Originally gaining attention through a prototype on Itch.io that amassed more than 155,000 downloads and millions of views across social media platforms, Dressmaker has continued to build momentum with more than 60,000 wishlists on Steam.

Developed by Free Lives under its Cozy Lives label, Dressmaker offers a hands-on approach to garment creation. Players begin by selecting fabrics, arranging and cutting patterns, and carefully sewing pieces together using a functioning sewing machine system. Every step of the dressmaking process is interactive, creating a detailed simulation that celebrates craftsmanship and creativity.

The game features a wide variety of materials, including cotton, linen, wool, silk, and velvet, allowing players to experiment with different styles and designs. A sketchbook system lets aspiring fashion designers create concepts, add color, and incorporate fabric samples before bringing their ideas to life.

Once a design is complete, players can fulfill customer requests from townsfolk, earning reputation and currency while building their tailoring business. Those who prefer to create freely can design original outfits and display them in shop windows for sale. Throughout the year, special events and seasonal occasions provide additional opportunities to showcase unique creations.

Among the game’s many features are:

• A broad selection of fabrics and materials
• Detailed pattern arranging and cutting mechanics
• Interactive sewing machine gameplay
• Customization options including buttons, bows, and accessories
• Customer commissions and shop management elements
• A fully explorable town filled with customers
• A pettable cat

The story behind Dressmaker is just as inspiring as the game itself. The project was created by partners Jonathan Hau-Yoon, known for work on Fortnite and Terra Nil, and Sabrina Becker, an artist and dressmaking enthusiast with a passion for costume and fashion history.

Becker had originally hoped to pursue costume design professionally, but Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a connective tissue disorder, forced her to reconsider that path. Wanting to help Sabrina continue expressing her creativity through fashion, Jonathan helped bring the idea to life through game development, combining their shared interests into an interactive experience.

What started as a side project quickly exceeded expectations. After early concepts generated significant online interest, Hau-Yoon pitched the idea to Free Lives, the South African studio known for action-heavy titles such as Broforce, GORN, and Anger Foot. Despite the studio’s history of creating more chaotic experiences, the overwhelming response to Dressmaker convinced the team to move forward.

A small development group, including Ruan Rothmann, Sara Laubscher, and composer Meydän, produced a prototype in just three weeks. The demo rapidly gained traction, surpassing 100,000 downloads and inspiring players worldwide to share their handmade designs.

Today, Dressmaker is being developed by a dedicated team at Free Lives, with music by Meydän and writing from Kerstin Hall. As development continues, the game is shaping up to be a standout entry in the growing cozy gaming genre, offering a relaxing and creative experience centered around fashion, craftsmanship, and self-expression.

Dressmaker is currently in development for PC via Steam.

Unlike traditional survival games that emphasize fighting enemies and overcoming threats, Under Canopies offers a calmer experience where players build a peaceful life within a handcrafted forest sanctuary. Exploration, crafting, farming, wildlife photography, and personal expression take center stage as players gradually create their own woodland retreat.

According to solo developer Roberto Ortiz, the project began as a small personal endeavor before growing into a much larger vision centered around meaningful, cozy living.

Set within a vibrant natural world filled with rivers, mountains, flower fields, hidden locations, and wildlife, players are encouraged to explore at their own pace. Discovering forgotten places and gathering resources helps transform the surrounding wilderness into a welcoming sanctuary where players can slow down and connect with the environment.

The game recently gained significant attention during Steam Next Fest, where its demo attracted players looking for a more relaxing take on the survival genre. The title has already surpassed 33,000 wishlists as anticipation continues to grow ahead of launch.

• Explore Without Fear
  Exploration in Under Canopies is designed around discovery rather than danger. There is no hunting or combat, allowing players to focus on finding resources, observing wildlife, and documenting their discoveries in a personal journal.
• Build Your Dream Cabin
  Players can construct their own cabin from the ground up and customize it with furniture, decorations, and handcrafted items. Every detail can be tailored to create a unique and cozy home deep within the forest.
• Farm, Gather, and Cook
  Nature provides plenty of opportunities for self-sufficiency. Players can cultivate gardens, gather plants, and prepare more than 30 recipes using ingredients collected throughout the world.
• Live Alongside Wildlife
  Animals play an important role in daily life. Chickens, sheep, bees, and various wild creatures can become part of the player’s growing sanctuary, providing companionship and additional benefits as they thrive together.
• A Different Kind of Survival Game
  Drawing inspiration from beloved cozy titles such as Spiritfarer, Among Trees, and A Short Hike, Under Canopies offers a refreshing alternative to traditional survival experiences. Instead of battling against nature, players are encouraged to work with it, creating a peaceful and rewarding life in the wilderness.

Under Canopies is scheduled to launch on Steam for PC in 2026.

In Fields of Aaru, players begin a new existence in Aaru, the legendary paradise of Egyptian lore. Settling along the fertile banks of the Nile, you’ll establish a home, help rebuild a struggling riverside community, and embrace a peaceful lifestyle centered around farming, fishing, crafting, and resource gathering.

Life in Aaru offers a blend of cozy simulation gameplay and community-building. Players will work alongside local residents, complete quests, improve the village, and help transform the settlement into a thriving hub of activity. Farming and irrigation systems play a key role in shaping the land, while traditional crafts inspired by ancient Egypt add depth to daily life.

However, the world of Fields of Aaru extends far beyond the tranquil riverbanks.

As players venture into the surrounding deserts, they will uncover hidden oases, forgotten ruins, towering pyramids, and mysterious tombs concealed beneath the sands. Exploration rewards players with rare resources, ancient knowledge, and opportunities to uncover the secrets of the afterlife.

A central progression system revolves around restoring magical obelisks scattered throughout the world. These ancient structures unlock new regions to explore while also providing fast travel options and additional abilities that help players journey deeper into the desert.

The game also incorporates elements of Egyptian mythology through a blessing system tied to the gods. By making offerings at shrines, players can earn divine powers and special bonuses that aid both exploration and community development.

Players will also have the opportunity to learn a variety of traditional crafts, including stone shaping, clay firing, and canal construction, further expanding their ability to customize and improve both their home and the surrounding environment.

With its combination of farming, exploration, village restoration, and mythological discovery, Fields of Aaru aims to deliver a relaxing yet rewarding adventure set within one of history’s most fascinating cultures.

The Fields of Aaru demo is available now on Steam.

A newly released trailer highlights the game’s four decorative themes for the first time: Mediterranean, Japanese, Modern, and Futuristic. Each theme offers players different styles and atmospheres to craft their own rooftop sanctuary.

In High Above, players begin with an empty rooftop space and gradually transform it into a personalized escape. Whether building a sunlit Mediterranean courtyard, a peaceful Japanese garden, a sleek modern terrace, or a neon-inspired futuristic hideout, the focus is on creativity and relaxation.

The game is designed to be a pressure-free experience, with no timers or management systems. Instead, players are free to build and decorate at their own pace. For those looking for a bit of direction, the game also includes 12 optional building and decoration missions.

High Above launches April 9, 2026, on Steam, where players can wishlist the game and try the demo now.

The story follows four friends—Lars, Leah, Samson, and Ivy—as they navigate life in their early 30s following a personal tragedy. Inspired by real events, the experience allows players to step into each character’s point of view as their interconnected stories unfold.

Revisit Moments From Different Perspectives

At the core of Travelling Light is its rewind and replay system, which lets players revisit key scenes and shift perspectives. By seeing the same moment through different characters, new layers of context and emotion come into focus.

A Narrative Balanced With Light Gameplay

While the story explores themes like grief, friendship, and personal growth, gameplay remains accessible through simple, calming puzzles that help guide the narrative forward.

Visuals and Sound That Support the Story

The game features bold, cohesive color design inspired by Wes Anderson, with each scene reflecting a character’s emotional state. Sound design leans on foley techniques, using everyday objects to create grounded, tactile audio details.

Supported by European Arts Organizations

Travelling Light is backed by The Danish Film Institute, Creative Europe Media, The Danish Arts Council, and Berlin Senate for the Fine Arts, highlighting its focus on storytelling and artistic direction.

]]> 41921 https://www.yogomi.com/2026/03/momento-brings-cozy-storytelling-and-room-decoration-to-consoles-in-2026/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:30:55 +0000 https://www.yogomi.com/?p=41909 Silver Lining Interactive, Fat Alien Cat, and Nomo Studio have officially unveiled Momento, a cozy, narrative-driven experience that blends room decoration with life-spanning storytelling. The game is set to launch later in 2026 across PC, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5, with both digital and physical editions planned.

At its core, Momento is about shaping a life through the objects you choose to keep. Players will design and decorate personal spaces, selecting meaningful items that gradually influence the story as it unfolds from childhood into adulthood. Each object placed on the shelf carries emotional weight, weaving together themes of love, loss, and the quiet significance of everyday moments.

The experience leans heavily into player expression. From arranging furniture and interacting with pets to adjusting lighting and uncovering hidden details, every room evolves based on your choices. These decisions don’t just affect aesthetics—they ripple through the narrative, opening up new story paths and revealing deeper layers over time.

Following a strong showing during Steam’s February Next Fest, where the demo earned praise for its atmosphere and heartfelt storytelling, anticipation for Momento has continued to grow ahead of its full release.

In addition to its digital launch, Momento will receive physical editions in select regions, appealing to collectors who prefer a tangible addition to their library. Pricing is set at $29.99 for PlayStation 5 and $34.99 for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 versions.

With its mix of creative freedom and reflective storytelling, Momento is shaping up to be a standout for players looking for a more relaxed, emotionally driven experience later this year.

In Lost and Found Co., players take on the role of Ducky, a duck-turned-human intern working at a magical startup that specializes in reuniting people with their lost belongings. As players explore beautifully illustrated environments, they’ll search for hidden items, uncover small stories, solve puzzles, and gradually turn Ducky’s office into a comfortable and personalized space.

The game features over 26 handcrafted scenes packed with thousands of interactive objects and small visual details. Along the way, players will meet quirky characters, unlock bonus challenge levels, and discover secrets scattered throughout each location.

Rather than relying on static hidden object gameplay, Lost and Found Co. mixes exploration with narrative progression and character-driven moments. As townsfolk recover their lost possessions, players also collect items that can be used to decorate and customize Ducky’s workspace, creating a relaxing sense of progression.

With a demo that previously earned an “Overwhelmingly Positive” reception and more than 200,000 wishlists ahead of launch, the full release brings the cozy adventure to life for players eager to uncover its secrets.

Lost and Found Co. is available now on Steam for PC and Mac and currently supports English, Thai, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese, with additional language support planned for future updates.

In Unboxathon, you’ll find yourself knee-deep in an endless stream of mystery boxes—each packed with quirky, sellable loot ranging from futuristic helmets and magical artifacts to, yes, even comfy socks. The goal? Track down your missing childhood plush while building up a ridiculous fortune of collectibles and upgrades along the way.

The demo offers a taste of the full game’s bubble-popping madness, featuring 2 of the 6 unlockable box types and 10% of the total tech tree progression. It’s more than enough to get hooked on the game’s soothing yet satisfying loop of clicking, unboxing, selling, and upgrading.

Here’s what to expect in the demo:

• Bubble-Popping Action – Pop bubbles to earn mystery boxes of varying rarity and effects. Some bubbles even come with special bonuses or trigger chain reactions.
• Boxes of All Shapes and Sparkles – From “Luxury Goods” to “Magical Relics,” crack open randomized crates packed with colorful, collectible loot.
• Incremental Upgrades Galore – Use your profits to unlock stat-boosting upgrades like ricochets, bubble spawn rates, box rarity boosts, and more.

Unboxathon is a chill, low-pressure experience for players who love idle clickers, upgrade trees, and the joy of endless unboxing. Plus, the demo is localized in English, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, and Russian—so collectors around the globe can start popping.

Ready to dive in?

Wishlist Unboxathon now and check out the free demo on Steam to start your cozy climb up the bubble-fueled tech tree.

Originally released as a board game in 2022 by designer Torben Ratzlaff, Beacon Patrol makes the jump from tabletop to desktop, bringing along its signature chill vibes, strategic depth, and a whole lot of buoy-placing. It’s a game of mapping the seas, building coastal routes, and keeping waterways safe — either solo or alongside your crewmates in multiplayer.

You’ll take the helm as a Coast Guard captain, working together to place tiles that expand the map and uncover a gorgeous stretch of the North Sea. With every tile, you’re planning routes, securing lighthouses, and plotting the most efficient way to cover the coastline. It’s all about cooperation, forward thinking, and a dash of seafaring charm.

And while Beacon Patrol is easy to learn, mastering the flow of the tides will keep even seasoned board game fans on their toes. You can play solo, team up locally, or connect online with Steam Remote Play Together. The game features several distinct modes including Board Game Mode, Exploration Mode, and Creative Mode, plus unlockables like unique ships (each with special abilities), new tiles, and even feathered companions.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Chill, cozy coastal exploration with a strategic twist

• Full solo and multiplayer support

• High replay value with ever-changing maps

• Unlockable ships, tiles, and seagull buddies

• Digitally-exclusive content and game modes

• Clean, modern art style straight out of a premium board game box

• Ships & Shores expansion included at launch

What you won’t find:

• Aggressive competition

• Seagull droppings

Whether you’re a board game buff or just looking for a relaxing co-op experience, Beacon Patrol is shaping up to be a feel-good maritime journey worth checking out. The demo is live now on Steam, so grab your compass, rally your friends, and get ready to sail into a peaceful yet puzzling adventure.

Beacon Patrol officially sets sail in Q3 2025 — wishlist it now on Steam and try the demo today!