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My top picks from the Wholesome Direct (June 11th, 2022)
- Momo Sunshine
- Jun 11, 2022
- 4 min read
Wholesome Games just had it's Wholesome Direct - Indie Showcase 2022 today and here are my top picks for the games I'm most excited to play (in no particular order). I also want to state that all the games showcased in the direct today all looked so amazing and I cannot wait to see more their development. You can find the full list of the Wholesome Direct 2022 games here.
Release Date: 2023
Developer: Hyper Games
I've loved the Moomin comics for years and I'm so excited to see a musical adventure game featuring Snufkin come to life! The game's developer, Hyper Games, says "the game is an ambient and wholesome experience for both kids and adults, and combines open world-mechanics with puzzles, stealth and melodic elements."
The game is coming to Steam (PC) & Console in 2023.
Release Date: June 11, 2022
Developer: Armor Games Studios
Developer Description:
Jack is a humble bear with a simple dream: to return nature to its former glory with the help of his trusty axe and his animal friends. Slice and dice through machinery, slap some sense into wasteful humans, and work with wacky woodland critters to thwart the sinister plans of up-and-coming industrial giant Evil Works.
The game is both available on Steam (PC) & Nintendo Switch.
Release Date: TBA
Developer: Free Lives
Publisher: Devolver Digital
Developer Description:
Terra Nil is a reverse city builder about ecosystem reconstruction. Turn a barren wasteland into an ecological paradise complete with different flora and fauna. Then clean up, leaving the environment pristine. Subverting the builder genre, Terra Nil is about the restoration of a ravaged environment.
This game will be available on Steam (PC).
Release Date: 2022
Developer: Bluecurse Studios
Publisher: Armor Games Studios
Developer Description:
Lift a curse and revitalize a ruined island in Snacko, where former big city kitties Momo and Mikan are starting a new life! Grow crops, raise fluffy cows, go fishing, exploring, customize and decorate as you please, and much, much more in this farming cat-venture.
The game will be available on Steam (PC), Nintendo Switch, PS4, & PS5.
Petit Island
Release Date: TBA
Developer: Xelo Games
Publisher: SOEDESCO
Developer Description:
Welcome to the beautiful and tropical Petit Island! Relive your grandpaw's youthful adventures by exploring the island and capturing beautiful photos in this heartwarming open-world photo exploration game. Preserve his memories before they fade away!
This game will be available on Steam (PC)
Release Date: TBA
Developer: pank0 (aka Jess Yu)
Developer Description:
Usagi Shima『うさぎしま』is a casual, relaxing bunny collecting game developed with Godot Engine and drawn in Krita. It is heavily inspired by cute, soothing games like Neko Atsume and Animal Crossing. The game’s namesake and setting draws inspiration from Ōkunoshima (大久野島), a real island in Japan that has a lot of bunny inhabitants!
Buy toys and and build structures on an abandoned island to entice curious bun tourists to pay carrots you a visit! Discover, take photos, and even befriend a variety of bunnies that visit based on how you’ve decorated and arranged the island
As for the released platforms, Usagi Shima『うさぎしま』 developer states "Currently, I am striving to release the public beta for mobile (iOS, Android) around the end of 2022, with the final release (including Steam + PC) aiming for the first half of 2023. Please be aware this could be subject to change, and it will largely depend on how testing goes."
Release Date: TBA
Developer: FreetimeStudio
Publisher: SOEDESCO
Developer Description:
After losing your job you end up in a small town far away from home. As luck would have it you get to stay in an vacant witches house and start building your new life. Build your own garden, grow plants for your potions and spells and build friendships with the town’s folk.
This game will be available on Steam (PC)
Release Date: TBA
Developer: FLUFFNEST
Developer Description:
PuffPals: Island Skies is a game about eliciting the nostalgic memories of growing up as a kid; exploring the world and discovering everything for the very first time! From traversing new biomes, meeting new friends, and customizing your very own home, there is no shortage of things to do on these magical floating islands! The cozy, warm, yet adventurous and curious nature of being a kid is something we want our players to embrace when embarking on their journey in PuffPals: Island Skies!
The game will be available on Steam (PC)/Mac, Nintendo Switch, & Android/iOS.
Release Date: 2022
Developer: Kela van der Deijl
Publisher: Freedom Games
Developer Description:
Mail Time is a delightful Cottagecore adventure all about exploration, collecting hidden secrets, and delivering mail to the woodland creatures of Grumblewood! Take on the role of a fresh-on-the-job Mail Scout on track to complete your very first mail delivery! Bounce, skip, and glide your way across Grumblewood Grove! Use the letters you are carrying to glide from one tree branch to the next, and hop from lily pad to lily pad as you explore every corner of the Grove. Uncover secrets and collectibles to add to your Mail Scout Handbook! The Grumblewood Grove is full of fun and friendly characters, all eagerly waiting for you to bring them their mail!
The game will be available on Steam (PC) & Nintendo Switch
Release Date: TBA
Developer: Atawhai Interactive
Developer Description:
Soar, swoop and glide across the vast Pacific Ocean as Toroa, the Northern Royal Albatross. Discover the hidden wonders of the sea and sky on your epic journey home with the help of Māori God of the winds, Tāwhirimātea.
The game will be available on Steam (PC).
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