Welcome to our Wholesome gaming news!
This week, we have news about winter cheer in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, cozy foraging adventure Out and About and new making music DLC for Oddsparks. A new trailer for Kibu, a demo for Long Live My Lady and the Wholesome Games Celebration is back. The Beneath and Beyond update for Cattle Country, about Beat Brush, where every brush stroke creates sound and the first Short Games Showcase on Steam is coming. DLC for Hello Kitty Island Adventure and Cozy Caravan is coming to Switch!
Winter Cheer in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
I know it’s still the middle of Summer and most probably hot outside. But it’s never too early to think about games that celebrate the Holidays! So, get ready to don your fuzzy socks and dive into some nostalgic holiday cheer, because Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is dashing onto your gaming wishlist this festive season.
Coming this winter to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer looks set to deliver a whimsical 3D platformer packed with the spirit of the beloved animated classic. You’ll step into Rudolph’s hoofprints and venture through snowy favourites like Christmastown, Santa’s Castle, and the Island of Misfit Toys. Each realm promises a sprinkle of seasonal magic and a sleigh-load of challenges to help save Christmas.
You can expect to play as familiar faces, including Clarice, Hermey, and Yukon Cornelius, who seem to bring their own flair to festive problem-solving. Whether you’re collecting holiday trinkets, jumping through platforming puzzles, or teaming up in local co-op, the game looks geared for wholesome fun that you can share with friends and family.
The launch price will be £34.99/€39.99 and you can check out the trailer here.
Cozy foraging adventure Out and About
If you’ve ever wondered what it’d feel like to forage for wild herbs and help rebuild your hometown—all while learning things you could genuinely use in real life—Out and About looks like it’s just the ticket. Launching into early access on 7th August for PC via Steam, this cozy adventure from Scottish-German studio Yaldi Games invites you into the quaint, storm-struck town of Portobello, where nature and community take centre stage.
You’ll be exploring open fields, coastal beaches, and misty woodlands in search of over a hundred real-life plants and fungi—each one something you can learn to identify in the real world. It’s not just about collecting, though. You’ll be cooking more than 150 recipes and herbal remedies, guided by instructions detailed enough to follow off-screen too. And as you gather, craft, and cook, you’ll meet the town’s residents—who seem to be full of warmth and stories—and slowly become part of a community striving for sustainability.
From personal character customisation to learning how to take only what you need, Out and About looks poised to turn quiet exploration into something meaningful.
New Making Music DLC for Oddsparks
Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure has new Making Music DLC coming to Steam 30 July.
This cheerful expansion lets you turn your production line into a musical playground. From Musical Pressure Plates that turn Spark footsteps into sweet notes, to Musical Speakers wired into logic chains for full-blown compositions, your factory setup could soon feel like a symphony in motion.
You’ll be able to unlock the Music Workstation to craft a full set of notes and octave markers, and even kit out your Sawbench with the tools to build toy instruments like a piano, flute, lute, and xylophone. And when it’s time for a breather, you can construct the Spark Display stage and enjoy a jam session with your tiny crew.
Seems like a good reason to return to Oddsparks! You can find the trailer here.
New Trailer for Kibu
From the people behind Omno, the upcoming game Kibu invites you into a serene yet vibrant world where nature, spirit, and exploration take centre stage. Published by Future Friends Games (Omno, Exo One, Europa), this atmospheric adventure that blends action and tranquillity, is expected to arrive on Steam later this year.
You’ll step into the robes of a lone monk, living deep in the wilderness, with nothing but a mystical staff and a ruined temple to call home. Looking at the new trailer is looks like you’ll be gliding, climbing and fighting your way through a series of lush landscapes as you uncover the teachings of an ancient world.
Expect a mix of meditative exploration and light combat, where you will be mastering a fluid fighting system, collecting treasures like bonsai and rare fish, and calling on the power of forgotten gods to transform your broken temple into a thriving natural sanctuary.
Demo for Long Live My Lady
Long Live My Lady! – is the story of a dwarf who runs the only tavern in the Dungeon. The tavern was once run by his landlady, but now she has fallen into a deep slumber. Bring the tavern back to its former glory, rebuild it, create items, cook food, run errands for the locals and of course brew beer!
As a lone gnome managing the only drinking hole in a mysterious dungeon, you’ll need to satisfy picky patrons, brew magical concoctions, and somehow keep your sleeping princess mistress from falling into eternal slumber. Her spirit lingers, watching your every move—and if she’s disappointed, well, things might get messy.
In the demo that you can play now, you’ll be able to upgrade your tavern through three levels, take on quests from visiting NPCs, and experiment with cooking, farming and fishing to build an enticing menu. Visitors won’t just judge your hospitality—they’ll react to your decorative flair too. Furnishing your tavern with charming touches might earn praise or even better reviews.
Time management is essential, as you juggle tasks like serving drinks, preparing meals, and chatting up locals to uncover new storylines and secrets. The game teases a mischievous side, too—adding surprise ingredients to recipes could sway customer moods or help you uncover hidden items.
The Wholesome Games Celebration is Back
The Wholesome Games Celebration on Steam will return August 7-14! Now in its third year, this event features world premiere game announcements, new releases, discounts, and demos.
You can find all the info needed here!
Beneath and Beyond Update for Cattle Country
The new Beneath and Beyond update for Cattle Country is out now across PC via Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, and it looks like it’s bringing a whole new layer of adventure to your homestead. Which is good news, as Lynne already felt the base game deserved our Two Thumbs Up!
You’ll be heading underground with an expanded mining system that promises deeper levels, rare resources, and a few surprises lurking in the dark. From glittering gems to forgotten bandit loot, there’s plenty to uncover beneath the soil. But life above ground isn’t standing still either—new additions like the Hay Dropper and Scratch Post should make ranch life smoother, while aquariums let you show off your best catches in style. And if you’ve ever wanted to summon your horse with a whistle, now’s your chance.
The update also introduces the elusive Walleye Fish, finally catchable in spring and fall, and rolls out a wagon-load of bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements to keep things running sweet as molasses.
Cattle Country looks like it’s offering more ways than ever to dig in, build up, and thrive under those prairie skies. You can watch the trailer for the update here.
Beat Brush, Where Every Brush Stroke Creates Sound
Made by Kesha Games and soon availble on Steam, Beat Brush is a cozy and captivating game that invites players into a world where art and music intertwine. Rather than following traditional rhythm gameplay, it offers a unique twist: every brushstroke creates sound. It’s musical improvisation and artistic expression rolled into one, with no musical talent or drawing skills required. Just like playing an instrument or experiencing art therapy, Beat Brush encourages creativity and emotion through motion.
At the heart of the game is the poignant story of a girl who once had it all, only to be consumed by burnout. As she teeters on the edge of existence, she revisits her past through a gallery of living paintings—each piece reflecting a fragment of her memory and inner world.
Players journey across 40 different musical landscapes, ranging from pixel-inspired scenes to dreamy Ghibli-style realms. Each level introduces a fresh art style and musical genre, offering a new canvas for intuitive exploration. Gameplay is simple and focused on brush movement, allowing anyone to engage effortlessly with the experience.
Crafted by solo developer Kesha Games, Beat Brush is a labor of love that blends experimental visuals with soulful mechanics. You can check out the trailer here.
The First Short Games Showcase on Steam
The first Short Games Showcase is going to happen, taking place from August 4th to August 11th, 2025.
This event is dedicated to celebrating short video games on Steam, highlighting games that offer a complete and fulfilling experience within 1 to 4 hours of gameplay, making them perfect for players who enjoy concise and impactful narratives.
DLC for Hello Kitty Island Adventure
In the Nintendo Direct – Partner Showcase DLC for Hello Kitty Island Adventure was announced for the Autumn 2025.
In Wheatflour Wonderland you join a new Sanrio character, Cogimyun, and explore the whimsical Wheatflour Wonderland to craft powerful wands, unlock the story, and transform into your most magical self.
Check out the trailer below!
Cozy Caravan Coming to Switch!
Cozy Caravan, the wholesome traveling merchant adventure from 5 Lives Studios, is officially heading to Nintendo Switch when it’s getting its full 1.0 launch on Steam!The game received “Very Positive” ratings on Steam in Early Access, and I should know: I checked out Cozy Caravan myself and loved it!
In Cozy Caravan, players can immerse themselves in a cute and vibrant world, creating their own cozy merchant persona and journeying from town to town with their best bud Bubba. Along the way, they’ll meet delightful townsfolk, take on local quests, and set up mobile markets to trade handmade goods. The Switch version will include all major content updates like Harvestvale, Cottonbluff Cove, and Bayside, offering a full experience right from launch.
The new trailer, “Day in the Life,” captures the warmth and charm of a traveling merchant’s journey, brimming with joy, connection, and just the right amount of whimsy.
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