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Tune in to see news on 20+ emotionally resonant video games that inspire optimism, hope, and introspection from independent developers and publishers around the world. Wholesome Snack 2025 will be hosted by Jenny Windom with special appearances from content creators both new and familiar to the community.
Games from this event

Arcane Eats2026
A roguelike deckbuilder with a delicious twist. Think like a master chef, balancing resources as you strategically combo ingredients to subdue hungry hordes. Recruit a legendary kitchen crew, and rise through the heroic cooking guilds—before The Hunger consumes us all!

B-e-e-t-l-e: Be right back!
The sequel to b-e-e-t-l-e, b-e-e-t-l-e: be right back! is a short, cozy keyboardventure where you can type casually and take your time. Explore strange lands, solve unique puzzles and discover whimsical new ways to use your keyboard as you embark on a journey to find your lost beetle.

Bits & Bops2025
Bits & Bops is a collection of original rhythm mini-games. Featuring over 20 mini-games filled with catchy music, snappy gameplay and gorgeous, hand-drawn animation, Bits & Bops is sure to brighten your day.

CatchMaker
Embark on a cozy, 3D adventure where you catch bugs... and match them for perfect romance! Explore a world abuzz with cute critters and help them find their perfect date through playful minigames. Befriend the locals, uncover your past and embrace your destiny as steward of a magical island.

Coffee Talk: Tokyo2026
Coffee Talk: Tokyo is the newest instalment of the beloved coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator. It brings the warmth, heart, and delicious drinks from the previous games to an all-new café in Tokyo where humans and yokai alike share their stories.

Cozy Caravan2026
Embark on a single-player, top-down journey in Cozy Caravan, where the arts of crafting, trading, and exploration come together in a beautifully cozy world. Form lasting bonds as you and your caravan journey through charming towns, enriching lives along the way.

D-topia2026
Step into the world of D-topia in this gentle-paced puzzle adventure. In D-topia, life is curated by artificial intelligence to maximize happiness. As the newest Facilitator, its up to you to solve puzzles to keep the D-topia residents happy and the facility running.

Find Your Words2026
Find your community at summer camp, one friendship at a time. Take a beat, enjoy a breath of fresh air - all while playing at the beach, strolling in the woods, and dancing with friends. This short cozy game was created by two dads, celebrating their kids’ journeys to find their voices.

Fishbowl2026
Fishbowl is a slice of life, coming of age story told over a month. Video call loved ones, work from home, sort through puzzles to rediscover childhood memories, do care tasks and get to know yourself better, one day at a time.

Lost and Found Co.2026
Lost & Found Co. is a hidden object adventure in a cozy and immersive world. Join a cast of quirky characters on their epic journey across countless magical locations. Find lost items, solve puzzles, and help a tiny dragon regain her power!

Mandrake
You are the last of the Mandrakes, a sorcerous line of gardeners. At long last, you’ve returned to your family's abandoned home. Make friends, tend your gardens, and put down roots. Fish, gather and delve in the wilds. Make a place for yourself, and uncover the mysteries your family left behind.

Mirage: Miracle Quest
Mirage: Miracle Quest is a modernized turn-based RPG, where strategy meets magical girl flair. Join Mirage on a thrilling journey to master her powers! Customize your playstyle, travel with a memorable team and explore a splendid hand-painted world!

Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth2026
From the creators of Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley comes a heartwarming new adventure inspired by the beloved Moomin stories by Tove Jansson. This time, join Moomintroll himself on a charming but cold winter journey.

Pandemonium: Merge!
Cozy up by the campfire and merge ingredients in a sizzling pan to cook tastier creations! This silly physics-based merge game is easy to play, difficult to beat - Can you merge your way to the ultimate campfire feast?

ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs2026
Run a quaint electronics repair shop in mid-2000s Tokyo. Grow your business by carefully restoring iconic video game consoles, cell phones, music players, and other nostalgic devices. Talk to customers, hear their stories, and see how your decisions impact both their lives and your shop.

Spirit Crossing2025
Spirit Crossing is a beautiful cooperative life-sim about building friendships and community. Sign up for our Closed Alpha playtest and discover a world where you can connect, escape, and belong.

Thrifty Business2026
Run your very own thrift shop in this laid-back management sim! Sort through boxes to find hidden treasures and arrange nostalgic displays of clothes, antiques, toys & more. Befriend the regulars, help with their requests and expand your store into a hub for the local community!

Travel Pack!
Pack yourself a set of dice and some comfy boots! It’s time to take a trip across a pocket-sized world of tiles, terrains and colourful characters in this light puzzle narrative game inspired by board games and travel.

Verdant
Accompany Sprout on his journey through the green post-apocalyptic world of Verdant. Survive the beautiful yet harsh environment by building camps and upgrading your gear. Balance life and death literally in your hand with your powers and uncover their connection to the downfall of humanity.

Wylde Flowers2022
Join Tara on a heartfelt journey to become a witch in Wylde Flowers. Farm by day, and cast spells by night as you craft your cottagecore life and bond with your coven. Come to know and love the fully voice acted characters of Fairhaven, as you unravel a local mystery.
