Feb 8, 2025Indie Highlight
Mystopia gives you the chance to relax and create your own worlds and to craft magical potions. This casual sandbox game lets you just unleash your creativity and build using pretty props and blocks. Discover blocks inspired by witchcraft found in different cultures across the world. Use the potions you make to see what fun reactions they have. And just build your dream world!
As you play Mystopia, letters will mysteriously appear. Open them to discover new blocks to place. Each one might be a ground piece, a fun plant, a magic hat, or any number of other possibilities. Use them all to create your ideal environment. There’s no wrong way to build, and certainly no timers or limitations. Your imagination is the only limit!
Mystopia is coming to Steam some time soon. There is currently a demo available for you to try out, too.
Jan 5, 2025Indie Highlight
Research Story is an adorable pixelated addition to the farming sim genre. Exotic plants and animals have been spotted near the quaint town of Shimmerbrook, which has attracted a lot of new settlers. In fact, the Violet Archive is there to keep a record of development of the area, and they’re looking for new researchers. That’s where you come in!
You’ll explore Shimmerbrook to discover new plants and animals since it’s up to you to help the Violet Archive. Grow crops to learn about what environments they thrive in, and plan your farm layout to support their growth. You even get to raise a variety of animals, who will give you perks to help in your farming. And of course you’ll get to befriend the townsfolk and craft items and decorations to build your perfect home.
Research Story has just undergone an exciting transformation with a massive update, introducing an astonishing 29 new shimmer versions of all animals, a brand new greenhouse, additional decor slots, and so much more!
Step into the role of the town’s new researcher and embark on a charming adventure in Shimmerbrook, where your mission is to explore and uncover new plants and animals. It’s now your responsibility to support the Violet Archive in its quest for knowledge.
Research Story is a delightful farming simulation game that invites players of all ages to dive into a vibrant world brimming with exotic plants and animals just waiting to be discovered in your quaint hometown. Cultivate a variety of crops and learn about the unique environments they thrive in, while strategically planning your farm layout to ensure their optimal growth.
You’ll also have the joy of raising an array of the cutest animals, each providing you with helpful perks to enhance your farming experience. Plus, don’t forget to connect with the diverse and intriguing villagers who call the nearby town home. Fully personalize your farm by crafting unique items and decorations, allowing you to create your dream homestead. Embrace the adventure and make your mark in Research Story, where every day brings new discoveries and endless possibilities!
Research Story is currently in early Access and you can find it on Steam. It’s also on sale until July 13th!
Dec 27, 2024Indie Highlight
The Wylde Flowers Team unveiled their latest creation, Wylde Society, a captivating period drama simulation infused with a touch of magic!
Wylde Society offers an incredibly cozy experience where you can immerse yourself in a whimsical world at your own pace. As you step into this enchanting realm, you’ll host and befriend a diverse array of characters while crafting your very own Boarding House.
Here, you’ll organize and plan delightful social events for your friends, transforming your space into the ultimate gathering spot. Your journey begins with the exciting task of building, decorating, and managing your unique Boarding House.
Each guest brings their own charm—some may only stay briefly, while others might find a home with you for years to come. It’s your responsibility to ensure they feel comfortable and cherished during their stay, providing all the comforts needed to create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
In addition to running your charming Boarding House, you’ll have the opportunity to orchestrate a variety of elegant social events. From delightful high tea parties to sophisticated dinner gatherings and even enchanting romantic balls, the possibilities for creating memorable moments are endless! When you’re not busy hosting guests or mingling at social events, the magical world around you awaits your exploration. With a natural talent for magic, you’ll easily connect with spirits who may require your assistance with various tasks.
And who knows? Along your journey, you might even encounter and adopt delightful magical pets that will add an extra layer of charm to your adventures. Prepare to embark on a whimsical journey filled with creativity, friendship, and a sprinkle of magic in Wylde Society!
The game does not have a release date yet but you can already wishlist the game on Steam!
Dec 10, 2024Indie Highlight
Ostrich Farm is a quirky little creature collector where you take on the role of an ostrich farmer. Your goal is to care for and breed all kinds of colorful ostriches. Looks aren’t everything, though. You’ll need a bit of luck, a good strategy, and great timing to launch your new business to success.
Selectively breed your vibrant birds to create a flock of even more colorful birds. Discover rare mutations that show up in over 1 million different combinations of colors, patterns, beak shapes, and hairstyles. Fulfill customer orders in order to earn rewards, too. Then, use those rewards to further improve your business and expand your ranch. You can even just watch your flock interact with each other in cute ways, too.
Ostrich Farm will be released on Steam at some point. You can add it to your Wishlist to be notified!
Dec 6, 2024Indie Highlight
From Red Deer.Games, publisher of Sprout Valley, comes Cook For Love! This cartoony cooking game developed and published by Red Deer.Games puts you in the shoes of the young Frenchman Clement. You mentor under the famous Jean-Luc Chatillone and gain access to his cookbook. In that cookbook are tons of different delicious recipes you get to cook. This is your chance to go from cooking novice to a legendary chef like your mentor!
Use various kitchen appliances and an array of ingredients to cook up over 40 different tasty recipes in Cook For Love. As you learn to cook the different recipes, you’ll earn reputation points. These points level up your chef experience and allow you to unlock new, more complex recipes. Your goal is to become an incredible chef and earn the Golden Spoon. So, roll up your sleeves and get to work in this cozy cooking game featuring colorful, hand-drawn art and no stress!
Cook For Love is now on Steam! Don’t forget to add it to your games library and/or wishlist it keep up with its updates!
Nov 27, 2024Indie Highlight
Kibu is a tranquil adventure and farm sim set in the heart of a beautiful wilderness. You play as a solitary monk who’s set out to create his very own place in the wide world. You’ll spend your days constructing a temple, brewing delicious teas, and journeying into the wilds around you to search for ancient spirits. Your time will be filled to the brim, but so will your sense of fulfillment and peace!
Creating a place to call home that suits your needs will lead you on a special journey or creativity and accomplishment in Kibu. Build and customize your very own temple to achieve that. Create a garden for you to nurture, but also forage resources from the surrounding wilderness. Then, Master the art of brewing tea to discover different effects that will aid you in your exploration. Use your staff to fight off enemies as you explore the wide world around you, too. There’s plenty to discover in these mysterious lands, and so many treasures for you to find.
Kibu is set to release on Steam sometime. Add it to your Wishlist now!
Nov 26, 2024Indie Highlight
For those who haven’t yet explored this delightful pixel gem, Bloomtown may appear to be your typical charming little town—peaceful, picturesque, and perhaps a touch too tranquil for the adventurous spirit.
You can spend your days by the cozy lake, relaxing fishing, befriending the townsfolk, or even unwinding at the local yoga studio.
But don’t let the serene atmosphere of this cozy town mislead you! Beneath its charming surface lies a world that’s far spookier than you might expect. There’s a hidden side to Bloomtown that invites you on a grand and unforgetabble adventure!
Players have been sharing feedback and thoughts on their experience with the game and the developers listened! The latest patch brings many small, yet meaningful improvements that have a big impact on the gameplay!
New tutorials have been added as well as an always run option, something that many players wanted! Additionally the English localization has been improved, the team also squashed a lot of bugs, take a look below to see everything new in the latest patch.
If you already own the game, make sure to download the update. If you haven’t played Bloomtown: a Different Story yet, I recommend checking it out, at the time of writing this article the game is still celebrating a sale on Steam!
Nov 21, 2024Indie Highlight
The Winter Wonderland update has transformed Spirit City into a magical Winter Wonderland!
Get ready to meet a brand new Spirit that will not only bring you joy but will of course join you in your activities.
If you’re not yet familiar with Spirit City: Lofi Sessions yet, this charming video game is more than just a game—it’s a productivity tool that transforms your daily routine into a cozy and inviting experience. In Spirit City, you can customize your own room, crafting a warm and peaceful atmosphere that makes it easier to focus on your daily tasks or simply unwind after a hectic day.
The Winter Wonderland update makes Spirit City even cozier, there are tons of new decor items that let you turn your space into a festive sanctuary! You can even decorate your fireplaces and sip a cup of cocoa just next to it.
There are garlands, wallpapers and other festive decor items to help you really express your own style for the holidays!
The free update also introduced adorable new clothing items for your avatar, ensuring you look festive and fabulous this season!
To elevate your holiday spirit, there is also a brand new holiday playlist that will fill your surroundings with the sounds of the season.
The highlight of the update is the new Spirit, Twintail is happy to just chill with you on your bed while you read a book, sit by the bay window and enjoy the snowflakes dance from the sky.
The developers have teased an upcoming Expansion Pack that will bring the joy of cooking into Spirit City! Spirit City received many free updates since the game first launched. In addition to introducing new festive items in the recent Winter Wonderland update the developer has us looking forward to the Cozy Kitchen DLC – a whole new culinary adventure!
To celebrate the release of the free update Spirit City is currently also on sale on Steam!