10 Best Wholesome Games on Switch

[@MsKornkitty]

Spirit Farer is 98% relaxing cozy management and 2% ugly tears. On balance, it was the best game I played last year, but it genuinely made me examine unresolved grief I was carrying around. It's also one of the prettiest games out there. Play it if you haven't. :)

[@MThomasB]

Glad you brought that game up. I had been having a hard time finding a game to play to go to bed at night until Spiritfarer. Very relaxing.

[@thunder_heads]

I'd say more 50% sweet and cozy management and 50% tears and pain

[@AussiecalledZoey]

Honestly spiritfarer wrecked me emotionally for a while. It's such a lovely and beautiful game but it hits emotions hard

[@teeya1999]

coffee talk is my wholesome game! it’s literally just an indie game where you own a cafe that only opens at night and you meet charismatic characters and make coffee for them. it’s got a cute story and the fact i get to make different types of coffee (arguably my favourite thing in the world) is just so cute.

[@melissajenks1586]

THIS!!! Such an enjoyable and wholesome game.

[@zac3249]

A short hike, DEFINITELY! So so so wholesome and such a nice, relaxing experience walking and flying around the island. As soon as I heard the music from the game playing at the start of the video I was like "oh yeah, this is gonna be a good list".

[@pearspeedruns]

That game is amazing.

[@JonnyLuscious]

first game that came to mind for me when i saw the topic

[@patricknl7845]

I bought this game last year. I enjoy it a lot. I keep coming back to it just to unwind.

[@coffeebeans5460]

"Say the line, Jon!" Jon: cozy *yaaaaaaaaaaaay*

[@nickk3077]

That’s an S tier thumbnail, solely because of the cat!

[@katieofthefae]

Definitely wanna add cosy grove and Littlewood, both of them are about £10 they’re so cute the characters in them have so much personality and life to them (especially in cosy grove I think). We love a cosy wholesome time

[@mjm4563]

Cozy Grove is also very wholesome and well…cozy! You’re a spirit scout on a haunted island and you try to help out the spirits, who are bears. It’s a combo of Animal Crossing and Don’t Starve but less punishing? You don’t have to play it everyday. Interestingly enough, the game is designed to “respect your time”; meaning, you do some tasks but each sitting takes like 30-60 minutes and then there’s nothing else for you to do for the day. The game even signals to you check back “tomorrow” or the next time you play. The art style is also suuuuper cute and the music is very chill. Highly recommend!

[@nickk3077]

Animal Crossing amiibo Festival is in the background to remind us that we are all sinful and that nothing in life is perfect. Doshin the Giant is in the background to represent how there is still hope for humanity.

[@persechini]

A Short Hike is definitely a must buy

[@Technonova323]

Everyone needs to play a nice, wholesome game every once in a while…

[@dylanreyes2511]

Im glad to see the crew is back together

[@brandonconstantine3853]

They never separated....

[@tinahoefs1455]

Cozy grove and calico should definitely be on this list and maybe rune factory 4 because while there is fighting and taming monsters the lore is that your weapons are made of retornen which doesn't kill the monsters but returns them to the forest of beginnings where they were kidnapped from.

[@ben-tendo]

Gris is maybe the one game missing from this list in terms of relaxed, gorgeous and wholesome eShop content.

[@SwedePotato314]

Seconded! Gris is incredible! What a beautiful game too. I loved to play that before bed.

[@therealjaviboy2]

Yoku is such a great game. I played it a few years back on Switch and I found it really hard to put down, I finished it in about 2 days and I stayed up until 7am on day 2 to see it through. Definitely worth a try for such a unique concept.

[@aseriouslollygagger5734]

Some of my favorite games on this list. Just got Stardew Valley yesterday. Didn't make the list but Cozy Grove was good too, played every day for 120 days now and I'm almost done.

[@katieofthefae]

I’m like a week and a half into cosy grove and it’s so sweet and I love it so much. Defo good for my animal crossing burn out

[@KitKatM22]

@@katieofthefae omg I have animal crossing burn out tooo. I Have about 22 days logged for cozy grove and I love it

[@roshipower]

My relaxing and wholesome Switch game is Pokemon Snap

[@obviouslygregg]

I would definitely include Donut County on this list too, such an incredible game

[@nintendonut999]

One of my favorite surprise games that is somewhat wholesome is Donut Country. Pretty chill experience, and it has got a good sense of humor to it.

[@dashalpha]

Captain Toad "There's no pressure" - shows boss fight where if you don't run perfect you die... I do love that game though, have it on Wii U and 3DS.

[@mindful_nerd4676]

That part was so funny!! Loved it!

[@_larchiviste_]

Rune Factory 4 Special is definitely my comfort game! I really love the farming and rpg aspects, mixed with a social aspect of managing a town and possibly having romantic relationships. The characters are so wholesome, and I know the story isn't always, but it never fails to make me smile ✨❤️

[@billfusion]

The most wholesome thing in this video is that cat!

[@poppy7325]

One of the most cozy switch games I've played is actually Dragon quest builder 2. I enjoyed it from start to finish and I wish I was able to replay it again without knowing the story :)

[@denycast]

Oh the end was so intense😁

[@SwedePotato314]

Yes! That and Dragon Quest Treasures are some of my most favorite wholesome more chill Switch games.

[@amateurchef9992]

“I’ve got a basket of wholesomeness right here” Who? Jon Cartwright?

[@corporalquigg7873]

Definitely can't argue these games aren't wholesome but I think New Pokemon Snap shouldve/could've also been included. Nothing more wholesome than taking cool pictures of Pokemon being Pokemon.

[@elcheshireilustracion9396]

No love for Wandersong? That´s Wholesome, the game. Spiritfarer tho. My GotY 2020. It´s such a unique, emotional, beautiful experience. Not a game I´de recommend to everybody. But the world is a better place for it existing.

[@denycast]

You are right, Wandersong should be on the list😁

[@via3600]

I was gonna comment that!! Wandersong is amazingly wholesome

[@tac612]

My all-time favorite wholesome game is coming to the switch next week: Garden Paws. Also, Littlewood is a very relaxing/wholesome game.

[@AlphaLoaf]

I’ve been feeling bad for the past few days now and I was looking for low-stakes games that I could dive into. So, this video is just perfect!

[@BeLovingAwarenessNow]

Feel better!

[@AlphaLoaf]

@@BeLovingAwarenessNow Awww thank you!

[@ColinTheFedoraGuy]

Thanks for the Yoku’s Island recommendation, it’s only $5 on the eshop now!! Just bought it and I’m sucked in and loving it

[@johnflapper]

also Donut County. Simple gameplay, and a story about a raccoon learning the error of his ways. Not a long game, but a very enjoyable time

[@t.fernbach602]

Playing a stress-free, wholesome game is sometimes all we need. Great topic for the video.

[@RevolverLink]

Dragon Quest Builders 2 (might be pushing it slightly with this one, but I stand by it), Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town, Yoshi's Crafted World and Part Time UFO are all good-to-great games I find to generally be quite wholesome - in addition to the games in the video, all of which are genuinely great choices for this category.

[@captainsomeister]

My summer time games: Animal Crossing New Horizons Super Mario Sunshine Smash Ultimate Donkey Kong Adventure Bowser’s Fury Super Mario Party Mario Maker 2 Captain Toad

[@rfitzpatrick723]

This is a good list

[@Brody-uo9ux]

Making friends in Kirby star allies is the most wholesome thing ever

[@zethany9485]

Two games I absolutely fell in love with that are extremely wholesome and beautiful but they look like grim-darks at first: Far Lone Sails. An incredibly uplifting and enchanting experience where you play as a tiny person driving their giant "land ship" across desolate expanses to reach the coast. So much wonder and delight in just being tiny and diligent and thoughtful. The Longing. Yeah. The 400 days game. Starts out very kinda spooky and daunting. By the end, you look to this game as a relaxing place to escape to. You don't want it to end. So much mystery and a valuable lesson in overcoming the darkness within... Everything is slow, but it's actually a very enjoyable slowness.

[@stratosphere94]

Untitled Goose Game is such a great game! I only just found out it was made by only a few people in Melbourne, Australia. Makes me feel so proud 🇦🇺

[@I_was_a_Bullfrog]

Hey fellow Aussie! Hollow Knight was also made here, specifically in Adelaide!

[@franciscoramos8780]

whenever i hear that “hello there lovely people” my day’s made

[@LucasBere]

I was hopeful a video like this was coming when Alex showed his home menu in yesterday’s video, glad it came so soon after ^-^

[@kathrose336]

i ADORED playing alba! so cute, loved finding the birds and taking pictures and just exploring. so cozy

[@elita185]

Spirit Farer is simply a fantastic game. Amazing characters, some of which are not all that wholesome but it adds to how real the game and the story feels. It deals with death and grief in a very respectful and real way, it is one of my favorite games on the Switch for sure.

[@bearded_beagle]

Littlewood! Littlewood is so fun and so wholesome

[@xxcnd83xx]

I just finished Alba yesterday, it was really cute and relaxing:) I'm adding Good Job on my wishlist, it looks a lot of fun.

[@billie974]

Good Job is an excellent game. It is probably even better in co-op mode.

[@nicholashayes5773]

No Yoshi's Crafted World? I mean it doesn't get more wholesome than the whole world being made out of arts and crafts.

[@poke347]

10 best wholesome games, not 10 most wholesome games. Most people were let down by that game.

[@nicholashayes5773]

@@poke347 Really? I enjoyed it. It's fun if you play it like a point-and-click adventure game rather than an action platformer. But that's just me I guess.

[@GieterHero]

As wholesome as it may be, it's just a complete bore of a game. Yoshi's Island would be more deserving to be on this list, since that's playable on Switch too.

[@lastchance3272]

I enjoyed Yoshi's Crafted World as well. I really digged the art style in that game

[@theoldtrio98]

Alex, by far the most wholesome thing in this video were the pics of Zion and Jon in the background

[@roy4173]

Pokemon snap feels like it could fit into this list.

[@juancorzo5081]

I would highly recommend darkwood. It is very relaxing having a walk in those beautiful landscapes and getting to know all the fauna and friendly people around. Make sure to check it out.

[@vicmikey]

No Yoshi’s Crafted World is a major oversight

[@lradmclovin9]

A Short Hike is one of the best games ever full stop

[@starletfawn8719]

Love playing wholesome games with my daughter. Only had 2 of these, already had 2 of them on my wishlist and added one more now thanks to this video. 🥰

[@starletfawn8719]

But I would of also put games like Mara or cozy grove on this list over stuff like good job imo. Good list tho

[@SteelJoe2011]

Good list Alex. The only game I could possibly add to that list is New Pokemon Snap. What with it having a similar premise to one of the other games you mentioned.

[@RobMost]

Yoku's Island Express is freaking amazing, loved every second!

[@DsFreaks9900]

Honestly, I consider Spirit of the North to be a wholesome game in my eyes. It was absolutely wonderful from start to finish, and is a game that fills me with joy every time I even think about it, but then again my bias for foxes is probably doing most of the speaking 😅

[@7Write4This9Heart7]

YESSS! I've had my eye on that game since before I got my Switch (in February, lol)! Just waiting for the price to go down a little more! lol. Glad to hear a rec! Been DYING to play!

[@Che1ito]

Stardew Valley is only $10 right now. Very worth the money

[@Che1ito]

Even the full $15 is well worth it

[@melimsah]

I 110% request the addition of Wandersong to this list. I mean, you play as a bard, who solves problems and helps people by singing. You literally cannot be more wholesome than that.

[@marcovoltage]

Cities: Skylines is a great city building sim where you can take things as slow as you like. Abzû is a beautiful and artful experience to add to the list and Old Man's Journey is a very heart warming and overall wholesome experience

[@steizgr8]

I found Dragon Quest XI to be massively wholesome. Loved it

[@thebritish910]

Alex's intros are just the best. Love you sir, keep up the good work. Proper Wholesome!

[@EM_vi_ix]

Hot Fuzz was a very wholesome movie.

[@lewa3910]

So glad Spiritfarer's got a physical release here, getting my copy on switch tomorrow!

[@dewitsr]

Finally someone mention Yoku’s Island! My brother and I loved this game so much, sometimes it gets so frustrating tho

[@viperzang6923]

I've heard of Goose Game, but never looked into it. It looks like a pretty cute game for the wholsome mild-inconvieniencer

[@stephen1896]

I'm so glad you mentioned Yoku. That was the first thing I thought of when starting the video.

[@stephenn6618]

The typing during the short hike bit, brilliant 😂😂

[@MrSgnyktas]

Such a great list! I think that in addition to‘ wholesome’ there’s something to be said for mindful, meditative experiences in these as well. I’m playing Haven Park this weekend and it’s incredible. But your list reminded me that I need to pick up Alba’s Wildlife Adventure!

[@authormichellefranklin]

Alba is so wonderfully charming. If you like that, you might enjoy Beasts of Maravilla Island as well.

[@TheNintendoWizrad]

Switch has really excelled with these type of wholesome games. Another I would say is embracelet. Beautiful game in every sense.

[@xxcnd83xx]

Thanks for recommending Embracelet, I had never heard about it before but it looks like good. I'm buying it now :)

[@TheNintendoWizrad]

@@xxcnd83xx awesome! It was a great experience. Would be great to hear your thoughts :)

[@YaBoyBen01]

Now we have Slime Rancher: Plortable Edition. You can't NOT live it.

[@helmi5045]

Number 1: Doom Eternal

[@lewa3910]

Omg Alba too! That needs a physical release! Cuz i do not have a 500gb/1tb microsd card but i wanna hold off for that game

[@diana_rayne]

Thank you, this was just what I needed. I purchased 3 of the games suggested here and look forward to come calming play time.

[@zhengen94]

Spiritfarer, I learned a lot from the game, cried everytime sent away the spirit.

[@Caelum_NLD]

This list is made complete by the fact it has been created by the most wholesome channel on KZbin which is about the most wholesome game developer who develops the most wholesome games and consoles.

[@reishiki]

Plot twist: Those two in the monitors in the back aren't still picture, they just kept their faces still the entire video.

[@melissalawson7803]

I was expecting one to move at any time...

[@desh206]

Love the cat in the thumbail

[@Autoskip]

I personally like playing Hollow Knight when I want a (sometimes sad) smile on my face - it really does help with the occasional problems with the weight of the times. That might just be because of all the memories I've got from the 3 times that I've tried to beat it though.

[@ZePopTart]

I love Hallow Knight… I just wish they had a pity mode for people like me who are very bad at game 💔

[@knightdriver3592]

This is one of the best lists I’ve seen in a bit. I’ve actually had several of these on my wishlist for awhile. Time to take that plunge I suppose.

[@Linkfin]

Ah Alex is the friend to put awkward pictures of their friends up. Me too Alex me too

[@fromraiun]

"I should know, I have a basket of wholsomeness right here." -Alex 2021 Yep, so true

[@OneHighFive]

Check out I am Dead for a relaxing and wholesome game. It's a great exploration of life & death with beautiful graphics and gameplay. I love a Short Hike and will probably purchase Spiritfarer and Haven Park after I finish this sentence.

[@SR-nm2xu]

I've been playing Hoa. It's stunning and a balm for the soul.

[@ffej4202]

A short hike has got to be my favourite game I've gotten on the switch yet. I'm only a year deep but seriously a short hike is so incredible. Now on the other hand I just picked up horizon park and honestly it's a bit of a let down. The overall exploration is fantastic but the main game mechanic of building campsites and interacting with npcs is pretty poor. First all the sites require the same buildings and npcs arrive almost to quickly. Second the campsites range in size from small to large and thus some camps look terrible and cramped. Building options are also extremely limited, like the food and entertainment are all tacky and intrusive. Radios blast mediocre music, fire works go off at night exessively, food trucks look out of place and no matter what every site requires three of every building option. How does a ferris wheel not out way a radio? Not to mention the annoying npcs asking the same questions and instantly complaining about lack of options.

[@QwertyCaesar]

It seems like you got Pqczki's name from letting it be whatever they typed out the first time they stepped on your keyboard trying to get your attention.

[@dashalpha]

Good Job! is on sale again in the eShop right now at least in the US. Picked it up last time it went on sale which is rare because Nintendo is the publisher. Gets tough later especially if you try to achieve all the goals.

[@kasugaifox8571]

I got spiritfarer coming in the mail I'm super stoked to play it. Gonna play it docked to see all of eye candy.

[@matthewvillarreal8297]

Lol stardew valley stresses me out way more than it should

[@Natalie_is_typing]

Ahhh my favorite genre. Allow me to add every one of these games - that I haven't played yet - to my wishlist

[@sallycourt5919]

I would add Farm Together to the list, I’ve racked up about 400 hours on it so far.

[@JadeFalcon07]

I would add What the Golf. Has a few mild innuendos, but it's very entertaining and great to just hand to someone and see their reactions.

[@s.p.d.magentaranger1822]

A Nintendo Life video with cats. Name something more wholesome. 15:35

[@kadosho02]

Excellent list. With a vast library, lots of amazing treasures

[@markus8086]

Doraemon Story of Seasons is an incredibly relaxing farming game that encourages you to go at your own pace. It has a free demo and I would highly recommend it!

[@7Write4This9Heart7]

Agreed! I've only played the DEMO so far, but as soon as I did and realized how freaking RELAXED I was, I bought it IMMEDIATLEY! >:D Can't wait to start the whole thine! (The watercolor art style is also GORGEOUS!)

[@markus8086]

@@7Write4This9Heart7 Glad you enjoyed the demo! Just be warned, the tutorial is really long and boring, but after that it's probably the best farming game I've played.

[@davidmcweeney3571]

Horace!!! Wholesome. Heartfelt. Quality game.

[@bookkrworm]

A suggestion for a future list? Sky children of light, it's by the same creators of journey.

[@kccastorena1102]

I'm 22 bipolar and it's cool to just play some cozy games

[@candmprouductions]

Calico is my favourite wholesome switch game

[@StephenDickerman]

I would have rage quit if Untitled Goose Game wasn't on this list. Thank you, Alex. Thank you, from the bottom of my horrible goose heart.

[@docireland]

Story of Seasons would have been a more "wholesome" life Sim than Stardew Valley, plus it was the OG.

[@yesiamsharon]

I needed this list so, so much. Thank you!!!!

[@Matthew7772005]

Loved this video for highlighting some fun games. Thank you.

[@_Conzo_]

You have convinced me to finally try Untitled Goose Game. For the greater good.

[@bearthewise8647]

Please do more of these kind of genre top tens!