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Nov 20, 2020
Celebrate the holidays the right way with this Animal Crossing stuffed Christmas stocking.
The holiday of gift giving is just around the corner. I know that many of you out there, like myself, are already getting super giddy about the impending good times. It seems like this year, more-so than recent years, we could all use a little extra joy and laughter, and love of family and friends. One great way to show a loved one that you care could be to get them a fully stuffed Animal Crossing themed Christmas stocking to hang above the fireplace, or wherever you choose to adorn your zone with cuteness.
The stocking itself!
The Animal Crossing Christmas Stocking has a color scheme of classic red/white/green, and it features a great big embroidered portrait of Isabelle dressed in her holiday best. The stocking features a snowy winter wonderland with a little Tom Nook chilling in the trees in the background. It is a super adorable little scene and makes for the perfect cute holiday addition to any home. The entire stocking is very soft, and has a band of super fluffy white cloth around the top and along the bottom.
Chock Full O’ Goodies!
This absolutely adorable holiday item will also come full of goodies from the myPotatoGames shop. The Animal Crossing Overstuffed Stocking of Goodies will come with one of each of the following:
- A Tiny Garden Pals Gardening Kit w/ Tiny Watering Can
- A pair of Isabelle Joy-Con grips
- An Animal Crossing themed tote bag
- A Christmas card to be given with the stocking (also Animal Crossing themed).
Just add some candy and you have the perfect Christmas Stocking for any Animal Crossing fan on your list (or just lovers of cute Animals and Christmas)!
***Nintendo Switch not included. (sry)***
Get one while supplies last.
This Animal Crossing Holiday Stocking will be sold with limited stock, so be sure to act fast. The stocking will ship in time for the Holidays, so worry not. There can be no substitutions or changes to the stocking, or contents therein.
Click here to visit the myPotatoGames shop to buy one now
- Nov 18, 2020
Time for a super magical iteration of the myPotatoGames Best Cute Games series!!
There is never a short supply of endlessly cute games out there, especially ones that contain a magical element in some way, shape or for. Be it crafting potions, learning spells, taming beasts, flying on broomsticks; you can be darned sure that there is always something amazing to do in a world where nothing is impossible! Use the powers inside you to change the world for good, or bring it to its knees before you, it is usually up to you. Well, here are a few games that let you experience first hand the day to day life of your average (or excellent) witch or wizard.
Serin Fate
In Serin Fate you play as a Witch and therefore you are in possession of some magical powers. As you begin playing the game you will start learning new spells that can help you on your journey. The small development team behind the game states that inspiration was taken from games such as “Pokemon, Harvest Moon, Runescape, and Chrono Trigger.” Serin Fate offers a wide variety of tasks that remind me a lot of Fantasy Life that also offers a wide variety of things to do. In this game however, you can freely choose where you’d like to dedicate your focus and time towards to. Feel like crafting some new armor to protect yourself on your next adventure? or maybe instead build some furniture to restore your hut? The choice is always yours. (more info)
Little Witch Academia: Chamber of Time
For those unfamiliar with Little Witch Academia, entries to the series take place at Luna Nova Academy, a school for witches in training. The protagonist of the franchise is Akko, an optimistic and energetic (albeit slightly impulsive) Japanese girl who comes from a non-magical background. In my opinion, this is similar to the various Harry Potter characters that come from a Muggle family. Chamber of Time offers players the ability to uncover the various mysteries of Luna Nova Academy. The game features the lovable protagonist Akko, as well as a variety of her friends. Players can explore dungeons, cast spells and use various magic to discover the seven wonders, as well as to resolve the mysterious time-shit that has occurred. (more info)
Spellcaster University
In Spellcaster University, you take on the role of the director of a magic university in a heroic fantasy world. Build your school, manage your budget, recruit teachers. Will you make it a high place of black magic, with the best necromancy and demonology teachers? Or a school in harmony with nature to train druids and shamans? Or why not train adventurous mages, offering them options to learn how to fight and be discreet? But this will require surviving the ruthless attacks of the orc tribes and the controls of the education authorities. (more info)
Potion Paws
Potions Paws is created by the developers of Garden Paws; Bitten Toast Games. It’s a shorter standalone game with a spooky theme that includes potion-crafting and dungeon-crawling. If you own both Garden Paws and Potion Paws on Steam you’ll unlock a spooky furniture set, a cat ghost companion, and more! The Kickstarter is live right now (September 5th, 2019) and you can make a pledge for a Steam key and many exclusive rewards right here. We backed this project right away and wanted to point at that the higher tiers will include a pet black cat with a cape! See below for a summary of the Kickstarter page. (more info)
Alchemy Garden
You can also explore the huge land surrounding your home and go down deep in the woods to cut down some trees, should you be in need of some lumber. Alchemy Garden also invites you to decorate the outside of your house so unleash your creativity and create your very own magical little hideout. Besides the busy lifestyle of running and Potion Shop, making magic and more, you need a little place to call your home. You will start out with a small house to yourself. You are free to decorate the inside as well as the outside of your plot in any fashion you like. Place furniture, plants and more to really give it a ‘homie’ feel! (more info)
Magicians Quest: Mysterious Times
Magician’s Quest: Mysterious Times is a fantasy life simulation game for the Nintendo DS. After customising the appearance, name and gender of their character, players are able to attend classes at the game’s magic academy. During classes, players will learn spells and incantations, the mysteries of magic, and interact with fellow students. Despite criticism for its striking resemblance to Animal Crossing games, Magician’s Quest offers plenty of unique features for players to enjoy. Examples include: monthly quests during ‘Mystery Time’, dates with other students, the ability to form a band, getting to prank others (and be pranked), plus many more amusing quirks. (more info)
Nine Parchements
Nine Parchments is an action co-op RPG by Frozenbyte for PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch. In the game, runaway apprentice wizards seek the elusive lost nine parchments in the hope of completing their spell books. The wizards acquire spells, but without learning the proper safety procedures that come with them. This hasty progress inevitably leads to a few fatal accidents. (more info)
Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery
Harry Potter fans should be excited about this one. The latest mobile game in the the Harry Potter series is now available on iOS and Android. Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery is the first game that lets player create their own characters, and shape their experience to their liking. The game developed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment is heavily inspired by J.K. Rowling’s original stories. The game can be downloaded on the Google Play store, and iOS App store for free. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery is the first game in which players can create their own character and experience life as a Hogwarts student. The game will launch under Portkey Games, a new label dedicated to creating experiences inspired by the magic and adventures of J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World. (more info)
Guildlings
Guildlings is a story driven RPG game where you user kindness and magic to overcome any obstacle. Magic, Wizards and a world filled with mysterious characters always sounds good to me and that is exactly what Guildlings is trying to capture. The adorably handcrafted world is just so pleasant to the eye that it makes me keep wanting to explore every single area. The game currently available on Apple Arcade ( the Netflix for mobile games on Apple devices )features a a wide array of things to do. You can interact with various people you meet on your journey using what appears to be a text message based communication system much like… well texting on your phone! (more info)
Calico
Calico came about due to the game developer’s obsession with cats, magical girls and fluffy animals. However, wanting to create a game that would appeal to everyone, she also included creatures such as lizards, birds, deer, raccoons, dogs, turtles, red pandas, foxes, etc. She then shares about how she wanted to publish a game that would make players feel ‘soft, happy, cuddly and cozy’. If that wasn’t wholesome enough, she has said in an interview that she just wanted to create a game where the only goal is to have the best time possible. (more info)
Lawmage Academy
We’ve all imagined what life would be like if we lived in a world full of actual magic. How wondrous and amazing each day could be with the unexpected waiting around every corner. Well, Lawmage Academy gives you a taste of that life, but with just a touch more, and is actually being developed by a real lawyer. In Lawmage Academy, you live in a world that is protected by magical lawyers called Lawmages. They defend the community from some of the more malevolent magical forces that roam the land. They are the only thing standing between the peace we know, and the everything plummeting into ultimate darkness. (more info)
Ikenfell
For anyone who may not know, Ikenfell is a JRPG game which utilizes turn-based and timing-based battle mechanics. These mechanics enhance it’s variety of characters and story development. It’s creator has said that the games art style was influenced by a plethora of games such as Paper Mario, Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, Earthbound (Witchbrook, Starbound, Earthbound, Warbound, everything-bound!), and Robotrek. The game also takes inspiration from fictional teen series such as Harry Potter and Carry On. (more info)
Little Witch in the Woods
In case you missed it, Little Witch in the Woods is an upcoming adorable indie game about living the life of a little witch that resides in the forest. Brew potions, resource ingredients, make friends and just enjoy your magical life in this beautiful world. The developers recently invited myPotatoGames to check out their game at the Busan Indie Connect Festival, and you can bet your bottom dollar that there is a demo review coming very soon. Until then, we have been given permission to share some new details that the developers have released for the festival. (more info)
Witchbrook
Witchbrook has been in development for some time now. The game created by Chucklefish, the previous publisher of Stardew Valley, revealed a brand new look for the game today! For anyone who may not have heard about Witchbrook yet, in this game the player will take on the role of a student inside a magic school, something a Harry Potter fan might be familiar with. During the course of the studies, players will be on a path to discovering who they really are. (more info)
Potionomics
Potionomics is a magical potions simulator and role playing game created by Voracious Games with the help of Atomhawk with digital art and designing. The developers have mentioned that they were inspired by shop-management game Recettear, and that the focus of Potionomics is on the business side of potion brewing. Potionomics is still in development but will be releasing on PC “soon-ish”. Potion brewing is as much a science as it is an art. Master your craft while learning new recipes along the way! As every aspiring entrepreneur knows; customers will be fickle, competition will be fierce, and prices never stay stable. Add in some magic and you have a recipe for a magnificent adventure unlike any you’ve ever played before. (more info)
Witchery Academy
Witchery Academy is a fantasy life role playing game where you must complete tasks in a school for witches and wizards. Learn all the ins and outs of the magical world; like potion making and learning an array of spells. You will also have to do some garden tending, to make sure your horticulture skills stay sharp. Plant, grow and harvest all sorts of delicious goodies right at school. You will have to leave the building and explore the surrounding area to meet other students, and do a little questing. (more info).
Arclands
In Arclands, you will take on the role of wizard who has been booted from his hometown due to a disagreement with the ruling party. You are sent to the Arclands, a series of islands inhabited by ghastly ghoulies. It is up to you to help the inhabitants of the land to build a structurally sound city to help protect everyone from the would-be destroyers! The command of magical elements has been a long standing cornerstone in the RPG genre, and will play a big part in the world of Arclands. The baddies that were mentioned before happen to be attracted to beings of magic, so that will certainly add its own level of difficulty to the game. (more info)
Story Arcana
StoryArcana is a magic school role-playing game where you take on the role of Clay Quilt, an adventurous young lad that has been transported to an all new world. This world is called Vox, and comes complete with a magic school, as well as a bustling city full of interesting folks to meet. Clay must now explore the school, the city and the world around him to discover why he is here, and find a place for himself in this new environment. To do so, he will need to make friends and learn the ways of magic so that he may truly be a part of this enchanted universe. (more info)
Enchanted Portals
If you enjoy platform games like Cuphead and Leilani’s Island, then I think you’ll also dig Enchanted Portals. Platformers are always a great escape from the bigger games that can sometimes overcomplicate things. In the game, you play as a team of two rookie magicians who have been trapped between two dimensions. Your lack of knowledge in regards to magic is what gets you trapped in the first place, we’ll see how it helps you get out! You will have to fight some crazy and whimsical bosses to find all the pages of your magic book. Once assembled, the book will give you the ability to return home. A simple yet enthralling story that I can’t wait to enjoy. (more info)
Alchemy Story
Ever since we’ve played an early demo of Alchemy Story, we have been keeping close tabs on all of Éloïse Laroche’s updates via Steam on this adorable farming simulation game. These new additions include: more villagers and their cute animal forms, mining and fishing, farm expansions, the Market, and our personal favorite feature; character outfit and hairstyle customization. Now you can play the most recent version of Alchemy Story on Steam Early Access right here starting today (August 22nd, 2019)! We here at myPotatoGames can’t wait to delve deeper into this magical and whimsical world and free the spellbound villagers from their curse. See below for a list of the newest features as well as the most updated trailer. (more info)
A Hat in Time
A Hat in Time is a very cute 3D adventure platformer featuring a little girl in a big top hat, known simply as “Hat Kid”. Hat Kid’s goal is easy to sympathize with: she wants to get home. But as she is on her way there, the Mafia of a nearby planet attack her ship when she won’t pay their ‘toll’. All of her ship’s fuel (magical hourglasses called ‘Time Pieces’) is scattered to the world below. She must gather them all up before she can resume her journey. Looks like she’ll need to look pretty hard! (more info)
Did I miss any?
These are just some of the cute magical games that I was able to find, so if I missed any, please let me know in the comments section, and if the game is cute enough, I will add it! 😉
For more cute games, check out my lists for cat lovers, dog lovers and bird lovers!
- Nov 16, 2020
Fantasy Life Online is the follow up game to the popular 3DS game.
The Fantasy Life franchise holds a special place in many players hearts. The 3DS game released back in 2014 packed so much content that to date fans are replaying the adorable simulation and RPG game.
I still find myself picking up my dusty Nintendo 3DS just to check back in and do some quests to help out my villagers. Even though the game celebrated a massive success a sequel was never released.
However, Level-5 has not put the franchise to rest, even though it may look like this here in the West. Back in 2018 a spiritual successor was released in Japan.
Fantasy Life Online was born
Fantasy Life Online as the name suggest lets you connect your gaming experience with friends from all around the world. You are able to share your village with friends. Simply explore the beautiful 3D world with your companions and even trade tools you crafted or obtained through a quest.
The entire game is connected to the internet so that you can share your world with your friends or random players if you choose. It is a pretty neat idea that works well for a game like this. It is just fun to have friends join you exploring the world, take on challenges together and then trade equipment.
New but still the same – become whoever you want to be
Even though Fantasy Life Online is always connected to the internet you still have the charm and feature rich game you come to expect from a Fantasy Life game.
There are a whooping twelve jobs you can choose from, no matter if you want to be an archer, a chef, a blacksmith or any other of the many profession you can pick.
If you become a fisherman you will be faced with different challenges and quests, as if you would if you choose to become the owner of the village bakery. Whatever you want to be in Fantasy Life Online, there will always be plenty of activities to do every single day.
The only difference here is that your experience can now be shared with friends in a greater way that the original 3DS game would allow you to do.
Village Building
There is a big focus on Village Building in Fantasy Life Online. Not only will you be able to adjust and change the look and feel of your very own town, but you can also place buildings and decorate the area to your liking.
Your adventure and quests in the game will change depending on the buildings you construct in your town. Furthermore you will be able to invite your friends to your village, to trade and exchange items. You can also team up to go exploring and adventuring together. Your friends will also be able to help you advance your town faster.
Home Sweet Home
Similar to Animal Crossing, you will be able to build and decorate your own home. If you chose the right occupation you may even be able to craft your very own furniture, that is if you collect the materials needed!
But if you aren’t feeling so handy, then you can still purchase and chose from a variety of different furniture and items to make your house a home.
Fantasy Life Online Western Release
The game has been available on iOS and Android since July 2018 in Japan. The title is still getting frequent content update catering to the huge community that has formed around the game.
Level-5 has not made an official announcement in regards to a western release of the game. But the company has made big moves to release many of their game in the west like the Snack World – especially on Nintendo Switch.
There is still hope that the game will be released in Europe, US and Australia in the future. I have reached out to Level-5 to see if they have any information to share.
You may still download the game on iOS and Android however the language may be Japanese only. Lets just hope for a new Fantasy Life game, perhaps on Switch or even a western port of this adorable mobile version.
- Nov 12, 2020
Now is your chance to be a part of the making of one of our futures cutest games, Everafter Falls!
Everafter Falls is an Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley inspired indie game coming to Nintendo Switch. This super cutesy title is developed by only one person much like Stardew Valley. In this game, you find yourself in the beautiful world of Everafter Falls after a freak accident. But rest assured, you don’t have to be alone as you can invite another friend to play with you via split screen co-op.
About Everafter Falls
Everafter Falls features a rich farming system and with it a unique solution to getting the majority of your farming chores done quicker. As you advance in the game you can build drones that will help and take some hard labor of your hands.
In addition you can also adopt pets that are not just cute and cuddly but can also help you with some work around the farm and beyond! The developer explains that “your pet can help you dig, water and fight, plus learn other abilities as you progress.” I love the idea of having a pet and it being useful makes it just so much more fun!
Everafter Falls Trailer
Help this game come to life.
Now that the kickstarter campaign has launched, you can do your part to help this game become everything it can be, while earning yourself some goodies. The kickstarter page has everything you would want to know about the game, not to mention a list of all the goodies you can unlock at each level of donation.
Click here to visit Everafter Falls Kickstarter Page Now!
For more information about Everafter Falls (and the fact that it has been announced for Nintendo Switch), you can check out my coverage here!
- Nov 7, 2020
Time to frolic with our fuzzy feline friends with this list of the best cute games for cat lovers!
As if kitties weren’t already cute enough, getting to interact with them in the digital world always seems to be just too cute for words. Whether they are just doing their usual dismissive thang with all that sass, or guiding you with the deep wisdoms of an unhindered stoic, cats always make for either a great addition to a game, or even the centerpiece of a grand adventure.
Here are some games that I have found that fall into that category, but also bring some extra cuteness to the table.
Calico
This project started with a love for magical girls, cats, and a want to create a game that’s light, pink, cute, fluffy, and feminine. It also incorporates everything that’s enjoyable from a simulation game like Animal Crossing (furniture, decorations) but the animals will not leave/die, the shop will never close and the crops will not rot. The objective of the game is to make the town’s cat café active and full of cuddly creatures again such as cats, deer, raccoons, dogs, turtles, red pandas, foxes and more! For more Calico info head over here.
Cat Quest / Cat Quest II
Cat Quest is an open world, action adventure RPG set in a world of cats, developed by The Gentlebros. The Cat Quest page on the Nintendo website (which is full of cat puns) explains how your player’s sister is kidnapped and you therefore embark on a journey to save her from the evil Drakoth. Available for only £9.99 on the Nintendo eShop, Cat Quest for Switch is a purr-chase your bank account won’t hate you for!
Snacko
Snacko is a farming simulation game developed by an indie studio called bluecurse, based in Vancover, BC, Canada. The founders, husband and wife Jordan and Erisa, wanted to create a world “where cats rule the land” and so the project began in 2018. Snacko is expected to release sometime in the year 2021 for PC and Nintendo Switch. Get some more news on this cat-tactic game!
Night in the Woods
Night in the Woods is an autumnal themed indie adventure game. Highly relatable to many, the game shows the crumbling former mining town of Possum Springs. After the protagonist, Mae Borowski drops out of college and returns to her hometown, she finds things as gloomy and hopeless as ever. But this time there’s something more. Strange and eery occurrences are happening. And there’s something in the woods. This charming game with beautiful music can be purchased for only £17.09 on the Switch eShop.
Mineko’s Night Market
Mineko’s Night Market is a cute cat-themed upcoming game for PC, Mac and Switch by Meowza games. You play as Mineko, a girl who has just moved to a superstitious island overrun with cats. The aim of the game is to find materials, craft items and sell them at the Night Market. You can befriend villagers, fish, undertake quests, play mini-games, plus more! Whilst it was initially hoped that the game would be released in late 2018, its release has now been pushed back until 2020.
Little Friends: Cats & Dogs
Little Friends: Dogs & Cats is a pet simulation game for Nintendo Switch. The Nintendogs-esque game is set to be released in Japan on 6th December. The game allows players to reside and play with cats and dogs with “lifelike models, textures, expressions, and animations.”
Stray
STRAY originally started off as a concept called HK_Project. The premise being that players explored a strange/modern city as a stray cat. The few images and gifs that were floating about the internet became pretty popular and piqued the interest of many. A few years on, after many had forgot about HK_Project due to radio silence, the game made a surprising reappearance. On June the 11th 2020, an official announcement confirmed that the game, now entitled STRAY, will definitely be released. Even more excitingly, the game seems quite close to completion.
Cattails
Developed and published by Falcon Entertainment for PC, Mac and Linux on December 1st of 2017, the game has garnered very ‘paws-itive’ feedback since its release. Through the eyes of a cat, Cattails allows players to hunt for food, interact with other cats, gather herbs and explore an expansive world. Kotaku have said that “Cattails looks like Stardew Valley, except cats.” and IGN have said that Cattails is “an adorably silly game, but one that’s also a lot of fun.” Stardew Valley is arguably one of the most popular and beloved indie games among fans of the genre. Mixing the lovely farming game with the cuteness of cats just sounds like a lot of fun to me!
A Street Cats Tail
Originally released on mobile and late on Steam, A Street Cats Tale is a slightly darker RPG that puts you in the role of a lost young cat. You must travel around the city, and meet all kinds of different individuals, in an effort to stay fed and find sanctuary. The game features a wide variety of NPC’s to interact with, each with their own stories to tell. How you interact with the world will also effect how the game ends, with over twenty different ending to experience.
Catadel
Catadel is a game about creating and growing a wonderful and productive town full of whimsical kitties. Each individual cat will have their own personality, desires, needs and general state of being. The well being of your towns inhabitants is of the utmost importance, so it is paramount that you fully engage with your community. Seeing as how one of the devs was an engineer for the The Sims, there even be an especially intuitive interaction system in the game, to help keep all your cat neighbors happy.
Unfamiliar
Unfamiliar is a relaxing fantasy adventure game where you take the form of a cat-witch who sets out to acquire magic ingredients from storybook worlds to craft items and create enchanting costumes. Explore enchanting storybook worlds and collect magical ingredients to craft costumes in Unfamiliar, a beautiful fantasy game coming to Steam on December 13th, 2019! Oh, and did I mention that you get to play as a magical cat!? Unfamilair is developed by Mana Tea Games, an indie game studio based in Melborne, Australia.
Peace Island
Starting out, you’ll be playing as the cat named Elizabeth. The day before, she was was coaxed into her pet taxi and dreading a trip to the veterinarian. She never sees the vet, though, instead falling asleep. When she awakes the next day, her human is nowhere to be found and the door is open. Throughout the game, you will meet 8 other cats. You’ll need to gain the trust of these cats and eventually gain their friendship. At different points, you will control each of the different cats. Each one has unique strengths, weaknesses, and roles. More info.
Inbento
Games that revolve around cats doing anything are sure to be just about as cute as it gets. Throw in a little bento box preparation and you have the recipe for an absolutely darling mobile game. Inbento is a little puzzle game about kitty-cats packing lunches, bento style. The object of the game is to match your lunch with the example given, the ultimate goal being to provide your family with wholesome nutrition. More info.
Meow Motors
Meow Motors is everything you would come to expect from a Kart Racing game. You drift and turn in hopes to claim the victory and much like Mario Kart you can also equip weapons to make your opponents life just a little harder. In Meow Motors every cat has its own kart that you can use to speed through the many tracks. There are also a total of three different game modes which you can compete in. Drift, in which you have to drift as best as you can through tight corners, Strike where you will need to destroy as many frags as possible and Circle Race which is the traditional racing mode.
The Good Life
Play as Naomi, a journalist from New York who moves to a backwoods British town called Rainy Woods in order to pay off her massive debt. The only way for her to escape from debt hell is to take pictures of happenings in the town and report on them. Of course, ‘the happiest town in the world’ is not your average town… The inhabitants of the happiest town in the world are some of the most bizarre people you’ll ever come across. You’ll live alongside them as you solve mysteries and experience a hearty helping of craziness. We’re sure that you’ll eventually come to love all the mystery, horror, and good old charm that this town has to offer. More info.
You can transform into a cat in The Good Life. Pet Hotel
In Pet Hotel, there are 5 different types of pets, with many colors and breeds between them. You can spend hours picking and choosing the perfect animals to have about your hotel. This title offers everything you’d expect from a quality pet SIM, including a ton of different interactions with the animals, as well as loads of toys and entertaining items for the each creature! More info.
I and Me
I and Me is a platform puzzle game developed by Chinese studio Wish Fang and published by Ratalaika Games. It was released for Nintendo Switch in Japan and PAL regions on July 6, 2017 and in North America on July 13, 2017. Controlling two cats simultaneously, the objective of the game is to get them both safely to the end of each level. Whilst initially fairly easy, having two characters perform exactly the same action makes it increasingly more difficult to complete the game’s 92 levels.
Did I miss any?
These are just the cute games involving cats that I could find. If you know of any other cute cat games, please let me know in the comments section!!
- Nov 6, 2020
Here are some of the best cute bird games available now and coming soon!
For all you avian aficionados out there, there are actually quite a few games in existence that feature our flying feathery friends. I did my best to find some of the cutest ones for all the myPotatoGames family to peruse. I was actually surprised to find just how many wholesome and adorable bird games there are.
Aery – Little Bird Adventure
Get a little rest and relaxation with Aery – Little Bird Adventure. It is a colorful and peaceful exploration game that lets you take to the skies and simply enjoy the scenery. With a super zen soundtrack to back it, there is really no end to just how much chill this little title can instill. The game is currently available on Switch, and costs just $3.98. More info.
Falcon Age
Falcon Age is a first-person, single-player action adventure. Play as Ara and learn to hunt, gather, and fight to reclaim your cultural legacy in the lost art of falcon hunting. Fight against a force of automated colonizers. Bond with a baby falcon and go on an adventure on PlayStation 4 or immersive VR with PS VR. More info.
Skatebird
For those that have not been following, SkateBird is an indie eSports title in the style of classic Tony Hawk games, but with an avian twist. In the game, you play as a little birdie that loves to skate and shred with friends. This title will be released with multiplayer capabilities, and will be coming to the Nintendo Switch (when it is ready). More info.
Untitled Goose Game
Even though the goose’s antics never get too out of hand, some people were hesitant on being horrible to lovely people minding their own business. However, to a certain extent, the game allows you do decide on how to accomplish goals, via a to-do list, so you get to project some of your own personality into the goose. The classical background music also cleverly reacts to your steps and antics which made me feel encouraged to follow through with my plans. Well, not so much plans as let’s just throw everything everywhere and see what happens. More info.
Bomb Chicken
Bomb Chicken is a 2D puzzle-platformer where after a freak accident with a fast food chain, a chicken is able to lay bombs instead of eggs.The game was first released in the west on July 12th 2018. The game’s first platform was the Nintendo Switch. Since then, the game has been released on PS4. Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, and macOS. The game was developed by Nitrome, and co-published by Nitrome and Mighty Rabbit Studios. You can download the Switch version of the game for an egg-cellent price of just USD $14.99. More info.
Wingspan
Wingspan is a relaxing, award-winning strategy card game about birds for 1 to 5 players. Each bird you play extends a chain of powerful combinations in one of your three habitats. Your goal is to discover and attract the best birds to your network of wildlife preserves. More info.
Songbird Symphony
Songbird Symphony tells the story of Birb, a young orphaned bird who, having been brought up by a family of Peacocks who discovered him when he was an abandoned egg, slowly starts to realize he’s somewhat different to the rest of his acquaintances. Setting out a journey of self-discovery, players take charge of Birb as he leaves the nest and heads out into a world bursting with life. More info.
KeyWe
KeyWe is a Co-op experience designed to be enjoyed with friends and family, come together and play together. As the name suggest each player jumps into the role of a cute kiwi bird. Players are tasked to work together inside an old fashioned post office. According to the developers you will need to “Jump, flap, peck and but-slam your way across interactive landscape of levers, bells and buttons…” in order to get mail (messages) delivered on time. More info.
Toripon
Take photos of cute birds doing cute things, and make people happy on the internet! Explore a surprisingly spacious inner-city apartment filled with far too many pet birds doing their own silly things. Take photos and share them with your internet friends to spread the love around. The more bird pictures you post, the more your follower count will go up! Just like real life! Unlock new birds by taking the right pictures and try to find them all… More info.
Issho ni Asobo Koupen-chan
Issho ni Asobo Koupen-chan ( Let’s Play Together Koupen-chan) is a four player game coming to the Nintendo Switch as a Japan exclusive release this summer. The developers have now released a gameplay trailer showing off how cute the game really is! Though the game is set to release exclusively in Japan, you can still download the via the creation of a Japanese eShop account. However, you will need to know how to speak Japanese if you want to know what is going on. Other than that, we can all just keep hoping that the game makes its way West. More info.
Did I miss any?
These are just some of the cutesy bird games that I was able to find. If I missed any, please let me know in the comments section, so that I may add it to the list!
- Nov 4, 2020
For all you fans of our cozy canine companions, here is a list of the best games about dogs available now and coming soon.
Dogs have definitely had their paws in the creation of many different games over the years. Be it the frisky little pups from Paw Patrol, or the daring and brave Red XIII from Finally Fantasy 7, canine presence has been paramount to the flow of many games’ stories throughout the years.
A new game from the maker of Food Truck Pup! Recognize that doggo? Most of us just can’t get enough of those little cuddly creatures, so here is a list of games that let you explore mans relationship with dog, and dog’s relationship with the rest of the world. Honestly it’s difficult to imagine a story that couldn’t be made better by the presence of a peppy pupper.
Chicory: A Colorful Tale
From the creator of the indie smash-hit “Wandersong”, Greg Lobanov, comes an RPG like we’ve never seen before. In Drawdog [working title], you play a doggo on a mission to bring color and art back into the world using only a giant paintbrush. Lobanov’s previous title, Wandersong, received a loving reception and created quite a buzz for it’s beautiful play-style and unique take on an art game. It appears that Drawdog will attempt to do the same, only this time for color instead of sound. More info.
PHOGS!
In PHOGS!, you play as a doggie duo connected by your stretchy belly, and you must bark, bite and bounce your way through a puzzle filled world. You will get to adventure through 24 levels spread across three adorably themed worlds. Live the life of the happiest doggo as you bounce and trounce through Play World. You can then get some much needed R&R by doing a little lazy exploration through the Sleep World. Finally, you finish it all off with a chompy romp through Food World. More info.
Best Friend Forever
In Best Friend Forever or BFF for short, you will find yourself living in the most pet friendly town on earth – Rainbow Bay. Here you will settle and move into your very own apartment which you are free to decorate to your liking. But what would a big city home be without the company of our beloved furry friends? Once settled in, you will start caring for your cutsie doggo and begin exploring the beautiful neighborhood filled with dog loving people. More info.
To The Rescue
To The Rescue is, without a doubt, one of the cutest and most wholesome games currently in development. I mean, running your own dog shelter and helping those adorable puppers find forever homes! What’s not to love. Not to mention, part of the sales of the game go to helping real-world dog shelters. In a recent Tweet from the developers, it has been revealed that To The Rescue has gone through a bit of adjustment in the artistic department. Not only will the doggos be getting an aesthetic touch-up, but they will will also now have more fluid animation. More info.
Doggone
Racounteur Games focuses on storytelling in their games. Doggone is based on the classic animal story that we’ve seen in so many movies and books – but never before in a video game. Doggone is touted as an emotional rollercoaster. Don’t worry though! They promise a happy ending.
In this puzzle-platformer, you play as a lost English Foxhound trying to find their way home. The game features, what the developers refer to as, “dog things.” These things include smell-o-vision to guide you and the ability to sniff out pathways and hidden items. You can also bark and roll around! More info.
Pupperazi
Sundae Month is an indie studio that just announced a new game called Pupperazzi. As the name already reveals, this title will include adorable puppies as well as paparazzis? That is right, players will have to stray through a town in order to spot cute pups and take pictures of them.
In Pupperazzi you will have to come up with creative ways to hunt down the pups by jumping across buildings and running all over town in order to get the best shot of a pup! This is how you get a good snap of the pup in its natural environment and undisturbed. More info.
Milo’s Quest
Milo’s Quest is an adorably colored 2D adventure puzzle game that stars a super brave little pupper. The game revolves around exploring and solving puzzles to find keys, a classic formula that we know and love. You will also need to find “relics” which are items that will imbue you with abilities to help you stomp the ghastly ghosts that attempt to hinder your progress.
There will also be boss battles dotting the path, all with the same Uber-adorable colors and graphic style as the rest of this charming indie title. The game will also feature themed levels with weather effects, as the developer mentioned that being a favorite feature of his in games that he enjoys. More info.
Ollie-Oop
Dogs doing just about anything is enough to get my attention. A dog on a skateboard is the most charming and exciting thing I’ve heard in a while. Ollie-Oop already looks to be one of the most delightful skateboarding games ever made.
In Ollie-Oop, you play as a little doggie named Ollie. It is a 3D platform game, so expect a fun environment mixed with lots of things to interact with. You are on a grand adventure to find your missing friend, Reggie. You must explore the vast world around you, and talk to all the other doggo’s around. All while skateboarding and tricking to your hearts content. More info.
My Little Dog Adventure.
My Little Dog Adventure is exactly what the title says it is. It is a game about a small canine on a little adventure to find his home. Thanks to unique game mechanics, the game also happens to be very handicap-friendly. Use your dogs senses to search out all the mysteries of the land in this little adventure soon to be available on the Nintendo Switch. More info.
Old Friends Dog Sanctuary
Old Friends Dog Sanctuary is an upcoming mobile game (year 2020) developed by Runaway and based off of a real-life senior dog sanctuary of the same name. This sanctuary is a retirement home specifically for senior dogs, because they need just as much love as puppies. Therefore, all the dogs in the game will be based on these real-life doggo friends.
The developers are big supporters of this sanctuary and their hope is to help raise awareness on the difficulties of adopting senior dogs. A game clearly made with love for dogs, Old Friends Dog Sanctuary is on my list of games to keep an eye on! More info.
Food Truck Pup
In Food Truck Pop you are running your own tiny pixel food truck and serve delicious crepes to all the pups in the town. Cook up some delicious treats and make everyones tummies feel yummy! Of course ingredients needed to make the food doesn’t just fall from the sky. You will have to explore and gather ingredients from the environment around you. Collect a wide variety of fruit and other ingredients needed for the perfect crepe!
Once you have the perfect ingredients and mastered the perfect crepe using the in-depth cooking mode, you will need to work on getting all the doggies in the town to come to your food truck and enjoy some of your prepared meals. You can hand out flyers to animals passing by and create a buzz around your own food truck. More info.
Little Friends Dogs & Cats
Little Friends Dogs & Cats is a Nintendog like game, it includes all the adorable features you would come to expect from a pet simulator. You can bath, walk and spoil your adorable furry friends. You will be able to dress up and pamper your dog or cat as much as you like. The Nintendo Switch touchscreen will also allow for petting and interactive gameplay with flying discs, balls and more. The game is filled with cuteness and with the portability of the console, you will be able to take your new friends with you wherever you go. More info.
Did I miss any?
So these are just some to the cute games about dogs that I could think of, but if you personally know of any that I missed, please let me know in the comments section.
- Oct 11, 2020
Halloween is coming up and I love nothing more than to cozy up with some of my favorite video games and celebrate the holidays in my favorite virtual worlds. Decorating my environment or simply enjoying the festive time with my favorite game characters is just so much fun. Here are some of the spooky or not so spooky games I look forward to playing this Halloween season!
Animal Crossing New Leaf
It has been 8 years that Animal Crossing New Leaf was released and I still pick it up frequently. Of course I am working hard to decorate my island in New Horizons, but New Leaf is still a lot of fun as well and I have yet to say goodbye to my old village on the 3DS.
The game features a really fun Halloween event where you can collect lollipops and various candy pieces from villagers in your town. You then have the choice to exchange these goodies with Jack who will be in your town on October 31st, Depending on what you hand over, you will get Spooky or Creepy furniture! Animal Crossing New Leaf is currently available on the Nintendo 3DS / 2DS.
Night in the Woods
Night in the Woods is an autumnal themed indie adventure game. Highly relatable to many, the game shows the crumbling former mining town of Possum Springs. After the protagonist, Mae Borowski drops out of college and returns to her hometown, she finds things as gloomy and hopeless as ever. But this time there’s something more. Strange and eery occurrences are happening. And there’s something in the woods. This charming game with beautiful music can be played on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Xbox One, Android, Macintosh operating systems, and iOS.
Luigi Mansion 3
Nintendo announced during their Nintendo Direct at E3 2019 that Luigi’s Mansion 3 is coming to the Nintendo Switch on October 31st, 2019. Now a year after its initial release, Luigi receives a dream vacation package with Mario and friends to a luxurious hotel. Once there however, King Boo reveals everything had been a ploy and now everyone is captured! Each floor of the hotel is its own unique level but this time, you don’t have to do it alone!
Thimbleweed Park
Thimbleweed Park is a puzzle-mystery game that features pixel graphics. The tiny town of Thimbleweed Park is home to 80 very strange people. Five people with nothing in common are drawn to the town. Although they might not yet know it, they are all deeply connected. They’re also all being watched. From a rotting corpse to an abandoned circus, the game is a far cry from Stardew Valley. The game is available to play on Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, Linux, and Mac.
Costume Quest & Costume Quest 2
Costume Quest is a Halloween-themed party-based RPG game. The game is developed by Double Fine Productions and published by THQ. The player controls a kid who is out trick-or-treating with their twin sibling. When their twin is kidnapped by a monster, the player must travel around the neighborhood and collect candy, items for their costume, and other children to aid them in fighting the monster and rescuing their sibling.
The game was released on October 19th, 2010, and can be played on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Mac OS X, Linux, iOS, and Android. The game’s sequel, Costume Quest 2 was released on October 31st, 2014. You can check out Costume Quest and Costume Quest 2 on Steam for more details!
Little Nightmares
Little Nightmares is a stop-motion-esque game, with an environment uncomfortably reminiscent of one’s childhood nightmares. The game is a puzzle-platformer horror adventure game that utilizes imagery, empathy, and strange and bizarre encounters (as opposed to overused jump-scares) in order to evoke a sense of horror. With the PC version of the game garnering a score of 81/100, critics praised the game’s atmosphere, graphics, and audio.
Animal Crossing Pocket Camp
Animal Crossing Pocket Camp is the mobile version of the much beloved Animal Crossing series. While it doesn’t offer the freedom of the console games, it still does a great job at delivering a super cute gaming experience. During the month of October there will be plenty of Halloween themed events with spooky furniture and decoration items that you can use to turn your campsite into the ultimate Halloween Haunted House.
If you are on the lookout for a new game, check out my list of 13 magnificent pixel-art games that you don’t want to miss out on!
