Top Wholesome Games Releasing in April 2025

Whether you like cosying up in bed with your handheld console — be it a Steam Deck, ROG Ally, AYANEO, etc. — or just chilling out at the PC, you can never have too many relaxing games! So, if you're looking for a new one, I've got a good list of them coming out in April. Buckle up, Buttercup, and bring your wallet! Here are six upcoming games by release date.

Bugaboo Pocket

• Developer: Elytra Games
• Publisher: Elytra Games
• Genre: Casual, Indie, Simulation
• Tags: Creature Collector
• Release: out now
• Steam link

Bugaboo Pocket approaches the virtual pet genre with a nuance: there's a storyline to unfold! As you raise bugs to help Beetleback Ridge recover from the devastating fires, you'll learn more about the scientist you play through diary entries, cutscenes, and items.

Tiny Garden

• Developer: Ao Norte
• Publisher: Super Rare Originals
• Genre: Casual, Indie, Simulation
• Tags: Farming Sim
• Release date: 8th of April, 2025
• Steam link

Are you old enough to remember (and miss) Polly Pocket? Because that is what Tiny Garden encompasses — a tiny toy garden that you can nurture and customise! Did I mention it also has puzzles and a strategy to keep you hooked?

Pilo and the Holobook

• Developer: Mudita Games
• Publisher: RedDeer.Games
• Genre: Adventure
• Tags: Exploration, Cozy
• Release date: 10th of April, 2025
• Steam link

Pilo and the Holobook will send you off on a magical adventure where you'll be able to turn many items into stickers and add them to your book in hopes of creating an encyclopedia! Explore all sorts of planets, meet a variety of NPCs, and unravel the story.

Lushfoil Photography Sim

• Developer: Matt Newell
• Publisher: Annapurna Interactive
• Genre: Adventure, Casual, Indie
• Tags: Realistic, Exploration, Immersive Sim
• Release date: 15th of April, 2025
• Steam link

Heads-up, photography fans — Lushfoil Photography Sim is a perfect way to escape into different (and gorgeous) landscapes without leaving the comfort of your own home. Once you find something that inspires you, whip out the camera and take a picture! This walking simulator is eerily photo-realistic and perfect for relaxing.

Tempopo

• Developer: Witch Beam
• Publisher: CULT Games
• Genre: Casual, Indie
• Tags: Puzzle, Music, Creature Collector
• Release date: 17th of April, 2025
• Steam link

This colourful (downright psychedelic) game challenges players to conduct the Tempopo to rescue musical flowers! What I mean by this is that you'll command a group of adorable slime-like creatures in a puzzle adventure to save flowers and bring the garden to life. A perfect game for children, too!

Detective Dotson

• Developer: Masala Games Private Limited
• Publisher: Masala Games Private Limited
• Genre: Adventure, Casual
• Tags: Detective, Exploration
• Release date: 24th of April, 2025
• Steam link

If you want to solve a mystery but avoid any gore and horror, Detective Dotson is a good option to look into. This cosy mystery game is set in the colourful streets of India, where a detective with Bollywood dreams sets off in search of clues to unfold a slew of mysteries!

That's it! I hope you find some cosy games to wind down to.