Tag: wholesome

Wholesome indie games to make you feel a little bit warm and fuzzy. 🥰 Inspired by Wholesome Games.

Penko Park

“A game about exploring an abandoned wildlife park. Meet its mysterious inhabitants by taking photos and interacting with the world!
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“Snap magnificent shots and discover the creatures’ most interesting poses. Collect wildlife details & snapshots in your trusty park guidebook. Uncover the park’s history, secrets & hidden paths. Use your trusty Penko® Grappling Hook to interact with the environment. Look beyond the surface by unlocking your camera’s GhostCam Mode.”

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Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Release: 2020

The Last Campfire

“Become lost within a storybook world, travelling through beautiful environments, meeting strange and unusual characters in a heartfelt story.  You play as Ember.  You are trapped in a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a way home.  At its heart, it is the story of rekindling hope in an otherwise hopeless world.”

This looks hauntingly beautiful and it was quite a surprise to discover that it’s releasing today. 🥰 I really hope it turns out as good as it seems as a touching puzzle game is right up my alley. There is also an explore mode where you can just wander around the world talking to the characters at your own pace.

The music in the trailer is from LAMB and it is called As Satellites Go By.

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Platforms: Windows, PS4, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Apple Arcade
Release: August 27, 2020

Webbed

“The story of a happy little spider on an adventure to save her boyfriend from a big dumb bowerbird. Explore the dangerous wilderness with nothing but your webs and your wits. Practise the art of web swinging to speed your way through the world!

“Leave your own unique mark by spinning webs through the interconnected world. Stick webs to almost anything and use them to create your own paths. Make friends with bugs, and dance with them. Some bugs could use a little help from a friend and might even join your rescue effort in return!”

You can play around with the web slinging in an old prototype if you like. 😊

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Platforms: Windows
Release: 2021

Rainy Season

“A narrative game that allows players to listen to the rain and live a mundane day as a child. The game is playable to finish in 40 minutes.

“It was raining that day。The family was ready to visit the amusement park, but plans are cancelled due to weather. This is a short story about an ordinary family spending a day at home during rain. “

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Platforms: Windows
Release: August 20, 2020

Spiritfarer

“A cozy management game about dying.  You play Stella, ferrymaster to the deceased, a Spiritfarer.  Build a boat to explore the world, then befriend and care for spirits before finally releasing them into the afterlife. Farm, mine, fish, harvest, cook, and craft your way across mystical seas.

“Join the adventure as Daffodil the cat, in two-player cooperative play.  Spend relaxing quality time with your spirit passengers, create lasting memories, and, ultimately, learn how to say goodbye to your cherished friends.  What will you leave behind?”

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Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Release: August 18, 2020

The Kind Camomille

“A wholesome adventure game about random acts of kindness and the joy of discovery. As Camomille the kind mouse, collect goodies by helping those in need and fill your gift basket for Grandma Rosie’s 100th birthday. On a relaxing and beautiful journey (that might not be so straight forward) she encounters people in need of a hand. Relax into this beautiful open-world exploration.”

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Platforms: Windows, Nintendo Switch
Release: 2021

Moonshell Island

“An action adventure with RPG and simulation elements set on a whimsical island, featuring charming characters, a satisfying action battle system, mini-games and a heartwarming tale of achieving dreams, supporting friends, and building a community.

“When mysterious creatures begin to threaten the peace, you must journey to find the source of the trouble and recruit the islanders to a safe haven, Crabby’s Cabana Club. As the club population grows, more services become available to aid you on your quest to uncover not only the secrets of the island, but also of yourself.”

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Platforms: Windows, Mac, Nintendo Switch
Release: TBA

One Hand Clapping

“A 2D platformer that invites you to sing into your microphone to solve musical puzzles and discover the power of your voice as it changes the world.

“This exceptionally unique game provides you the freedom to express yourself through its mechanics, helping you build confidence in both your singing voice and the voice within you. The world of One Hand Clapping is full of vibrant landscapes and mysterious characters portrayed through a warm, minimalist aesthetic that inspires self-expression without overwhelming the senses.”

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Platforms: Windows, PS4, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, mobile
Release: 2021 (currently in early access on Google Stadia)

Lonefarm

“A management first person farming and driving simulator game on a floating farm in the middle of nowhere.  Harvest crops and sell them in town.  Transport everything you need in your VW Bulli 76.  Prepare your food, drinks and decorate your little cabin with furniture that you can buy.

“Enjoy the peace and quiet of a lonely farm.  Although you can be alone in the morning drinking a delicious cup of fresh coffee, you can also go to the town to buy pots, seeds, tools, food and small decorations for your cabin.”

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Platforms: Windows
Release: TBA