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This week, we have news about a demo for Book Bound, for Bugtopia and for The Executive. A 3D Version of Paint by Numbers: Color-A-Cube, demo included, raise chickens in Roadside Egg Stand and Neat Things DLC for Calico. A release date for Sugardew Island, an earlier release for Grimoire Groves and cosy yet chaotic Mini City: Mayhem is coming. Step into nostalgia with Bambas! and Wobbly Pups take flight in Wobbledogs Console Edition free update.
Book Bound Demo Available
Book Bound is a cozy bookshop simulation game. Use a range of items to decorate your shop and make this pixel art shop truly yours. Pick the books you would like to sell and help customers find books they want most. Sell books in different genres like SciFi, Fantasy, Romance, Thriller and Non Fiction.
There is a demo available now, and Book Bound is expected to release on Steam in March 2025.
Demo for Bugtopia
Bugtopia is a relaxing idle game where you can collect, raise, and breed insects to build your own eco-box. You can sell your insects for profit or keep them for continuous passive income, all while customizing your eco-box with a variety of decorations. With nearly a hundred insect species based on real-life counterparts and breeding mechanics to discover rare species, Bugtopia offers a charming and engaging experience for nature lovers.
Bugtopia is expected in Q2 2025, but there is already a demo on Steam that you can try out.
Demo for The Executive
Ever dreamed of running your own movie studio? The Executive – Movie Industry Tycoon is a sandbox business simulation that lets you shape the history of Hollywood, starting from the 1970s and working your way to the modern era. As the head of a budding production company, you’ll create films, manage franchises, hire top talent, and navigate the ever-changing movie industry.
Balance box office success with critical acclaim as you produce sequels, reboots, and spin-offs while also handling unexpected production challenges. Decide how to distribute your films, monetize your back catalogue, and invest in new technologies to stay ahead of the competition.
The game will release on February 11th, 2025 and you can give it a try right now, as the Steam page has a demo.
3D Version of Paint by Numbers: Color-A-Cube
If you like colouring-by-numbers and are in the mood for a creative game, then Color-A-Cube might be just what you need! This cosy voxel painting game from Belgian studio AlterEyes lets you bring models to life, one cube at a time. A free demo is now available on Steam, offering four unique models to colour. Plus, Color-A-Cube will be part of Steam Next Fest from February 24th to March 3rd, giving you even more chances to try it out.
The game has intuitive controls, ASMR-style sound effects, and unique voxel effects and offers a satisfying and engaging way to unwind. AlterEyes continues to add new content based on community feedback, so there’s always something fresh to explore.
Raise Chickens in Roadside Egg Stand
If you love cosy, relaxing games with a touch of business management, Roadside Egg Stand might be one for you. This idle game lets you build and customize your own roadside stands, sell fresh eggs, and spread joy in scenic small-town locations.
You’ll nurture a flock of happy chickens, discover rare breeds, and watch as your egg empire grows—even when you’re offline, thanks to the idle mechanics. Customize your stands with adorable decorations, set fair prices for your eggs, and even celebrate your best chickens with fun perks.
With no rush or pressure, Roadside Egg Stand offers a stress-free experience where you can expand to new locations, decorate to your heart’s content, and enjoy the simple pleasure of running a countryside egg business.
Neat Things DLC for Calico
Nice news for fans of Calico: Neat Things DLC is now available on PC and Nintendo Switch. This new expansion adds fresh content, including a new quest, a new character, adorable new animal friends, and fun mini-games.
In the Neat Things DLC, you’ll go on a scavenger hunt across the island at the request of your aunt, searching for special treasures. You’ll also discover a brand-new area, Mermaid’s Cove, where you’ll meet Nahla the Mermaid. Plus, your café can welcome even more adorable animal companions, including a raccoon, an axolotl, an elephant, a golden retriever, and a familiar feline friend.
If you love decorating, you’ll find new aquatic-themed café decorations, and for those who enjoy mini-games, the Cutie City arcade now has two fresh activities to try. There are also fun little interactions sprinkled throughout the island, like playing in leaf piles or making wishes on dandelions.
If you don’t have the base game, there’s a discounted price for the bundle now on Steam.
Release date Sugardew Island
Sugardew Island – Your Cozy Farm Shop will launch digitally on March 7th for PC via Steam, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. A physical edition will follow on March 14th for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, with an Xbox Series X/S release coming soon after.
Developed by a small indie team, this wholesome farming sim offers a relaxed farming and shopkeeping experience, free from pressure. You’ll step into a world once full of harmony, now in need of restoration. After waking up on a deserted island following a shipwreck, your journey begins—grow crops, care for animals, and sell your goods to the adorable Forest Folk. By gathering Harmony and completing tasks for the mystical Harmony Tree, you’ll help bring life back to the island.
Earlier Release for Grimoire Groves
Grimoire Groves, the rogue-lite dungeon crawler that blends Hades with Animal Crossing, is arriving sooner than planned. Originally set for March 6th, the game will now launch on March 4th for PC via Steam. A Nintendo Switch version is also in the works and will follow at a later date.
If you’re eager to try it out, Grimoire Groves will be part of Steam Next Fest, featuring a brand-new demo. In this magical adventure, you’ll team up with witches to restore the Grimoire Groves, harness powerful spells, grow adorable plant creatures, and uncover the mystery of the Rainbow Socks.
Cosy Yet Chaotic Mini City: Mayhem Coming
Mini City: Mayhem, a city-building game from Rogue Duck Interactive, launches on Steam on February 17th. This charming yet strategic game blends fast-paced urban planning with a more relaxed, cosy experience, letting you choose between racing against the clock or building at your own pace.
In the game, you are the newly appointed mayor, and your goal is to expand a small patch of land into a thriving city, manage resources, place buildings, and keep your citizens happy. With five different gameplay modes—including a frantic Mayhem mode, a relaxed Zen mode, and an open-ended Sandbox—there’s something for both speedrunners and creative city planners alike. You can even test your stacking skills in Square Stack and Crane mode, adding a fun puzzle twist to city-building.
Step Into Nostalgia with Bambas!
DevilishGames is bringing childhood nostalgia to life with Bambas!, an upcoming sandbox adventure inspired by street culture. The game will have a playable demo during Steam Next Fest, running from February 24th to March 3rd.
In Bambas!, you control a pair of sneakers. Using an innovative control system, you’ll move each shoe independently to walk, balance, and interact with the environment. Explore a lively Mediterranean seaside city, complete missions, and unlock a collection of stylish sneakers while navigating curbs, manhole covers, and more.
The Steam Next Fest demo will give you a taste of key locations like the park and the skate zone, along with over 20 missions to complete. As a screenshot of the game wouldn’t do it justice, here’s the trailer!
Wobbly Pups Take Flight in Wobbledogs Console Edition Free Update
Good news for Wobbledogs Console Edition players: your wobbly canine companions can finally take to the skies! A massive free update is out today on Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Xbox One (plus PS5 and Xbox Series X|S via backward compatibility), bringing long-requested wings and a host of other fun additions from the PC version.
Alongside wings, you’ll now have access to new mutations like horns and fresh facial variations for eyes, noses, ears, and mouths, allowing for even more unique pup designs. The update also includes four content packs originally released on PC, adding six new food items, nine new toys, and plenty of decorations from the Grocery Store, Desert, Unfinished Basement, and Winter packs.
Performance improvements and UI tweaks ensure an even smoother experience, and Switch players will also receive the Aquarium pack and additional decorative item options from a previous update on other consoles.
A couple of years ago we gave the game our highest recommendation on Steam. Seems like the console version is just as good now!
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