Wholesome Games released this year’s Wholesome Snack, a lovely way to end the year. It’s the 13th showcase overall of Wholesome Games since its debut in 2020, and as ever, a joy to see all these uplifting indie games.
This edition, which aired on YouTube and Twitch, featured over 20 exclusive announcements from independent developers and publishers around the world. Let’s jump right in to give you an overview.
Released as a Surprise During the Broadcast
Bits & Bops, developed by Tempo Lab Games, is a collection of original rhythm mini-games, filled with catchy music, snappy gameplay and gorgeous, hand-drawn animation. The game is available on Steam now!
Wholesome Snack World Premieres:
CatchMaker, developed by Grand Duck Games is a cozy, 3D bug-catching and matching adventure. Befriend a quirky batch of islanders and uncover your family’s past to embrace your destiny. Explore a world abuzz with adorable little critters, guide the bugs through playful minigames and whimsical hand-drawn dates to learn their unique preferences and match them up with their perfect other half.
Find Your Words, developed by Capybara Games in partnership with Wholesome Snack, is a short, cozy adventure game about the joy of forging new connections. Find your community at summer camp, one friendship at a time. Take a beat, enjoy a breath of fresh air – all while playing at the beach, strolling in the woods, and dancing with friends. Find Your Words was created by two Capy dads, celebrating their kids’ journeys to find their voices.
ReStory, developed by Mandragora and published by tinyBuild is a chill, story-driven shop management simulator from the creators of I Am Future, set in mid-2000s Tokyo. Run your own shop, restore nostalgic Y2K-era devices inspired by iconic game consoles (including officially licensed Atari systems), phones, cameras, and music players. Interact with customers and experience a branching storyline that depends on your choices. ReStory will be releasing in 2026.
Thrifty Business, developed by Spellgarden Games is a game where you’ll set up and manage your very own 90’s-inspired vintage thrift shop. Sort through boxes to find hidden treasures and arrange nostalgic displays (clothes, antiques, toys & more). Customize furniture, wallpaper and more to make your store as welcoming and cozy as possible and transform it into a hub for the local community as you befriend the regulars and help with their requests!
Travel Pack!, Developed by Blackstaff Games, blends together storytelling and board game inspired gameplay. It comes from the idea that we like to add our own variations to the games we play together. Travel Pack is about meeting new people and finding out more about them based on the way they choose to play. You’ll be on your first adventure through this miniature world of tiles and figurines, with light puzzles to overcome and characterful stories to enjoy.
Verdant, developed by Tiny Roar and published by Megabit Publishing is a coming of age story set in a lush, post-apocalyptic 1980s Germany. As a young adventurer surviving in a new world, players will embark on a bittersweet journey of discovery, exploring a vibrant landscape full of mystery and piecing together the story of how the world changed and the role you will play in its future.
Release Dates for these Games
Cozy Caravan, developed by 5 Lives Studios is a single-player game where exploration, crafting and community come together in a wholesome, cozy world. From the comfort of your trusty hand-me-down caravan, you’ll cook hearty meals, bake delicious desserts, and even sew stylish outfits. Travel from town to town sharing your goodies at weekend markets, all while helping the local townsfolk prepare for the annual Whizz Bang Fair.
Up till now, Cozy Caravan was available in Early Access on Steam (read my early access impressions here) and, although already a lovely game at the start, it has had quite some additions and improvements since then. Now, on January 8, 2026 we get the full Steam release. Plus…..
Fishbowl, developed by imissmyfriends.studio is a game made by a two-person team from India that will release on April 2026 on Steam. The game will be published by Wholesome Games Presents and supported by PlayStation’s India Hero Project. Fishbowl is a narrative game about dreams, grief, and hope. Rediscover your memories and find your way into the present in this intimate experience where slice-of-life meets surreal.
Lost and Found Co. is developed by Bit Egg Inc., published by them and Gamirror Games and will be released on February 11, 2026.
Lost and Found Co. is an award-winning hidden object adventure, which follows the story of Ducky, an intern at a magical startup that helps people find their lost things. When the game was released in Early Access in 2024 we put our thoughts to paper in this article.
First Looks at Upcoming Titles
b-e-e-t-l-e: be right back!, developed by Paul and Viv, is a “keyboardventure” game, where inventive typing mechanics and playful surprises bring the world to life. Players set out on a journey to find their beloved pet beetle, traversing through strange new lands and meeting friends far and wide.
Coffee Talk Tokyo, developed by Chorus Worldwide Games and Toge Productions and published by Chorus Worldwide Games.
Coffee Talk Tokyo is the newest instalment of the beloved coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator. It brings the warmth, heart, and delicious drinks from the previous games to an all-new café in Tokyo where humans and yokai alike share their stories.
D-topia is developed by Marumittu Games and published by Annapurna Interactive. Step into the world of D-topia in this gentle-paced puzzle adventure. In D-topia, life is curated by artificial intelligence to maximize happiness. As the newest Facilitator, it’s up to you to solve puzzles to keep the D-topia residents happy and the facility running.
Mandrake, developed by Failbetter Games is a rural life sim with a complex, playfully responsive narrative and painterly art style. The Mandrake setting is inspired by British history and folklore. It’s a world of old, wild powers, of uncanny spirits; of deep histories, and deeper mysteries. (Though in a first for the studio, it doesn’t contain cannibalism….)
Wylde Society, developed by Studio Drydock, is an upcoming period drama sim game: Wylde Society! Take your first look inside Vivian’s boarding house and put the finishing touches on the decor, admire an elegant ball, a tense afternoon tea and finish your evening off with a little witchcraft.
New Platform Announcements
Spirit Crossing, developed by Spry Fox and published by Netflix Games, is coming to Steam in 2026. This cooperative life-sim all about making life-long friendships in a kind and whimsical community. The world is full of spirits, ancient ruins and storms, but by helping one another we can build ourselves a safe and welcoming home. Players will grow their village, explore a dynamic wilderness, go fishing, dance and play music.
Wylde Flowers is developed by Studio Drydock. In this game, you join Tara on a heartfelt journey to become a witch in Wylde Flowers. Farm by day, and cast spells by night as you craft your cottagecore life and bond with your coven. Already available on Steam, you can now also play it on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC.
Demos Added for These Games
Arcane Eats, developed by Wonderbelly Games and published by Skystone Games, is a roguelike deck-builder about cooking food & delighting customers. Think like a master chef as you play tasty card combos and cook up enchanted meals to feed the hungry hordes. Each turn is a strategic puzzle to balance energy and ingredient cook times, while keeping cool in the face of your customers.
Mirage: Miracle Quest is developed by Toe Bean Club. Time has finally come to unleash your inner magical girl and embark on a unique RPG adventure set in a splendid hand-painted world, inspired by the vibrant cultures of Madagascar, France and Japan.
PANdemonium: Merge! is developed by mybadstudio. In the game you cozy up by the campfire and merge ingredients in a… frying pan? A silly, easy-to-learn merge game with chaotic pan flipping physics, cute forest friends, and more. Whether you want to relax or turn up the heat for a challenge – merge your way to the ultimate campfire feast!
Zitifono, developed by Loekni, is an adventure game. You can go boating on the ocean, swim in peaceful coves, find treasures in secret caves and talk with the funny inhabitants of the archipelago to solve the mystery of these colorful islands!
Celebrating 80 Years of Moomin with a New Trailer
Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth is developed by Hyper Games
The follow-up to Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley set in Tove Jansson’s acclaimed Moomin universe, Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth welcomes everyone into its cozy home, promoting messages of tolerance and unity, all too important in today’s day and age. As Moomintroll discovers a frost-covered Moominvalley, he must work together with his neighbors to banish the Lady of the Cold’s grip across the land.
