Wholesome Direct - Indie Game Showcase 6.8.2024

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Surprise releases, world premiere game announcements, and more! See the future of cozy and uplifting gaming with an hour of exclusive footage and announcements from 70+ amazing indie games in Wholesome Direct, an indie showcase celebrating emotionally resonant video games that inspire optimism, joy, and introspection. #gaming #indiegames #summergamefest
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Host:
Jenny Windom / kimchica25
Director:
Matthew Taylor / matthewtc
Producers:
Victoria Tran / thevtran
James Tillman / jamesdevstory
Music:
Stijn van Wakeren stijnvanwakeren.com
Brazilian Portuguese translation:
Giulia Zielasko Biazus / giuliabiazus
Dutch translation:
Maya Bloem / bloemmaya
Esmeé van't Hoff / esmmazing
German translation:
DerEineSchwarzeRabe / d_e_s_r
Spanish translation:
Angela Intriago / lamalamuerte
Japanese translation:
§ミルラ / myrrh_0707
French translation:
Thomas Chassin / thomasc94997943
00:00 Countdown
03:55 Mythmatch
05:06 Caravan SandWitch
06:56 Tiny Bookshop
07:57 Ete
09:12 Discounty
10:31 Rooster
11:39 Playdate
13:10 Into the Emberlands
14:52 Squeakross
16:29 Critter Cafe
17:38 Garden of the Sea
19:02 Fantastic Haven
20:09 Crab God
22:11 Ila: A Frosty Glide
23:38 Sally
25:07 Great God Grove
25:19 Times & Galaxy
25:27 Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo
25:41 Pine
25:52 Afterlove EP
26:42 Dungeons of Hinterberg
27:42 Fruitbus
29:06 Freeride
30:13 Kamaeru, a frog refuge
32:10 Lost and Found Co
33:46 Littlelands
35:02 Usagi Shima
35:49 Minami Lane
37:17 POOOOL
38:00 Tiny Lands 2
39:14 Moonstone Island
40:14 Rolling Hills
41:09 On Your Tail
42:09 Spilled!
43:30 The Palace on the Hill
45:11 Travellers Rest
46:19 Petit Island
46:38 Albatroz
46:59 Magical Bakery
47:19 While Waiting
48:20 Sopa
50:02 Tracks of Thought
51:20 Montage

Пікірлер: 200

@GreenBeanzyy 26 күн бұрын

hoping for any updates on the 235 games on my steam wishlist

@cosmicthing2 22 күн бұрын

Probably not, but you might have another 50 to add to it lol

@undodogyts9975 21 күн бұрын

Omg same 😭😭😭

@GreenBeanzyy 21 күн бұрын

@@cosmicthing2 ive already gone up to 240 without the direct

@Levi-gh1sq 21 күн бұрын

try 512 man

@Kadaj2 21 күн бұрын

Haha, omg, how I feel this! Good one!

@Squirelpower 21 күн бұрын

It's crazy how I'll watch a nintendo direct and get excited about 1 or 2 games, meanwhile I'm not even done with this video and i've already added 16 games to my wishlist. There's some real quality gems here.

@Squirelpower 21 күн бұрын

UPDATE: I finished the showcase. I added 46 games to my Steam wishlist, and then plus the 3 games that aren't on steam. This is crazy.

@NuiYabuko 21 күн бұрын

A Direct by Nintendo features a wide range of games for every type of gamer, basically, this is specific to wholesome games, so it's not at all surprising that you'll find a large amount that fits your taste if you're into these types of games.

@SerpentsHiss 19 күн бұрын

Love that this category of games has it's own direct, tons of interesting titles in this showcase.

@paulleyy8506 21 күн бұрын

my steam wishlist is about to multiply

@GabrielleTollerson 21 күн бұрын

SAME 😂

@lifestream_real 21 күн бұрын

You folks continue to be the best curators of indie games. I truly wish that everyone in the industry cared as much about unique, quality games as much as all of you do. Thanks for everything, and I look forward to 2025! 😊

@booktales1687 20 күн бұрын

Whoever made the time stamps is a real one ❤

@PaytonsCorner 21 күн бұрын

Thank you for having me Wholesome Games!! Was an honored to be a part of the coziest direct of the year 💙

@cosygracegames 21 күн бұрын

Payton you slayed!! Love to see you here! 💜

@SarahIshaqZ 21 күн бұрын

The PCRF addition is a wonderful thing! Truthfully thankful for this beautiful community

@rikimarizard 21 күн бұрын

For sure! Happy to see it

@Shadow_284 21 күн бұрын

This was my first time watching a Wholesome Direct and _man,_ there were WAY more cool and interesting games here than in any of the other presentations today. I am going to have a bunch to add to my wishlist.

@urc12345 22 күн бұрын

now this is the real direct

@Kringlet 18 күн бұрын

nah

@TriforceRusu 21 күн бұрын

Crazy how I look forward more to this than E3 or anything summer games fest. Really Hope a lot of these games come to switch

@michaelmonstar4276 21 күн бұрын

This is part of SGF.

@NuiYabuko 21 күн бұрын

E3 isn't a thing anymore. But yeah, presentations like this or Day of the Devs are generally more interesting to me than the main event.

@kiricappuchin 21 күн бұрын

Yeah honestly I sit through Summer Game Fest just to get to Day of the Devs because that presentation feels more fun and informative

@jellojiggler1693 20 күн бұрын

@@NuiYabuko You don't like AAA games with massive open worlds about depressed white men punching each other in the face and committing war crimes? Or remakes? /s

@cosygracegames 21 күн бұрын

Absolutely love the way this is put together, highlighting the amazing developers, content creators I love so much, and such fun new games!!

@cozy.melon.gaming 21 күн бұрын

I've been waiting for Tiny Bookshop since last year! Can't wait to try it!

@tombpunk 21 күн бұрын

I’m sad I missed the live chat. It is always the most chill and d welcoming compared to the other directs.

@kylacrossing2081 21 күн бұрын

aww was really hoping to see Sarah Sunstone and Letz Play K here. My go-to’s for wholesome stuff their content is like a hug. 💕 thanks for the show!

@bushwacka666 21 күн бұрын

Thank you Wholesome Games for another enjoyable show this year! ❤ I've definitely noted down a few titles that caught my eye. Also, do my ears deceive me or is that a new version of "Picnic Princess" I'm hearing during the montage? Please never stop using that track; it's so catchy and sends just the right kind of vibes you want for a showcase like this! 🎸🤗

@WholesomeGames 21 күн бұрын

It is! Stijn Van Wakeren is unstoppable.

@kisaLuver 21 күн бұрын

This was the best showcase of them all!! Kudos to another banger! 🎉

@mellisafan4470 21 күн бұрын

Rooster looks so so amazing! Definitely wishlisting on Steam.

@NyvzStyle 21 күн бұрын

Just got the mat! I'm so excited!

@rebeckymo 21 күн бұрын

10 hours late, but finally getting to watch the direct! Cant wait for the good vibes

@sillysoz 21 күн бұрын

i'm extra excited about broken lens, catto's post office, discounty, fantastic haven, fruitbus, letter bunny, lost and found co, magical bakery, rooster, sally, tiny book shop, tukoni, undusted, and while waiting! :D

@ibfunkey 28 күн бұрын

I LOVE WHOLESOME DIRECT!

@rocketguardian 21 күн бұрын

Honestly this is my favorite part of the SGF season. Haven't even watched the show yet and I already have a shirt pre-ordered. That's now a tradition. Love it.

@EduardoAG 21 күн бұрын

Can't wait to add some more games to my steam game list that I'm not gonna play

@PuppetMissy 21 күн бұрын

Funny cause it’s true

@mintendogaming 21 күн бұрын

SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@Blessious 21 күн бұрын

All I can say is... LITTLELANDS!

@haruhirogrimgar6047 21 күн бұрын

My highlights this year were: Ete, Rooster, Ila, Tracks of Thought, and Fruitbus! Not a ton of social sims this year it seems. But always happy to try something more experimental!

@iamtoychica4302 21 күн бұрын

What a great direct! I'm looking forward to Petit Island, Squeakross, Critter Cafe, Moonstone Island, Travelers rest, Magical Bakery, Dragon Shelter, Letter Bunny and Caravan Sandwich! So many cute games! I can't wait!☺️🥰💘💘💕💕💕💕

@katiee6270 21 күн бұрын

Lots of exciting games shown off this year, great work!!!

@shalalala4875 20 күн бұрын

Garden Witch Life and Fields of Mistria are 2 magical cozy indie games with demos to check out! Highly recommend for everyone here who loves wholesome game vibes.

@Raylongleg 23 күн бұрын

I’m excited for some new cosy games being announced and released tomorrow

@MarieAkaMarizZ 20 күн бұрын

8 Demos downloaded and 13 new games added to my wishlist

@nullnomore9837 20 күн бұрын

Thank you so much of adding time stamps! I need to fill my wishlist.

@chrislikescats 20 күн бұрын

Always the most looked forward to showcase each year

@aslindehecate 21 күн бұрын

Wow every game was so unique and cute! I added a few to my wishlist

@hobbithabits 19 күн бұрын

Wholesome direct partnering with the PCRF gives me immense joy

@playtimewithdollfie 20 күн бұрын

Sooo many adorable games were announced! I really enjoyed all the demos as well. Pretty much wishlisted everything haha.

@SaturoAnni 21 күн бұрын

I was so happy to see Gab again on this ❤ can't wait to play all the new games 😍

@newhausr 20 күн бұрын

So excited to play some of the games announced!!

@MoonieLuni 20 күн бұрын

I probably just added half of these to my wishlist, they look awesome!!

@ayem8709 21 күн бұрын

squeakross looks EXACTLY like my kind of game!!

@takukaiya4266 21 күн бұрын

that was just amazing!! I got REALLY hyped for the story update for travellers rest! but there were so many beautiful and cute gems in here that made it to my wishlist

@poolelasssb 20 күн бұрын

Thank you wholesome games for another fantastic show. Your going to make my bank account cry i need every single game 😅. Also so happy to see my bestie cozy queen eeowna of binland being part of this event. Over the moon for her as I know how much this means to her being a cozy streamer. I was watching with her and the rest of us binlandians and we all went nuts in the chat when she appeared it was such a joyous moment to share together. I screamed omg there she is bestie woooooo hooooo go iona you got this. So pleased for her and hope to see her feature again 🎉

@sneeldamorn 21 күн бұрын

That was amazing! I wish listed half the games and installed the demos. Now I have to find the time to play them😂

@sirbobulous 20 күн бұрын

Afterlove EP? Yes, make me feel feelings!

@GhaztliousMothsShop 24 күн бұрын

AAAAA CAN'T WAIT FOR THE USAGI SHIMA ANNOUNCEMENT

@TheRexblisar 21 күн бұрын

Im helping fund spilled and im happy to see it here

@MeRenegade 16 күн бұрын

This was the real E3 ! So many good games that its hard to even Remember or count!

@everythingandthetardiscons7850 21 күн бұрын

More TUKONI! Yeah it was only in the montage and doesn't come out until next year, but still... More TUKONI!

@7Write4This9Heart7 20 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for this! I didn't know this aired, so had to fid out via Reddit! Haha! SO many badass games I'm excited for! ;A; Really hope a lot of these come to Switch, too!

@jackalobes 18 күн бұрын

Garden of the Sea is one of my fave VR games! I hope this means more content will come

@TinyCatSpoons 17 күн бұрын

Littlelands has such Harvest Moon 64 meets Golden Sun aesthetic vibes and I am here for it!

@SamAutoYT 21 күн бұрын

Wholesome. More like, hold some of my money! (fr tho nice games)

@mad_hatt 19 күн бұрын

I'm super happy with all the new cozy creators I got to learn about in this direct! Super awesome to see!

@KNic0lson 21 күн бұрын

On Your Tail makes me want to watch awesome 90s toons like Chip n Dale and Rescue Rangers ❤

@cyberiansilverfish7692 21 күн бұрын

Well done! This was really pleasant to watch. 👍💚

@inkytoebeanz598 21 күн бұрын

Wasn't expecting a Tinylands 2, I loved that game

@rafamore9912 21 күн бұрын

Man, spilled looks so good, like a 3d snes game

@KKomalShashank 18 күн бұрын

It's that time of the year again, where I get to make a long list of all the games I'd like to play but won't get the time to play for another 5 years. Woohoo!

@Simi_Tutu 23 күн бұрын

New to The Wholesome Direct excited to see I haven't missed this year

@MattRoszak 21 күн бұрын

Gonna add a few of these to my wishlist! And next year, I hope my game Matt's Hidden Cats makes it into this showcase.

@LucyusMaximus 21 күн бұрын

Yaaaay it's the most cozy time of the year! ✨️

@TanAntGames 19 күн бұрын

thanks for having us !! hope people enjoy meeting the flirty buildings

@SAmaryllis 21 күн бұрын

Thank you for the hard work on this! I always love watching these 🥰 My stream wishlist does too lol

@sfooshy4517 21 күн бұрын

Joshs Gaming Garden is my favorite!

@eepinpang4407 21 күн бұрын

OMG. SO MANY GAMES.

@iJerrrrrry 18 күн бұрын

Suffering while waiting to get 300+ wishlisted games to come out as i add umpteen more to that same list 😂❤

@JulesNekro 21 күн бұрын

At this point I have to quit my job to have time for all the games I wanna play

@ThatFanBoyGuy 19 күн бұрын

It was nice to have a Wholesome Direct that was not mostly farming simulators

@deenyofember 21 күн бұрын

🥰I'm so happy and excited⭐⭐!!!

@hannahl4108 25 күн бұрын

IM SO HYPED YESSS

@DearVillagers 24 күн бұрын

Me toooo! 🥳

@OperacaoGamer 21 күн бұрын

I'm curious about Screen Bound, it has an out of the box proposal

@skaralhagaymes 28 күн бұрын

my expectations: Fruitbus release date and Button City Soccer Days news

@atfruitbat 20 күн бұрын

So many great games to wishlist and look forward to!

@luminvader8911 19 күн бұрын

Love the idea of a whole wholesome direct I'm so excited there are games that I love being showcased. You would have to scour the internet to try to find games lilt this ❤ discounty looks great 👍 I'll be looking out for a lot of these hopefully many come to switch so I can play on my downtime at work 😊 crab God also looks super cute as a cancer I think I might need to play 😅

@pettyparties 21 күн бұрын

i wanted to buy a shirt but the sizing wasn't very inclusive :( the 3x was the largest size and the sizing measurements are really more like a 1x - i hope a different manufacturer is used in the future so i can support (or at least stock the 4x and 5x sizes that the manufacturer has on their size chart)

@crimsonrose 10 күн бұрын

Do you mean the Yetee? I'm seeing 5x on the preorder site for both shirts?

@LeneChibi 19 күн бұрын

Y'ALL GOTTA CHECK OUT THE LOST&FOUND CO DEMO omg this game is amazing I don't want to wait haha

@NotionKanon 21 күн бұрын

So many good games but nothing got me excited like the Travellers Rest update. It might just be my favorite cozy game and it's not even done yet! If you love management sims, highly recommend!

@_iboji 21 күн бұрын

That was great as always! will echo the sentiment some of these games are starting to stack and slip their release dates. Understandable given the nature of indie development and will allow for me to catchup on my backlog.

@tracyt6374 22 күн бұрын

👏👏👏Very excited for this today. Take my $!

@CullenRotten 18 күн бұрын

Cozy Direct

@Zephyr315 21 күн бұрын

That was awesome. Gonna need one of those lil frog plushies that was on the table in one shot. He looked so zen ❤

@GoldenRainbow1987 21 күн бұрын

IONA & COZY K!!!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

@user-mn6gk9vg6i 21 күн бұрын

One of your best shows, guys! I love that there are so many great indies games coming!

@darenn-keller 21 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for showcasing Dawnfolk. ♥🔥

@jillius 22 күн бұрын

who is the artist for the thumbnail ? looks wonderful !

@WholesomeGames 22 күн бұрын

x.com/lemondaurora

@spr1iite 21 күн бұрын

hype hype hype

@jacobbaranowski 21 күн бұрын

ILA A Frosty Gllide just like Nights Into Dreams from SEGA Saturn Pine 🌲 looks good

@CosmicSteph 27 күн бұрын

I personally love cute little baking games like Freshly Frosted and Lemon Cake. I hope we see some games like that in this direct. AND PLS GOD GIVE US MORE COZY GAMES FOR THE PLAYSTATION PLS. 😭🙏

@Chlocean 4 күн бұрын

Aww, no Freeride demo in the US. Sadge

@Anaieseart 21 күн бұрын

Hoping for something GOOD and soon like this month would be nice lol

@nickelshark8163 19 күн бұрын

Outside of Monster hunter Wilds, the indie showcase is the only thing I care about. 🎉

@purristas 21 күн бұрын

fields of mistria🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@amandat4154 21 күн бұрын

I wrote down way too many of those games... how do I find time to play them all 😂

@Kimicub 19 күн бұрын

Yaaaaasss Traveller rest!

@NuiYabuko 21 күн бұрын

Littlelands is like AC meets LA HD meets Pokemon sprinkled with some HM. It's looks cute. I found some games that looked interesting to me, there was just so much that I don't remember all of them right now. ^^;