May 18, 2026Indie Highlight
If you played Overcooked, you are going to love Friendship vs. The World. In this chaotic four-player game, you and your friends are fighting together to keep the evil away. Use simple resources like sticks to craft tools to help you in your battle.
I love playing video games with my friends, and this game shows how powerful a good friendship can be. I pretty much share my entire life with my best IRL friend; we combat everything life throws at us, share the joys and the lows all together. That is why I am so excited about Friendship vs. The World; it is a wholesome indie game that puts friendship first.
Team up with your buddies and fight off all the bad vibes that get thrown at you. The chaotic gameplay reminds me of games like Overcooked, but the secret weapon here is the raw power of friendship through team play and coordination as you craft, deploy, and organize your team to fend off waves after wave of strongly cute enemies.
The game’s core gameplay loop is as chaotic as it is wholesome; the cute handcrafted art, adorable characters, and quickly animated make every round feel unique and fresh.
The game is coming to Steam very soon; make sure to add it to your wishlist so you can be among the first to get battling with your friends!
Nov 1, 2024Animal Crossing
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.

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!

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.

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…
Oct 13, 2026Indie Highlight
Alpine Lake is a breath of fresh air when it comes to the cozy genre. It’s more than just your regular farming sim, and it takes place in a lovely mountain town. Of course, the town is struggling with a hostile takeover and needs you to help restore the peace. A cardboard box company wants to buy the town, but through your hard work, you can prevent that by improving the town’s economy! Build, decorate, farm, cook, and so much more in this lovely little game.
Carefully design and craft your very own inn in Alpine Lake. Build it from the ground up to make it an enticing place to stay. Perhaps you prefer a cozy, rustic feel. Or maybe a grand, multi-floor mountain getaway is more your style. Decorations increase comfort and style, which improve the overall quality of the rooms. Fireplaces have an area of effect for comfort, while a vase adds style to the room. Some items like hot tubs and archery targets are also activities for guests to enjoy. Providing items a guest specifically requests unlocks new stories, bonus items, and decor for the inn. Plus, guests give you a star rating based on their stay, so you’ll always know how you did and how you can improve!
In Alpine Lake, comfort and hospitality are key. Extend your best welcome and listen to the stories each of your customers has. Then, cook guests delicious meals from the fresh ingredients harvested from your very own farm. Even open a restaurant at your inn to provide the ultimate dining experience for guests. Upgrade your kitchen equipment to cook more complex dishes that will satisfy even the pickiest guests. Building and running your inn isn’t the only thing to do, though. Explore the beautiful mountains with your pet. Get to know your neighbors and help the community by sending guests out to the local businesses. Research the local flora and fauna while also removing invasive plants. There’s even a cave system to explore. And if you need a chance to just relax, go fishing around town, learn photography as a hobby, or go skiing on those gorgeous mountain slopes!



Look for Alpine Lake on Steam. It’s expected to release at the beginning of 2027, but you can add it to your Wishlist now! Meanwhile, watch the trailer to see just how cute and cozy this game is.
Oct 8, 2026Indie Highlight
Life, the Universe, and Restaurants is a quirky restaurant management game. Open your very own restaurant out in the vast reaches of outer space. Take orders from customers, run over to the kitchen to prepare and plate food, then deliver each dish. Take care to serve everyone in a timely manner so they don’t get mad. Or perhaps you DO want them to get mad at you!
Complete objectives in each stage of Life, the Universe, and Restaurants to earn up to five stars for your restaurant. Earn money by serving customers and unlock all sorts of things. New tables to serve more customers, kitchen appliances, recipes, and even robots to make running the place easier. Purchase skills on the skill tree to upgrade abilities, too! You can even set your menu, run ads to attract more business, and run special events to maximize profits.



Things are a little more weird than simply running a top-tier eatery, though. In fact, in Life, the Universe, and Restaurants, you’ll need to fight off nefarious space roaches. And you can only upgrade robots using brains. That’s where the angry customers come in! Angry people will get aggressive and attack the furniture, which gives you the right to defend your restaurant and harvest their brains! Plus, there’s so much more weirdness that gives this game its unique charm.
You can find Life, the Universe, and Restaurants listed on Steam. The official release date is October 12th, which is just a few days away! Add it to your Wishlist now to be notified of its release.
Oct 5, 2026Indie Highlight
Occult Office: Lofi Rituals is the cozy desktop companion game for the spooky gamers who have work to do! Create your character in the editor, where you can craft a witch, mermaid, or even Cthulu. And like your standard desktop companions, you have all kinds of productivity tools. Track your mood, journal your thoughts, set up to-do lists, and use timers for ultimate productivity. Don’t forget to consult the tarot cards to see what’s waiting for you today!
There’s much more to Occult Office that sets it apart from other productivity games, of course. For one, it has a beautifully unique handcrafted pixel art world. For another, your break times can also be just as productive as your work times. Tend your greenhouse, go dungeon crawling, complete quests, or spend time with your mystical creature companion. There’s even real progression so you can unlock new objectives, abilities, and music to further personalize your gaming experience!



Occult Office: Lofi Rituals is set for release in early 2027 on Steam. There isn’t a specific date, though! So, check out the trailer below and go add the game to your Wishlist to keep an eye on it.
Sep 28, 2026Indie Highlight
In Sludgineers, you have one goal in mind: clean up! Travel the countryside in this cozy incremental game and earn some cash by simply cleaning up the grime and sludge in different areas. Utilize a host of different tools to fight each type of grossness you come across. Uncover beautiful water features, clean off houses and barns, and scrub the local shops! Even upgrade your equipment for better, faster results.
Each job in Sludgineers that you complete lets you upgrade tools, unlock new areas, and build your very own refinery. This refinery will process materials like different kinds of pollution. So, you can not only clean up the place, but profit off all of the grossness! There’s nothing better than a crisp, clean world. So, kick back and relax with this cute little cleaning game!



You can find Sludgineers on Steam now.
Sep 25, 2026Indie Highlight
Design and Conjure has the coziest witchy vibes possible! You play as Dalia, a recent graduate of the Witch Academy, who discovers her hometown is fading. It has fallen prey to a mysterious corruption that has caused general disarray and distressed magical creatures. Your job is to clean and decorate to restore the peace, but no pressure! Take your time and do everything at your own pace.
Fall in love with your charming hometown as you restore it. Design and Conjure features over a thousand decorations and 30+ room layouts set across 7 levels and 12 magical areas. Each level has fun quests to complete that include simply cleaning a room, organizing and unpacking items, and even light puzzle-based item placement. Watch as the town transforms in front of you as a result of your hard work, while you also get to know a small cast of characters who can tell you all about the town’s secrets. You can even try out Creative Mode to simply decorate your cottage however you want without pressure or quests!



Design and Conjure is coming to Steam sometime soon. Add it to your Wishlist now to keep an eye on it. Then, check out the trailer below!
Sep 18, 2026Indie Highlight
For fans of cozy interactive visual novels, especially those with a spookier Lovecraftian vibe, Dark Coffee will be your next obsession. In this beautifully crafted game featuring 1970’s-style comic book art, you play as Carrozia, a witch and coffee shop owner. Stand behind the counter of your small shop and serve delicious beverages while listening to your unique customers’ stories. They have a lot to say, and sometimes they never intended to say it out loud! Get to know each person through meaningful conversations, remember details about them, and make choices that change the relationships between the residents of the town.
Dark Coffee is, first and foremost, a coffee shop game. Choosing the correct ingredients for drinks is necessary to satisfy each customer. Make your selections based on your conversations with each person and how they’re feeling. The right drink can give them a boost of courage or help them tell the truth. Your brew could even change their future completely! Even after everyone leaves for the night, there’s plenty to do around the shop. Tidy up the tables, read the local newspaper, ignore the horrors happening outside, and do a little bit of decorating.



Dark Coffee is coming to Steam sometime soon. Add it to your Wishlist now to keep an eye on it! And check out the trailer below.
Sep 14, 2026Indie Highlight
Welcome to Dustpine District, a cozy game all about cleaning up the town. Three years ago, a mysterious cosmic event happened, and the residents were forced to evacuate. They left behind their homes and everything in them, so now the town has fallen into major disrepair. Your job is to suit up in some PPE, grab your toolkit and cleaning supplies, and get to work repairing this spooky little town! This game is perfect for gamers who love a little spooky, but really love the cozy aspects of a cleaning game.
In Dustpine District, you’ll make your way through over 60 handcrafted rooms in different properties across town. There are tasks to complete, but no pressure or timer for completing them. So take your time vacuuming dirt, powerwashing grime away, pulling weeds, picking up trash, or repairing walls. Discover dozens of collectibles and gain access to locked sheds or cellars to obtain rare items while you explore. Grow and harvest candy in your front yard to pay for tool upgrades or items to decorate your very own home with. You can plant flowers, decorate, or just chill with your pets at home when you need a break. And there’s a cast of creepy, fun characters to meet throughout town who will give you more tasks or just chat with you!



Release Date
Dustpine District is coming to Steam at some point in time. There is no release date available as of yet, but you can add it to your Wishlist to keep an eye out! Go ahead and check the game trailer below, too.
Sep 9, 2026Indie Highlight
Spirit Vendor is a charming farm sim where you decide exactly how your day goes. You can transform your farm into a cozy slice of heaven by planting crops, raising adorable farm animals, and decorating ’til your heart’s content. Or run around catching all kinds of different fish. There’s also a lovely village to explore, full of unique characters to meet. Build friendships with everyone, and maybe even find love. Go on dates and experience a romantic story that can lead to marriage!
There’s plenty to do in Spirit Vendor. Everything you grow, catch, or craft will supply your shop. Sell your wares to little spirit creatures and treat them well so they come back! Plus, you can design, build, and decorate both your shop and home. Place furniture, choose flooring and wallpaper, and pick other design elements to create a space you love.



You can find Spirit Vendor listed on Steam, where you can add it to your Wishlist. Even check out the trailer below, but note that the current release date on Steam is for sometime in 2027, not 2025 like the trailer says!

