June: Joyful June
Spread positivity and kindness this month by playing games that have positive messages and themes.
In honor of “Say Something Nice Day”, we encourage you to play games that promote kindness, empathy, and compassion.
Whether it’s a game about helping others or one that simply makes you feel good, we hope this theme inspires you to spread joy and positivity both in-game and in your daily life.
Some examples: Kind Words, Stardew Valley, Animal Crossing, Littlewood, Florence, Alba: A Wildlife Adventure, A Bird Story.
Have fun!
You can use the following (or similar) format to make it easier for everyone’s progress to be tracked, but feel free to add any extra thoughts about the game(s) to your post!
name of game 1 | achievements obtained | playtime this month | unfinished/finished
name of game 2 | achievements obtained | playtime this month | unfinished/finished
name of game 3 | achievements obtained | playtime this month | unfinished/finished
total: | achievements obtained | playtime this month | Number of games finished
Theme song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvL1339luv0
FAQ
Do I have to participate in this month’s theme?
No, as with every theme, these are merely suggestions for anyone who is unsure about what to play next. If you already have a battle plan for your backlog and/or don’t like this month’s theme, you’re free to ignore it.
What happens if I don’t participate in the monthly theme?
Nothing.
What happens if I play all of my unfinished games this month?
Your backlog will be a much smaller place.
I don’t have any unfinished games - I’ve beaten everything I’ve started.
Really? well that makes one of us… I salute you.
I already finished my entry can I play another?
Go ahead - the goal is to reduce your unfinished games list. The more you can play the better.
Such a cute banner and theme! Love it. <3
Will come back with some games. :3
Name | Achievements obtained | Playtime | Status |
---|---|---|---|
Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery | 19/19 | 4.8h | Completed |
TOTAL: | 19 | 4.8h | 1 |
Edit: Might be a challenge picking some games, seems like I don’t have many positive ones. XD
Hey! I took a quick glance through your unplayed games list, here are some that I think might be a good fit!
Behind the Frame, Deiland, Druid, Grow: Song of the Evertree, Hokko Life, Hustle Cat, Meadow, My Time at Portia, Ori and the Blind Forest, Rakuen, Shelter 2, Spiritfarer, Tengami, The Stillness of the Wind, TOEM, Verdant Skies, Wandersong, World’s Dawn
(I’m not super familiar with every single one of these games, so I apologize if any of them are actually a bad choice haha)
Thank you very much for the tips! Some of them were also on my mind, but I wasn’t sure if it would count. ;)
Will pick something from the list for sure, thank you again! :3
You’re welcome! I’m happy to see you picked Spiritfarer, it’s one of my favorite games
Husband said to give you an upbork for the reference.
Thanks for husbando :)
Also, already finished a game!
Hidden Cats in London | 44 achievements | 2.1 hours | completed | Had some pop-culture folks to be found, and the picture gets more colourful as you progress ^^ |
name of game 2 | achievements obtained | playtime this month | unfinished/finished | - |
name of game 3 | achievements obtained | playtime this month | unfinished/finished | - |
total: | achievements obtained | playtime this month | Number of games finished | - |
That little foxy is so cute. :3
Agreed, that banner is simply beautiful!
Name | Achievements obtained | Playtime | Status |
PHOGS! | 16/30 | 12.9hr | Finished |
Hue | 12/13 | 7.1hr | Finished |
0/0 | 0.9hr Initially, but game not started | Not Started | |
TOTAL: | 28 | 20hrs | 2 games Beaten |
Pheww… managed to finish 2 games!
Fifth-ing the banner compliment!
Name | Achievements | Playtime | Status |
Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery | achievements obtained | playtime this month | unfinished/finished |
Lake | achievements obtained | playtime this month | unfinished/finished |
Slime Rancher | achievements obtained | playtime this month | unfinished/finished |
TOTAL: | achievements obtained | playtime this month | Number of games finished |
Possible replacements: A Book of Beasts and Buddies, AER: Memories of Old, Bee Simulator, Boodunnit?, Botanicula, Coffee Talk, Don’t Make Love, HipWitch, Kind Words (lo-fi chill beats to write to), Last Day of June, Margo, MY LITTLE PONY: A Maretime Bay Adventure, Rakuen, Samorost 3, Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition, To The Moon
Do tell me if any of the games don’t match the theme!
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Name | Achievements obtained | Playtime | Status |
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Scarf | 25/25 | 7.3 h | completed |
Wytchwood | 14/14 | 12.8 h | completed |
The Gardens Between | 17/17 | 3.6 h (-1.5 h) | completed |
TOTAL: | 56/56 | 22.2 h | 3/3 |
Hi. Barely joined the group, so I’m eager to start trying these activities and get the hang of things here.
I’ve been wanting to dive back into Outer Wilds, which I find is a game chock-full of positive ideas and themes. I already beat the core game, so I’ll be focusing on the DLC “Echoes of the Eye”. Athough it seems it might have some scarier parts, I still expect the overall hopeful and positive vibes.
Name | Achievements obtained | Playtime | Status |
---|---|---|---|
Outer Wilds - Echoes of the Eye | 15/31 | 2.5 h | Started |
Game | Achievements | Playtime | Status |
---|---|---|---|
Five Dates | 15/15 | ~6 hours | Completed |
game 2 | ?/? | playtime | ??? |
total: | 15/15 | ~6 hours | 1 |
Five Dates was an unintentionally good game for me. As someone who has been out of the dating game for over 20 years (no interest), it helped me see quite realistic responses when answering things more positively than I naturally would, and empathise with different personalities and differences, really enjoyed.
Oh what a lovely header! Will definitely play something kind this month :)