Here’s your weekly wholesome round-up of fresh demos, release dates, and upcoming gems to keep on your radar:
A Storied Life: Tabitha has a wholesome puzzler demo waiting for you, while the Desktown demo brings city-building charm right to your desktop. Fancy a nostalgic twist? Simon the Sorcerer Origins now has a demo on Steam. And if you’re already feeling festive, the demo for Fantastic Findings is here to get you in the holiday spirit.
Nice Day For Fishing is reeling in a physical console release, and romantic mystery Temirana has locked in its launch date. City planners can rejoice, as Cities: Skylines II just got a Bridges & Ports expansion to stretch your infrastructure even further.
Looking ahead, Bura: The Way the Wind Blows and Mado Monogatari are both heading to Steam. Mythwrecked is getting a physical PlayStation 5 edition, and As Long As You’re Here offers a first-person look at Alzheimer’s. Plus, surreal narrative puzzler A Pizza Delivery is on its way. And finally, Strange Antiquities celebrates its first month with a heartfelt accolades trailer.
Get in the Holiday Season Mood with Fantastic Findings
Fantastic Findings is a festive 3D hidden object game that’s expected to launch in November 2025. You’ll help Santa track down his missing reindeer while exploring cosy, colourful levels packed with holiday surprises—from international treats to ugly sweaters and glittering decorations.
It looks like a highly detailed game where you’ll search drawers, unwrap gifts, and clean away cobwebs to uncover hidden cookies and earn a perfect score. Each level features a cheerful Christmas soundtrack, and you’ll visit places like Santa’s Home and a holiday museum via his express train. With levers to pull, containers to unlock, and plenty of edible items to collect, this one’s shaping up to be a joyful seasonal hunt.
The indiedev making Fantastic Findings began making it 4 years ago, so her Mum, who was unfamiliar with gaming, could try a game that would be perfect for her!
Bridges & Ports Expansion for Cities: Skylines II
Bridges & Ports, the next expansion for Cities: Skylines II, sails onto PC and console on 29 October 2025—and it looks like a colourful, coastline-loving update that gives you plenty of new tools to shape your waterfront.
You’ll get 20 new drawbridges and lift bridges to keep traffic flowing while ships pass through, with styles that suit everything from busy train lines to pedestrian paths. Ports are now fully customisable too, so whether you’re building a quiet fishing dock or a bustling tourist hub, you can add storage yards, customs offices, and even maritime museums.
It also looks like you’ll be diving deeper into maritime industries, with options to place fish farms, oil rigs, pipelines, and tankers that bring fresh jobs and resources to your city. And with over 100 new assets, three scenic maps, and a batch of new achievements, there’s plenty to explore once you hit the shore.
Nice Day For Fishing Coming Physically to Consoles
Nice Day For Fishing casts off physically on 21 November 2025 for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, bringing its quirky pixel RPG charm to shelves at last. You’ll be stepping into the boots of Baelin the Fisherman, an unlikely hero with nothing but a rod, some bait, and a boat to explore the troubled world of Azerim. A great game, as James gave it our highest rating!
This Legendary Edition includes exclusive gear forged from Erangel steel and Sanhok leather, plus the latest visual upgrades and quality-of-life tweaks—making it the best way to experience Baelin’s epic journey. Expect boss fish battles, hidden treasures, and quests that stretch far beyond the riverbanks.
Pre-orders are open now via Silver Lining Direct and selected local retailers, so if you’re ready to fish for glory, now’s the time to reel it in.
Demo for Wholesome Puzzler A Storied Life: Tabitha
Secret Mode has just released a demo for A Storied Life: Tabitha, a cosy puzzle game that invites you to explore memory, legacy, and the quiet joy of discovery. Available now on Steam, the demo lets you play through the first two rooms of a picturesque country house in around 20 minutes.
An elderly loved one has died, leaving you their estate and a letter encouraging you to sell any valuables. But when a mishap spoils their soon-to-be-published memoirs, you set out to repair the damage, piecing together their hidden past using the items you inherit.
You’ll be sorting through their belongings, deciding what to keep, auction, or discard. Each item you save helps restore their damaged memoirs, unlocking words that shape the story you’ll tell. Expect gentle packing puzzles with limited space and weight, where bubble wrap and vacuum bags become your best friends.
It looks like a thoughtful, tactile experience where every decision—no matter how small—can change how a life is remembered.
Release Date for Otome Temirana
Temirana: The Lucky Princess and the Tragic Knights is heading to Nintendo Switch on 13 January 2026. Digitally in Europe and both physically and digitally in North America. If you’re in Europe and prefer a boxed copy, you’ll need to wait until 27 January.
In Temirana: The Lucky Princess and the Tragic Knights, you’re stepping into a vibrant fantasy world where birth months decide your fate. It looks like a colourful otome game with a dramatic edge, following a princess cast aside for a mysterious birthmark. Dubbed the “Cursed Princess,” she’s lived in isolation until a fateful duelling tournament changes everything.
As her birthday nears, she spots five radiant men whose glow hints at danger… or destiny. With a magical knack for sensing threats, she trusts her instincts and recruits them as knights. But not all are keen on swordplay, and tragedy looms. You’ll guide this unlikely band through emotional twists, romantic bonds, and a story that promises heart and hope.
Bura: The Way the Wind Blows Coming to Steam
Bura: The Way the Wind Blows is the debut title from indie outfit Tiny Meow studio, and it’s heading to Steam on 27 October 2025. You’ll explore the Adriatic coast through the eyes of a girl growing from childhood to old age, uncovering quiet memories tucked into olive groves, seaside villages, and sun-dappled hills.
It looks like a colourful, painterly game with Ghibli-inspired visuals and a gentle soundtrack that shifts with each life stage. You’ll roam freely in third-person, soaking up the atmosphere without any combat or fail states, just calm, reflective exploration. If you’d like a first look, the trailer is here.
Cozy Desktop City Builder Desktown
Desktown is a cozy desktop city builder from Indonesian dev team Deskteam. A demo is now available on Steam after starting life as a high school project. You’ll grow a charming little town that lives quietly in the corner of your screen, whether you’re working, gaming, or watching videos; it keeps ticking along.
It looks like a minimalist, interactive mini-planet that you can shrink down to stay focused, then expand into full view when you’re ready to dive back in. You’ll decorate your town, automate resources like Food and Knowledge, and even play word-guessing mini-games via satellites.
There’s more than just gameplay, too; handy widgets like Pomodoro timers and alarms help you stay productive while your town grows. The demo gives you two themed areas to explore, while the full version unlocks all five.
Mado Monogatari Coming to Steam too
Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy, currently available on Switch and PlayStation, will make its way to Steam in 2026.
James liked it when he played the Switch version, saying in conclusion:
“A pleasant, approachable dungeon crawler ideal for casual players or anyone curious about a quirky slice of gaming history that never left Japan, until now. It’s not flawless, and the repetition will be noticeable for some, but as a low-pressure, bite-sized RPG, it delivers a warm and whimsical adventure. One can’t help being drawn in by its positive energy.”
Mythwrecked Physical Copy on PlayStation 5
Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island is getting a physical release for PlayStation 5 on 5 February 2026, thanks to a new partnership between Whitethorn and Red Art Games. You’ll step into a friend-em-up adventure where helping Greek gods rediscover themselves is all part of the charm.
Paula gave it our highest rating, calling it “a delight from start to finish.” A heartfelt and cosy game, blending accessible gameplay with a beautifully crafted world. So if you want a physical copy, now’s your chance!
A First Person Look at Alzheimer’s in As Long As You’re Here
As Long As You’re Here is a powerful first-person narrative from indie studio Autoscopia Interactive, launching on Steam on 28 October 2025. In what promises to be a special game, you’ll experience life through the eyes of Annie, a woman living with Alzheimer’s disease, as past and present begin to blur. Her memories of her late brother, her old home, and the shifting roles within her family resurface in unexpected ways, creating a deeply emotional journey.
It looks like a stylised, atmospheric game that invites you to unpack Annie’s life while navigating moments of doubt, isolation, and vulnerability. There’s no combat or puzzles, just a quiet, reflective story about memory, regret, and the bonds between siblings.
Originally a student project inspired by creator Marlène Delrive’s personal experience, the game went viral with over 13.8k downloads and 7 million views, and has since been nominated for Game of the Year at SXSW Sydney 2025.
Demo on Steam for Simon the Sorcerer Origins
Simon the Sorcerer Origins is a part of Steam Next Fest, giving you an exclusive chance to play a demo from Chapter 3. Simon the Sorcerer Origins is a lovingly made prequel to the classic 1993 point-and-click series, blending modern puzzle design with hand-painted 2D visuals and fully voiced storytelling.
It looks like a nostalgic yet fresh adventure, packed with Simon’s signature sarcasm and magical mischief. You’ll explore an emotional story involving a prophecy, a forced move, and the bond between a mother and her teenage son. Expect a mix of classic point-and-click puzzles and modern mechanics, plus the return of original voice actors Chris Barrie and Erik Borner.
The full game launches on 28 October 2025 across PC, Mac, Linux, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4/5, and Xbox One/Series X|S.
A Pizza Delivery, a Surreal Narrative Puzzle Adventure
Coming November 7 on Steam, A Pizza Delivery invites you to hop on your scooter and explore a surreal, meditative world where pizza isn’t just food—it’s a way to connect.
You play as “B”, a pizza delivery rider on her final order of the day, who enters a dreamlike journey, riding through surreal landscapes, sudden shifts in scenery, and moments of quiet introspection. This is no ordinary place, it’s a liminal realm where individuals are trapped in a state of longing and self-reflection.
A Pizza Delivery looks like a colourful game with a gentle pace, blending narrative exploration with light puzzle-solving. You’ll uncover personal stories by sharing slices of pizza, solve tactile puzzles using levers and conveyor belts, and piece together the emotional threads that tie this strange world together.
Accolades Trailer for Strange Antiquities
One month on from launch, Strange Antiquities has already made its mark, the reception on Steam has been overwhelmingly positive. Kalina reviewed the game for us, and also gave it a Two Thumbs Up.
The developers have been blown away by the glowing reviews, and all the streams that brought the game to life. It’s been a high-pressure ride, but the audience’s support made it unforgettable for them.
To say thanks, they’ve put together a brand-new accolades trailer featuring some of their favourite coverage, and they did a brilliant job at that. You can watch it here.
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