Nov 2, 2023Animal Crossing
If you want to share a unique Stardew Valley or Animal Crossing themed gift this year, look no further. Browse some super adorable themed gaming merch and so much more – check it out for yourself on Etsy or Shopify
This Stardew Valley inspired DIY gardening kit comes with everything you need to grow your own beautiful plant. The printed weather proofed ceramic pot has a drain hole and a tray so that you can safely water your plant friend. The print features a wide variety of characters and memorable scenery from the game. The kit includes a reusable zipper pouch, a bamboo gardening stake to name your plant, instruction cards, stickers and so much more!
Much like the Stardew Valley kit, everything is custom made with the tiny world of Animal Crossing that fits in the palm of your hand in mind. Perfect to grow the included seeds or a succulent of your likings. It comes with a tiny shovel, made for the kit, the tiny planter is last imprinted so it won’t fade, it also has a drainage hole and a bamboo coaster. There is a small canvas soil bag themed after Leif. A no fail instruction card along with a tiny bamboo plant stick also themed after our gardening friend Leif from Animal Crossing.
This super soft Animal Crossing inspired Coin Purse comes in the design inspired by everyone’s favorite video game. Choose between a midnight blue Fossil, golden Bell Bag or the ever adorable Celeste from ACNH inspired coin purse. If you want to go for the ultimate fan bundle you can choose the tripple pack that includes all three of them, perfect for gifting or to keep all to yourself.
And so much more…
Mar 28, 2024Indie Highlight
Ready for a chill sandbox gardening game? Then Plantabi: Little Garden is just the game for you! Developed by Adrian Corpuz, this adorable little game is all about decorating and building a beautiful little garden. Of course, you need to fulfill orders for customers too, because earning money allows you to buy even more!
Unlock new plants as you help the shop owner fulfill orders in Plantabi so you can raise a number of different types of plants. In fact, there are over 90 different plants to collect. Each plant needs to be lovingly cared for, so water and fertilize it to make it happy. Even equip each plant with a helpful orb that has unique abilities to help the plant thrive. Pick from a variety of decorative pots to perfectly design and enhance your gardening space. Plus, decorate with different items to personalize the garden into a relaxing oasis!
Plantabi: Little Garden is available now on Steam!
Taking Root is a more realistic plant care game, if you prefer that!
Mar 28, 2024Indie Highlight
Set off on a single-player, top-down adventure through a gorgeously crafted world in Cozy Caravan. Explore picturesque landscapes via your bee-drawn (no trusty horse steed here!) caravan. With your best friend Bubba by your side, set up a mobile market in each town and hamlet you come across. Trade with the locals to earn some money, and even help them out a little! You might need to give someone a ride in your caravan, or pick the carrots from their garden. Whatever needs to be done, you’ll deepen your connection with each character as well as learn their stories. It’s not all work and no play, though! Some of the townspeople will want to just relax and participate in some fun activities with you.
Cozy Caravan is coming to Steam sometime. There is no listed release date!
Perhaps Coffee Caravan would interest you too?
Mar 28, 2024Indie Highlight
What’s better than setting up some great, chill music to listen to while studying or doing some work? Gamifying your productivity using Chill Pulse! Much like Spirit City: Lofi Sessions, this game features a relaxing atmosphere in the way of beautiful, immersive visuals. Pick your preferred environment like a cozy and warm study with snow falling softly outside the window. Or perhaps you enjoy a dark, futuristic room with the neon lights of a cyberpunk city shining in the window. Pair it with the best music to suit your mood, and get to work!
Chill Pulse encourages you to meet your work or study goals by offering an engaging and rewarding experience. You unlock new environments, soundtracks, and features as you achieve your work and study goals. There’s even a bit of a story to this productivity tool that unfolds in the background as you work. Of course, this can be done during your breaks as the game features a Pomodoro timer to help keep you on track! Set your work duration, as well as your break duration to ensure you can keep on task while giving yourself breaks. You can even make to-do lists and break those down to optimize your workflow.
Chill Pulse is coming to Steam in April!
Mar 27, 2024Indie Highlight
The Magical Mixture Mill is an exciting, colorful business management game by developer Glowlight. Griselda’s Magical Mixtures is popular amongst adventurers as a one stop shop for all potion needs. Enhance strength, intelligence, beauty, and more with concoctions from Griselda’s. However, time has taken its toll on the elderly witch, Griselda, and she’s looking for her replacement. That replacement is you, of course! Your adventuring career has been cut short by an intolerance to concoctions, so you’re the perfect candidate to take over.
Alongside your goblin assistant, create an automated potion-making mega store. The Magical Mixture Mill gives you a variety of workstations to build. Plus, there are other production line necessities so you can mass-produce the necessary potions to help adventurers. You aren’t always stuck in the shop, though! Explore a beautifully vibrant world full of colorful designs, too. Find and gather the necessary resources for your business. Just be careful, some of the plants fight back!
Can you learn the tricks of the trade and successfully take over Griselda’s famous operation?
You can find The Magical Mixture Mill on Steam now!
Want more potion-making fun? Try Alchemist: The Potion Monger, Potionomics, or Potion Permit!
Mar 27, 2024Indie Highlight
If you’ve been looking for a cute fishing-focused game, then let me introduce Whisker Waters by developer Underbite Games! This casual game blends fantasy with fishing elements to make an intriguing concept for players. Start by creating your very own cat character by choosing from a number of fur colors and accessories to make a cat that’s uniquely yours! Then, set out on a journey of whimsy and wonder as you explore different regions while mastering fishing.
Whisker Waters takes place in a beautifully designed world where you’ll experience a distinct narrative and adventure. Solve some mysteries and unravel some stories to get to know the place, as well as make some friends along the way. Cats, bears, and birds all live in harmony, and you can befriend them or help them out with tasks. They’ll even reward you with some cool gear! As for the fishing, this isn’t your usual simple fishing game. While it’s easy to play, it’ll take time to master the sport. Each fish has its own tricks to avoid capture. Plus, you will have to deal with some obstacles like a tangled line, whirlpools, and stuck fish. Each one requires prowess and thought to overcome, but offers a wholly rewarding experience once you learn!
Are you ready for your next great fishing adventure?
Whisker Waters is set to release on April 25th on Steam, Switch, and PlayStation!
Captain Pawesome is another cat-centric fishing game. Plus, there’s Catch and Cook: Fishing Adventure and DREDGE for more fishing-centered fun.
Mar 27, 2024Indie Highlight
There appears to be an uptick in cozy room designing games lately, and I’m here for it. I know a lot of the casual, cozy gamers enjoy the building and room design aspect of The Sims. These latest design games focus solely on designing rooms and homes, without the people management. That makes these games perfect for the creatives who just want to design! Cozy Space by developer 攻壳游戏 Gamker Studio is one such game that boasts a cozy, easy-to-use interior design interface so you can create your dream rooms.
This gorgeous game features an extensive library of models that lets you design each room down to the minute details. Create comfy bedrooms with luxurious beds and the perfect ambient lighting. Place desks, lamps, plants, mirrors, and more for the perfect design accents. Pick appropriate wallpapers or paint colors and flooring options. Even make your dream game room, as Cozy Space is particularly geared towards gamers and includes large desks, computers, and other accessories. While you design, listen to the built-in relaxing music that you can control and customize for a better gaming experience.
Your imagination is the limit in this game!
Cozy Space is available now on Steam in Early Access!
Make Room and Hometopia are a couple more cozy design games.
Mar 21, 2024Indie Highlight
Set out on an exciting adventure in this whimsical exploration platformer Promenade! The Great Elevator has been broken, and its cogs are now scattered across the world. It’s up to you to explore the world and find those missing cogs. You’re not alone, though. Your trusty little poulp friend has many abilities that you’ll find useful in your journey.
Promenade is a colorful and cute game that features a unique world full of puzzles, mysteries, and so much more. Encounter unique characters. Explore dungeons and defeat the bosses you find there. Use different items you find to your advantage, too. Nothing is off limits!
Inspired by classics like Mario 64, Banjo-Kazooie, Spyro, this game is sure to be entertaining.
You can find Promenade on Steam, Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation now!
Re:Fresh is another cozy platformer you should check out!
Mar 21, 2024Indie Highlight
News Tower, by developer Sparrow Night, lets you live the life of an aspiring influential publisher in 1930s New York. Search the globe for worthy news stories to publish. Follow key moments from the 1930s like Prohibition, the Great Depression, and more. Or write up stories that are a little less important, like the local lost cat. It’s your choice on what stories to cover, but choose wisely, as you aren’t simply writing for yourself! The mafia, the mayor, and other important factions want to use your influence to publish their “truths” for all to see. Bending to their will compromises the integrity of journalism, but it does earn you unique rewards!
Manage and optimize your News Tower of employees as your business expands. Hire writers, janitors, photographers, and more to make sure your newspaper becomes a success. Also ensure each person’s needs are met so they’ll be as productive as possible. Decorate each floor of the tower to offset the oily, noisy printing machines that will cause your writers to write poorly. Lush plants ought to do the trick. Your newspaper won’t make sales and become successful if your employees aren’t happy!
Will you become a newspaper mogul?
You can find News Tower on Steam now.