11 june cozy game releases
plus...its wholesome direct day!! yay 🥰 🙌🏾!!
drafting this while sitting in my first dungeons & dragons campaign [just listening, not playing this time]. i’m so excited 😆 and all Black gamers too. feeling real cozy with the new homies hehe. i’m going to try to design my character sheet and buy a set of dice this week so i can join the campaign next week. tonight was the first session, so a few new players [and maybe me 🥹] are joining in the next location. 🥰 stay tuned!
gamers across the genres are livingggg!! new titles released this month, the highly anticipated nintendo switch 2 dropped on june 5, plus so many showcases this week! i’ll be sharing my notes from summer game fest and the day of the devs from yesterday in the next post/s — not sure if i’m going to split those up yet, there are SO many titles — but wow, so many beautiful game designs and captivating stories to talk about.
i’ve also been going back and forth on whether i care to do a blog about nintendo the company and the nintendo switch 2 release, and the detachment i have from the nintendo switch i have. maybe when i fully flesh my thoughts, but for right now, i can confidently say i’m not buying the switch 2. once i finish the games on the current console, if i can take an educated guess, i’ll be moving onto a steam deck or an emulator. but yes, a blog post for another day.
today, however, i’ll be tapping into wholesome direct, women-led games, and green games, so follow me on bluesky to catch the live, early notes or come back for the recapped highlight post.
in the meantime, here are a few titles releasing in june that caught my eye. and, of course, if you are enjoying these posts, please be sure to comment your thoughts below and share with a friend.
thank you for being here. — mo.
june 5
ashwood valley by reddeer.games
keywords: choose-your-own adventure, farming sim, magical, pixel art, community, mushroom chickens[?], cottagecore, side quests, decorating
notes: we know i’m not a fan of farmimg or pixel games, but the magical concepts and cottagecore of it all got me.1 and it’s only $2.99 right now until 6/26!
june 7
instants by endflame
keywords: puzzles, archival, story-driven, community, narrative, nostalgia, heartwarming crafting, creativity
steam | nintendo switch | epic
notes: love that the pages are so customizable, and the exterior of the scrapbook being interactive makes this immersive in a fun way.
camper van: make it home by malapata studio
keywords: decorating, organization, atmospheric, lofi, puzzles, self-discovery, emotional, zen, nature, adventure, hidden objects
notes: it’s here! i was an early kickstarter supporter so i’ve been waiting a while for this. i shall be playing soon ☺️ [and there’s a camper van x instants bundle right now?? perioddd]
make room by kenney
keywords: decorating, designing, building, relaxing, atmospheric, lofi, mini dioramas, sandbox, simulation
notes: mini dioramas is a future hobby in my head for when i have the living space to fully immersive myself into highly detailed pieces, so this is the perfect alternative in the meantime. and it reminds me of my projects on rooms.xyz, just ugh, cute and cozy little happy spaces.
june 12
re:fresh by merge conflict studio
keywords: solarpunk, environmental awareness, exploration, restoration, community, socialization, rpg, simulation, cottagecore, adventure, collectathon2, relaxing
notes: re:fresh is coming to nintendo switch/switch 2 this month, however, it’s been on steam since april 2023.
june 17
desk garden by siesta
keywords: idler, gardening, point & click, building, cutesy, desktop, collectathon, relaxing, mysterious plants, productivity, platformer
notes: i’ve never been of a fan of desktop idlers, but this one is so creative and cute, and the fact that it’s not just sitting on the bottom of your screen is pulling my interest in. i’ll try it and report back.
date everything! by sassy chap games + team17
keywords: dating simulator, romance, narrative, quirky, choose-your-own-adventure, queer, funny, mature themes
steam | nintendo switch | xbox x|s | playstation 5
notes: we’re been waiting and it’s finally here! i can’t talk about this game anymore, just gimme!
june 19
sp!ng by smg studio
keywords: puzzles, zen, relaxing, moody, atmospheric, dreamy
notes: sp!ng is coming to steam on june 19, however, it’s been in the app store since march 2021
june 20
the diary by hucang studio
keywords: narrative, puzzles, mystery, moody, point and click, time-bending, drama, story-driven, journal trauma, mini games, perspective
notes: everything about this looks so good. the design, the storyline, the drama. give me a notebook full of scribbles and i’ll tell you who you are.
mushroom musume by mortally moonstruck games
keywords: cottagecore, mushrooms, simulation, ttprg, roguelikes, rpg, mother-daughter dynamic, whimsical, creepy-cute, story-rich, adventure, pixel art, eerie, endearing, tale-within-a-tale
notes: mother-daughter-driven stories just seem to keep finding me, but alas, the best lessons in life come from the most unlikely of places. let’s see what one learns from a mom who unexpectedly must raise a mushroom daughter. i can already draw some thoughts, so you know, i’ll add this to the “to review” list.
june 23
ship, inc. by rogue duck interactive
keywords: simulation, organization, job simulator, time management, strategy, cutesy
notes: it’s literally unpacking but in reverse. i’m sold!
june 27
tamagotchi plaza by bandai namco
keywords: simulation, nostalgic, cutesy, co-op mini games, rpg, open-world, exploration, sushi shop, unique shops, interactive buildings, problem-solving
notes: i’ll be missing out on this one, but i hope it gives everyone all the nostalgic feels! a 3d tamagotchi is truly blowing my mind lol i feel so old.
that’s all, friends.
