r/WholesomeGames • • 5h ago

We made a tidy up game set in a pop-up book with 5,648 papercraft treasures and 500+ unique hand-drawn items. No Gen AI

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We have created Folded Fables: Tidy Up The Dragon Hoard... a tidy up game set in a pop-up storybook. It is like Paper Mario meets Librarian.

Your fable begins when a dragon challenges you to organize 5,648 papercraft treasures and tally every last item. Level up and unlock new skills along the way in this Tidy Up game. Play solo or tidy up together with friends.

Our game contains no generative AI content. Some people may specifically wonder about the art used for the items because tidy-up games need a lot of unique items. We are using art from two of our games: Crusaders of the Lost Idols and Bush Whacker 2. Each and every one of the 500+ unique items in Folded Fables was drawn by one of our artists over the past 14 years.

Many of the in-game pieces, such as the pop-up book sequence, started as physical paper models before being recreated digitally. Even the Folded Fables logo was physically hand-folded with paper before being photographed for use in-game. If you want to know more, there are a bunch of behind-the-scenes pictures and videos on our Discord.

Throughout the creation of this game, I've often said that it is a labor of love. But looking back, I think it's better to say this game is an expression of love. It expresses my lifelong love of pop-up books and papercraft. It also reflects our love for the studio's unique art style, sense of humor, and the incredible games we can make together. It also reflects our love for video games as an art form, and how they constantly evolve into new genres, such as tidy up games.

Our goal was to bring these threads together to create something greater than the sum of their parts: a beautiful game where people feel happy, relaxed, and calm.


r/WholesomeGames • • 2h ago

Timberworks - Forest Biome

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"Timberworks is an incremental factory automation and management game. Start with a small sawmill, automate production, expand your railway network, and build a vast industrial empire."

Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4374670/Timberworks/


r/WholesomeGames • • 1h ago

I rebuilt my cozy floating island management sim based on player feedback! Here's the new trailer 🩵

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Hey everyone!

I'm a solo indie developer working on The Borderless, a cozy island management sim where you build and decorate your own floating island, welcome visitors, go fishing, swim, throw parties, enjoy various activities, and create your little paradise in the middle of the ocean.

After receiving a lot of helpful feedback on my demo, I reworked the building mechanics, UI, visuals, and overall gameplay experience.

Here's the new trailer showing how the game looks now!

I'd love to hear what you think! What would you enjoy doing most on your own floating island?

The Borderless has a free demo on Steam if you'd like to try it:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3687370/


r/WholesomeGames • • 11h ago

I'm making a little garden game that grows with the real weather where you live. When it rains outside, it rains on the sill 🌧️

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Hi! I'm a solo dev making Moonsill, a little watercolor garden on a windowsill for your phone.

It follows the real weather where you live. When it rains outside, it rains on your sill: the jar fills up and every pot gets watered, so rainy days actually make your garden grow faster. Sunny days help things bloom, the window changes with your season, and the moonflower only opens on a clear full-moon night. Nothing wilts, nothing dies, and nothing nags you.

It lives on your home screen too, as widgets: the whole sill, the rain jar, the sky and whoever's visiting (a frog, a snail, a sparrow).

Free to try, and $3.99 once unlocks the whole garden. No ads, no energy, no subscription. The iPhone beta just opened (link in the comments), and Android is coming. (The video is about a month, sped up.)

What would you plant first?


r/WholesomeGames • • 9h ago

Lake level from the hidden object game we're working on. Can you find all 10 tadpoles?

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r/WholesomeGames • • 4h ago

Cute little pink guys.

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We are making a colony that you are controlling little guys to expend and build your base , collect stuff, craft new things for your little guys and defend your nest. Hiveheart demo is avail be on steam right now. https://store.steampowered.com/app/5187130/Hiveheart/


r/WholesomeGames • • 4h ago

How do you watch

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r/WholesomeGames • • 5h ago

A little order in a magical mess. The free Wizard Jars demo is out now!

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Hi everyone! I’m the solo developer of Wizard Jars: Tidy Up Together, a relaxing organizing game set in a rather messy magical apothecary.

There’s something satisfying about watching scattered ingredients find their shelves and an untidy shop slowly come back together. Along the way, you’ll help customers find what they need and unlock useful upgrades.

You can settle into your own sorting routine alone, or invite friends to help bring a little order to the shop.

The free demo is now available on Steam for Windows:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/5387770/Wizard_Jars_Tidy_Up_Together_Demo/

I hope you enjoy spending a little time in the apothecary. Thanks for taking a look!


r/WholesomeGames • • 5h ago

AMA / The Merlies - Ask us anything about our game: The Merlies! The team is here to answer ! 🐦🌱

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r/WholesomeGames • • 6h ago

Our first PC game just got its Steam page: Berry Busy Tidy Up!

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Hi everyone! We’re making Berry Busy, a tidy-up game set in a little garden.

Thousands of fruit are piled up in a big mess all over the garden.

The game is still in development, and we’re berry busy polishing every fruit, every crate and every little chime until it all feels just right.

Wishlist on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/5426350/Berry_Busy_Tidy_Up


r/WholesomeGames • • 9h ago

[2 player] A cozy take on hide & seek games! Hide everyday objects around a Mediterranean island, then watch your friend search for them and give them hints along the way. No pressure, no timers! (DEMO ON STEAM)

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Hi! This is "You'll never find it!", a cozy hiding game for two!

Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/5035780/Youll_never_find_it/

Like other hide-and-seek games, creativity is a big part of finding good hiding spots. But there are no countdown timers, neither during hiding nor during seeking.

If your friend is struggling to find something, you can simply give them a hint and help them out.

It's also designed to be a game you can chat through. You can take your time, talk while you play, laugh at each other's hiding spots, and simply hang out.

Thanks for checking it out! Let me know if you have any feedback or ideas!


r/WholesomeGames • • 13h ago

Spooks Side Quests

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Game Title: Spooks Side Quests

Playable Link: https://spookssidequests.com/
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spookbuilds.spookssidequests&pcampaignid=web_share

Platform: PC Web, PC Google Play Games, Android Google Play Games, Android Browser.

Description: Hello!! I have made a cozy slow progress idle game, it can be played in browser or on the goolge play store currently! Feedback and suggestions are always welcome! It's designed to be played slowly, enjoy time with others while we all progress at our own pace, theres absolute no rush. Nice chill background game :)

Free to Play Status:

  • [Y] Free to play
  • [ N] Demo/Key available

Involvement: Brand New Solo Dev :D


r/WholesomeGames • • 1d ago

We're making a wholesome co-op where you play as brave little mouse familiars exploring giant Swedish nature (with Froggy backpacks!) - what do you think?

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r/WholesomeGames • • 1d ago

My squirrel travels between trees by hot-air balloon

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This is from Evergrowing, a cozy adventure I’m developing about a squirrel and its growing tree home.

Balloon trips take you to other trees, where you can help a farmer, grow fruit, and put out a fire to rescue a builder.

There’s a free Windows demo covering the opening part of the adventure if you’d like to try it: Evergrowing on Steam


r/WholesomeGames • • 1d ago

I'm making a little garden game that grows with the real weather where you live. When it rains outside, it rains on the sill 🌧️

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Hi! I'm a solo dev making Moonsill, a little watercolor garden on a windowsill for your phone.

It follows the real weather where you live. When it rains outside, it rains on your sill: the jar fills up and every pot gets watered, so rainy days actually make your garden grow faster. Sunny days help things bloom, the window changes with your season, and the moonflower only opens on a clear full-moon night. Nothing wilts, nothing dies, and nothing nags you.

It lives on your home screen too, as widgets: the whole sill, the rain jar, the sky and whoever's visiting (a frog, a snail, a sparrow).

Free to try, and $3.99 once unlocks the whole garden. No ads, no energy, no subscription. Coming to iPhone and Android. (The video is about a month, sped up.)

What would you plant first?


r/WholesomeGames • • 1d ago

In cozy games, nothing should ever go wrong… or should it? 😈

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Cutout Village is coming to Steam on October 21!
Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3907910/Cutout_Village/


r/WholesomeGames • • 1d ago

My attempt at creating the coziest idle game on Roblox.

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r/WholesomeGames • • 22h ago

Drop Dub - lightweight delivery sim game

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I made Drop Dub, a little food delivery driving game where you hop on your vehicle, pick up orders, and make deliveries before your shift ends.

It’s a lightweight, low-pressure delivery sim designed for quick, casual sessions. It’s playable right in your browser, with no download or installation.

Give it a try: https://dropdub.com

I’d love to hear whether the delivery loop and game’s vibe feels satisfying or if there’s something you’d change!


r/WholesomeGames • • 1d ago

Cozy Cottontail Desktop free demo!

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Hi everyone! I’ve been working on Cozy Cottontail Desktop, a small low-stress desktop companion.

The free demo is out on Steam today: https://store.steampowered.com/app/5020750/Cozy\\_Cottontail\\_Desktop/

I’d really appreciate any feedback, good or bad! 🐰


r/WholesomeGames • • 1d ago

[Developer] I’m making Ravel: Golden Thread, a puzzle game about untangling woven looms

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Wishlist Ravel: Golden Thread on Steam

I’m the developer of Ravel: Golden Thread. Each puzzle is a woven loom: look for a strand with nothing crossing over it, pull it free, and work your way toward the Golden Thread.

There are 200+ handcrafted levels across eight Norse-inspired worlds. The campaign works offline, hints are free, and there are no energy meters or waiting to keep playing.

It’s coming to Steam, and the page is open for wishlists. Here’s the cinematic trailer: https://ravel.gg/assets/trailer/ravel-trailer-1080p.mp4

Disclosure: the artwork and music are AI-assisted. The puzzle levels are handcrafted.


r/WholesomeGames • • 1d ago

Bushelbrook:Harvest crops, run a market, grow your farm—Bushelbrook is low-key cozy

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r/WholesomeGames • • 1d ago

We're Hosting a Foodimals Playtest! 🐾🎮

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We're getting ready to open the doors to Foodimals for our first open playtest!

📅 Dates: 16 October – 1 November
🥽 Platform: Meta Quest

Come explore, meet some Foodimals, try out the game for yourself, and most importantly, tell us what you think!

You're more than welcome to bring some friends along for the adventure, too.

We'll be collecting feedback throughout the playtest on our Discord, so join the community and share your thoughts in #feedback-reports

The playtest is open to everyone, so there's no need to sign up or claim a special role!

Make sure to join our Discord to stay updated on the playtest and share your feedback with the team. 💚

🔗 Join the Playtest: https://www.meta.com/s/6SetNYq9c
💬 Discord: https://discord.gg/3MPQVdrzmx

See you there! 🍓🐾


r/WholesomeGames • • 1d ago

A little garden, a warm workshop and a shop full of magic — my cozy game in development

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Hi cozy game fans! I'm developing Magic Merchant Simulator, and wanted to share a few corners of its garden and workshop.

The idea is to make the everyday work of a magical shopkeeper something you can settle into. Grow ingredients outside, bring the harvest indoors, stir and bottle a potion, then put the finished goods on the shelves for customers. There are also hands-on stations for shaping wands, making brooms, pouring candles and working with fabric.

These screenshots show the game in development, including the garden after dark. I'm building for PC, and the game has not been released yet.

If a quiet routine of gardening, crafting and shopkeeping sounds appealing, here's the Steam page where you can follow along or wishlist it:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/5396920/Magic_Merchant_Simulator/

Thanks for letting me share my little workshop!


r/WholesomeGames • • 1d ago

Our first PC game just got its Steam page: Berry Busy Tidy Up!

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r/WholesomeGames • • 1d ago

Deep forest

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