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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 4h

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You are a penguin! Lend a helping flipper to your community as it prepares for an annual festival. Complete some last-minute festival to-dos during the day while you explore the vibrant penguin town. ...

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 4h

Mingle with a charming cast of characters and enjoy fun activities like fishing and snowball fights in the VR-only title, Penguin Festival! "Complete some last-minute festival to-dos during the day while you explore the vibrant penguin town."

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 1d

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StudioBando | SOPA is out now !! @studiobando.bsky.social · 1d

Surprise! SOPA - Tale of the Stolen Potato is also Available on PS5 right now!!

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 1d

Congrats to the winners @niftihalostudios.com, @maddmilliner.bsky.social, @nyxthebat.vtubers.social, @dollfieplaytime.bsky.social, and @nadine-von-terror.bsky.social

Didn't win? SOPA is out now on Steam and Xbox! s.team/a/1935330

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 3d

We're giving away 5 copies of SOPA - Tale of the Stolen Potato to celebrate its release on Oct. 7! "Miho steps into the pantry and falls into a magical world full of wonders."

🎮 #Steam
🔁 Repost and...
💬 Reply with what's in your pantry
⏰ Ends tomorrow!

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Wario64 @wario64.bsky.social · 3d

MakeRoom is $7.99 on Steam buff.ly/GmNvdiX

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 4d

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Go North on Steam

Wander a world filled with cleverly-crafted mazes. Whoever can solve them all gets their wish granted by the Maze God. Explore beautiful mazes, discover unique items and help other maze explorers comp...

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 4d

Navigate unique mazes with the help of gadgets like a hoverboard or a robot mouse that scurries towards the exit in Go North.

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 4d

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Frog Island on Steam

Trapped on a mysterious island, you are greeted by a woman who asks you to take care of her frogs while she is away. Explore, farm, cook, fish, and befriend magical frogs as you try to find a way to e...

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 4d

Unravel Frog Island's history and discover the key to your escape while farming, fishing, cooking, and befriending the island's magical and divine frogs.

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 5d

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The Well's Blessing on Steam

Explore the mystical sanctuary of the Old Well and reconnect with your childhood friends while solving audio-driven puzzles. Meet quirky animals, unravel forgotten tales and immerse yourself in an int...

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 5d

Explore the mystical sanctuary of the Old Well and reconnect with your childhood friends in The Well's Blessing, a first-person exploration and puzzle game from Barcelona-based art collective BIG STRETCH.

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Kenney @kenney.nl · 6d

On October 20th #MakeRoom will get its first bigger update; the Halloween update! 🌙

It'll add new features like recolorable lights and plenty of Halloween themed objects.

PS. MakeRoom is 20% off now!

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Wario64 @wario64.bsky.social · 7d

Is This Seat Taken? is $7.99 on Steam buff.ly/HeeOMwt

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 8d

Tons of wholesome and cozy games are on sale now through Oct. 6 as part of the #SteamAutumnSale!

🪑 Is This Seat Taken?
🌿 Tiny Glade
🏠 MakeRoom
🐟 Cast n Chill
📖 Tiny Bookshop
🧩 A Little to the Left
🌾 Fields of Mistria
🛒 Discounty
🍃 Minami Lane
💎 Gemporium

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 11d

Updates have been sent for all Wholesome Snack submissions! The Snack features about one-third as many games as the Direct, but we received nearly 1,000 entries. That means only 2.5% of submissions made the cut. Thanks to everyone who took the time to share their work with us!

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Latin American Games Showcase @lagshowcase.bsky.social · 11d

🎉 We’re excited to share our first collab with @humblebundle.com!

Discover Latin American themes & stories in a bundle of 10 incredible indie games!

For just $20 you’ll get the full collection — and support “Trees, Water & People” 🌱

🔗 Link below 👇🏻

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 11d

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Animula Nook on Steam

Ever wondered what it’s like to call a desk your home? Shrink into a cozy miniature world to explore and live among giant everyday objects. Here, you’ll collect sunlight & raindrops, build dream h...

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 11d

Shrink into a miniature world as you explore and live among giant everyday objects in Animula Nook. "Use the objects around you to build, decorate, and customize a miniature haven."

This is in the free-to-play category on Steam. As a player, does that change your expectations?

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 11d

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Bento Story on Steam

Bento Story is a cozy sandbox game where you become a bento-making content creator to gain reputation and popularity.

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 11d

Become a bento content creator in Bento Story! "Arrange rice, proteins, veggies, and cute decorations into personalized bento boxes. Follow a wholesome narrative about your journey from small hobbyist to beloved bento influencer."

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Toge Productions @togeproductions.bsky.social · 14d

Undusted: Letters from the Past, a cozy and heartfelt cleaning game about Adora and her family, finally have release dates!✨

Mark your calendar!
🫧 Oct 13 - Steam
🫧 Oct 16 - Nintendo Switch

We can’t wait to share the game with you! ❤️ store.steampowered.com/app/2891020/...

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 15d

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My Little Spider on Steam

A cozy idle spider web that sits anywhere on your desktop. Watch as your cute spider discovers unique bugs, upgrade their web, and unlock spider-hats while you work or relax.

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 15d

Watch your buddy collect bugs throughout the day in My Little Spider, a desktop idle game. "Discover over 50 bugs, upgrade their web, and unlock spider-hats while you work or relax."

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 15d

Reminder ⏰ Today is the submission deadline for December’s Wholesome Snack! Please complete your entry by midnight Pacific Time to be considered.

Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · Sep 1

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. 23 ⬇️

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