both funny and …
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Discounty: People or Profit?
Jun 6, 2026
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In the Drift
TBA
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No ratings
A game about fixing the internet in space. Travel the asteroid belt and restore connections in a dreamy narrative platformer from one half of the creators of Sable.
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Go-Go Town!
Jul 16, 2026
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★ 3.0
Step into the role of a hands-on mayor and build your town from the ground up. Plan neighborhoods, automate logistics, and grow your community—all while juggling workers, infrastructure, and day-to-day …
Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch 2
PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Xbox One
Xbox Series X|S
+4 more
Patience Is a Virtue
TBA
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No ratings
Something's hiding in the cassette. Rearrange the words of your enemies to investigate a small-town conspiracy in this mystery puzzle game.
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Japanese Rural Life Adventure
Sep 15, 2023
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★ 3.0
Experience countryside living in Japanese Rural Life Adventure. "View the cherry blossoms in the spring, attend the festival in the summer, eat roasted sweet potatoes in the fall, hear the …
Milki Delivery
Dec 31, 2026
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No ratings
Grab your bike and milk bottles, let's hit the road! Explore the countryside in this short cozy delivery adventure. Befriend folks and gently help them rebuild their community, one bottle …
Linux
Mac
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Capy Castaway
Aug 6, 2026
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No ratings
Embark on a whimsical adventure with a capybara pup and a clever crow as they set off to find their way home! Sniff, dig, and fly as you explore a …
Mac
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Deer & Boy
Jun 23, 2026
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★ 1.0
A Cinematic Platformer who you follow the journey of a boy who, during his flight will meet an unexpected companion. Together they will overcome many obstacles that will change their …
Planet Zoo 2
Oct 13, 2026
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No ratings
Build a wilder world in Planet Zoo 2. Create distinctive zoos around the globe filled with awe-inspiring animals, including fully aquatic and flying species, before taking your experience beyond the …
PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X|S
Dungeon Tourists
Dec 31, 2026
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No ratings
Explore procedurally generated dungeons with up to 4 players. Take photos of the curiosities you come across. Throw stuff at them, unlock new floors, get rewards, and complete your collection!
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Dressmaker
Sep 1, 2026
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No ratings
Dressmaker is a cozy game inspired by real dressmaking. Become a dressmaker, choose dress designs, cut out fabric and sew them all together to satisfy (or sabotage!) customers.
Linux
Mac
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Usagi Shima
Sep 1, 2023
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★ 4.7
Usagi Shima is a relaxing, idle bunny collecting game. You’ve been tasked as caretaker of an abandoned island — as you decorate it over time, curious (but adorable!) bunny visitors …
Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit
Jun 25, 2024
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All those who are lost deserve kindness. Help cute, ghostly bears find peace in this relaxing sequel to the beloved life-sim game Cozy Grove, where kindness rules and new crafting, …
Android
Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch 2
PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Xbox One
Xbox Series X|S
iOS
+6 more
Spiriki: Tiny Island
Dec 31, 2026
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No ratings
Listening to the gentle sound of the waves, take care of three small quirky nature spirits! With their help and some patience, create your own tiny cozy diorama and bring …
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Rubber Bird
TBA
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No ratings
Meet Rub the bird and help him answer the big question: why does he have arms? Jump, stretch, grab, throw, and mess up everything around you in this bite-sized physics-based …
Hokko Spaces
TBA
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No ratings
Hokko Spaces is a calm, casual sandbox that gives you fun tools to create beautiful, lively spaces inhabited by adorable characters. Unlock cute residents and watch them hang out, do …
Tinkernest
TBA
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No ratings
A crafting colony sim that feels like coming home. A warm campfire, the cutest animal villagers, the curiosity of putting two items together and seeing what comes out. Craft, build, …
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Book Nook
Dec 31, 2026
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No ratings
Build miniature diorama scenes, piece by piece. Complete beautiful book nooks as you place furniture, decorations, and small details. Relax and enjoy the peaceful satisfaction of every detail falling into …
Mac
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Loftia
Dec 31, 2026
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No ratings
Welcome to Loftia, a cozy, multiplayer world where you can build towards a brighter, more sustainable future! Connect with friends both old and new, to farm, craft, explore, decorate, and …
Mac
Nintendo Switch
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Lou's Lagoon
Aug 27, 2026
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No ratings
A cozy exploration-and-crafting adventure: fly your seaplane between tropical islands, collect resources with the Swirler 2000, rebuild storm damaged communities, and unravel the mystery surrounding Uncle Lou’s disappearance.
Papaya Plaza
Dec 31, 2027
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No ratings
Papaya Plaza is a snackable slice of life game for you to get lost in. Decorate and improve the town as you see fit, to make a perfect little spot …
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Hidden Folks 2
Dec 31, 2027
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No ratings
Search for hidden folks in interactive miniature landscapes. Scare some giraffes, ride a few rides, appreciate some art, and push around some astronauts. Wheeeeeeee!!!
Linux
Mac
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Is This Seat Taken?
Aug 7, 2025
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★ 3.5
Is This Seat Taken? is a logic puzzle game where you play matchmaker for groups of hilariously particular people. Each character has pet peeves that make seating them a delightful …
Otterly Lost
Sep 1, 2026
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No ratings
Play as Otto, a curious sea otter swept far from home. In this story-rich adventure, explore wild forests, dive underwater, glide over rocky canyons, and climb your way back. Meet …
PC (Microsoft Windows)
The Wandering Village: The Last Leviathan
TBA
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No ratings
Set out on a new journey with The Wandering Village: The Last Leviathan! Build your settlement on Levi, the all-new marine creature, develop your relationship and take care of its …
Linux
Mac
Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch 2
PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X|S
+5 more
Tales of Seikyu
Jun 11, 2026
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No ratings
"Tales of Seikyu" is a fantasy farming sim game set in a lost fae land called Seikyu, inhabited by legendary creatures. However, the town is frequently threatened by the old …
Little Cheese Works
Jun 30, 2026
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No ratings
This is a cooperative action game where you have to carry cheese to the goal without being found by cats. You can have a conversation with voice chat, but the …
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Moomin Midsummer Madness
Dec 31, 2026
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No ratings
Midsummer is right around the corner in Moominvalley, when a sudden flood sets the Moomins adrift! Join Tove Jansson’s beloved Moominfamily and friends on an adventure of mirth and mischief …
Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch 2
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Waterful
Dec 31, 2027
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No ratings
A peaceful nature-builder where you dig riverbeds to guide water through tiny desert valleys. Grow a variety of plants and discover all the animals drawn to the new habitats. Complete …
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Spirit Crossing
Jul 15, 2025
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No ratings
Spirit Crossing is a beautiful cooperative life-sim about building friendships and community. Sign up for our Closed Alpha playtest and discover a world where you can connect, escape, and belong.
Android
PC (Microsoft Windows)
iOS
Fields of Mistria
Aug 5, 2024
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★ 4.5
Start your new life! Build the farm of your dreams as you discover a world brimming with possibilities. Magic, romance, and adventure all await you in this nostalgic farming / …
PC (Microsoft Windows)