“The cats that live in your cat shelter have run away, and you’ll need to meet their ridiculous demands before they’ll follow you home again.
“Also, you are a ghost.”
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Release: December 6, 2017
Tag: wholesome
Wholesome indie games to make you feel a little bit warm and fuzzy. 🥰 Inspired by Wholesome Games.
Embr
“A frantic firefighting game set in a hyper-capitalist reality where traditional emergency services are a thing of the past. Scale buildings, smash windows, fight fires and save lives either alone or with up to four players. Embr is the last stand in a world ablaze.”
“It’s time to redefine the firefighting service paradigm and give the power to you – the people – and we’ll take care of the pesky paperwork. Everyone should have the opportunity to be a hero, and that’s why with just one simple payment, you can become a Respondr™ today!”
Platforms: Windows
Release: Spring 2020
Hand Headed Hooligan
“Yep your head has a hand on it, use it to get up to all sorts of hooligan shenanigans and activities! Explore a little creature filled town, play with the environment around you, and most of all have fun!”
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Release: October 19, 2019
Lost Words: Beyond the Page
“A 2D narrative adventure game where players move words to solve puzzles. The game features a story written by Rhianna Pratchett and ties the narrative into the gameplay in an unusual way, by having the player running on and interacting with words to solve puzzles.”
Platforms: Windows, Xbox, PS4, Nintendo Switch
Release: March 27, 2020 (on Stadia)
Enoki
“Meet Enoki, an adorable tentacle creature that just wants to discover the world and make friends! This prototype solely focuses on the movements and animations of Enoki and does not reflect the gameplay of the final game. Have fun and stay safe!”
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Release: March 25, 2020
Eastward
“A beautifully detailed and charismatic adventure game with RPG elements, from Shanghai-based indie developers Pixpil.
“In the near-future society is starting to collapse, with the human population shrinking to an all-time low. As the world around falls to ruin, a hardworking miner called John discovers a young girl named Sam deep underground in a secret facility. After escaping the town, the unlikely pair embark on an emotional journey to discover the strange truth about her origins and the mystery behind the sinister creatures who descend on the local towns, devouring everything in their path.”
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Nintendo Switch
Release: 2021
I Am Dead
“A charming puzzle adventure game from the creators of Hohokum and Wilmot’s Warehouse about exploring the afterlife. Morris Lupton is the recently-deceased museum curator of the tiny island of Shelmerston who is reunited with the ghost of his dog Sparky, only to discover that a disaster is about to destroy his beloved island.
“Morris and Sparky must unearth a number of Shelmerston’s lost and scattered ghosts. To find them, the duo must visit the places they spent time in, dive inside the memories of the people who knew them best, and learn the stories of their lives. Together, they must uncover Shelmerston’s ancient mysteries, prevent the island’s volcano from erupting, and save the place they call home.”
Platforms: Windows, Nintendo Switch
Release: TBA
A Monster’s Expedition
“A brand new adventure tour for monsters who love to learn about humans! An adorable and relaxing open world puzzle adventure.
“Learn the ancient art of pushing trees over and fashion your own pathways with our easy-build bridges. Then immerse yourself in human culture with all-new exhibits from our “Human Englandland” dig site, each accompanied with expert insights!”
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Apple Arcade
Release: September 10, 2020
Hidden Through Time
“A game of hide and seek with objects scattered throughout the wonderful history of our world. Use cryptic hints to discover every secret as you explore the colourful hand drawn levels. Find enough objects to advance to the next stage, and make your way through all four great ages.
“Still desire more or wish to unleash your creativity? Our map editor is available to anyone, allowing you to create your very own levels and share them on our cloud! Here you can also discover, play and rate levels made by other creators from all around the world!”
Platforms: Windows, Mac, PS4, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android
Release: March 12, 2020
Kind Words
“A game about writing nice letters to real people. Write and receive encouraging letters in a cozy room. Trade stickers and listen to chill music. We’re all in this together. Sometimes all you need are a few kind words.”
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Release: September 12, 2019