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Non-Violent Game Of The Day
@nvgotd.bsky.social
Because there is more to video games than guns and gore. A new recommendation (almost) every day. Compiled by @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social

Book available now: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Best-Non-Violent-Video-Games-Hardback/p/23674
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If you're spending your Friday evening staring at your phone, trying to think of a great Christmas present for someone, I've got you covered

Pen & Sword www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Best-Non...

Castmate (US) www.casemateipm.com/978139908492...

Amazon www.amazon.co.uk/Best-Non-Vio...
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10 DAYS TO GO!

The History of the Pokémon Games features:

🎮 Over 150 games
🧑‍💻 In-depth chapters on the making of Gens 1-9
🎤 Foreword by @theveronicat.bsky.social (the original Ash Ketchum)
❓Fun facts to fascinate any Pokéfan

Pre-order today: www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-History-...
January 19, 2026 at 1:28 PM
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The History of the Pokémon Games, published by @penandswordbooks.bsky.social, is out in two weeks from today!

Want to know more? Ask me anything!

(I'll pre-empt the first question: you can buy it here - www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-History-...)
January 16, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Fun Fact: There are at least 57 non-violent games featured in this book, so you should definitely buy it.
Only 16 days to go! I cannot wait for you all to get your hands on it.

➡️ www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-History-...

(Pics by @penandswordbooks.bsky.social )
January 14, 2026 at 1:15 PM
OUTSIDE THE BLOCKS
@otbgame.bsky.social

This incredibly detailed model-builder lets you create practically any scene you can imagine, then show it off with Photo Mode

[ PC / 2025 / Michał Kubas ]

store.steampowered.com/app/2350220/...
January 9, 2026 at 8:56 PM
ITHYA: MAGIC STUDIES

Cozy productivity game set in a beautiful, hand-drawn fantasy world with tons of original music. Journey as a travelling and create the perfect environment for study

[ PC, Mac / 2025 / Blue Turtle
]

www.blueturtle-design.com/game
January 8, 2026 at 6:49 PM
KOKORO KITCHEN

Cozy farm-to-table management game in which you restore a rundown Japanese restaurant in the spirit realm with the help of Alan, a ghost chicken/poultry-geist

[ PC, Mac / 2025 / @mangoleafgames.bsky.social ]

store.steampowered.com/app/3079770/...
January 6, 2026 at 6:53 PM
THE AUGUST BEFORE

3D puzzle game in which you clean up rooms and pack away the items you find in order to learn more about the life-changing moves the character is going through

[ PC / 2025 / Silly Little Games, @catoptricgames.bsky.social ]

the-august-before.tilda.ws
January 5, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Technically, it's 28 days to go now but the point still stands: pre-order my new book! (Please)
Attention #Pokemon fans: your first task in 2026 is to pre-order The History of the Pokémon Games. It's the perfect read before #Pokemon30thAnniversary

Get yours here: www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-History-...

(Also available at Amazon, Waterstones, and more)
January 2, 2026 at 1:36 PM
BITS & BOPS

Collection of delightful rhythm-action mini-games presented in hand-drawn 2D animation. Also coming to consoles

[ PC, Mac, Linux / 2025 / @tempolab.games ]

www.tempolabgames.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:42 PM
MY LITTLE SPIDER

A cute little spider lives on your desktop, catching bugs for you to collect, catalogue and sell. Spend the money on upgrades (to catch rarer bugs) or hats for your spider

[ PC / 2025 / @9fingergames.bsky.social @evantor.bsky.social ]

store.steampowered.com/app/3854330/...
December 18, 2025 at 4:56 PM
LOK DIGITAL

Adaptation of acclaimed pen & paper puzzle book LOK. Learn words from a strange language and use their mysterious powers to clear each grid. Now on Switch!

[ PC, Mac, iOS, Android, Switch / 2024 / @letibus.bsky.social @icedropgames.bsky.social @draknek.bsky.social ]

lok-digital.com
December 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM
UMAMI

Cosy 3D puzzle game about fitting wooden blocks together to create statues of delicious, towering food

[ PC / 2025 / @mimmox.bsky.social ]

mimmox.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:23 PM
THE BERLIN APARTMENT

As a father and daughter renovate an old apartment in Berlin, they discover the stories of those who lived there

[ 2025 / @bluebackpack.bsky.social ]

PC: store.steampowered.com/app/2280430/...
PS5: store.playstation.com/en-gb/concep...
XSX: www.xbox.com/en-GB/games/...
November 25, 2025 at 7:09 PM
TINY LANDS 2

Explore 3D dioramas as you try to find all the differences, and collect hidden jigsaw pieces to unlock secrets

[ PC, Switch / 2025 / Hyper 3 Studio ]

Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2213330/...
Switch: www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
November 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
BABBLING BROOK

Relaxing game in which you sculpt the landscape to create and guide streams through lush forests and sprawling meadows, helping a flock of rubber ducks escape to the sea

[ PC / 2025 / @srd-ramon.bsky.social ]

store.steampowered.com/app/3672300/...
November 19, 2025 at 6:51 PM
GALLERIA

Cosy anthropomorphic art gallery simulator that runs along the bottom of your screen. Hire artists, create paintings, and grow your gallery while you work or study

[ PC / 2025 / Maru Studio ]

store.steampowered.com/app/3920630/...
November 18, 2025 at 6:58 PM
ILA: A FROSTY GLIDE

In this mini open world adventure, you play a young witch-in-training using her skatebroom to search a magical island for her lost cat

[ PC, PS5, XSX, Switch / 2025 / @magicrainstudios.bsky.social ]

www.magicrainstudios.com
November 15, 2025 at 6:03 PM
LETTERS TO ARRALLA

In this cozy adventure, you are a turnip delivering mail to fellow vegetables and other colourful characters on an Australian island

[ PC / 2025 / Little Pink Clouds ]

www.littlepinkclouds.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:56 PM
SIPS AND SONNETS

In this visual novel, you run a tea shop in the British countryside and help customers with their problems through a mix of poetry and the obligatory hot beverages

[ PC / 2025 / Blue Tango Street ]

store.steampowered.com/app/3176190/...
November 8, 2025 at 8:57 AM
TALES OF THE SHIRE

One does not simply walk into the Shire. One must also decorates their Hobbit hole, build the town, cook, fish, forage, trade, and (most of all) relax

[ PC, PS5, XSX, Switch / 2025 / @wetaworkshop.bsky.social @privatedivision.com ]

talesoftheshire.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:53 PM
"It’s not pushing pacifism; it’s about what interaction can mean beyond harm... These aren’t just 'safe' games for kids; they’re clever, inventive, and often deeply emotional experiences"

Amazing review from @thevideogamelibrary.org. Thank you!

thevideogamelibrary.substack.com/p/book-spotl...
BOOK SPOTLIGHT - The Best Non-Violent Video Games
James Batchelor (2023); Pen & Sword Books - White Owl; Non-Fiction
thevideogamelibrary.substack.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:55 PM
SPOOKY EXPRESS

Cutesy horror-themed puzzle game where you need to build a railway line to take vampires, zombies and monsters home - and stranded humans to safety

[ PC, Mac, iOS, Android / 2025 / @draknek.bsky.social ]

spooky.express
November 4, 2025 at 7:12 PM
UNDUSTED: LETTERS FROM THE PAST

Help Adora restore a range of forgotten items to learn more about her family & the stories behind each object

[ PC, Switch / 2025 / 5minlab @togeproductions.bsky.social ]

Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2891020/...
Switch: www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
Undusted: Letters from the Past
A casual game in which you clean and restore dirty items. Enjoy the satisfying audiovisuals featuring sensually designed sounds and graphics.
www.nintendo.com
November 3, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Thank you so much to The Video Game Library for adding my book to their collection. So glad it's helped the team has found some new games to play! (You can find even more at @nvgotd.bsky.social)
I’m finding at least one game per spread that I’m adding to my backlog with this book. 🎮

Thanks @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social @penandswordbooks.bsky.social for this awesome addition to our collection, and for the great game recs! 🙏

📚 Book Spotlight incoming…
October 30, 2025 at 1:09 PM
NOKOMA

Colourful number puzzle game. Tap a numbered tile to split it into smaller numbers, then tap matching numbers to clear the grid.

[ iOS, Android / 2024 / @owlnewworlds.games ]

owlnewworlds.games
October 23, 2025 at 4:40 PM