Indie game publisher Whitethorn Games presented its annual Whitethorn Winter Showcase on February 7, with a blizzard of game news, developer talks, and special appearances from guests such as Laura Kate Dale, Latin American Games Showcase, Safe In Our World, and Stream for a Cause.
Whitethorn Games is committed to publishing pleasant, cozy indie games that anyone can pick up and play without any special skills or knowledge, and their latest announcements are no exception. Watch the Showcase here, or keep reading for a quick summary.
1. New Calico DLC
Calico – Neat Things, the latest DLC for the beloved cat cafe simulator Calico, is now out on PC and Nintendo Switch.The DLC introduces new quests, a new character, new mini-games, and, of course, cuddly new friends to invite to your café.
Wishlist or buy the Calico Complete bundle on Steam.
2. New Demo for Spray Paint Simulator
If you can’t get enough Spray Paint Simulator, you’re in luck as a new demo for the game will be available on February 13, featuring a whole new level to paint to perfection and — even better — no time limit!
Now, you can take your time as you complete two jobs for your discerning customers in Career Mode or paint each level all the colours of the rainbow and hunt for hidden secrets in Free Spray Mode. Speaking of Free Spray Mode, Whitethorn Games also revealed a new trailer showing it off during the showcase.
Try the Spray Paint Simulator demo on Steam.
3. Two New Characters for Kernel Hearts
Momo, the Lead Character Artist from Argentina-based studio EPHEMERA shared details about two of the allies you’ll meet while battling your way up the Tower of Babel in the upcoming action-packed multiplayer roguelike Kernel Hearts.
Combining challenging hack-‘n-slash gameplay, role-playing, and roguelike elements with stunning anime aesthetics, in Kernel Hearts, you will battle your way up a deadly celestial tower, building your arsenal of skills with each mortal demise to eradicate monstrous angelic enemies and dethrone a god to save the world.
Wishlist Kernel Hearts on Steam.
4. Three New Titles Are Coming to PlayStation
Whitethorn Games will be bringing not one, not two, but three amazing games to PS5 and PS4 in 2025!
Take on the role of a slime, combine skills on the fly, and battle through fearsome corrupted enemies in Slime Heroes; cook up some magical treats in the Metroidvania-lite-meets-cooking game Magical Delicacy; and go on a vacation in the Mediterranean with the Greek gods narrative adventure game Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island on PlayStation this year. Watch their announcement trailers below:
Visit the official Whitethorn Games website for more information.
