Apr 6, 2026
If you love cozy management sims with charm to spare, The Hawkers is one to keep on your radar.
In The Hawkers, your goal isn’t just to thrive. Your goal is to help keep your hometown from being swallowed up by the nefarious Mr. Bunny. The powerful businessman is buying up everything around you. You’ll need to not only turn a forgotten farm into a thriving agricultural empire while also building your own business and discovering who you are. Your family’s legacy is shrouded in a mystery that you’ll need to solve, too.
The Hawkers is a cozy farm sim where you grow crops, raise animals, and craft goods to sell. But the game is way more than that. Your choices and how you build your life in the town of Greenleaf matter. The effort you put into building your farm and business affects your story. Build your shop and design the shelves, choose the stock, manage profits, and expand as your clientele grows. Even upgrade tools to help out on the farm. Grow your connections with neighbors by listening to their stories and attending town events. They’re important pieces to your story, too.
What really makes The Hawkers shine is its adorable, handcrafted art style. Every character, item, and environment has been lovingly drawn by hand, giving the game a warm, personal feel that’s hard to resist. All work on this game is done by the solo developer, you can follow them on X here. From the gameplay systems to the visuals, everything has been created by one person, and you can feel that passion in every detail.
Release Date
If you’re into relaxing gameplay, charming worlds, and supporting indie creators, this is definitely one to watch.
The Hawkers has no current release date as it is still in development. There will be a Kickstarter launching soon, though! Add it to your Steam Wishlist now, and look forward to possible Nintendo Switch and PlayStation releases after launch. I am also hosting a giveaway over on my X/Twitter!
- Nov 1, 2024
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 – browse my shop to see my entire collection and on Etsy here.
Stardew Valley Gardening kit & Stardew Valley Gaming Mat
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!
Animal Crossing Themed Gardening kit – Tiny Garden Pals
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.
Animal Crossing themed Coin Purses… and more!
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…
- May 17, 2026
The fastest funded Kickstarter ever – Taival only asked for one single dollar.
Taival is a cozy game featuring a vibrant and huge handcrafted open world you are free to explore with your trusty companion solo or with up to four friends! You start your adventure by teaming up with a magical creature called a Henki, which can shapeshift into different animals and forms.
Embark on a grand and colorful journey to complete quests and uncover the many secrets that hide in this living, breathing world. The game also lets you spend a cozy day off if you don’t feel like adventuring. Decorate your own magical home or spend some time fishing by the lake.
Taival Celebrates Fasted Funded Kickstarter Ever
The Taival developer is running a Kickstarter, and they were only asking for a single dollar. The game is already confirmed to launch no matter how the Kickstarter turns out but the stretch goals will help them add A LOT more content.
I got to play the Taival play-test and thoroughly enjoyed adventuring through the colorful open world along with my adorable companion. It feels a bit like Minecraft infused with storytelling and RPG elements. There is always a sense of accomplishment while exploring different biomes and unlocking new things, take a peek at the KS if you want to see everything thats coming to the game next!
You can join the Kickstarter and help reach more stretch goals! Taival is now also on Steam with where a recent public play-test took place. Make sure to wishlist Taival, so you will be notified when the demo drops during the upcoming Steam Next Fest.
- May 13, 2026
Set in a pleasant little Mediterranean village, Velanit: The Forgotten Cottage brings to life the small, seaside town feel. In that little town sits a forgotten cottage. A man used to live there, but the locals don’t know much about him other than that he liked solitude and telling stories. You’re the lucky new owner of this once-lovely little cottage, and there’s so much more to it than just its crumbling walls. Spend your days gathering resources like clay, wood, and stone to use for repairs. Then, rebuild the walls, lay roof tiles, restore the floors, and more. You aren’t just rebuilding and restoring in Velanit, you’re decorating with furniture and accessories, too. Even solve puzzles as you renovate the cottage. Talk to the locals, too, as they not only have interesting stories, but will teach you useful Mediterranean building techniques to use!
Release Date
Velanit is listed on Steam, but has no release date other than a planned release sometime in 2027. The game is currently in active development. However, you can add it to your Wishlist to keep up with updates and be notified of the release! You can also check out the Kickstarter that is live until June 4th.
- May 11, 2026
Communite is the wholesome multiplayer city builder you’ve been looking for! This cozy game is built on kindness and teamwork. You and other players will work to restore life to the world by growing it through unlocking tiles and collecting cute critters. Decorate the world with your favorite plants. Create sandy deserts, vast oceans, or hidden volcanic islands. Even grow crops like carrots. The world is yours to build, and only your imagination is the limit. So, team up with friends and other cozy gamers in this free-to-play game and see what you can create!
Release Date
Communite is listed on Steam, but is not available yet. It also doesn’t have a release date listed. However, the Steam page states the game is in Alpha, so it’s early days still. Add the game to your Wishlist to keep track of it!
- May 10, 2026
Nuclear Gladiators 3000 is a super colorful action paced game that surprisingly helps me to relax at the end of a long day.
This is a bit different from the games I usually play, but since the announcement of Splatoon Raiders for Switch, I have been in the mood for a faster-paced, action-packed game. Nuclear Gladiators 3000 is a super colorful game, fast-paced, and is really a lot of fun – think of it as permanently being stuck in the Stardew Valley skull cavern.
The game features a great sense of progression as you constantly unlock new things and upgrade your equipment to make the game even wilder. Nuclear Gladiators 3000 is a bit quirky and a somewhat lighthearted roguelike that is more forgiving than most games in the genre.
If you love action or fast-paced games without the pressure of needing to practice to be able to enjoy it, I highly recommend this one! I am giving away a few copies, so just let me know if you are interested!
Nuclear Gladiators 3000 available on Steam
If you want to jump into this chaotic and really addictive action paced game you can check it out on Steam!
- May 5, 2026
Temtem: Pioneers is the third entry into the Temtem world. It’s a colorful creature collector full of unique creatures, enjoyable adventure, and exciting battles. Step into the Downbelow, a vast, untamed region where your survival skills will be put to the test. The area is unpredictable, but offers plenty of chances to explore, craft, and build. And with over 200 Temtem to tame, there’s so much to do and achieve.
Tame brand new Temtem and some familiar favorites to not only collect them all, but to use their abilities. In Temtem: Pioneers, you need to build your own base of operations. Your new friends can help you with collecting the resources to do so. Some are better suited to exploring the Downbelow and battling other Temtem, though. The game even has a new combat system where you can bring up to 3 of your Temtem and switch between them seamlessly. Play solo or with friends and discover what you can accomplish with friends and Temtem!
Support Temtem: Pioneers on Kickstarter
Temtem: Pioneers is coming to Steam and Epic Games sometime. There is no specific release date listed, but add it to your Wishlist to be notified and keep track! You can also check out the Kickstarter to see what fun new stretch goals can be unlocked.
- May 4, 2026
Grandma Left Me A Building is a cozy apartment building management game featuring quirky neighbors and some mild chaos. As the game’s title suggests, you inherited a building from your grandma. The issue is, it’s seen better days and is in shambles. The pipes leak, walls are crumbling, and there are some odd noises coming from the upstairs. You’re determined to make the best of it, though. You’ll need to restore the building little by little, as well as shuffle through applicants to find the best tenants.
The tenants in Grandma Left Me A Building aren’t your run-of-the-mill tenants, of course. They’re quirky and strange, so you’ll need to choose wisely, or you’ll end up with an elf who likes to loudly play the guitar at midnight, disturbing the philosopher next door. Pair the correct neighbors together to create harmony, or face some unhappy characters. You’ll also handle tenant complaints, repair the building, hire staff to help you out, collect the rent, and pay the bills on time. Every day brings a new kind of fun and chaos!
Release Date
Grandma Left Me A Building releases on Steam in July of this year. Be sure to add it to your Wishlist to be notified on release!
- May 1, 2026
Focus Grove is more than just a game. It’s a super cute, super cozy productivity tool meant to keep you focused on the task at hand. But every study session or workday needs some breaks here and there! Use built-in tools to keep you on task. The timer is perfect for setting a work schedule and break times. The habit tracker lets you keep up with habits you’d like to create or monitor. And the notebook function is perfect for keeping whatever notes you need.
Rely on your adorable little Woodlings to take care of the farm in Focus Grove while you work. They’ll plant, water, and harvest crops like carrots, cucumbers, cabbage, and more. Just don’t overwork them! The Woodlings need breaks, too. Track habits you want to work on, and as you complete those real-life tasks, you’ll unlock adorable outfits for your furry friends. Plant trees and customize the colors of the farm to suit your tastes. Plus, you can decorate the farm as well as cover it in lush crop fields to create the cozy place of your dreams.
Release Date
You can find Focus Grove on Steam, where it will release sometime this year. Check out the demo in the meantime!
- Apr 30, 2026
Suncraft is a peaceful, cozy pixel art adventure game with a focus on growing and restoring a small town. There’s nothing overwhelming about this game, though. It’s a super casual experience where you pan around the different biomes, rebuilding the world. You can easily walk away and come back with no worries of dying or failing. After all, there aren’t any enemies!
Gather resources by chopping the tree stump, digging dirt from the dirt pile, and iron from the iron vein. Use your resources to build useful machinery, storage chests, and complete quests. Receive those quests from the townspeople, and learn about the history of the town as you get the work done. Earn helpful accessories to improve your abilities. Even buy upgrades and improvements on the skill tree to give your work a boost or automate processes.
Release Date
Suncraft is coming to Steam in July of this year. Have a look at the trailer to see just how wonderful this game is!
