🎮 Steam Next Fest kicks off today! There are so many new demos to check out, so I'll use this thread to keep track of what catches my eye. Devs, drop your demos below! Players, let me know what you’re loving so far 👇

#ad This is One Move Away - a beautiful, first-person packing puzzle where you rotate, plan and make all your items fit into a limited space 📦 Play the demo now on Steam

💜 NEW FISHBOWL DEMO 💜 📅 Play the first three days of Alo's month-long journey 💻 Get to know more of Alo's friends, family, and coworkers 🐟 Meet a magical talking fish Try it now on Steam or experience it with Jenny on the Wholesome Games YouTube channel ⬇️

The slice-of-life story about grief, love, and a magic fish toy is made by a two-person team

Wholesome Games Presents: Milki Delivery! Rebuild a community one bottle at a time in this tiny adventure from the makers of Minami Lane. Gather resources and upgrade your barn, then bike dirt paths, breezy meadows, and seaside cliffs to bring milk back to the countryside.

I'm super happy (and grateful!) to announce that #MakeRoom has sold 100,000 copies 🎉 Thank you all for supporting the game, and all the cool creations you've shared. @wholesomegames.com

#ad In Lil Gator Game: In the Dark, you'll discover new adventures and friends beneath the surface...literally! Explore this beautiful new world and cave in to the fun 🐊 To celebrate the launch, we've got 2 Steam keys! Just reply and repost for a chance to win [ends Monday]

🍴🍅 Build your restaurant and grow fresh ingredients in Farm to Table "Explore a colorful island where you can grow and gather food, raise animals, go fishing... Build and customize your dream place, hire staff and grow your organic business into a 5-star restaurant!"

🏆 Minami Lane has received an Xbox Excellence Award for being among the highest-rated games released on the platform in 2025. Congrats @blibloop.bsky.social, @dodoot.bsky.social, and @zakkuu.bsky.social!

🚀 Mythmatch launches March 13th on Steam!! 🚀 🐐 Merge the items 💪 Unite the people 🏠 Make a home Play the demo now and continue your progress in the full game. store.steampowered.com/app/1778050/...

🤖 Reboot the world in the cozy management game, Rusthaven "Journey across an abandoned planet on a solar skyship, salvaging broken-down bots in need of rescue. Clean up the world, upcycle retro technology, and build a peaceful sanctuary where all can thrive and belong."

Is This Seat Taken? Won Best Approachable Game! 😱😍🥳✨ It’s such an honour for us to win a @thinkygames.com awards! 🤩🏆 Thank you for all the support! 🥹🫶 #gamedev #IndieGameDev #awards #gaming

Described as a "wholesome precision platformer", you'll guide Mae and her axolotl spirit Bao on a coming-of-age pilgrimage in TetherGeist. "Designed for both newcomers and those in search of a challenge... Discover a story about community, difference, and growing up"

This account made its first post on February 2nd, 2019 which means it's now been 7 (!) years since I started sharing games with you all. Who knew that posting about how much I love Pikuniku on a random Saturday would eventually change my life?

Out now, Cairn is a beautiful but unforgiving survival-climbing game. "Climb anywhere and plan your route carefully, managing pitons and resources... a thrilling challenge for those eager to test themselves, but you can also adjust the difficulty to customize your experience."

Already a popular title on Apple Arcade, I was excited to discover that Japanese Rural Life Adventure was recently announced for Steam and Nintendo Switch. "A relaxing slow-life sim. Experience the charm of Japanese countryside living in a beautifully crafted pixel-art world."

Featured in Wholesome Direct, Bubblegum Galaxy is a cozy narrative and building game about rebuilding the galaxy tile by tile. "Discover and design new planets, complete missions, explore your office and befriend your co-workers... all while trying to find out who deleted the galaxy!"

MakeRoom's latest update is live now with helpful new features like the ability to group objects, set custom colors for camper vans and boats, and over 50 new items! This marks the 12th free update @kenney.nl has released since August 🤩

Dig for fossils, assemble your exhibits, and create the museum of your dreams in Fossil Quest, a game developed by husband and wife team Lasse and Romy. "Fix up your manor to create (and redecorate!) a museum where everyone feels welcome!"

OUT NOW: Explore outer space from the comfort of your cozy office in Astronook! Map constellations, photograph planets, discover the latest cosmic news, scrapbook your discoveries, and enjoy a heartfelt story that unfolds as you explore the stars.

Prepare unique meals for the small-town locals, upgrade and customize your shop, and compete in thrilling cooking battles in KuloNiku: Bowl Up! "Chop, boil, fry, torch, and more with immersive, tactile controls that make every action tickle your brain and make your mouth water."

How does it feel to return to AC: New Horizons? With the free update and Switch 2 Edition out now, I'm curious to hear how your life or your relationship to games has changed since 2020. Personally, I feel very grateful to be reminded of all the friends I've made since then 💕

From the creators of Minami Lane, explore a charming countryside as a young bike courier in Milki Delivery. "Lush meadows, green forests, a glittering ocean... To see it all and reach everyone, you'll need to upgrade your bike, manage your inventory and choose your path wisely."

Bento Blocks is a puzzle game that combines culinary creativity with satisfying challenges. "Slice and arrange ingredients to craft lunch boxes... Explore over 100 hand-crafted levels, each with its own clever twist and solution."

I hit the button ✅😭🐸 🚨BIG HOPS is OUT NOW🚨 Get it on Steam | Switch | PS5 for just $17.99 with our 10% launch discount! #indiegames #nintendoswitch #ps5

Released in 2021, Slice of Life: Songs from Wholesome Games is a vinyl compilation featuring celebrated composers like Lena Raine and Mark Sparling. Only 500 copies were pressed and all proceeds were donated to Galaxy Fund. Today, I'm happy to announce you can stream the entire compilation for free!

#ad ReStory is a relaxing electronics repair shop sim set in the bustling streets of Tokyo 🕹️ Restore nostalgic gadgets from the early 2000s 💴 Manage and grow your business 👤 Each customer has a unique story 🖥️ Coming to PC in 2026 ▶️ Steam Playtest available for a limited time

Navigate through ever-changing claw machine challenges and build the most charming diorama collection with the items you snag in Clawsome! Featured in Wholesome Direct 2025.

Thanks for being part of our journey! We can't wait to see what new adventures 2026 will bring. -Matthew, Jenny, James, and Victoria 🎨 @underpalewater.bsky.social

UPDATE: Our latest bundle has now raised over $35,000 for @aclu.org! Can we reach $40,000 before the bundle ends in one week?

Released yesterday, the Cozy Puzzles Steam bundle features 7 great puzzle games, each with a focus on cozy vibes and stress-free puzzle solving! 📐 A Little to the Left 🌄 Dorfromantik 💺 Is This Seat Taken? 🚂 RailBound 🐭 Squeakross 🎨 Sticky Business 🌱 Tiny Garden

MakeRoom's Winter Update is here! Decorate your own tree, set some cookies out for Santa, and enjoy new features like multi-selection that make creating holiday magic easier than ever. Best of all, it's 20% off as part of the Steam Winter Sale!

Decorate your dream café as you bake and brew to the beat in Nom Nom: Cozy Forest Café! Created by solo indie dev @anaiis.bsky.social and releasing on January 12th, 2026

#ad Coffee Talk Tokyo was featured in Wholesome Snack, and I'm told the team was truly moved by the warm reception ☕️ "A new city, fresh stories, and plenty of late-night vibes are waiting for you when the café opens on March 5. Be sure to add it to your Steam wishlist!"

Wholesome Snack 2025 by the numbers! 6️⃣ World premieres (wow) 5️⃣ New demos (play now) 4️⃣ Release dates (play later) 3️⃣ games with ❗️ in the title (our loudest showcase yet) 2️⃣ 0,000 raised for ACLU (almost! keep going!) 1️⃣ Surprise release (Bits & Bops!!)

Grateful to have Wholesome Snack and the amazing games we showcased featured on #TheGameAwards Steam page as an official partner event!

🎣 Cast n Chill is coming to Nintendo Switch & Switch 2 on December 19! Featuring: 🎣 Laid back fishin' 🐕 Loyal companions ❄️ Ice fishing spot 👀 Oh & we added local multiplayer... You can Wishlist on all eShops now! www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro... #Nintendoswitch #nintendoswitch2 #nintendo

#ad Are you ready for a freezing yet heartwarming winter adventure in Moominvalley? Featured in Tuesday's Wholesome Snack, our friends @hypergames.no just released a free demo of Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth on Steam!

The cat’s out of the bag! 🐥✨ Lost and Found Co. launches on February 11th! 🎉 Huge thanks to the amazing team at @wholesomegames.com for having us at Wholesome Snack 2025 for this special announcement! 💛

#ad Deliver pizzas, milk flying cows, customize your home, and more in the cozy classic, Milano's Odd Job Collection, available now for the first time in the West. Your wholesome summer vacation begins today!

Over $10,000 raised for @aclu.org in less than 24 hours 🎉

Thank you for watching #WholesomeSnack2025! 📺 YouTube: youtu.be/kYwGSLM8lsQ 🎮 Steam: store.steampowered.com/curator/3541... ❤️ Humble Bundle: www.humblebundle.com/games/wholes... 💌 Newsletter: wholesomegames.com/#mailinglist

Thank you to everyone who helped make today's Wholesome Snack, and this year in general, so special ❤️ UP NEXT: @lagshowcase.bsky.social Dec 9 at 4pm PT / 7pm ET @dayofthedevs.org Dec 10 at 10am PT / 1pm ET @womenledgames.com Dec 10 at 4pm PT / 7pm ET @thegameawards.com Dec 11 at 5pm PT / 8pm ET

OUT NOW: #WholesomeSnack2025 is going out with a banger! Bits & Bops is a collection of rhythm minigames filled with catchy music, snappy gameplay, and hand-drawn animation, and it's OUT NOW! Check out the launch trailer and play it on Steam today! s.team/a/1929290

FIRST LOOK: 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. moomintroll.game #WholesomeSnack2025

WORLD PREMIERE: Verdant is a coming of age story set in a lush, post-apocalyptic 1980s Germany from developer @tinyroargames.bsky.social Check out the announcement trailer that just dropped at #WholesomeSnack2025 for a first look at this bittersweet journey of discovery.

FIRST LOOK: Welcome to #dtopia, a gentle-paced puzzle adventure set in a world where happiness is curated by AI. Solve logic puzzles, meet the residents, and find your purpose when problems go beyond the mechanical. s.team/a/1895460 #WholesomeSnack2025

WORLD PREMIERE: Just announced at #WholesomeSnack2025, ReStory is a chill electronics repair shop sim set in mid-2000s Tokyo. Repair iconic Y2K-era devices, manage your shop, and talk to customers. Join the playtest and wishlist on Steam: s.team/a/3812600

FIRST LOOK: Tend your gardens and make a life for yourself in Mandrake. Uncover the mysteries of your family legacy, and try to stay on the good side of neighbors like the Yolf, introduced in this #WholesomeSnack2025 exclusive clip! mandrakegame.com

FIRST LOOK: Coffee Talk Tokyo transports the Coffee Talk vibes to a backstreet cafe in Tokyo, with lo-fi beats and hot and cold drinks to soothe your customers. Erika can't wait to tell her story in this exclusive #WholesomeSnack2025 clip! s.team/a/3161220