The Wholesome Direct Showcase returned to brighten our hearts with some cozy new games. Missed the show? Here’s our summary!
We start off with Bird Problems. A game looking pretty “wholesome”. It looks like a sims game with birds instead of people.
An adventure game titled Recolit uses a classic point-and-click premise and the use of a light source mechanic to tell its story.
The ruined island in Snacko needs to be revitalized. Playing as a cat it’s your job to grow crops, raise fluffy cows and go fishing in this farming cat-venture.
Next up is a cutesy world featuring fluffy characters and mini-games. The mini-games act as a means to make whimsical creatures do certain poses so you can then photograph them. Alekon is available right now on Steam.
A puzzle game where your aim is to fix everything askew in the game world is next. The game is called a little to the left.
Ooblets is up next. The game is all about farming and collecting creatures all while enjoying the cutesy world around you. The Port Forward update is available now.
Spirit Swap is a puzzle game set in a strange world with witches and wizards. The game looks like a beefed out match-3 puzzler.
Behind the frame, earlier featured in the guerilla collective video, is shown again. As before the trailer is still very vague.
Skatebird is next and let’s you skate with a bird. The game is trying to make the skate game be a bit less stressful (and wholesome). The developer made sure there are a bunch of options to make the skating doable for anyone by means of extra aids through the settings.
A quirky looking game called Here Comes Niko is up next. The trailer promises the most laid back adventure of your life.
Ever wanted to make tea? Pekoe got you covered. The world filled with cats will offer the perfect background for you to take time for self-care all while brewing a cup of tea.
“Mail carrier simulator” is next. Lake tells the story of a businesswoman returning to her hometown to become a mail carrier. Influencing the lives of all the people in her town.
Yokai Inn Looks very cutesy. The game is all about running an inn for spirits and monsters.
Kokopas’s atlas is an adventure on an uncharted planet. Going around and meeting new friends.
A more arcade approach is featured next in Button City. A world filled with colorful animals is the background for this cutesy adventure.
Letters a written adventure is a story about Sarah who tells her story through letters she sends to her penfriend. Altering the words she right will also alter the story. Coming to Steam and Switch later this year.
Hot pot for one is a short experience about making a hot pot at home for yourself on Christmas Eve you happen to spend alone.
Tracks of thought is a Cutesy-looking RPG played out via card-based battles.
Beasts of maravilla Island is about exploring an island and discovering the creatures there. Your goal is to explore and take pictures of all the inhabitants. The game is out now.
Hoa, a side-scrolling adventure platformer is coming august 21,2021 to all consoles and pc
An adventure game called “We are OFK” takes you through a story looking very coming-of-age like but presented in a very stylish almost hipster way. The game centers around music and everyday life.
The next game features sims gameplay and is called Paralives. Paralives is a life simulation game.
KeyWe is being released on Steam August 31. The game will feature co-operative postal puzzles… featuring two Kiwi birds.
Next is A walk with Yiayia. The game looks like a point-and-click adventure based on the brief trailer.
Dordogne is a narrative adventure game. After the dead of Mimi’s grandmother she sets out to solve the many mysteries her grandmother told her about in her letters.
Puzzling with a salamander sounds weird but it is what is presented in the Gecko Gods. It looked very original, to say the least.
Tasomachi looks beautiful. You are in a silent town looking to repair your airship platforming your way around an excellently crafted world.
Another Anime inspired game is shown named Please Be Happy exploring everyday life. The game plays out as a visual novel.
Witchy Life Story is a humorous witchy life narrative sim where you tend your garden, craft spells and life your daily life as a Witch.
Battlecakes is going over the top on the scale of cutesy (and wholesome). This turn-based RPG looks charming, to say the least.
Remodel a desolate town after it was run down due to neglect. You’re a bear who happens to be in charge of a bed and breakfast in … Bear en breakfast.
Another adventure is introduced with Passepartout 2 the lost artist. The game had a definitive look to it, setting it apart from other styles seen during this event.
Sally is introduced and shows you in charge of a flying transport ship. You have to ensure the ship’s success by crafting items, produce food and take care of everyone.
The world in Rainbow billy the curse of the leviathan is turned in black and white and Billy needs to find a solution to bring back color in his world. Through 2.5D platforming with a dash of RPG elements, you can guide Billy to success.
Unpacking is making you unpack boxes and making everything fit in the rooms. Those of you with or without OCD can have a satisfying experience with this game.
Soup Pot is a cooking game encouraging creativity. This simulator lets you make 100+ recipes with all sorts of ingredients. Your final results can be shared through a social media feature called Cookbook.
Cloud Jumper is a chill game about exploring the sky with a flying boat through a beautiful pixel world.
Teacup is a wholesome adventure with a focus on non-linear progression.
Moonglow Bay is a game about fishing with a fancy isometric/blocky style. You will Perform everyday tasks throughout the game while centering all around fish.
Pupperazzi is another “photo-taking” game putting you behind the camera to photograph as much different dogs as possible.
Luna’s fishing Garden is another fish-centered game. In this cozy-looking pixelated world you will catch fish, trade, and create the world around you.
Developing your magical abilities all while taking care of your garden can be done in Witchery Academy.
Amber Isle is next and shows a girl in charge of a shop. It’s your task to provide the isle with everything they need. Paleo folk, prehistoric inspired inhabitants on the island will be thankful to you.
Woodo is a puzzle game with an artstyle inspired by construction toys.
Wytchwood trailer is shown but nothing much is revealed based on the trailer. The game is about crafting and adventuring in a gothic world.
Moonshell Island looks like a action-RPG infused with unicorn rainbows.
Frogsong is about a small looking frog going around and finding out the little ones can also be a hero.
