All New Games Announcements During the Wholesome Snack 2024

Organized on December 10, ahead of the Game Awards, the Wholesome Snack 2024 also packed a punch with announcements.

Like many showcases held as part of the major video game ceremony, the event was full of announcements for all lovers of cute and cozy games, streamed live on Twitch and YouTube. And there’s something for everyone!

For everyone who enjoyed the first installment TOEM, of the photography adventure, you’ll be happy to know that the second game is coming very soon.

The sequel, made official by Something We Made thanks to the success of the first title, promises to shake things up without losing the essence of what made it great. The environment remains in black and white but is now presented in 3D!

Add it to your wishlist on Steam now! However, you’ll need to be patient, as the game might not release until… 2026.

A Bollywood RPG, anyone? Aikyam, though still quite mysterious, has already revealed some of its game mechanics and gameplay: turn-based… dance battles! That’s right—Bollywood means singing and dancing, and these moves just might save the world.

Join Vishva, Ramli, and Guru-ji in their rhythmic battle against demons by Thousand Stars Studio on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S!

For those playing on Steam, a demo is already available to give you a little taste of the action before its release, hopefuly soon!

Developed by Toukana Interactive, Star Birds is a base-building game where you’ll also need to manage resources and mine asteroids to guide your colony of colorful birds to a new home.

Awaken your inner Sheldon Cooper with Green Tile Digital and this adorable game where you control an irresistibly cute train conductor, Locomoto. Customize your train, take care of your passengers, and most importantly, explore the world!

Accompanied by relaxing lofi music, embark on timeless journeys and marvel at the stunning landscapes awaiting you. Of course, you won’t always be stuck on your train—so get out and explore a little!

A game that’s generating quite a buzz: Loftia, a free-to-play Animal Crossing-like set among floating islands in the clouds.

The game is developed by Qloud Games who revealed new images and features: meet your new neighbors, link your floating island to others, and cultivate the land together—all in an eco-friendly atmosphere.

You can also visit friends, and the focus will be heavily on social interaction. Looking for a truly social game? It sounds promising, but as with any free-to-play title, monetization is a given. For now, details on that remain a mystery.

A game I’ve had on my wishlist for a while now, still without a release date (it feels like my personal Star Citizen), but it’s making a comeback with announcements for Steam, PlayStation, and Switch.

Developed by Tiny Roar, Lou’s Lagoon follows the story of Lou, a young girl taking over her uncle’s mysteriously abandoned seaplane delivery service.

You’ll have plenty to do: explore the Limbo Archipelago, uncover the mystery of your uncle’s disappearance, and grow your business!

The ultimate classic of wholesome games: the farm! Inspired by the most famous titles in the genre, especially Harvest Moon, Sugardew Island was literally designed as a tribute to cozy gameplay by rokaplay.

So, no surprises here: After arriving on the island following a shipwreck, you find yourself in charge of a farm that you’ll need to manage—take care of your animals and land, gather resources, run your shop with products from your farm, sell your goods to the adorable forest inhabitants, and upgrade your farm or home. And even find love !

You can also spend time with your pets and complete quests for the Tree of Harmony to help make life on the island even better.

To be released in Mars 2025 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/ Series, and Windows.

A super cute game from Kitten Cup Studio, Capy Castaway features two vibrant protagonists: a capybara and its sidekick, a crow. To find their way home, they’ll need to solve numerous puzzles and challenges together.

In a colorful world waiting to be explored, you can sniff around and dig as the capybara, while the crow can fly and grab objects.

Wishlist the game on Steam! (Hopefully coming soon!)

Developed by Teenage Astronauts, Little Rocket Lab puts you in the shoes of Morgan, a young engineer returning to her childhood town, St. Ambrose, to complete the rocket her mother always dreamed of seeing built during her lifetime.

Of course, your task isn’t just about rocket construction. You’ll also need to meet new faces in this familiar town, make friends, and build other machines.

For those who enjoyed My Time at Portia, this might remind you of some familiar mechanics.

Do you love Candy Crush? Do you enjoy lo-fi music? Then Spirit Swap: Lo-Fi Beat to Match-3 is the game for you!

Developed by Soft Not Weak (a great name), this simple game has you matching three tokens of the same color to earn points and cast spells, immersing you in a magical world with vibrant, queer characters.

And yes, the story won’t be left behind, as you’ll play as Samar, who is trying to organize the biggest concert of the year. Yes, a great ambition.

The game also features local co-op, so you can challenge your friends!

Did you enjoy Wylde Flowers, the game of Studio Drydock? Well, here’s a prequel to the story : Wylde Society.

This time, you play as Vivian, Tara’s great-great aunt, who is the owner of a magical boarding house in Fairhaven. She’s also a witch and a socialite who will lead you into a period drama full of magic and romance.

Your goal is to manage your boarding house, host unforgettable parties, and perhaps become an important figure in your town!

Piece by Piece is a game by Gamkat where you take control of a little fox running a repair shop. Your mission? Repair, paint by using the pigments from the plants you grow, and also build new and intriguing items.

You’ll also get to play Bear, Fish, Bee with the town’s residents, these adorable animals you’ll have the chance to chat with.

Coming to Steam soon;

Created by developers Julián Corder and Sebastian Valbuena, Despelote is a game that will transport you to Ecuador to follow the adventures of young Julián, an eight-year-old football player who’s already got the skills of a pro!

As you might guess, the game centers around a sport that’s extremely popular worldwide, but don’t worry, it’s not a FIFA-style game.

You’ll experience narrative elements, meet various characters, all set against the backdrop of the World Cup.

A Waddleful Life is developed by Shaky Shrub Games, promising lots of cuteness to come!

You are a duck mom, and you must raise your ducklings. Yes, nothing more… complicated.

Because yes, it’s fun to play with them, but you’ll also need to help them grow and take care of them. An utterly adorable game that will be available exclusively on Steam with no release date yet.

Another duck, but this time a detective: Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping.

A sequel to Duck Detective: The Secret Salami, you now find yourself in a luxury campsite, solving a hunt—or rather, attempting to uncover the truth behind this mystery.

Don’t worry if you haven’t played the previous game, because according to Happy Broccoli Games, this game can easily be played as a standalone. So if you love investigations and light-hearted, humorous worlds, this game is made for you!

Tales of Seikyu is a farming sim inspired by Japanese culture and legends. Developed by ACE Entertainment, the game takes place on an island full of yokai, the famous spirits from Japanese folklore.

You move there to take over an old abandoned farm and… discover that you can transform into different creatures. In fact, you’re descended from the Fox Clan, and your power will be useful for protecting the island and tending to your farm.

You’ll also be able to explore, participate in various activities, and perhaps even find love!

Scheduled for release in spring 2025 on Steam.

A bit of city building? Frogsong Studios offers you a puzzle game where the goal is to create a peaceful little town by the river. And yes, it’s called River Towns.

To do this, you’ll need to arrange your buildings so that they’re connected to a water source, earning more or fewer points depending on the placement.

Looking for a cozy and nostalgic game where you explore a world shaped like a giant pinball table? Pinbleton Park is made for you.

Developed by Turtlesoup Games, your goal will be to help the spirits living in this unique world, saving them from a corporation with one aim: to destroy the town.

Winter Burrow is a game developed by Pine Creek Games that puts you in the shoes of an adorable mouse.

Yes, another game where you return home to take over your family’s old, dilapidated house. But this time, you can make cute and cozy sweaters, and bake pies.

Of course, you’ll also gather many resources to rebuild your home, defend yourself against bugs, and meet various inhabitants. But watch out for the forest at night.

Want to revisit all the announcements in detail or simply relive the evening as if you were there? It’s possible, with the event replay right below.

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