Independent digital curation and community platform Wholesome Games aired its annual Wholesome Snack: The Game Awards Edition virtual showcase via YouTube and Twitch on December 10th. The yearly showcase aims to highlight artistic, uplifting, and emotionally resonant games from developers of all sizes from around the world.
The showcase was presented by beloved Wholesome Games organizers Jenny Windom and Victoria Tran, along with other creators Arief Johan, ChiChi, Eeowna, FaunAndGames, FierceAxolotl, KiwiOnTheSticks, Milady Confetti, Miss Bubbles, and Sarah Sunstone. If you missed the show, here’s a quick rundown of its world premieres:
1. A Waddleful Life
A Waddleful Life is a sweet little game where you play as a duck and raise ducklings. Explore and have fun with your ducklings in the safety of a small, quiet park. Guide them and help them grow from tiny hatchlings to their first flight.
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2. Capy Castaway
Embark on a whimsical adventure with a capybara pup and a clever crow as they set off to find their way home! Sniff, dig, and explore a vibrant world brimming with wonder, challenges, and heartwarming friendships at every turn.
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3. Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping
When spookiness strikes a luxury campsite, the one and only Duck Detective is summoned to quack the case. Inspect evidence, make de-duck-tions, and solve this no-murder mystery!
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4. Little Rocket Lab
Play as Morgan, an aspiring young engineer returning to her childhood town of ‘St Ambrose’ tolive with her aunt and help finish building the rocket her mother always dreamed of. Along the way you’ll meet people around the town, forge friendships and research and unlock new mechanical parts to make the most ambitious and efficient contraptions!
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5. Locomoto
Renovate, decorate, and build out a dream train to connect with and bring happiness to the residents of the stations along its lines.
6. Piece by Piece
Relax and play as a little fox who runs a repair shop, fixing, building, painting and reselling all sorts of curious items from a model cat all the way to binoculars. Enthrall yourself in the townsfolks stories, battle them in a game of ‘Bear, Fish, Bee’ and grow plants to create pigments for paint to decorate your newly fixed items.
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7. Pinbleton Park
In this solo-developed cozy adventure game, the world of Pinbleton Park becomes one giant pinball table with the aid of the spirits who dwell in the village shrine. Help out your neighbors, gather lost spirits, and craft the world into the perfect pinball table!
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8. River Towns
An upcoming new puzzle city builder. Rejuvenate a barren valley, carefully manage resources, and protect the fragile balance of mankind and nature.
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9. Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley Fuddler’s Courtship DLC
Set in late summer turning into fall, the Moomins are heading out for a final camping trip before Snufkin will head off for his annual leave-the-valley and the Moomin family go into hibernation.
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10. TOEM 2
Step back into the shoes of a curious photographer and set off on a brand new adventure all about uncovering hidden details, helping friends along the way, and documenting the world’s little wonders in TOEM 2, the sequel to the acclaimed TOEM.
11. Wylde Society
Step into the elegant heels of Vivian Wylde, witch, socialite and innkeeper, in period drama sim Wylde Society! Build, run and customize your magical boarding house in turn of the century Fairhaven. Host splendid events, expand your witchcraft, and influence the town. Who will you invite for tea?
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