"The biggest gaming event this week is The Game Awards, but in the leadup to the show, a handful of other showcases are giving space to lesser-known indie games. December 9 marks the Wholesome Snack show, an indie showcase from Wholesome Games focusing on cute and cozy games across multiple genres. There's plenty see to at the showcase itself, from RPGs to puzzle games. We've rounded up our favorites here, including a handful you can play right now."
"Developer Paul and Viv showed off a new trailer for beetle: be right back!, a typing adventure about an adorable alligator searching for their lost beetle pal and sequel to popular Itch.io game beetle. Rather than spelling out random words like in most typing games, in beetle: be right back, the words you use actually correspond to your adventure as you wander the word meeting quirky animal characters."
"Bits and Bops is a rhythm minigame collection in the vein of Elite Beat Agents and Melatonin, where your inputs are timed to cute animated sequences rather than Guitar Hero-style notes. The full game has more than 20 minigames to play, just a few of which are shown off in its new trailer, which also offers a preview of its catchy, upbeat music."
The Game Awards leads major gaming events this week, with several smaller showcases spotlighting indie titles. Wholesome Snack on December 9 highlights cute, cozy games across genres. Six standout games from the showcase include a variety of playable and upcoming indie experiences. beetle: be right back! is a typing-adventure sequel where typed words influence the protagonist's journey while meeting quirky animal characters; the original beetle is free on Itch.io. Bits and Bops offers over 20 rhythm minigames timed to animated sequences and launches alongside its showcase appearance. CatchMaker is a bug-catching game set on a serene island where players study critters in the wild.
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