I feel like I woke up three days ago in January, and it is suddenly November. Where has this year gone? I’m not even joking at this point. I can still quote my notes from the last Wholesome Direct, and last week Wholesome announced that there is a Wholesome Snack on the way in December, too. A smaller affair, of course, the December showcase is set to have 25 or more game highlights in everyone’s favorite showcase because you are not cretins. Here is what the press release said of the announcement late last week:

“Wholesome Games, the independent curation platform and publisher, welcomes another exciting Wholesome Snack digital showcase on Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM Pacific, 12:00 PM Eastern. The showcase will be presented via YouTube and Twitch livestreams in coordination with The Game Awards.” For those who are international and don’t know American time zones, that’s 5 PM GMT, 6 PM CET, 2 AM JST, 6 AM NZDT, and for anything more specific, you should know how to work it out from that by now.

The press release continues: “Wholesome Snack – Wholesome Direct’s sister showcase – returns to highlight the most exciting upcoming titles for players looking for thoughtful, joyful, and hopeful games. The Wholesome Snack team has carefully curated a selection of approximately 25+ delightful and engaging titles with news including world premieres, demo announcements, and many more surprises from studios and publishers of all sizes and all around the world.

This edition of the show brings together studios and publishers such as Free Lives, Skystone Games, and many more, delivered by returning host and Wholesome Games organizer Jenny Windom and a variety of guest co-hosts specializing in the wholesome and cozy niche. Audiences will also hear updates on the latest Wholesome Games Presents titles!”

Of course, as we always highlight during the showcase, Wholesome partners with a charity, and this year it is RAINN. As the press release notes: “This year, Wholesome Snack will feature a charity bundle benefiting RAINN, the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, whose mission is to stop sexual violence by supporting survivors, holding perpetrators accountable, and creating safer communities.”

Undoubtedly, I’ll moan about having to cover another showcase closer to the time, but let’s be honest, Wholesome always puts a smile on our faces. Be it Direct or Snack. It also often leads to adding to your Steam Wishlist, so of course, have that open when the Wholesome Snack on December 5th comes around. Hopefully, more Wholesome delights like the games I’ve probably featured the screenshots of here today.

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