The Best Wholesome Games for Xbox Series X

Update : Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley added at rank #17.
1

Railbound (2022)

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85
Review score
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Mac OS PC Windows Android IOS iPhone Nintendo Switch Xbox One Xbox Series X

Embark on a charming journey with two adorable dogs in Railbound, a clever puzzle game that will challenge and reward you. Connect railways, guide carriages, and avoid crashes in over 240 levels. Enjoy the soothing visuals and music as you solve puzzles and unravel a heartwarming story.


What we like:
  • Perfect difficulty curve
  • Over 240 challenging levels
  • Wholesome and adorable presentation
  • Free updates with additional levels
  • Smooth and satisfying puzzle mechanics
What could be improved:
  • Limited options in certain levels
  • Over-reliance on trial and error
  • Puzzles can get overly convoluted towards the end

  • wholesome
  • puzzle
  • trains
  • track-bending
  • transportation
  • relaxing
  • resource-management
  • comic
  • logic
  • building
  • narration
  • management
  • isometric
  • colourful
  • cartoony

2

Wayward Strand (2022)

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80
Review score
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Xbox One Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Xbox Series X/s

Unravel the captivating world of Wayward Strand as Casey Beaumaris, a journalist in summer 1978. Engage with a diverse cast in an airborne hospital, uncover their unique stories and piece together mysteries. With real-time narratives and multiple playthroughs, each experience is a new discovery in this immersive adventure.


What we like:
  • Beautiful art and animation style
  • Unique worldbuilding
  • Excellent voice acting
  • High replayability value
  • Relaxing atmosphere
What could be improved:
  • Slow pacing
  • Repetitive dialogue
  • No manual saving
  • Flawed gameplay mechanics

  • narrative
  • wholesome
  • cozy
  • choices
  • story
  • drama
  • emotional
  • conversation
  • real-time
  • relaxing
  • adventure
  • book
  • stylized
  • historical
  • mystery

3

Hidden Through Time 2 (2024)

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70
Review score
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PC Windows IOS iPhone Mac OS Xbox One Android Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch

Join Clicky on a new, enchanted adventure in Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic! Search for hidden objects scattered around hand-drawn worlds, and unlock more as you go. With both a single player campaign and an online mode where you can create your own dreamworld, the adventure never ends!


  • wholesome
  • hand-drawn
  • hidden-object
  • cute
  • colourful
  • relaxing
  • puzzle
  • customization
  • adventure
  • point-and-click
  • character
  • sandbox
  • online
  • historical
  • pick-up-and-play

4

Dordogne (2023)

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77
Review score
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PC Windows Xbox Series X/s Nintendo Switch Android Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Xbox One

Immerse yourself in the heartfelt narrative of Dordogne. Embark on a vibrant journey as Mimi, reliving precious childhood memories and uncovering family secrets. Explore breathtaking hand-painted watercolor landscapes and awaken your senses to the sights, sounds, and scents of Dordogne. Collect photos, sounds, and scents to create a personalized journal that captures the essence of your adventure. Experience a unique and touching reflection of your own journey.


What we like:
  • Lovely trip into childhood
  • Beautiful graphics
  • Engaging story
  • Plenty of collectibles
  • Smooth gameplay
What could be improved:
  • No clear chapter endings
  • Lack of cultural immersion

  • wholesome
  • nature
  • narrative
  • hand-drawn
  • family-friendly
  • exploration
  • relaxing
  • story
  • colourful
  • adventure
  • visual-novel
  • funny

5

Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic (2023)

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75
Review score
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Xbox Series X/s IOS iPhone (IOS iPhone) j PC Windows Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Android Mac OS

Join Clicky on a new, enchanted adventure in Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic! Search for hidden objects scattered around hand-drawn worlds, and unlock more as you go. With both a single player campaign and an online mode where you can create your own dreamworld, the adventure never ends!


  • wholesome
  • hidden-object
  • point-and-click
  • character
  • sandbox
  • customization
  • hand-drawn
  • historical
  • colourful
  • cute
  • relaxing

6

Lake (2021)

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73
Review score
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Xbox One Nintendo Switch PC Windows Xbox Series X

It's 1986 - Meredith Weiss takes a break from her career in the big city to deliver mail in her hometown. How will she experience two weeks in beautiful Providence Oaks, with its iconic lake and quirky community? And what will she do next? It's up to you.


  • walking-simulator
  • choices
  • narrative
  • cozy
  • romance
  • relaxing
  • wholesome
  • driving
  • story
  • truck
  • mystery
  • open-world
  • 1980s
  • puzzle
  • adventure

7

Brewmaster: Beer Brewing Simulator (2022)

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76
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PC Windows Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch Playstation 5

Brew your perfect beer in this relaxing home brewing sim. Use a realistic chemistry simulation to brew hoppy IPAs to creamy stouts. Customise your brewing space, create recipes and label your beer, unlock new equipment and enter competitions. Learn to brew, refine your craft and become a Brewmaster!


  • simulation
  • wholesome
  • cozy
  • cooking
  • realistic
  • sandbox
  • chemistry-driven
  • immersive
  • education
  • relaxing
  • economy
  • crafting
  • beer
  • management
  • replay-value

8

Brewmaster (2022)

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82
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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox One

Brew your perfect beer in this relaxing home brewing sim. Use a realistic chemistry simulation to brew hoppy IPAs to creamy stouts. Customise your brewing space, create recipes and label your beer, unlock new equipment and enter competitions. Learn to brew, refine your craft and become a Brewmaster!


  • simulation
  • wholesome
  • cozy
  • cooking
  • sandbox
  • immersive
  • crafting
  • education
  • relaxing
  • realistic
  • economy
  • management
  • chemistry-driven
  • replay-value
  • cinematic

9

Alchemy Garden (2023)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows Xbox One Android

Craft magic potions and sell them in your own alchemy shop! Explore the world and harvest plants to discover new recipes! Take care of your own garden of alchemy and decorate the shop as you like!


  • cozy
  • wholesome
  • capitalism
  • agriculture
  • simulation
  • life
  • nature
  • family-friendly
  • crafting
  • relaxing
  • farming
  • colourful
  • cute
  • atmospheric

10

Operation: Tango (2021)

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83
Review score
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Xbox Series X PC Windows Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Xbox One

It takes two to save the world in this cooperative spy adventure. Pair up with a friend as Agent or Hacker—with only your voices to connect you—and work together to bring a hi-tech global menace to its knees. Now with a FREE CONTENT UPDATE!


  • cooperative
  • campaign
  • wholesome
  • hacking
  • spy
  • investigation
  • family-friendly
  • detective
  • futuristic
  • augmented
  • puzzle

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