Hype Climb

Wholesome Snack 2025

Recording
Aired
Dec 9, 2025
Games we track
16 of 22 shown

Tune in to see news on 20+ emotionally resonant video games that inspire optimism, hope, and introspection from independent developers and publishers around the world. Wholesome Snack 2025 will be hosted by Jenny Windom with special appearances from content creators both new and familiar to the community.

Demand rose after the show

Not measured: none of the 16 games had a reading from before the show.

Line-up 16

  1. Spirit Crossing November 16, 2026 · Android, Switch, PC +2 47
  2. Lost and Found Co. March 6, 2026 · Mac, Switch, PC +1 43
  3. ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs August 6, 2026 · Mac, PC 29
  4. Wylde Society TBA · PC 28
  5. Arcane Eats 2026 · PC 26
  6. Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth April 27, 2026 · Mac, Switch, PC +2 24
  7. Mirage: Miracle Quest TBA · PC 24
  8. CatchMaker TBA · PC 21
  9. Mandrake TBA · Linux, Mac, PC 19
  10. B-e-e-t-l-e: Be right back! TBA · Mac, PC 18
  11. Verdant TBA · PC 17
  12. Coffee Talk: Tokyo May 21, 2026 · Mac, Switch, PC +5 —
  13. D-topia July 14, 2026 · Switch, PC, PS5 +2 —
  14. Find Your Words April 8, 2026 · PC —
  15. Fishbowl April 2, 2026 · Mac, PC, PS5 —
  16. Thrifty Business May 18, 2026 · Mac, PC —

Other upcoming showcases

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