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This week, we have news about a free update for shapez 2, an updated demo for Cast n Chill, a release date for Tiny Bookshop and prequel , Visual NovelTavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker. Free DLC for PowerWash Simulator, a content update for Ithya: Magic Study and Misc. A Tiny Tale, inspired by Chibi Robo. Wobbly Life on Switch, a major free update for Magical Delicacy, Survival Kids launched on Switch 2 and a demo for Little Nemo and The Guardians of Slumberland.
Free Update shapez 2
If you’re a fan of shapez 2, there’s great news: the biggest update yet has just landed! The free Dimension update is now available on Steam, bringing a host of exciting new features to the popular factory automation game from indie developer tobspr Games.
With this update, you can now build vertically with multi-level platforms, giving you much more freedom in designing complex factory layouts. The train system has also been completely revamped, featuring smarter stations, customisable unloaders, and even new train colours. Logistics tools are now smarter too, and belts can carry four times more items, speeding up your production lines.
Other highlights include new platform layouts, a handy shape search tool, overflow splitters for better resource management, and a range of quality-of-life improvements like categorized shops and better wire visualisation.
shapez 2 is currently 30% off on Steam until June 10. And when Paula checked out the game when it had just landed in Early Access, she already felt the game is already shaping up (yep, that’s a pun) to be more than a worthy successor to the original!
Updated demo for Cast n Chill
Cast n Chill is a cozy new idle fishing game planned for Steam in 2025 with a demo available now that has gotten a big update. In the game, you can unwind by the water, explore peaceful lakes, rivers, and oceans, and collect over 50 types of fish, including rare and legendary catches.
You can actively cast and reel in your line or let the passive mode do the work while you’re away, the game offers a relaxing experience at your own pace. You can sell your catches to upgrade gear and improve your chances of hooking even more elusive species. And your loyal pup tags along for the journey too!
The game supports both single and dual monitor setups with a resizable window, making it easy to Cast n Chill while multitasking.
Release Date Tiny Bookshop
Skystone Games has announced that Tiny Bookshop, the cosy narrative management sim by indie developer neoludic, will launch on August 7, 2025. You’ll be able to play it on PC, Mac, and Linux via Steam.
In Tiny Bookshop, you run a traveling book trailer in the charming coastal town of Bookstonbury-by-the-Sea. Each day, you’ll choose where to set up — maybe near the pier or at a local café — and help locals find their next favorite book. Along the way, you’ll decorate your shop with cozy touches like fairy lights and posters, and even solve a few town mysteries, like uncovering the secrets of a haunted lighthouse.
Can’t wait to try it? There’s a demo available on the Steam page!
Prequel Visual Novel Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker
A new standalone story is brewing in the Tavern Talk universe! Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker takes you back 36 years before the original game, placing you in the role of the Tavernkeep in a sleepy portside town on the coast of Borkam. This isn’t a management game—instead, it offers a rich visual novel experience with casual drink mixing, storytelling, and quest building.
With 8 unique characters, branching narratives, and three different endings, your first play through promises over six hours of immersive storytelling. You’ll use magical mixology to influence the fate of your guests, all while navigating themes of friendship, grief, and adventure. The game continues to feature positive LGBTQ+ representation and builds on the mechanics of the original with refined gameplay.
If you’re a fan of story-driven games with a magical twist, Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker might just be your next cosy adventure.
Free DLC for PowerWash Simulator
PowerWash Simulator has just received a brand-new free DLC as part of The Muckingham Files, a series of free Bonus Job updates that take you to never-before-seen places from the original universe of PowerWash Simulator, with new characters, locations and stories.
In this latest update, you’ll get to hose down a grimy Sculpture Park and a muck-covered subway station. As you clean up artistic installations at the park, you’ll be guided by the voice of renowned sculptor Darcy d’Arcy, adding a creative twist to your cleaning session.
Next, it’s all aboard the subway, where you’ll scrub down train carriages inside and out to help Muckingham’s commuters get moving again. Keep an eye on the posters inside the train, they might just tease what’s coming next for PowerWash Simulator.
This DLC is available now and completely free.
Content Update for Ithya: Magic Study
Ithya: Magic Study, released a month ago on Steam, now has a big content update. The game invites you to escape into a peaceful fantasy world, blending cosy aesthetics with productivity tools. Created by artist Blue Turtle, the game features hand-drawn environments like enchanted forests and ancient cities, designed to help you focus and unwind.
You can customise your own virtual study room, decorate it with collectible Elementals, and set the perfect mood with options for day, night, or rainy weather. Built-in tools like a Pomodoro timer and task list make it ideal for studying, creative writing, or planning your next D&D campaign.
There were already 10 music playlists ranging from relaxing lo-fi to sweeping fantasy scores, and now with the content update, the Old Kingdoms playlist is added. Ithya: Magic Study also includes lore-rich locations to explore, and the update has added a new scene too.
The content update also added new languages, an improved to-do list, improved timers and more. Check out the update content here.
Misc. A Tiny Tale, Inspired by Chibi Robo
A charming adventure is coming, clearly inspired by Chibi Robo: Misc. A Tiny Tale, arriving on July 22, 2025! Developed by Tinyware Games, this cozy 3D game is coming to PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, and is fully compatible with the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.
In Misc. A Tiny Tale, you’ll join Buddy and Bagboy, two tiny robots, on a heartfelt journey through a colourful post-human world filled with quirky characters, hidden treasures, and plenty of secrets to uncover. The game blends nostalgic charm with meaningful storytelling, all wrapped in smooth, playful platforming.
From cleaning up forgotten playgrounds to helping out fellow bots with their everyday problems, Misc. A Tiny Talepromises a warm and uplifting experience that might just be the feel-good game you need right now.
You can check out the release date trailer on YouTube to get a peek at the adventure ahead!
Wobbly Life on Switch
Wobbly Life has been out on other platforms for quite some time, and to overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam. This vibrant open-world physics sandbox is now available on Switch as well.
Wobbly Life lets you explore the vibrant Wobbly Island solo or with friends in local and online co-op. With over 50 missions, 90+ vehicles, and more than 250 outfits to discover, there’s always something silly and surprising around every corner.
You can also dive into four extra modes in Arcade Mode—Trash Zone, Hide & Seek, Wobble Run, and Sandbox—for even more laughs and challenges.
Major Free Update Magical Delicacy
Magical Delicacy, the mix of cozy cooking sim and light Metroidvania, just got even more welcoming with a major free update now available on Steam. And the game was already worthy of our two thumbs up in the original version! Developer Skaule has added a range of quality-of-life improvements designed to make your magical journey with Flora even smoother and more customisable.
The update introduces three difficulty settings, relaxing, normal, and challenging, so you can tailor the experience to your play style. You’ll also find new settings to guide your deliveries, highlight which recipes can be fulfilled, and options like faster plant growth, bigger inventory stacks, and instant cooking.
Other handy additions include the Whistle of Crows, which lets you teleport home, and improvements to the tutorial system, kitchen tool descriptions, and audio settings. For a full list of features, check out the update notes on Magical Delicacy’s Steam page.
Survival Kids Launched on Switch 2
KONAMI and Unity have officially launched Survival Kids, a light-hearted co-op adventure available exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2. Playing this game, you can team up with friends in local split-screen or connect online using the console’s new GameChat and GameShare features. Survival Kids is all about exploring, crafting, and surviving together.
It looks like we can expect vibrant island landscapes, playful visuals, and simple, accessible gameplay that welcomes both newcomers and experienced players. There’s no inventory grind or hunger meters here, just intuitive crafting and fun co-op challenges where teamwork makes all the difference. Just the way we like it!
One standout feature is GameShare, which lets up to two other players join your game using just one copy of Survival Kids, even if they’re playing on the original Switch. And with GameChat, you can talk, and even share live video, through the built-in mic and camera, making teamwork feel more connected.
Available now, Survival Kids is designed to bring players together for a wholesome island adventure that’s different every time you play. You can check out the launch trailer here.
Demo for Little Nemo and The Guardians of Slumberland
Two years after its last major update, Little Nemo and The Guardians of Slumberland is back with a new gameplay trailer. Developed by DIE SOFT, this 2D metroidvania is now set for release in Q1 2026 and brings players deeper into the imaginative world of Slumberland.
The new trailer showcases more of the game’s hand-drawn environments and whimsical soundtrack, composed by Pete Berkman of Anamanaguchi. You’ll explore a vibrant dream world inspired by Winsor McCay’s classic comics, now threatened by a creeping force known as the Oblivion. Along the way, you’ll meet helpful characters, collect Nemo’s magical toys for new abilities, and battle bizarre creatures in an increasingly dangerous dreamscape.
To celebrate the trailer’s debut, an updated demo is now live and free to try on the Steam page.
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