S1E86 - Wholesome Games for Halloween (Episode 86) [ft. Jenny Windom]

Episode Notes This week, the crew is joined by special guest Jenny Windom (Wholesome Games, Geeks & Grounds, and The Indie Council) to chat about the best frightfully fun, slightly spooky, and truly terrifying indie gems to play this Halloween season! The crew also delves into the origins of Wholesome Games. Settle in for a delightful chat full of fall vibes. Check out Jenny Windom and her awesome projects: Jenny on Bluesky: @kimchica.bsky.social Geeks & Grounds on Bluesky: @geeksandgrounds.bsky.social The Indie Council Website: @theindiecouncil.com Wholesome Games Official Website: https://wholesomegames.com Games Discussed During Today’s Episode: Penko Park: https://store.steampowered.com/app/852090/Penko_Park/ Well Dweller: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3699590/Well_Dweller/ Bugsnax: https://store.steampowered.com/app/674140/Bugsnax/ My Friendly Neighborhood: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1574260/My_Friendly_Neighborhood/ Mars After Midnight: https://www.marsaftermidnight.com/ Birth: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1889040/Birth/ Jusant: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1977170/Jusant/ Cursed to Golf: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1726120/Cursed_to_Golf/ Welcome to Elderfield: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3195440/Welcome_to_Elderfield/ Miniatures: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2428840/Miniatures/ Tick Tock: A Tale for Two: https://store.steampowered.com/app/790740/Tick_Tock_A_Tale_for_Two/ Before Your Eyes: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1082430/Before_Your_Eyes/ What Remains of Edith Finch: https://store.steampowered.com/app/501300/What_Remains_of_Edith_Finch/ Beacon Pines: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1269640/Beacon_Pines/ Bokura: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1801110/BOKURA/ Bokura: Planet: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3126150/BOKURA_planet/ Stray: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1332010/Stray/ A Little to the Left: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1629520/A_Little_to_the_Left/ Grunn: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2720950/Grunn/ Creature Kitchen: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3097300/Creature_Kitchen/ Strange Horticulture: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1574580/Strange_Horticulture/ Strange Antiquities: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2885870/Strange_Antiquities/ Lil Gator Game: In the Dark: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3205060/Lil_Gator_Game_In_the_Dark/ CARIMARA: Beneath the forlorn limbs: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3570370/CARIMARA_Beneath_the_forlorn_limbs/ Find Timestamps for this Episode Below: 0:00 - Intro 2:36 - Ice Breaker Question: What is Wholesome Games and how did it come to be? 19:16 - Main Topic: Best Wholesome Games to Play During Halloween Season 21:45 - Penko Park 24:02 - Well Dweller 27:57 - Bugsnax 32:03 - My Friendly Neighborhood 34:36 - Mars After Midnight 36:27 - Birth 39:38 - Jusant 43:28 - Cursed to Golf 45:17 - Welcome to Elderfield 49:10 - Miniatures and Tick Tock: A Tale for Two 53:08 - Before Your Eyes 56:28 - What Remains of Edith Finch 59:30 - Beacon Pines 1:00:47 - Bokura & Bokura: Planet  1:03:11 - Stray 1:04:41 - A Little to the Left 1:06:05 - Grunn and Creature Kitchen 1:10:05 - Strange Horticulture  1:11:58 - Lil Gator Game: In the Dark 1:13:07 - CARIMARA: Beneath the forlorn limbs 1:16:39 - Outro Find us on BlueSky for show updates and more: Podcast: @crossplayconvos.bsky.social Podcast on Instagram:@crossplayconvos Jacob: @jacob.bsky.social Luke: @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social Claire: @clairebearrose.bsky.social Joseph: @th3hoopman.bsky.social CantPause on Instagram Check out our other shows: Player Player Podcast  Left Behind Game Club The LukeWarmGames Podcast  Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast Video Game Trivia