Wholesome Games has even been turned into a social media brand, with developers who make these “wholesome” titles coming together to show off their work and support others doing the same. More and more indies are getting noticed by appealing to audiences who want chill vibes and cute friends. I think it would be fair to say that 2020 has been “the year of” several trends in gaming, but there’s one in particular that I’ve noticed on the rise: “wholesome” games. Furthermore, Silva’s continued work in this industry is indicative of the way that “wholesomeness” can be co-opted to hide abuse and other toxicity, which is why we must approach these issues critically. This post was written prior to our knowledge of this, and we do not support abusers. Editor’s note: It has recently come to our attention that Ooblets’ composer is Pedro Silva, who has admitted to past instances of abusive behavior.
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