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This week, we have news about idler with twitch integration Not Monday Cafe, last tidy up for A Little to the Left and an update and crossover for Atelier Yumia. Chicken Run: Eggstraction is coming, create mayhem in DORONKO WANKO and big update for Purrgonia. Limited physical release for AKA on Nintendo Switch, Fantasy Finds DLC for Two Point Museum, free DLC The Follower’s Fall for WitchSpring R. and Animal Shelter 2 brings co-op pet care to Steam.
Idler With Twitch Integration: Not Monday Cafe
If you love cozy games and multitasking, Not Monday Cafe might be your next favorite distraction. Blending the charm of Stardew Valley with the idle simplicity of Rusty’s Retirement, this new café management game invites you to farm, cook, and serve adorable animal customers, all while your café gently hums along at the bottom of your screen.
Developed by Sunny Syrup Studio and published by Flying Works, Not Monday Cafe offers a relaxing mix of gameplay. You’ll grow fresh crops, whip up pixel-art meals, decorate your dream café, and hire helpful staff to automate your little business. You can even pet your customers! And like in any idle game, if you have real-life work to do, your cafe helpers keep the business afloat at the bottom of your screen.
There’s also Twitch integration, allowing your viewers to interact with your café in real-time by placing orders and even showing up as customers. With the in-game Postal Service, you can send gifts and ingredients to friends or visit their cafés too.
There is a free demo now available on Steam for you to try if you’re into cosy management games with a social twist.
Last Tidy Up for A Little to the Left
A Little to the Left is getting one last tidy-up before it wraps up development for good. The free Packed Update arrives on June 26 and brings with it a neat bundle of new features and improvements for players on PC, Mac, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation. A mobile version of the update will follow shortly after.
This final update for A Little to the Left includes 3 brand-new drawer levels, an extra Daily Tidy puzzle, a streak tracker, and even Daily Tidy hints to help you along. You’ll also find new accessibility options like Colour Assist Mode, as well as gameplay enhancements such as shuffle mode, zooming and panning, and improved overall performance. Plus, a new badge selector adds a fun personal touch to your achievements.
Update and Crossover For Atelier Yumia
Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land has just received a fresh update packed with free content and a special crossover! KOEI TECMO Europe and developer GUST, in collaboration with Bandai Namco, have released a Tales of Graces f Remastered collaboration costume for Yumia, now available as free DLC across all platforms. Check out the trailer here.
In addition to the costume, a free “Atelier Series Legacy BGM Pack” adds classic music tracks to the game, and a brand-new map, the Falbra Thicket, invites you to explore a mysterious area filled with new items, quests, and story content. If you’ve picked up the Season Pass, you can also download the “Gust Extra BGM Pack” now.
You can experience this new content on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Windows PC via Steam, and—for the first time ever in the series—on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Whether you’re already deep into Yumia’s journey or just starting out, it’s the perfect time to return to the world of alchemy and adventure.
Chicken Run: Eggstraction is Coming
Chicken Run: Eggstraction is heading your way this autumn! Outright Games and Aardman have teamed up to bring the beloved Chicken Run franchise into the gaming world with a brand-new action-stealth adventure. Set after the events of Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, this top-down heist game puts you in charge of a daring rescue mission to free chickens from heavily guarded farms.
You’ll sneak past security cameras, dodge watchful guards, and even hide under traffic cones as you guide your feathered friends to freedom. The game features up to two-player local co-op, so you can play solo or team up with a friend for eggstra fun.
Chicken Run: Eggstraction will be available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store.
Create Mayhem in DORONKO WANKO
Get ready for some muddy mayhem when DORONKO WANKO bounds onto the Nintendo Switch on 23rd July 2025! Developed by Bandai Namco Studio and published by Phoenixx Inc., this canine adventure puts you in the paws of a mischievous pup with a love for mess-making.
Choose from adorable breeds like the Shiba Inu, Bulldog, Toy Poodle, and more, then splatter every corner of Mum’s lovely new house with mud, juice, ink, and paint. Your goal? Create the ultimate “messterpiece” while unlocking fun costumes and tools, from angel wings to an elephant hat that sprays blue paint.
With every room to explore and a Special Room waiting to be unlocked, there’s plenty of chaos to cause as you rack up the biggest cleaning bill imaginable. DORONKO WANKO is already available on Steam as a free-to-play title, with DLC letting you play as the new pups, and you can check out the trailer here.
Big Update for Purrgonia
Every so often, we review a game that we feel had needed a little more time in the oven before release. Purrgonia is such a game. Mina wrote in her conclusion: “Overall, I don’t have many positive feelings about my time with Purrgonia, but I think it could be something really neat one day with some work.” and gave it an I’m not Sure as a verdict.
Developer MedveDUR has been hard at work tackling the issues Mina found and has launched a big update:
The combat has been improved significantly — it’s faster, looks and sounds better, and now you even earn goodies when you defeat enemies. The AI has also been adjusted to allow you to avoid combat entirely if you prefer a more relaxed experience, in line with the peaceful vibe of Purrgonia. Running away is now a smoother option, too (in the best possible way). Additionally, the overall gameplay loop has been expanded to include a story, quests, village resource management, and unique contests at each building, all designed to make the experience feel more engaging and rewarding.
And that’s just a part of the update, much more has been added or changed, basically overhauling the entire game. You can find the update notes here.
Limited Physical Release for AKA Nintendo Switch
If you’ve been waiting to add Aka to your physical collection, here’s your chance! The peaceful, small-scale open-world game is getting a limited physical release for Nintendo Switch on July 3rd, thanks to Super Rare Games in partnership with Cosmo Gatto and NEOWIZ.
In Aka, you explore beautifully handcrafted islands, where you can nap on a giant monster, care for wildlife, and even feed baby dragons. But it’s not all relaxation—your character must also confront memories from a troubled past, adding emotional depth to this otherwise tranquil journey.
Only 3,000 copies of the Nintendo Switch Standard Edition will be available worldwide, so if you’re interested, you’ll want to act fast when it goes on sale at 6 pm BST / 10 am PDT / 1 pm EDT on July 3rd, exclusively through Super Rare Games.
Fantasy Finds DLC For Two Point Museum
Two Point Museum is diving into medieval fantasy with its first DLC, Fantasy Finds, launching on July 17!
In this expansion, you’ll head out on a brand-new fantasy expedition map packed with 40 new artefacts like the Flying Carpet and Teanie Kettle. These mystical exhibits do more than just dazzle, they grant blessings to your guests when properly maintained… but be warned, neglect them and they might unleash curses instead!
To uncover these treasures, you’ll need to recruit a fantasy dream team. Choose from Barbarian, Wizard, Rogue, and Bard classes, each with their own unique stats. Success on expeditions means balancing your party’s Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence, and Luck to survive dragon attacks and unlock hidden paths.
On top of that, Fantasy Finds adds plenty of magical flair to your museum with three new guest archetypes, 26 themed decorations, interactive displays, medieval-style wallpapers and floors, and even a freshly painted expedition helicopter! Staff can also equip Mythical Gear, boosting their abilities or adding handy perks like job security.
The DLC will be available on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation, with a 10% launch discount running until July 24 at 17:00 UTC( PS Plus required for PlayStation discount). Plus, Two Point Museum is currently 20% off on Steam during the Steam Summer Sale—perfect timing if you haven’t jumped in yet!
Free DLC The Follower’s Fall for WitchSpring R
Developer KIWIWALKS has revealed a new teaser trailer for WitchSpring R: The Follower’s Fall, an upcoming DLC set to launch in August 2025. This story-driven update will be available for free on PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5, with Xbox One and Xbox Series versions currently in development.
The haunting teaser hints at a dramatic turn in the tale, marking “the end of the follower”, and sets the stage for a brand-new post-ending storyline. Fans can look forward to exploring deeper arcs for the main characters, plus a mysterious new plot focused on an enigmatic follower. The DLC will also include full voice acting in both Korean and Japanese, enhancing the narrative experience.
To celebrate the reveal, KIWIWALKS is offering a 35% discount on WitchSpring R and all previously released DLC across select platforms. Discount dates may vary, so it’s worth checking your preferred store for exact timing.
If you haven’t played it yet, WitchSpring R follows the journey of Pieberry, a young witch navigating a magical world through a mix of turn-based combat and simulation-style collecting. You can find Margaret’s review for the game here.
Animal Shelter 2 Brings Co-op Pet Care to Steam
Animal Shelter 2 is officially launching on PC via Steam on July 23. Following the success of the original, Animal Shelter 2 takes everything players loved and adds even more adorable animals, heartwarming moments, and meaningful responsibilities.
One of the biggest additions is online co-op, letting you team up with friends to build and manage your shelter together. Whether you’re rescuing strays, decorating the shelter, or comforting a nervous pup, everything’s better with a buddy.
The game features visual upgrades, customizable buildings, and a staff & volunteer system so your shelter can truly reflect your personality and function more smoothly. From repainting walls to installing comfort-boosting decorations, you’ll have full control over your space. Plus, you can now adopt a pet yourself and assist other shelters through procedurally generated locations.
Other highlights include an advanced medical system for treating complex conditions, seasonal changes and weather effects, and a dynamic day/night cycle that adds realism to shelter life. You can check out the official launch trailer here.
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