Wholesome Snack Showcase Spotlights Naiad's Surprise Release and Indie Game Updates

The 30-minute prelude to The Game Awards unveiled over 20 cozy indie games, including surprise launches and exciting sequels.

Naiad, a serene aquatic adventure game, was surprise-released during the Wholesome Snack showcase and is now available on all major platforms.
The event announced Toem 2, a sequel to the award-winning photography game, though its release date remains unconfirmed.
Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping, a standalone sequel to the quirky investigation game, is set to launch in 2025 with a new campground setting.
Several games launched new content or demos, including the idle farming sim Rusty’s Retirement and Bollywood-inspired RPG Aikyam.
The showcase featured over 20 indie titles, including upcoming releases like Pine: A Story of Loss (out December 13) and River Towns, a puzzle-city builder hybrid.