Need a cozy little world to chill with while you work, study, or scroll endlessly through the internet? Indie duo Toadzillart and publisher Future Friends Games (known for SUMMERHOUSE, Gourdlets, and Tiny Aquarium) have you covered with Whimside — an adorable creature collection idle game launching August 7 on PC via Steam.
Designed to live quietly at the bottom of your screen, Whimside is part game, part creative sandbox, and all good vibes. While you go about your day, this whimsical little companion sim invites you to catch rare creatures, merge them to create new species, and decorate a playful space filled with charm and cozy energy.
A Creature Collector That Doesn’t Demand Your Time
Whimside isn’t trying to steal your focus — it’s there to be your peaceful sidekick. Whether you’re answering emails or binge-watching your latest obsession, you’ll be able to casually capture and evolve a wide range of critters called Whimlings. Want to discover something new? Just combine two and see what kind of weird and wonderful new species you get — all procedurally generated and completely unique.
Unlock New Biomes and Build Your Perfect Vibe
The game slowly opens up new areas and biomes, each packed with secrets, rare creatures, and cute little surprises. As you collect and evolve Whimlings, you’ll also earn unlocks for decorations. Your personalized haven can be anything from a tranquil garden to an over-the-top whimsy playground. And yes — your favorite Whimlings can move in and hang out with you as your desktop companions.
Made With Love (and Cats)
Behind the game is Toadzillart, a two-person indie team from France made up of dev couple Toadzillart and Tadpoly — and their real-life feline co-developers, Oscar and Tigri. Whimside is their debut game, and they’ve been crafting it since 2024 as a passion project aimed at delivering gentle, cozy vibes to your daily grind.
Whether you’re a fan of chill idle games, love discovering quirky creatures, or just want something soothing and delightful to keep you company while you work — Whimside might just be your next low-key obsession.
Whimside launches August 7 on Steam. Wishlist it now, and let the whimsy begin.