Whitethorn Games Partners With Panpipe Studio to Publish Colorful Puzzle-Platformer Colorbound

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Whitethorn Games Partners With Panpipe Studio to Publish Colorful Puzzle-Platformer Colorbound

Guide Anku — a Young Aymara Boy with the Power to Reshape the World Through Color — on a Heartfelt Puzzle-Platforming Journey to Reunite his Late Grandfather’s Band for One Last Tribute Performance

Erie, Pennsylvania (June 6, 2025) — During the Latin American Game Showcase: Summer Game Fest 2025 Edition, Whitethorn Games — Publisher of inclusive, accessible, approachable titles, including Botany Manor, Calico, and Lake — today announced, a partnership with Chilean developers Panpipe Studio to publish their inaugural title, Colorbound, providing funding and additional publishing support. A heartfelt, colorful puzzle-platformer, the game draws inspiration from the rich culture of the indigenous Aymara people of the Andes. Colorbound immerses players in a warm, minimalistic setting as they guide a young boy on his journey to reunite his beloved late grandfather’s band for one final concert.

Watch the Colorbound announcement trailer:

“We’re incredibly proud to partner with Panpipe Studio to bring Colour Bound to life,” said Dr. Matthew White, CEO of Whitethorn Games. “This game is a beautiful celebration of heritage, family, and approachable game design — exactly the kind of heartfelt, inclusive, and accessible games we’re passionate about supporting. We can’t wait for players to experience Anku’s journey.”

In Colorbound, the power of color is the key to opening up the path forward. Young Anku’s grandfather was a beloved musician whose band brought immense joy to their people. After his passing, Anku sets off on a journey to seek out the scattered musicians, help them to find their neglected instruments, and reunite them for a final tribute performance in memory of a great man. Equipped with the ability to harness the power of color to shape the environment around him, Anku must collect and add colors to his palette and use them to change the way he interacts with the world, and find ways to open up new paths. Combining light platforming with environmental and logic puzzles, players will lead him through each setting — from dusty deserts to cities in ruin to flourishing forests — and help him reach his goal.

Winner of the Latin American Game Showcase Game Jam 2025, and created under the theme “What the Eyes Don’t See, the Heart Doesn’t Feel”, Colorbound was not only a favorite of the Game Jam attendees, but of the jury selection as well. Drawing upon Panpipe’s Chilean traditions and heritage, Colourbound blends traditional music and art in a celebration of the rich culture of Latin America.

Colourbound can be wishlisted on Steam. A release window for the game will be announced at a later date, along with accessibility features.

To keep up to date with Panpipe Studios, follow them on BlueSky, Twitter/X, Instagram, and YouTube.

For the latest from Whitethorn Games, follow the publisher at @WhitethornGames on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Twitch, join the official Discord server, and visit the official website.

About Panpipe Studios

Founded in 2025 by Chilean composer and solo developer Isaías Arrué R., Panpipe Studio is a game development studio dedicated to crafting heartfelt, culturally rich interactive experiences. Drawing inspiration from the traditions of Latin America, particularly those of Chile and its surrounding regions, the studio focuses on adventure, puzzle, and action games that explore underrepresented cultural themes with creativity and care. With a foundation in music composition and years of experience developing games for game jams, Panpipe Studio aims to innovate through storytelling, mechanics, and cultural expression.

Paint the Town all the Colors of the Rainbow in Spray Paint Simulator

Exercise Your Creativity in a New Title That Merges Creativity with an Approachable, Relaxing Gameplay Experience

Text: Spray Paint Simulator | Image: A dilapidated fence gets a bright, fresh coat of spray paint on a beautiful sunny day.

Today, Whitethorn Games, along with developers North Star Video Games, is delighted to announce the studio’s first major title, Spray Paint Simulator, which merges creativity, ease of play, and a relaxing gameplay experience. Pick up your spray tool, paint, masking tools, and scaffolding, and let your imagination soar and the paint fly as you give a fresh coat of paint to rooms, buildings, and so much more! There are no mistakes, just happy little accidents waiting to happen. There’s no pressure, no rush — just you and your creativity — the world is your canvas. Happy painting, friends!

Watch the Spray Paint Simulator Reveal Trailer on YouTube:

The town of Splatterville is in dire need of a makeover, and they need you to help them! Spray Paint Simulator is a relaxing and totally satisfying painting simulator that invites you to start your own painting business, starting from the ground up! Embark on a whimsical adventure in Story Mode as you meet with an eclectic group of clients, each in dire need of your painting expertise. Take on each job right from the start by prepping your space to ensure you deliver the best results, selecting the right colors for the task, and unleashing your creativity as you paint to perfection and keep your customers happy! Upgrade your tools, vehicles, and equipment, and use an assortment of ladders and scaffolding to help you get to those hard-to-reach spots. Fill the world with rainbow hues, painting everything from rooms and homes, to cars and bridges, and even giant robots! Unlock Free Spray mode to make the entire town your canvas and unlock the unlimited potential of your creative freedom!

Wishlist Spray Paint Simulator on Steam!

Key Features of Spray Paint Simulator include:

• Tap into your inner Bob Ross in this easy, relaxing gameplay experience without time limits or complex gameplay mechanics. Gain access to an assortment of colors to paint; the final result is up to your artistic eye.

• Grow your business and keep your clients happy in Story Mode by meeting the “unique” community of Splatterville, taking on tasks, and working to become the top painter in town!

• Unlock Free Spray Mode, giving you access to the entire town to let your creativity run wild.

• Get the full painting experience starting with prep work, such as fixing and removing objects, masking the area, selecting your paint, and painting each object to meet your customer’s expectations.

• Manage your consumables, tools, and equipment by acquiring new items to suit each task, including spray tools, battery power, vehicles, paints, scaffolding, and more, and upgrade them to make your jobs run smoothly.

Spray Paint Simulator will be available on PC via Steam in 2025.

Accessibility features for Spray Paint Simulator will be announced in the coming months.

To keep up to date with the latest news about Spray Paint Simulator, follow North Star Video Games on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and visit the official website.

For the latest from Whitethorn Games, follow the publisher on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Twitch, join the official Discord server, and visit the official website.

Whitethorn Games Announces Lake Coming to Nintendo Switch, Slime Heroes, Wytchwood Available Now on Mobile, and Release Date for Botany Manor During Whitethorn Winter 2024 Showcase

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Whitethorn Games Announces Lake Coming to Nintendo Switch, Slime Heroes, Wytchwood Available Now on Mobile, and Release Date for Botany Manor During Whitethorn Winter 2024 Showcase
 
Plus, New Studio Partnerships, New Gameplay for Magical Delicacy, Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island Coming to Xbox at Launch, Skate Fish Release Date Announced, and More
 
Erie, Pennsylvania (February 8, 2024) — Today, Whitethorn Games — publisher of inclusive, accessible, easy-going games including APICO, Calico, Lake, and Wytchwood — premiered their annual showcase, jam-packed with game reveals, announcements about their line-up of upcoming titles, new partnerships, and more.
 
Revealed during the Whitethorn Winter 2024 Showcase, which premiered today on the publisher’s YouTube, Twitch, and Steam page, were new studio partnerships and titles to be added to the publisher’s line-up of games, including Pancake Games and their upcoming 3D action-adventure Slime Heroes, and new studio North Star Video Games, who are currently working on an unannounced title. In addition, release dates were announced for the upcoming plant puzzle game Botany Manor, Lake on Nintendo Switch, and Skate Fish, along with a surprise launch announcement for Wytchwood on Android and iOS. New gameplay was revealed for upcoming games Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island and Magical Delicacy. And finally, Usability and Accessibility Specialist, Britt Dye, provided a look at the company’s accessibility practices and features in some of their upcoming titles.     
 
This year, Whitethorn Games was also joined by a number of allies who are aligned with the publisher in their commitment to enhancing the games industry by fostering a more inclusive, accessible, and representative space for developers, players, and industry professionals. ID@Xbox, Safe In Our World, Take This, and video game accessibility critic, consultant, and host of the accessibility-focused YouTube Series Access-Ability, Laura Kate Dale, appeared on the showcase to share ongoing efforts to amplify underrepresented voices in game development, foster mental health awareness, discuss positive initiatives within the gaming community, and create an accessible space for as many players as possible. 

Watch the Whitethorn Winter 2024 Showcase below:

A detailed rundown of all the announcements, including video links and press kits, can be found below:

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Slime Heroes — Game Reveal

 
In an interview with ID@Xbox Developer Acceleration Program Lead, James Lewis, CEO and Founder of Pancake Games, Tomas Gomez, announced a partnership with Whitethorn Games to bring the upcoming 3D action-adventure title, Slime Heroes, to launch. As part of the showcase, the publisher revealed a new trailer that shared one of the bosses players will encounter in the game.

Watch the Slime Heroes reveal trailer.
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In Slime Heroes, journey through a whimsical world entrusted to an unlikely hero — a slime — tasked to save it from a mysterious corruption. Journey through the expansive 3D world — alone or with a friend — and encounter ferocious enemies, challenging but approachable puzzles, and forgotten treasures. Gain magical gems throughout the world and dynamically combine them to create unique and powerful magical skills that can take down even the most corrupt minions and bosses. Discover a touching story of overcoming expectations, friendship, and forgiveness as you progress because even slimes can be heroes!
 
Slime Heroes will be available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, and on Xbox Series S|X.
 
Accessibility features for Slime Heroes will soon be available on the Whitethorn Games website.  

White text on top of a beautiful sunset over a lake: Lake

 Lake — Nintendo Switch Release Date Announced
 
Popular relaxing mail-carrier sim, Lake, is coming to Nintendo Switch! Revealed with a new trailer during the showcase, the game will be available on the new platform on February 15.
 

Watch the Lake Nintendo Switch reveal trailer.

 In Lake, travel back to 1986 and take on the role of 40-something-year-old Meredith, who leaves the fast-paced drudgery of her big city life and returns to her quiet, rustic hometown. During her two-week stay in the beautiful lakeside community of Providence Oaks, Oregon, she’ll fill in for her father – the local mail carrier – where she will not only deliver letters and parcels to new and old friendly faces but will also rekindle old friendships, make new ones, and maybe even find romance.
 
At the end of her vacation, will Meredith return to the big city, or will she choose a different path for her life? It’s up to players to steer the story how they see fit in this slice-of-life interactive game.
 
Lake will be available on Nintendo Switch on February 15, 2024. The game is currently available on PC via Steam, or Epic Games Store, on PlayStation 4 and 5, and Xbox One and Series X|S.
 
Accessibility features for Lake can be found on the accessibility page of the Whitethorn Games website.

White text displayed over a beautiful spring garden background: Botany Manor

 Botany Manor — PC, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch Release Date Announced
 
The majestic doors of Botany Manor will be open to the public, as an April 9 release date for the gorgeous plant-puzzle game was revealed with a new trailer during Whitethorn Winter 2024. 

Watch the Botany Manor release date trailer.

 The enduring estate of Botany Manor is home to retired botanist Arabella Greene. After a long career, she has amassed a collection of rare, long-forgotten plants that require some research to help them live again. Play as Arabella and explore the stunning historic manor and its grounds to look for clues in her notes, books, posters, and items scattered around the residence to determine the correct set of circumstances to help the flora flourish. Unlock new seeds and plant them. Interactable items around the property that can be turned and flipped will provide information to help you solve each gardening puzzle, grow the plants, and discover their mysterious qualities.
 
Botany Manor will be available on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch™, and for Xbox One and Xbox Series S|X on April 9, 2024. The game will be available day one with Xbox Game Pass.
 
Accessibility features for Botany Manor can be found on the accessibility page of the Whitethorn Games website.  

A yellow banner on a storybook-style fall forest background: Wytchwood

Wytchwood — Android and iOS Surprise Launch
 
Beloved fairytale RPG Wytchwood is now available on Android and iOS! The surprise announcement was revealed during the showcase alongside a new trailer. 

Watch the Wytchwood Android and iOS launch trailer.

 Wytchwood is a crafting adventure game set in an expressive land of gothic fables and fairytales. As the mysterious old witch of the woods, players will explore a strange countryside, collect magical ingredients, brew sorcerous enchantments, and pass their twisted judgment upon a capricious cast of characters and creatures. After all, how will they ever learn if someone doesn’t teach them the moral of the story?
 
Wytchwood is now available for Android via Google Play and iOS through the App Store for $4.99 USD. The game is also available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store for $19.99 USD.
 
Accessibility features for Wytchwood can be found on the accessibility page of the Whitethorn Games website.

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 Skate Fish — Android and iOS Release Date Announced
 
A March 28 release date was announced for the upcoming skateboarding-meets-fishing game Skate Fish, alongside a new trailer. 

Watch the Skate Fish release date trailer.

From Sudden Event Studios, welcome to a world where the only way to catch fish is to impress them! Customize your character, board, and fishing rod, and ride your way through several chill environments, each with its own species to angle and obstacles to skate. Use nostalgic finger-deck two-finger touch controls to flip your board, grind ledges, and perform aerials as you become a skate-fishing legend by catching dozens of carp, bass, trout and other fish to support wildlife preservation efforts.
 
Skate Fish will be available for Android via Google Play and iOS via the Apple Store on March 28, 2024.
 
Accessibility features for Skate Fish can be found on the Whitethorn Games website.

Text logo on a beautiful, sunny Mediterranean background: Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island

Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island — Xbox Announcement
 
A new video from developer Polygon Treehouse shared an in-depth look at more of the gameplay, including a comprehensive look at the central friendship mechanic, treasure hunting, and more, for the friend-em-up adventure game Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island. As well, the developer confirmed that the game will be available on Xbox One and Series S|X at launch.

Watch the Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island gameplay video.

Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island invites you to take on the role of backpacker Alex, who has found herself stranded on the gorgeous shores of Ambrosia Island. As she begins to explore her surroundings, she discovers that she is not alone – the island is populated by the gods of Greek myth and legend! However, something is amiss – the gods are unable to remember who they are. In order to find her way home, she must befriend the inhabitants and help them to restore their memories.
 
Explore the dynamic island in this non-linear adventure and unravel its story to discover its celestial guests and build friendships with the gods through a unique relationship mechanic. The closer you become, the more they are willing to help Alex with their godly powers. Solve the mystery of Ambrosia Island, save the gods, and hopefully help Alex find a way back home!
 
Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island will launch on PC via Steam and Xbox One and Series S|X summer of 2024.
 
Accessibility features for Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island can be found on the accessibility page of our website.

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Magical Delicacy — New Gameplay and First Steam Demo Announcement

Developer sKaule revealed new gameplay footage of the highly anticipated upcoming cooking-meets-metroidvania-lite Magical Delicacy. As well, players excited to get their hands on the game are able to play the first Steam demo until February 12. 

Watch the new Magical Delicacy trailer.

 In Magical Delicacy, play as Flora, a young witch who has ventured to the beautiful harbor town of Grat in order to grow her magical abilities. Using the power of magic, cook delicious dishes for the townsfolk from a vast array of ingredients you can purchase from local merchants, forage from around the town, or grow in your garden. Customize each dish to your customers’ tastes through a creative cooking system. Explore the charming 2D platforming environment inspired by Metroidvanias, gain new abilities, reach new areas, and unlock shortcuts.
 
Magical Delicacy will be available on PC and Xbox One and Series S|X — available day one with Xbox Game Pass — this year.
 
Accessibility features for Magical Delicacy can be found on the accessibility page of our website.

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 North Star Video Games Partnership Announcement 

A new studio partnership was announced during the Whitethorn Winter 2024 Showcase between the publisher and UK-based developers North Star Video Games. The studio is comprised of veteran BAFTA-Award-winning developers with over four decades of combined development experience, having worked on titles ranging from family-friendly games to innovative indie projects, including Lawn Mowing Simulator. With the goal of creating relaxing, creatively inspiring games that are easy to pick up and hard to put down, the team is currently working on North Star's first major title. This unannounced project promises to be a journey of creativity and discovery. 

Watch the North Star Video Games video.

For more information about the Whitethorn Winter Showcase, follow Whitethorn Games on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Twitch, join the official Whitethorn Games Discord, and visit https://whitethorngames.com.

Calico, the Cute Cat Café Game Is Coming To PlayStation 4 and 5!

We and developer Peachy Keen Games are excited to let you know that Calico is coming to PlayStation 4 and 5! If you have a PlayStation console, you’ll soon get to enjoy the beloved day-in-the-life community sim game, where you are given an important and adorable task: rebuild the town’s cat café and fill it with cute and cuddly creatures! Build up your café by filling it with cute furniture, fun decorations, yummy pastries, and get it bustling with animals again!

Check out the announcement trailer below:

Included with the PlayStation release is Calico: Pawsome Edition, bringing even more content to your cat café. Pawsome Edition introduces new animals to befriend, a UI and visual overhaul to provide a more pleasant playing experience, and the ability to customize your wallpaper and floors while in the café. 

But that’s not all — the cooking that players have come to know and love is bigger than ever! Each recipe comes with its own series of minigames to perform in the kitchen. Time and accuracy in the recipe minigames will award players with a gold, silver, or bronze star, which will provide different bonuses to sales prices. But be careful: once customers have bought all the fresh food, star bonuses will disappear until that recipe is played again.

Key features of Calico include:

• Every Animal is a Friend: You’ll encounter a lot of animals on the island. Befriend them, name them, add them to your party, send them to live at the café, and most importantly, love them forever! Interact with your new friends by dancing, cuddling, petting, carrying, lounging with, and playing with them!

• Bewitching Good Looks: Express yourself through fashion! Create an avatar and customize them with collectable clothing found throughout the game.

• Design, Decorate, Delight: Decorate the interior and exterior of the café to your liking! Collect and arrange furniture and toys for both your human and animal visitors. Cat trees, scratching posts, and dog beds are definite must-haves!

• The Power of Magic: The world of Calico has no limits! With the potion system, there are so many ways to live out your magical dreams. Want to make your feline friend ginormous? The Big Small potion has you covered!

Calico is currently available on  Xbox One and Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™, and PC — via Steam, Epic Games, the Humble Store, itch.io, and Game Jolt. Calico is Coming to PlayStation 4 and 5 this year, with more information about a precise release date in the coming months.

Keep up with Calico by following the game on Twitter, or by staying tuned to Whitethorn Games on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, Twitch, Discord, and whitethorngames.com.