#ad A tiny capybara. A yappy crow. One very big journey home. 🐾 Capy Castaway launches August 6 on Steam! Explore a mysterious island, help animal friends, goof around, and uncover what "home" really means.

"When we first pitched Dressmaker, we were told that the game may be 'too niche'... that we might struggle to find our audience. Well, it is with lifted pinkies, feigned modesty, and the politest smile that we say, "Why yes, we did surpass 100,000 wishlists..." 👏👏👏 @freelives.bsky.social

Just announced: Get creative in Glenmara: Still Life Artist. "On the wee Scottish isle, fulfill your fellow islanders' requests and learn their stories. With heaps of inspiring objects, unique backdrops, and customizable painting styles, see where your imagination takes you!"

Care for your flock, grow your ranch, and make a beautiful home in Little Sheep Valley. "Live with your sheep on the ranch and look after their needs. Pet and shear them, play with them, and decorate their home. As your flock grows, so will their wishes!"

Sort and deliver parcels from the daily boat, organizing every detail along the way in Cat Mail Co. "As night settles in, moonlight reveals secrets. What seemed ordinary during the day may carry strange properties after dark, offering magical insight into how some parcels should be treated."

Run your own ice cream truck and serve a town of charming animal customers in Cone Sweet Cone! Take orders, serve sweet treats, and get to know your regulars as you upgrade the truck and grow your business.

The Steam Summer Sale is underway! Check out the Wholesome Games curator page and "Specials" section to see all the wholesome titles on sale right now 💸 Devs and fans, please share your recommendations in the replies! store.steampowered.com/curator/3541...

Described as "the ultimate sandbox game", unlock a variety of tools to gather wet sand, shape towering walls, carve intricate battlements, and engineer elaborate moats in Sandcastle.

Our friends at KeyXP asked us to share their giveaway featuring: Yono and the Celestial Elephants Passing By - A Tailwind Journey REKY Spitkiss Away: Journey to the Unexpected If you fill out their survey you'll get 1 of 10,000 random keys from the list above. Have fun!

Stepwell is an optical illusion puzzle game that defies the laws of physics. Snap together impossible geometry to create twisting, mind-bending paths for your Quarks. Relax in a vibrant world and watch your creations come alive as part of a hypnotic, bustling colony.

⏰️ Only two days remain to submit your game to our August event, the Wholesome Games Celebration on Steam! forms.gle/z1abtKPhyGrc...

Pack your tent, explore with 1-4 players, befriend magical creatures, and solve challenges with cards in Humblets. We were proud to reveal the first card gameplay in Wholesome Direct! Collect, upgrade, trade, and use cards to face goofy creatures or team up with friends.

🔍 Wholesome Direct 2026 by the numbers! - 6.6+ million views across Twitch, YouTube, and Steam - 1,300 co-streamers - +20,000 median wishlists for upcoming games - $9k (and counting!) raised for Transgender Law Center Submissions are live now for our Steam event this August ⬇️

It's that time again! There are so many wholesome games with demos on Steam right now for #SteamNextFest, which begins officially at 10am PT. I'll use this thread to highlight a few I've found, but devs and fans please join me and add your own recommendations!

We are so proud to be back helping @dodoot.bsky.social and @blibloop.bsky.social with their upcoming game, Milki Delivery! You can play the demo now on Steam to get a taste of what it'll be like to ride through the countryside and deliver milk to your neighbors 🌻🐮

I'm catching up on showcases starting with this lovely trailer for Hoa 2 from @seagshowcase.bsky.social! What were you favorite announcements from Summer Game Fest?

How many games can you name from this year's shirt? theyetee.com/wholesomegames

Usagi Shima is coming to Steam this October! Build your own bunny paradise, attract fluffy tourists with toys and decorations, and befriend lovable bunnies by feeding, petting, and playing with them. Relax with rabbits in a beautiful sandbox of your own design!

It's all farming games ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ #WholesomeDirect2026

Did you know this account's first ever post was about Pikuniku? You can imagine my excitement seeing the announcement of Pikuniku 2 in today's Nintendo Direct!

Our next event is just around the corner: the Wholesome Games Celebration! This is a Steam-only event that features same-day releases, new game announcements, demos, discounts and more. Last year we celebrated the release of Tiny Bookshop, Is This Seat Taken?, MakeRoom, and more!

I should say: most people are supportive and kind! If you're one of those folks, consider buying a shirt or deskmat to support Transgender Law Center theyetee.com/wholesomegames

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Out of 53 games showcased, which ones found their way to your wishlist? #WholesomeDirect2026

Huge thanks to everyone who made yesterday's Wholesome Direct possible! From our broadcast partners Summer Game Fest, Twitch, @ign.com, and @gamespot.com, to our incredible co-hosts, co-streamers, moderators, and translators. Thank you!

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WORLD PREMIERE: Create beautiful, lively spaces inhabited by adorable characters in Hokko Spaces. Unlock cute residents and watch them hang out together, do some gardening, and enjoy the spaces that you build for them. #WholesomeDirect2026

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WORLD PREMIERE: Jump, stretch your arms, grab, and throw everything around you in Rubber Bird! Follow Rub on his quest to answer the big question: why does he have arms? This lighthearted physics platformer is designed to be welcoming and goofy. #WholesomeDirect2026