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Wholesome Direct 2025: All the Cozy Indie Reveals

Jun 07, 2025 7:19 PM

The Wholesome Direct 2025 showcased a delightful range of new indie games at its fifth anniversary. The event featured cozy gaming titles from various genres, focusing on themes of gardening, puzzle-solving, and adorable animals. Among the highlights are Leaf Blower Co., a tidy-up simulator set to release soon on Steam, and Instants, a creative puzzler about scrapbooking available today on PC and Switch. The beloved farming sim is back with Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, a remake launching on August 27, 2025. Other notable entries include Gourdlets Together, a multiplayer village-building game, and Luma Island, which offers a free Pirates update this June. These announcements promise to enrich the indie gaming landscape, appealing to fans looking for relaxing gaming experiences.

What new indie games were announced at Wholesome Direct 2025?

The Wholesome Direct 2025 unveiled a variety of indie games including Leaf Blower Co., Instants, Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, Gourdlets Together, and many more, each offering unique, cozy gaming experiences.

The Wholesome Direct remains a key event for fans of indie games, celebrated for featuring charming titles that prioritize creativity and relaxation. With its family-friendly and fun themes, it serves as a platform for indie developers to showcase their innovative concepts, making it a favorite among gamers looking for delightful and engaging experiences. The lineup this year continues to build on this tradition, bringing much anticipation for the upcoming releases.



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Mr. Bison Mr. Bison commented on: 2025-06-07 19:46:07
Ah, another Wholesome Direct serving up pure serotonin—between leaf-blowing sims and pirate updates, my backlog is about to get even more dangerously cozy. It’s wild how these indies keep finding new ways to make chill feel fresh and exciting.
Rolling R!ck Rolling R!ck commented on: 2025-06-07 19:34:06
Man, Wholesome Direct always delivers the perfect mix of charm and creativity—this year’s lineup has me especially hyped for that cozy scrapbooking puzzler. Indie devs really know how to turn simple concepts into something magical
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