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Every year at Summer Game Fest, nestled in between the splashy blockbuster showcases, the Wholesome Direct provides a nice change of pace. It’s similarly packed with games — this year’s edition had more than 50 — but the vibe is more chill and, well, wholesome. As in years past, I’ve pulled out some of the more intriguing reveals and announcements, though you can watch the whole thing for yourself right here. And if you’re interested in checking out some of the games — a few are available now, and a bunch have demos — there’s a dedicated Steam page.
Hidden Folks 2
Way back in 2017, Hidden Folks helped usher in a new genre of seek-and-find games — and now it’s getting a sequel. There aren’t a lot of details yet, but Hidden Folks 2 will feature “hand-drawn, interactive, miniature landscapes in various new themes, together with more silly jokes, more mouth sounds, and various quality of life improvements.” It’s launching in 2027 on both mobile and PC.
In the Drift
This narrative adventure comes from a new studio helmed by Sable co-creator Daniel Fineberg. And the premise is certainly intriguing:
In The Drift follows the story of Luna, a young woman starting her new job as a telecoms engineer in space. Solve problems on the job during the day, then spend the evening hanging out with the crew back at the ship. In The Drift is a story about trying to be a good person, and finding hope and meaning in a world that feels like it’s drifting apart.
Moomin: Midsummer Madness
We already know the Finnish storybook realm of the Moomins translates well to games set in winter, and now we’ll have something a little warmer to enjoy. Midsummer Madness changes things up with a painterly visual style, along with a more fantastical premise involving “a floating abandoned theatre filled with puzzles and mysteries.” It’s launching sometime in 2026 on both PC and the Switch.
Patience Is a Virtue
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