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May 12, 2025

WHIMSIDE announced, a “Pokemon x Rusty’s Retirement lovechild” in this cozy creature collector idler

From Press Release:

Indie studio Toadzillart have announced their debut game WHIMSIDE today, a cozy creature collection idle game that sits at the bottom of your screen. This announcement also came with a brand new demo available on Steam and a game reveal trailer. Future Friends Games (SUMMERHOUSEGourdletsEuropa) have jumped on board to publish the game, set to launch on PC via Steam later in the year.

About the Game:

WHIMSIDE is a cozy and relaxing creature collection game that sits at the bottom of your screen, keeping you company whether you’re working, studying, or just kicking back and watching videos. Capture and create new species of Whimlings, and unleash your creativity by decorating your very own whimsical space.

Play at your own pace, and enjoy the relaxing escape that WHIMSIDE offers you throughout the day!

CAPTURE & CREATE THE PERFECT WHIMLING

Combine two Whimlings to create a whole new creature! Every unique combination reveals a procedurally generated new species, which will help you unlock new biomes and decorations!

EXPLORE THE WORLD OF WHIMSIDE

Set off to explore the world of WHIMSIDE. Unlock new biomes, each rich with secrets and surprises, not to mention rare new species to uncover and collect!

DESIGN YOUR OWN WHIMSICAL SPACE

As you progress, you’ll unlock a variety of decorations, empowering you to personalize your own whimsical haven – from a peaceful garden to an extravagant outdoor playground! Your favorite Whimlings can also settle in, keeping you company throughout the day.

About Toadzillart:

Toadzillart and Tadpoly, are the game dev couple behind WHIMSIDE, based in France where they live with their trusty feline whimlings, black cat Oscar and tabby Tigri. The pair have been working on their debut game WHIMSIDE since 2024 and describe it as ‘a true labor of love’.

About Future Friends Games

Future Friends was founded in 2017 with a simple mission: help indie games get the love they deserve. Though initially focused on PR, the company has now branched out into publishing, with their debut titles OmnoExo One launching in 2021. In the last year their  launches include Laysara: Summit KingdomEuropa, Gourdlets, SUMMERHOUSE and The Cabin Factory with more exciting projects like CloverPit and other unannounced things on the way!