Wholesome Snack 2025
Wholesome Snack 2025
Tune in to see news on 20+ emotionally resonant video games that inspire optimism, hope, and introspection from independent developers and publishers around the world. Wholesome Snack 2025 will be hosted by Jenny Windom with special appearances from content creators both new and familiar to the community.
22 featured games
Featured Games(22)
Wylde Flowers
Studio Drydock Pty Ltd
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. Come to know and love the fully voice acted characters of Fairhaven, as you unravel a local mystery.
Bits & Bops
Tempo Lab Games
Bits & Bops is a collection of original rhythm mini-games! Filled with catchy music, snappy gameplay and gorgeous, hand-drawn animation, Bits & Bops is sure to brighten your day.
Lost and Found Co.
Bit Egg Inc., Gamirror Games
Lost and Found Co. is a hidden object adventure in a cozy and immersive world. Join a cast of lively characters on their epic journey across countless magical locations. Find lost items, solve puzzles, and help a tiny dragon regain her power!
Fishbowl
imissmyfriends.studio, Wholesome Games Presents
Fishbowl is a slow and tender 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.
Cozy Caravan
5 Lives Studios
Grab your backpack and climb on in, it’s time to hit the road! Head out on a gentle journey in your reliable old caravan, crafting hearty meals, running market stalls and sharing goodies with local townsfolk. Spread kindness, share, and help prepare for the annual Whizz Bang Fair!
Coffee Talk Tokyo
Chorus Worldwide Games, Toge Productions
Coffee Talk Tokyo is the newest entry in the beloved series, set in a late-night café in Tokyo. Brew drinks, meet humans and yōkai, and experience heartfelt stories in a cozy, story-rich world.
Wylde Society
Studio Drydock Pty Ltd
Step into the elegant heels of Vivian Wylde, witch, socialite and host, in period drama sim Wylde Society! Build, run and customise your magical boarding house in turn of the century Fairhaven. Host splendid events, expand your witchcraft, and influence the town. Who will you invite for tea?
Spirit Crossing
Spry Fox
Rebuild the connection between worlds in Spirit Crossing, a collaborative life-sim MMO from the makers of "Cozy Grove." Explore distant mountaintop ruins, save lost spirits, befriend tiny bears, and build sanctuaries with other players while you carve out a cozy mountainside home of your own.
Arcane Eats
Wonderbelly Games, Skystone Games
A roguelike deckbuilder with a delicious twist. Think like a master chef, balancing resources as you strategically combo ingredients to subdue hungry hordes. Recruit a legendary kitchen crew, and rise through the heroic cooking guilds—before The Hunger consumes us all!
Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth
Hyper Games, Kakehashi Games
From the creators of Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley comes a heartwarming new adventure inspired by the beloved Moomin stories by Tove Jansson. This time, join Moomintroll himself on a charming but cold winter journey.
Mandrake
Failbetter Games
You are the last of the Mandrakes, a sorcerous line of gardeners. At long last, you’ve returned to your family's abandoned home. Make friends, tend your gardens, and put down roots. Fish, gather and delve in the wilds. Make a place for yourself, and uncover the mysteries your family left behind.
Travel Pack!
Blackstaff Games
It’s time to take a trip across a pocket-sized world of tiles, terrains and colourful characters in this light puzzle narrative game inspired by board games and travel. Pack yourself a set of dice and some comfy boots!
Zitifono
Loekni
Zitifono is an adventure game, 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!
b-e-e-t-l-e: be right back!
Paul and Viv
Ready your keyboards and set out on a typing adventure in b-e-e-t-l-e: be right back! Every keystroke brings the world to life as you search for your lost beetle - encounter a wacky cast of characters, crack puzzles and discover whimsical surprises along the way.
D-topia
Marumittu Games, 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.
Mirage Miracle Quest
Toe Bean Club, TBD
Mirage: Miracle Quest is a modernized turn-based RPG, where strategy meets magical girl flair. Join Mirage on a thrilling journey to master her powers ! Customize your playstyle, travel with a memorable team and explore a splendid hand-painted world !
Thrifty Business
Spellgarden Games
Run your very own thrift shop in this laid-back management sim! Sort through boxes to find hidden treasures and arrange nostalgic displays of clothes, antiques, toys & more. Befriend the regulars, help with their requests and expand your store into a hub for the local community!
Verdant
Tiny Roar, Megabit Publishing
Accompany Sprout on his journey through the green post-apocalyptic world of Verdant. Survive the beautiful yet harsh environment by building camps and upgrading your gear. Balance life and death literally in your hand with your powers and uncover their connection to the downfall of humanity.
Find Your Words
Capybara Games
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. This short cozy game was created by two dads, celebrating their kids’ journeys to find their voices.
CatchMaker
Grand Duck Games
Embark on a cozy, 3D adventure where you catch bugs... and match them for perfect romance! Explore a world abuzz with cute critters and help them find their perfect date through playful minigames. Befriend the locals, uncover your past and embrace your destiny as steward of a magical island.
PANdemonium: Merge!
mybadstudio, rnlw
Cozy up by the campfire and merge ingredients in a sizzling pan to cook tastier creations! This silly physics-based merge game is easy to play, difficult to beat - Can you merge your way to the ultimate campfire feast?
ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs
Mandragora, tinyBuild
Run a quaint electronics repair shop in mid-2000s Tokyo. Grow your business by carefully restoring iconic video game consoles, cell phones, music players, and other nostalgic devices. Talk to customers, hear their stories, and see how your decisions impact both their lives and your shop.