From sewing dresses to managing an island filled with bunnies, Wholesome Games returns to host the Wholesome Direct 2026, presenting many indie titles to anticipate.
Returning once again during the season of game announcements, Wholesome Games presents the Wholesome Direct 2026 across YouTube and Twitch, showcasing many relaxing game trailers, world premieres, and release dates. As the direct kicks off, 53 games were showcased from many motivated developers and publishers for many to anticipate, and to help you get caught up with ease, here’s a list of all the games that were announced at the Wholesome Direct 2026.
Before we list the announced games, here are some highlights from Wholesome Direct 2026 for gamers to keep their eyes on.
Dressmaker
Kicking off the Wholesome Direct 2026, Dressmaker invites players to design their dream dress and fulfill their client’s wishes with their trusty sewing machine. Stepping into the small town, players can craft their dress with a wide range of fabrics and accessories, plan their design in their sketchbook, meet many people from the town looking to fill their wardrobe, and much more. Developed by Cozy Lives and published by Free Lives, Dressmaker launches on Steam in September 2026.
In The Drift
Directed by Daniel Fineberg, one of the co-creators of Sable, In The Drift follows a young woman named Luna, who is starting her new job as a telecoms engineer in space. As Luna solves problems in the morning and spends the evening with her crew on the ship, In the Drift is about trying to be a good person and finding hope in a world that is drifting apart. Developed by Daniel Fineberg and friends, In The Drift is coming soon on Steam.
Usagi Shima
Embark on a journey to transform an abandoned island into a cozy paradise for many bunnies in Usagi Shima, featuring a hand-drawn and traditional animated art style. Developed by studio rabbiko and published by Wholesome Games Presents, players are tasked with decorating the island with toys, plants, and buildings to attract 30+ unique bunnies.
Additionally, players can build friendships with the bunnies, dress the bunnies with cute hats, take snapshots to build a photo album, and much more. Not to mention, the title is synced with the player’s time of day, bringing a matching ambience to the island. During Wholesome Direct 2026, the team revealed Usagi Shima will launch on Steam in October 2026. Currently, the relaxing title is available on iOS and the Google Play Store.
Hidden Folks 2
From the developers behind the 2017 title Hidden Folks, Hidden Folks B.V. announces Hidden Folks 2 during Wholesome Direct 2026. Stepping into the black-and-white searching game, the sequel will feature more jokes and mouth sounds, various quality-of-life improvements, and a hand-drawn landscape across many new themes. Hidden Folks 2 launches in 2027 on Steam, itch.io, iOS / App Store / Apple Arcade, and Google Play Store.
Beastfolk Barber
Stepping into a city where beastfolk and humans live together, players take on the role of a barber in Beastfolk Barber, cutting their clients’ hair and conversing to help them embrace who they truly are. Developed by Safe Flight Games and published by SIGONO, Beatfolk Barber is coming soon to Steam.
PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE
Developed by teaisfortoby, PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE follows a college grad named Louise, moving back to his childhood home. However, being chronically ill, Louise is struggling to find suitable healthcare and finds himself not recognizing the streets he grew up on. But one day, he was attacked by a mysterious entity that could only communicate through a cassette player. With the cassette player by his side, he must communicate with the entity and the townsfolk to learn the truth behind the attack. PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE is coming soon to Steam and Itch.io.
Momento
In Momento, players decorate their room, and the items they choose to display will have an impact throughout the story. As they enter their room, players will choose a toy that represents their dream. As they follow their dream into adulthood, they will explore various settings and themes, and the importance of their beloved treasures throughout their journey.
With so many possibilities, the title features 17 rooms and six endings for players to discover, plus a Creative Mode for decorating for fun. Developed by Fat Alien Cat and Nomo Studio, and published by Silver Lining Interactive, Momento launches today on Steam during the Wholesome Direct 2026. For console players, the cozy title will launch on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on June 30, 2026.
Tales of Seikyu
Set on the island of Seikyu, Tales of Seikyu invites players to grow their farm, restore their ancestral home, build their friendship with the villagers, and transform into various spirits to explore the world. With the title in early access, the farming life sim will enter Version 1.0 on June 11, 2026, introducing the conclusion to the main story with Chapter 3, the new yokai transformation, three new romanceable villagers, a marriage system, a new festival, and more. Developed by ACE Entertainment and published by Fireshine Games, Tales of Seikyu is available on Steam.
Full list of the games that were announced at Wholesome Direct 2025:
- Dressmaker – Developed by Cozy Lives and Published by Free Lives. Launches in September 2026 on Steam.
- Book Nook – Developed by Malapata Studio. Coming soon, with a demo available today on Steam.
- Fields of Mistria – Developed by NPC Studio, the full 1.0 launches on August 5, 2026, on Steam.
- Spirit Crossing – Developed by Spry Fox, Spirit Crossing is coming to PC on Steam with a playtest live now. Alongside the PC release, the title is currently available on iOS and Android.
- Tinkernest – Developed by afterwalk. Coming soon on Steam.
- Moonlight Peaks – Developed by Little Chicken Game Company and published by XSEED Games. Launching on July 7, 2026, on Steam, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and Android.
- In the Drift – Developed by Daniel Fineberg and friends. Coming soon on Steam.
- Capy Castaway – Developed by Kitten Cup Studio and published by Big Blue Sky Games. Coming soon on Steam, with a demo launching soon.
- Discounty – Developed by Crincle Cut Games and published by PQube. A free expansion, People or Profit, launches on Steam, Epic Games Store, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
- Dungeon Tourist – Developed by KMLO. Coming soon on Steam.
- Fourleaf Fields – Developed by BEHEMUTT and published by HypeTrain Digital. Coming soon on Steam.
- Is This Seat Taken? – Developed by Poti Poti Studio and published by Wholesome Game Presents. Available now on Steam, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Google Play Store, Is This Seat Taken? launches on PS5 in August 2026.
- Usagi Shima – Developed by Studio Rabbiko and published by Wholesome Games Present. Launches in October 2026 on Steam, iOS, and Google Play Store.
- Milki Delivery – Developed by Doot Tiny Games and published by Wholesome Games Present. Coming soon in 2026 on Steam, with a demo available now.
- Hidden Folks 2 – Developed by Hidden Folks B.V. Coming soon on Steam, Itch.io, iOS / App Store / Apple Arcade, and Google Play Store.
- Lou’s Lagoon – Developed by Tiny Roar and published by Megabit Publishing. Coming soon in 2026 on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, with a demo available now.
- Beastfolk Barber – Developed by Safe Flight Games and published by SIGONO. Coming soon on Steam.
- The Wandering Village: The Last Leviathan – Developed by Stray Fawn Studio. A new DLC launches on Steam, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
- Croakwood – Developed by Texel Raptor. Launches this winter on Steam.
- Deer & Boy – Developed by Lifeline Studio and published by Dear Villagers. Launches on June 23, 2026, on Steam, Epic Games Store, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
- PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE – Developed by teaisfortoby. Coming soon on Steam and itch.io.
- Design & Conjure – Developed by Tiny Kiwi Games and published by Thermite Games. Launching in Q4 2026 on Steam, with a demo available now.
- Dragon Shelter – Developed by Wild Forest Studio and published by Curve Games. Launches on Steam on September 24, 2026.
- Momento – Developed by Fat Alien Cat and Nomo Studio, and published by Silver Lining Interactive. Available now on Steam, and launching soon on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
- Petal Runner – Developed by Nano Park Studios and published by iam8bit Presents. Coming soon on Steam.
- Froggy Brews – Developed by Komodo Range. Coming soon, with a demo available now on Steam, Epic Games Store, itch.io, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
- Planet Zoo 2 – Developed by Frontier Developments. Launching on October 13, 2026, on Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
- Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit – Developed and published by Spry Fox. Launching on July 15, 2026, on Steam, Epic Games Store, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Available now on iOS and the Google Play Store.
- Go-Go Town! – Developed by Prideful Sloth. Launching on July 16, 2026, on Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2.
- Loftia – Developed by Qloud Games. Launching in 2026 on Steam, Epic Games Store, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. The Early Access will launch in Fall 2026 for Steam and Epic Games Store users.
- Tales of Seikyu – Developed by ACE Entertainment and published by Fireshine Games. Version 1.0 launches on Steam on June 11, 2026.
- Spiritstead – Developed by Turbo Dog Games. Coming soon on Steam, with a demo available now.
- Paralives – Developed by Paralives Studio. Released in May 2026, a free Unpacking-themed update is available now on Steam.
- Moomin: Midsummer Madness – Developed by Crossbridge Games Studios and published by Shochiku Games. Coming soon on Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2.
- Humblets – Developed by Berry Bite and published by HypeTrain Digital. Coming soon on Steam.
- Spiriki: Tiny Island – Developed by Pas Croyable Production. Launching in Summer 2026 on Steam.
- WATERFUL – Developed by Lenja Kaufmann (Finding Games). Coming soon on Steam.
- Rubber Bird – Developed by Outretaupe. Coming soon on Steam and itch.io.
- Hela: of Mice & Magic – Developed by Windup Games and published by Knights Peak. Releasing in 2026 on Steam, Epic Games Store, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
- Little Cheese Works – Developed by BUBBLE GUM STUDIO. Releasing in September 2026 on Steam.
- TOEM 2 – Developed by Something We Made. Releasing in Q3 2026 on Steam, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5, with a demo available now.
- Otterly Lost – Developed by Soulworks Interactive. Launching in September 2026 on Steam.
- Walk The Frog – Developed by Walk The Frog. Available now on Steam, iOS / App Store / Apple Arcade, and Google Play Store, with a Nintendo Switch release set for September 2026.
- Japanese Rural Life Adventure -Developed by G-MODE and published by G-MODE Corporation. Available on Steam and Nintendo Switch.
- Tiny Delivery – Developed by Sinica. Launching in Q3 2026 on Steam.
- Hokko Spaces – Developed by Wonderscope Games. Coming soon on Steam and Nintendo Switch.
- Wild Chorus – Developed by Habitat Games. Coming soon on Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2.
- Anemorie – Developed by InnGamez Studio and published by Catoptric Games. Releasing in Q1 2027 on Steam.
- Colorbound – Developed by Panpipe Studio and published by Whitethorn Games. Releasing in 2026 on Steam, Epic Games Store, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
- Fossil Quest – Developed by Unsigned Double. Releasing in Q1 2027 on Steam.
- Danchi Days – Developed by gingham games and published by Analgesic Production. Launching in October 2026 on Steam.
- Pelican Post – Developed by Shoreside Studio and published by MAGIC Spell Studios. Coming soon on Steam.
- Papaya Plaza – Developed by Biscuit Factory Games, StefScribbles, and published by Weekend Games. Releasing in 2026 on Steam, with a demo available now.
Before wrapping up, Wholesome Games has shared that merchandise sales from Wholesome Direct 2026 will go toward their charity partner, Transgender Law Center. Founded in 2002, the organization advocates for the self-determination of all people, with its history of victories for the trans movement, ranging from trans workers’ rights in Macy v. Holder to protections for trans students under federal statutory and constitutional law in Whitaker v. Kenosha United School District.
Alongside their victories, Transgender Law Center offers many programs, including Positively Trans, Disability Project, Black Trans Circle, and Gender Justice Leadership Programs.
Quite a lot of cozy, fun games for many relaxing gamers to look forward to from the Wholesome Direct 2026. To keep up-to-date with Wholesome Games Direct and Wholesome Snacks, fans can subscribe to the Wholesome Games newsletter.
