James Tillman
@jamesdevstory.bsky.social
🍓 co-founder @ wholesome games
🍣 developer @ rolling hills: make sushi, make friends
✉️ james@wholesomegames.com
🌱 he/him
🍣 developer @ rolling hills: make sushi, make friends
✉️ james@wholesomegames.com
🌱 he/him
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Get ready for the latest Wholesome Snack this December 9, 2025 starting at 12pm PT / 3pm ET!
Tune in for 20+ exclusive and world premiere announcements from games that inspire optimism, hope, and introspection. As always, huge thanks to @thegameawards.com for co-broadcasting!
Tune in for 20+ exclusive and world premiere announcements from games that inspire optimism, hope, and introspection. As always, huge thanks to @thegameawards.com for co-broadcasting!
October 29, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Get ready for the latest Wholesome Snack this December 9, 2025 starting at 12pm PT / 3pm ET!
Tune in for 20+ exclusive and world premiere announcements from games that inspire optimism, hope, and introspection. As always, huge thanks to @thegameawards.com for co-broadcasting!
Tune in for 20+ exclusive and world premiere announcements from games that inspire optimism, hope, and introspection. As always, huge thanks to @thegameawards.com for co-broadcasting!
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The latest edition of Steam Next Fest is underway! As always, there are so many cool new demos to sort through, so I'll use this thread to keep track of a few I'm interested in. Devs and fans, please reply with your recommendations!
October 13, 2025 at 8:35 PM
The latest edition of Steam Next Fest is underway! As always, there are so many cool new demos to sort through, so I'll use this thread to keep track of a few I'm interested in. Devs and fans, please reply with your recommendations!
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Navigate unique mazes with the help of gadgets like a hoverboard or a robot mouse that scurries towards the exit in Go North.
October 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Navigate unique mazes with the help of gadgets like a hoverboard or a robot mouse that scurries towards the exit in Go North.
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Well, the day is here, the Demo is out, and the nerves along with the emotions are high.
I can't wait to see you bring to life and don't forget to take pics and share around.
Thanks so much for following along on this journey all this years!
— Aender Lara
#woodenblocksgame #cozygame #indiegame
I can't wait to see you bring to life and don't forget to take pics and share around.
Thanks so much for following along on this journey all this years!
— Aender Lara
#woodenblocksgame #cozygame #indiegame
October 1, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Well, the day is here, the Demo is out, and the nerves along with the emotions are high.
I can't wait to see you bring to life and don't forget to take pics and share around.
Thanks so much for following along on this journey all this years!
— Aender Lara
#woodenblocksgame #cozygame #indiegame
I can't wait to see you bring to life and don't forget to take pics and share around.
Thanks so much for following along on this journey all this years!
— Aender Lara
#woodenblocksgame #cozygame #indiegame
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On October 20th #MakeRoom will get its first bigger update; the Halloween update! 🌙
It'll add new features like recolorable lights and plenty of Halloween themed objects.
PS. MakeRoom is 20% off now!
store.steampowered.com/app/2212670/...
It'll add new features like recolorable lights and plenty of Halloween themed objects.
PS. MakeRoom is 20% off now!
store.steampowered.com/app/2212670/...
October 2, 2025 at 7:12 AM
On October 20th #MakeRoom will get its first bigger update; the Halloween update! 🌙
It'll add new features like recolorable lights and plenty of Halloween themed objects.
PS. MakeRoom is 20% off now!
store.steampowered.com/app/2212670/...
It'll add new features like recolorable lights and plenty of Halloween themed objects.
PS. MakeRoom is 20% off now!
store.steampowered.com/app/2212670/...
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Updates have been sent for all Wholesome Snack submissions! The Snack features about one-third as many games as the Direct, but we received nearly 1,000 entries. That means only 2.5% of submissions made the cut. Thanks to everyone who took the time to share their work with us!
September 27, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Updates have been sent for all Wholesome Snack submissions! The Snack features about one-third as many games as the Direct, but we received nearly 1,000 entries. That means only 2.5% of submissions made the cut. Thanks to everyone who took the time to share their work with us!
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Reminder ⏰ Today is the submission deadline for December’s Wholesome Snack! Please complete your entry by midnight Pacific Time to be considered.
Wholesome Snack will return this December, and submissions are live now!
Similar to Wholesome Direct, Wholesome Snack offers a delightful assortment of new trailers, exclusive announcements, and surprise world premieres. Developers can submit their projects now until Sep. 23 ⬇️
Similar to Wholesome Direct, Wholesome Snack offers a delightful assortment of new trailers, exclusive announcements, and surprise world premieres. Developers can submit their projects now until Sep. 23 ⬇️
September 23, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Reminder ⏰ Today is the submission deadline for December’s Wholesome Snack! Please complete your entry by midnight Pacific Time to be considered.
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Overwhelmingly positive! Thank you everyone! 🎉 I'm preparing Monday's update which will add locking and hiding objects, dozens of changes and of course new items again!
store.steampowered.com/app/2212670/...
store.steampowered.com/app/2212670/...
September 13, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Overwhelmingly positive! Thank you everyone! 🎉 I'm preparing Monday's update which will add locking and hiding objects, dozens of changes and of course new items again!
store.steampowered.com/app/2212670/...
store.steampowered.com/app/2212670/...
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Last year's Wholesome Snack featured world premieres and announcements from games like Wylde Society, Rusty's Retirement, Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley, and TOEM 2 ✨
If you're a developer who would like to participate this year, please use the form below by Sep. 23!
If you're a developer who would like to participate this year, please use the form below by Sep. 23!
September 3, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Last year's Wholesome Snack featured world premieres and announcements from games like Wylde Society, Rusty's Retirement, Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley, and TOEM 2 ✨
If you're a developer who would like to participate this year, please use the form below by Sep. 23!
If you're a developer who would like to participate this year, please use the form below by Sep. 23!
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Wholesome Snack will return this December, and submissions are live now!
Similar to Wholesome Direct, Wholesome Snack offers a delightful assortment of new trailers, exclusive announcements, and surprise world premieres. Developers can submit their projects now until Sep. 23 ⬇️
Similar to Wholesome Direct, Wholesome Snack offers a delightful assortment of new trailers, exclusive announcements, and surprise world premieres. Developers can submit their projects now until Sep. 23 ⬇️
September 1, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Wholesome Snack will return this December, and submissions are live now!
Similar to Wholesome Direct, Wholesome Snack offers a delightful assortment of new trailers, exclusive announcements, and surprise world premieres. Developers can submit their projects now until Sep. 23 ⬇️
Similar to Wholesome Direct, Wholesome Snack offers a delightful assortment of new trailers, exclusive announcements, and surprise world premieres. Developers can submit their projects now until Sep. 23 ⬇️
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The Palestine Games bundle that we put Spirit Swap in is live with all proceeds going to Gaza relief efforts! 400 games! Please support it if you can and get yourself awash in games by people who also care, good people of the world!
The Play for Peace: Games for Palestine charity bundle is now live! Nearly 400 games from creators all around the world, with proceeds going directly to Gaza relief efforts.
Bundle link: itch.io/b/2979/play-...
We made a launch trailer to celebrate this moment👇 Please RT.
Bundle link: itch.io/b/2979/play-...
We made a launch trailer to celebrate this moment👇 Please RT.
September 2, 2025 at 8:03 PM
The Palestine Games bundle that we put Spirit Swap in is live with all proceeds going to Gaza relief efforts! 400 games! Please support it if you can and get yourself awash in games by people who also care, good people of the world!
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🚨 Submissions are now open for the first-ever LAGS Creator Fest!
Latin American developers: this is your chance to showcase your indie game to a global audience through a network of creators.
Check the requirements in the form below and submit your game today!
Latin American developers: this is your chance to showcase your indie game to a global audience through a network of creators.
Check the requirements in the form below and submit your game today!
September 2, 2025 at 5:39 PM
🚨 Submissions are now open for the first-ever LAGS Creator Fest!
Latin American developers: this is your chance to showcase your indie game to a global audience through a network of creators.
Check the requirements in the form below and submit your game today!
Latin American developers: this is your chance to showcase your indie game to a global audience through a network of creators.
Check the requirements in the form below and submit your game today!
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#MakeRoom Update 4 has been released! This update adds full 360° rotation, size references and many new (cat related) objects! 😸
store.steampowered.com/news/app/221...
#cozy #cozygaming
store.steampowered.com/news/app/221...
#cozy #cozygaming
September 1, 2025 at 10:21 AM
#MakeRoom Update 4 has been released! This update adds full 360° rotation, size references and many new (cat related) objects! 😸
store.steampowered.com/news/app/221...
#cozy #cozygaming
store.steampowered.com/news/app/221...
#cozy #cozygaming
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Since the release of MakeRoom earlier this month, @kenney.nl has been steadily implementing new features and improvements!
🎨 Color wheel
⏪ Undo and Cancel Placement
🛋️ Export custom objects as 3D models
📐 Vertical object movement
✨ 90+ new items
🔧 80+ other improvements
🎨 Color wheel
⏪ Undo and Cancel Placement
🛋️ Export custom objects as 3D models
📐 Vertical object movement
✨ 90+ new items
🔧 80+ other improvements
August 25, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Since the release of MakeRoom earlier this month, @kenney.nl has been steadily implementing new features and improvements!
🎨 Color wheel
⏪ Undo and Cancel Placement
🛋️ Export custom objects as 3D models
📐 Vertical object movement
✨ 90+ new items
🔧 80+ other improvements
🎨 Color wheel
⏪ Undo and Cancel Placement
🛋️ Export custom objects as 3D models
📐 Vertical object movement
✨ 90+ new items
🔧 80+ other improvements
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#MakeRoom Update 2 is out now! This update adds a color wheel, vertical object movement, more camper van options, 30+ changes and 30+ new objects!
store.steampowered.com/news/app/221...
store.steampowered.com/news/app/221...
August 18, 2025 at 3:20 PM
#MakeRoom Update 2 is out now! This update adds a color wheel, vertical object movement, more camper van options, 30+ changes and 30+ new objects!
store.steampowered.com/news/app/221...
store.steampowered.com/news/app/221...
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🧩✨Do you like to keep everything super tidy?
We have the perfect bundle for you! Is This Seat Taken? + A Little to the Left!
@maxinfernogames.bsky.social
Grab it now on Steam⬇️⬇️⬇️
We have the perfect bundle for you! Is This Seat Taken? + A Little to the Left!
@maxinfernogames.bsky.social
Grab it now on Steam⬇️⬇️⬇️
August 18, 2025 at 8:58 AM
🧩✨Do you like to keep everything super tidy?
We have the perfect bundle for you! Is This Seat Taken? + A Little to the Left!
@maxinfernogames.bsky.social
Grab it now on Steam⬇️⬇️⬇️
We have the perfect bundle for you! Is This Seat Taken? + A Little to the Left!
@maxinfernogames.bsky.social
Grab it now on Steam⬇️⬇️⬇️
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🎉🔶1,000 reviews on Steam! 🔶🎉
Thank you all for playing the game, leaving reviews, and providing feedback!
Thank you all for playing the game, leaving reviews, and providing feedback!
August 15, 2025 at 3:38 PM
🎉🔶1,000 reviews on Steam! 🔶🎉
Thank you all for playing the game, leaving reviews, and providing feedback!
Thank you all for playing the game, leaving reviews, and providing feedback!
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After the release of Is This Seat Taken? and MakeRoom, we've been delighted to see more devs reaching out about our publishing initiative, Wholesome Games Presents. In an effort to make sure every submission gets reviewed, please use the new submission form: forms.gle/cjmCzZyx9D78...
Thank you! ✨
Thank you! ✨
August 14, 2025 at 5:58 PM
After the release of Is This Seat Taken? and MakeRoom, we've been delighted to see more devs reaching out about our publishing initiative, Wholesome Games Presents. In an effort to make sure every submission gets reviewed, please use the new submission form: forms.gle/cjmCzZyx9D78...
Thank you! ✨
Thank you! ✨
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There's only 4 hours left to grab the 10% launch discount for #MakeRoom! It’s been less than a week since release, and your creativity has already blown me away. Thank you so much for playing, and please look forward to more free updates soon!
store.steampowered.com/app/2212670/...
store.steampowered.com/app/2212670/...
August 14, 2025 at 12:58 PM
There's only 4 hours left to grab the 10% launch discount for #MakeRoom! It’s been less than a week since release, and your creativity has already blown me away. Thank you so much for playing, and please look forward to more free updates soon!
store.steampowered.com/app/2212670/...
store.steampowered.com/app/2212670/...
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The Wholesome Games Celebration comes to a close today at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET, so be sure to take one last look at the new releases, discounts, announcements, and demos while you can!
Thanks so much to everyone who helped make this event possible. See you again next year? 🤞
Thanks so much to everyone who helped make this event possible. See you again next year? 🤞
August 14, 2025 at 12:09 PM
The Wholesome Games Celebration comes to a close today at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET, so be sure to take one last look at the new releases, discounts, announcements, and demos while you can!
Thanks so much to everyone who helped make this event possible. See you again next year? 🤞
Thanks so much to everyone who helped make this event possible. See you again next year? 🤞
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RACCOIN is a roguelike deckbuilder where you combine special coins with powerful items to trigger satifying combos!
💰 Push coins
✨ Stack shiny towers
🎡 Spin the lucky wheel
If all the above fails... SHAKE the machine!
Steam Open Playtest Live 18.08
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yy1F...
💰 Push coins
✨ Stack shiny towers
🎡 Spin the lucky wheel
If all the above fails... SHAKE the machine!
Steam Open Playtest Live 18.08
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yy1F...
RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike | Announcement Trailer
YouTube video by Playstack
www.youtube.com
August 14, 2025 at 1:09 PM
RACCOIN is a roguelike deckbuilder where you combine special coins with powerful items to trigger satifying combos!
💰 Push coins
✨ Stack shiny towers
🎡 Spin the lucky wheel
If all the above fails... SHAKE the machine!
Steam Open Playtest Live 18.08
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yy1F...
💰 Push coins
✨ Stack shiny towers
🎡 Spin the lucky wheel
If all the above fails... SHAKE the machine!
Steam Open Playtest Live 18.08
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yy1F...
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💃 Dansons 🍎
The Wholesome Games Celebration ends tomorrow on Steam, so you still have time to add Ambroise Niflette and lots of other great games to your wishlist and shopping cart ! ( There are also lots of demos to try out ! ) Love 💖
The Wholesome Games Celebration ends tomorrow on Steam, so you still have time to add Ambroise Niflette and lots of other great games to your wishlist and shopping cart ! ( There are also lots of demos to try out ! ) Love 💖
August 13, 2025 at 5:36 PM
💃 Dansons 🍎
The Wholesome Games Celebration ends tomorrow on Steam, so you still have time to add Ambroise Niflette and lots of other great games to your wishlist and shopping cart ! ( There are also lots of demos to try out ! ) Love 💖
The Wholesome Games Celebration ends tomorrow on Steam, so you still have time to add Ambroise Niflette and lots of other great games to your wishlist and shopping cart ! ( There are also lots of demos to try out ! ) Love 💖
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New cozy #Steam bundle 🥳
Just look at how well our key arts go together @potipoti.studio @kenney.nl, I love this 💕
Just look at how well our key arts go together @potipoti.studio @kenney.nl, I love this 💕
August 13, 2025 at 8:44 AM
New cozy #Steam bundle 🥳
Just look at how well our key arts go together @potipoti.studio @kenney.nl, I love this 💕
Just look at how well our key arts go together @potipoti.studio @kenney.nl, I love this 💕
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The #MakeRoom Workshop already has over 2,000 items available! Check out these sets made by community members @silthulhu.bsky.social (garden) and petwussyz (furniture)
steamcommunity.com/workshop/bro...
steamcommunity.com/workshop/bro...
August 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The #MakeRoom Workshop already has over 2,000 items available! Check out these sets made by community members @silthulhu.bsky.social (garden) and petwussyz (furniture)
steamcommunity.com/workshop/bro...
steamcommunity.com/workshop/bro...
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More upcoming:
🌍 Let's Build a Dungeon by @springloaded.bsky.social
🔍 Lost and Found Co. by @bitegginc.bsky.social
🌸 Puni the Florist by @earthquackgames.bsky.social
💚 Verde by Antimeta Studio
🌍 Let's Build a Dungeon by @springloaded.bsky.social
🔍 Lost and Found Co. by @bitegginc.bsky.social
🌸 Puni the Florist by @earthquackgames.bsky.social
💚 Verde by Antimeta Studio
August 12, 2025 at 6:39 AM
More upcoming:
🌍 Let's Build a Dungeon by @springloaded.bsky.social
🔍 Lost and Found Co. by @bitegginc.bsky.social
🌸 Puni the Florist by @earthquackgames.bsky.social
💚 Verde by Antimeta Studio
🌍 Let's Build a Dungeon by @springloaded.bsky.social
🔍 Lost and Found Co. by @bitegginc.bsky.social
🌸 Puni the Florist by @earthquackgames.bsky.social
💚 Verde by Antimeta Studio