The Wholesome Game Direct has just ended, giving players a very different E3 showcase to the rest of the events scheduled.

As the name would suggest, games that were heartwarming and wholesome took centre stage. Every game mentioned was also an indie, giving smaller teams a chance to showcase their work.

Lots of unique titles caught our eye, such as Beasts of Maravilla Island. Releasing on Switch and PC today, this is a perfect game for anyone who just finished Pokemon Snap, but wished they were able to walk around while they took pictures.

Another intriguing game we noticed is Walk With Yiayia, a title all about looking after your grandmother after she’s experienced a nasty fall. An absolute tear-jerker, the developer even introduced the game alongside his own grandmother. Walk With Yiayia will be coming to Steam.

Lastly there’s We Are OFK. This upcoming episodic release follows an indie band, and players are tasked with performing gigs and creating music videos. It’s set to come to Steam soon

Here’s every title that was showcased during the Wholesome Direct, along with the release date and platform if known.

  • Bird Problems - Steam Recolit - Steam Snacko - Steam, Switch Alekon - Steam, available now. A Little To The Left - Steam Ooblets - Steam, Xbox One. Released 2020, 0.8 update out now. Spirit Swap - Steam Behind The Frame - Steam SkateBIRD - Steam, Switch, Xbox Game Pass. Coming soon. Here Comes Nico - Steam, Switch Pekoe - Steam Lake - Steam, Xbox. Coming September 1, 2021. Yokai Inn Mythic Ocean - PS4, Xbox, Switch Koppa’s Atlas - Steam Button City - All platforms, Q3 2021. Letters - Steam, Switch. 2021. Hotpot For One - Steam Garden Story - Steam, 2021 Tracks Of Thought - Steam, demo available now. Beasts of Maravilla - All platforms. Releasing on Switch and PC today. Hoa - All platforms. August 21, 2021. We Are OFK - Steam Paralives - Steam KeyWe - Steam Walk With Yiayia - Steam Dordogne - PC and Switch The Gecko Gods - Steam Tasomachi: Behind The Twilight - All platforms, out now. Please Be Happy - Steam, Switch. Demo out now. Witchy Life Story - Steam. 2022. Battle Cakes - Xbox, Steam Bear And Breakfast - Switch, PC. Passpartout - PC, Switch Sally - Steam Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan - All platforms. 2021. Unpacking - Steam. Late 2021. Soup Pot - Steam. 2021. Cloud Jumper - Steam Teacup - All platforms. Q3 2021 Moonglow Bay - Steam, Xbox Game Pass Pupperazzi - Steam. Coming soon. Luna’s Fishing Garden - Steam Witchery Academy - Steam, Switch. Amber Isle - Steam. Coming soon. Woodo - 2022 Wytchwood - Steam. 2021. Moonshell Island - Steam Frogsong - Steam. 2022 Lego Builders’ Journey - 2022 Clawfish - Steam and itch.io. Available now. Powerwash Simulator - Steam. Now in Early Access. Book Of Travels - Steam. Toodee And Topdee - Steam. The Garden Path - Steam. Venba - Steam The Outbound Ghost - Steam. 2022. The Magnificent Trufflepigs - PC Fossil Corner - Steam Dreamland Confectionary - Steam Freshly Frosted - Steam Apico - Steam Cat Designer Mocha - iOS and Android. 2021. Lonefarm - Steam Shashingo - Steam RoboCo - Steam Kotadama Diary - iOS and Android. Out now. Co-Open - itch.io. Out now. Cat Cafe Manager - Steam Game Director Story - Steam Princess Farmer - Steam KreatureKind - Steam Seasonspree - Steam. Summer 2021. Fire Tonight - Steam. 2022. Floppy Knights - Steam Loddlenaut