I think what I want to see most is games that give you a sense of adventure, freedom, and lighthearted joy, but are also not afraid to dive into more serious topics and approach them with an ...

The Wholesome Direct is always full of cute and charming games to keep an eye on for the future. But it’s also a great place to find things to play now — and that’s especially true this year.

There are open-world games that give players a neatly labeled map, waypoints, and a glowing golden path to follow. And then there are games that drop them into the unknown, offer a vague nudge in ...