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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 08/10/2026

Congratulations to @thirdshift.studio ~ store.steampowered.com/app/1215940/...

Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 08/10/2026

Forever Ago is out today on Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, and Epic Game Store! "Following a tragic stroke of fate, Alfred embarks on a journey north in search of redemption in this single-player road trip adventure. "

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 03/10/2026

Wii Party turns 16 today. Do you think Party Phil has to plan his own parties, too?

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 02/10/2026

We have four games participating in the Steam Autumn Sale! 💜 Fishbowl - 20% off (7.99 USD) 🪑 Is This Seat Taken? - 30% off (6.99 USD) 🏠 MakeRoom - 30% off (6.99 USD) 🍜 Minami Lane - 50% off (2.49 USD)

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 01/10/2026

The Steam Autumn Sale kicks off today! I'll be sharing wholesome and cozy titles with some great discounts as I come across them ~ feel free to add to the list and comment below if you see anything that's caught your eye!

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 01/10/2026

We're proud to reveal that Usagi Shima will launch on Steam later this month on October 29th! 🐰 Build your own bunny paradise, attract fluffy tourists with toys and decorations, and befriend lovable bunnies by feeding, petting, and playing with them.

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 01/10/2026

You are the newest ghost manager of Haunted Attractions Inc! Build spooky theme parks, hire ghosts, and turn fright into fun in this cozy afterlife sim. Only one thing is for sure in the latest Wholesome Games Presents title: you won't be bored to death here!

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 30/09/2026

"Dive! Punch! Catch! Sea Sniffers is a unique take on collecting fish where you play as a seal that throws a mean punch! Upgrade your gear, ship and companions to become the best Sea Sniffer!"

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 29/09/2026

As the Nintendo 64 celebrates its 30th anniversary I'm reminded of the surprising fact that Animal Crrosing (or rather, Dōbutsu no Mori) got its start on the system before later being remade and released worldwide on GameCube.

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 29/09/2026

Revealed in Wholesome Snack last December, TOEM 2 is out today! Toem 2 is a charming sequel that gives us more of what we loved from Toem: it reminds players beauty is in the world around us, if we take the time to stop, pay attention, and choose to actively care.

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 26/09/2026

"MONOWAVE is a puzzle adventure through colorful worlds powered by four emotions. Alone or with a friend, express your feelings through song, empathize with your spirit friends, and solve puzzles to find your way forward." MONOWAVE is out now on Steam and Nintendo Switch!

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 26/09/2026

Sandcastle dropped its demo as part of the Wholesome Games Celebration in August, and has since surpassed 250k wishlists. Why do you think this "literal sandbox game" is resonating with so many?

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 24/09/2026

MR. RECORDS combines shop sim and rhythm mechanics to tell a story about doing what you love! 🎶 "Meet George, an old dreamer with an extraordinary gift that lets him transcend through music. After a lifetime of standing still, he breaks free from routine and opens the store he always wished for."

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 23/09/2026

Swim, dive, and explore as a curious sea otter far from home in Otterly Lost, featured in Wholesome Direct 2026 and releasing today. "Meet charming animals, discover hidden places, use tools, and solve light challenges as you make your way back with your favorite rock by your side."

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 22/09/2026

We're trying something new to celebrate our newsletter subscribers! For the first time, October 1st's newsletter will include an exclusive chance to win 1 of 10 Steam keys for Paralives!

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 21/09/2026

The highly anticipated Dressmaker launches today! We are so proud to have been a small part of this game's journey after featuring it in Wholesome Direct! Choose fabric, cut out patterns, and sew them all together in this crafting game inspired by real dressmaking.

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 21/09/2026

Katamari Damacy turns 22 today. I still remember my mom taking me to Gamestop to purchase a copy for $19.99, which was a budget price even then and particularly helpful to me, an 11-year-old getting by only on birthday money.

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 20/09/2026

Loftia officially announced their highly anticipated Early Access release date! 💛 You'll be able to create a home in the skies -- and foster it alongside a community of friends -- starting November 3rd on PC and Mac via Steam!

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 18/09/2026

Minami Lane is currently featured as a Daily Deal on Steam! With its biggest discount ever, now is the perfect time to enjoy this quintessential cozy management sim and prepare for Doot, Blibloop, and Zakku's next game, Milki Delivery, releasing November 17!

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 17/09/2026

Inspired by the Aymara culture of the Andes and informed by Panpipe Studio's Chilean heritage, Colorbound is a "palette-platformer" about using color to shape the world around you. "Collect colors which can be used to overcome logic and light platforming puzzles."

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 16/09/2026

Congrats, Lenja! 🥳 We're so proud to help this relaxing puzzle game inspired by nature reach even more players. "Guide water through desert valleys and grow a variety of plants, then discover animals drawn to new habitats. Earn points and unlock new contraptions!"

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 16/09/2026

#ad Join Ellie, an apprentice witch, for a magical life that you can take from the couch to your bed, or anywhere else on Nintendo Switch! Explore enchanted forests, gather ingredients from mysterious creatures, craft potions, and befriend your neighbors. Out now!

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 15/09/2026

"During the two hours I recently spent with the game, I was lulled by the bright green and blue vistas... People would remind me of the cows’ disappearance, but also the disappearance of community. Neha can rebuild that community one bottle of milk at a time." - @polygon.com

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 11/09/2026

It's almost here! Woodo releases soon, and I can't wait to play more of this 3D coloring book meets puzzle game. The wooden blocks bring me right back to the toys I played with as a kid! Check it out on Steam, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 1 + 2 when it releases September 16th.

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 10/09/2026

Do you ever feel nostalgic for experiences you didn't have? That's the most dramatic way I can describe Wii Play's fishing game. I didn't consider Wii Play or any of its mini games special at the time, but now I'm emotional at the mere thought of the "King of the Pond".

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 08/09/2026

⏰🍬 Wholesome Snack submissions are open now through Sep. 15 Wholesome Snack is a focused look at an exclusive roster of about two dozen titles each December with previous broadcast partners including The Game Awards, IGN, GameSpot, Twitch, and more. See below for how to submit!

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 07/09/2026

It's all good news from the team behind Dressmaker: 📅 Sep 21 release date 🏁 Content complete 🥳 Over 200k wishlists Is this the next big wholesome game?

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 04/09/2026

The Wholesome Games Game Jam has returned! This is a beginner-friendly, low-pressure jam organized by our Discord community with a focus on having fun, being creative, and making new friends! 🎨 All skill levels welcome 💖 Multiple ways to participate ⬇️ Links with more info

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 04/09/2026

Deliver packages in an overloaded rusty truck with unique abilities to cross rivers, glide over trees, and even withstand cargo-stealing boars in Pinetrail! "Explore beautiful scenery and uncover the island's mysteries while getting to know its inhabitants."

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 03/09/2026

It's kind of surreal to revisit these live-action, reality show-inspired Animal Crossing commercials from the GameCube era and think about how game marketing has changed in... *checks watch* 25 years 📺️

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 02/09/2026

We've been busy, so here's a quick recap! 🌊 WATERFUL is the latest Wholesome Games Presents title 🛒 Is This Seat Taken? is getting a physical release 🐮 Milki Delivery launches November 17 🍬 Submissions are open now for Wholesome Snack

Key art for the video game WATERFUL. A fox is looking at the viewer surrounded by an oasis, birds, and plants.

A collage of items included with the Lost in Cult special edition of Is This Seat Taken?, including a custom mailer box with original illustrations, essay and developer interview booklet, original outer slipcase artwork, fold-out unique artwork poster, 4 art cards, and a developer authenticity card.

Key art for Wholesome Snack. A mouse character is welcoming the viewer to a colorful festival.

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 01/09/2026

We are so proud to announce that pre-orders are live now for the physical Nintendo Switch and PS5 editions of Is This Seat Taken?, including this incredible @lostincult.co.uk exclusive edition 😍

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 01/09/2026

Wholesome Snack will return this December, and submissions are live now! Similar to Wholesome Direct, Wholesome Snack offers a delightful assortment of new trailers, exclusive announcements, and surprise world premieres. Developers can submit their projects now until Sep. 15 ⬇️

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 01/09/2026

Milki Delivery, the latest game from the creators of Minami Lane, releases November 17! 🚲 Beautiful landscapes and light management 🐮 Choose your path, sell milk, and complete quests 🌻 Restore a community and find a friend for your pet cow

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 28/08/2026

First announced in Wholesome Snack 2024, the photography adventure TOEM 2 will release next month on September 29, 2026 for PC, Nintendo Switch 1 + 2, and PlayStation 5!

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 26/08/2026

Wholesome Games Presents: WATERFUL 🌊 A relaxing puzzle game inspired by nature ⛏️ Dig riverbeds to guide water through desert valleys and grow a variety of plants 🔍 Zoom in to discover hidden animals drawn to new habitats ✅ Earn points and unlock new contraptions

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 25/08/2026

Announced today, RollerCoaster Tycoon Wonderworks looks interesting! I'm a fan of the series and the art is adorable, but that's contrasted with a "chaotic, new physics engine" that means rides must be carefully balanced to avoid injuring your guests. Will you take a ride? 🎢

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 24/08/2026

Congrats to @imissmyfriends.bsky.social on their #gamescom award nomination! We're so grateful that more and more players are taking time to discover this intimate yet powerful experience where slice-of-life meets surreal.

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 21/08/2026

Flight Date is a puzzle game about rearranging flights to bring people together. "Where they end up depends on the limited tickets you have to work with. Sometimes the solution is as simple as a direct flight. Other times, a meetup turns into an absurdly complicated travel plan."

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 20/08/2026

Can we take a moment to admire the adorable artwork that both Tiny Lands 2 and Lost and Found Co. created to promote their Steam bundles with Is This Seat Taken? It's so fun to see Nat and friends in these new styles!

A scene in the style of the video game Tiny Lands 2. Characters from Is This Seat Taken? are surrounded by everyday objects like a notepad and magnifying glass.

Characters from Is This Seat Taken? and Lost and Found Co. are seated at a movie theater with 3D glasses.

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 19/08/2026

For anyone who's ever looked to the sky and thought "That's a dinosaur!", Cloudgazer is a sky-gazing game where your goal is to relax and discover hidden shapes drifting above you. "Real life will always be the best place to watch clouds. But when the sky doesn't cooperate... we'll lend you one."

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 18/08/2026

Don't mind me, I'm just dreaming of sweater weather while enjoying the warm color palette of The Great Coffee Caper. "Uncover clues in fast-paced clue battles, question the charming townsfolk, and figure out hoooo dunnit!"

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 13/08/2026

The Wholesome Games Celebration ends in just 4 hours. Don't miss your chance to grab these discounts, and thank you for joining us! 🔴 Big Walk 🎣 Cast n Chill 🌼 Fields of Mistria 💺 Is This Seat Taken? 🧹 Little Witch in the Woods 🏠 MakeRoom 👶 Paralives 📚 Tiny Bookshop

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 10/08/2026

We're serving up delicious treats in a wooden toy bakery! Watch our gameplay from The Little Crumb demo and then try it yourself during the Wholesome Games Celebration on Steam, live now through Thursday 🍰

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 10/08/2026

Welcome to Spiritstead, a magical city builder where you create and decorate a flourishing village, care for its people, and discover hidden spirits along the way. Out now as part of the Wholesome Games Celebration on Steam!

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 09/08/2026

Have you been waiting to jump into the hit early access life-sim Paralives? Good news! It's part of the Wholesome Games Celebration live now through August 13 on Steam. Your new life awaits!

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 08/08/2026

Out now, Mind Inc. is a puzzle adventure inside the labyrinth of the mind. Gather scattered pieces of thought and restore forgotten memories now as part of the Wholesome Games Celebration!

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 08/08/2026

Creature Kitchen, the creepy-cozy cooking simulator where you befriend local wildlife and feed them their favorite snacks, is part of the Wholesome Games Celebration on Steam now through August 13! "The witching hour has only begun."

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 07/08/2026

Dressmaker releases September 21st! This cozy crafting game found a special place in our hearts during June's Wholesome Direct, and we're proud to feature it again as part of the Wholesome Games Celebration, live now on Steam!

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 07/08/2026

Jenny is tending to her flock as we check out the demo for Little Sheep Valley, one of 14 brand new demos that dropped for the Wholesome Games Celebration!

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