Celebrate 8 Years of Inclusive Gaming With Whitethorn During Their First Steam Publisher Event!

Text: Whitethorn Games 8-Year Anniversary Steam Publisher Sale, Sept 23-Oct 7 | Image: A green hued winter evening in a paper-cut-out forest. An aroura hangs peacefully in the sky, and snowflakes with shining images of Whitethorn games fall.

Break out the party hats and streamers — Whitethorn’s birthday is just around the corner, and we want to invite you to our party!  From September 23 through October 8, we’re celebrating eight years of sharing inclusive, accessible, easy-going games from incredible indie developers with our very first Steam Publisher Sale!

During the event, you’ll be able to check out demos for upcoming games Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island and Slime Heroes. You’ll also find demos for recent releases Botany Manor and Magical Delicacy, alongside Whitethorn classics, including AGROUND, APICO, Evan’s Remains, Lake, Princess Farmer, RE:CALL, and The Forest Cathedral. 

All of our available titles will be on sale for their deepest discount on Steam yet! Build your collection of easy-going games by picking up some of our biggest hits and gems you might have missed for up to 85% off!

Throughout the event, visit our Twitch, YouTube, and the event page on Steam to catch gameplay from many of our titles, developer interviews, and some very special announcements!

Keep an eye out for more news throughout September by following Whitethorn Games on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Twitch, join the official Whitethorn Games Discord, and visit https://whitethorngames.com.

Botany Manor Soundtrack Now Available on Steam!

Text| Botany Manor | Image: It’s a beautiful sunny day with clear blue skies. A stunning English manor home with a beautifully curated garden full of colorful bushes, cultivated hedges, and a tranquil fountain centerpiece stretches in front of the viewer.

We're thrilled to share that you'll be able to listen to the melodic music from the popular plant-puzzle game Botany Manor, as the official Botany Manor soundtrack is now available on Steam!

Composed by the talented Thomas Williams (Assemble With Care; Ordia), the soundtrack will be available on Steam for $5.99 USD, and as part of the Botany Manor Soundtrack Bundle, which includes both the soundtrack and base game at a 10% discount.

Check out Botany Manor and the Botany Manor Soundtrack on Steam:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1425350/Botany_Manor

About Botany Manor

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 seed varieties 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.

Key Features of Botany Manor include:

• Explore the peaceful grounds and many calming rooms of the beautifully rendered, historically accurate 19th-century manor.

• Pick up, flip, turn, and rotate the many items found around the estate to piece together the clues to solve each plant-based puzzle.

• Learn about Arabella’s life and career, and the challenges she faced as a woman scientist during the 19th century as you explore.

• Fall in love with the calming soundtrack that perfectly compliments the environment and flowers you bring to full bloom.

Botany Manor is now available on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One and Xbox Series S|X, for $24.99 USD and Xbox Game Pass. The Botany Manor soundtrack and Botany Manor Soundtrack Bundle will be available on Steam on August 15.

Botany Manor is available in the following languages on all platforms: English, French, Italian, German, Japanese, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified and Traditional Chinese.

Accessibility features for Botany Manor can be found on the official accessibility features page.

To keep your botanical research up to date, be sure to follow Botany Manor on TikTok,  Twitter and Instagram, and visit the official website. Follow Balloon Studios on Twitter and the official website.

Keep up to date with Whitethorn Games on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Twitch, join the official Whitethorn Games Discord, and visit https://whitethorngames.com.

The Cats of Providence Oaks Need Cuddles — New Update for Lake Out Today

Text: Lake | Image: A calm, clear blue lake is surrounded by towering pine trees. Hazy mountains can be seen far off in the distance. It is early morning on a clear sunny day.

Looking for another excuse to visit the peaceful town of Providence Oaks? Well, developer Gamious and Whitethorn Games have a great one for you. Today (on National Cat Day, nonetheless), a brand-new, highly asked-for feature has been added to Lake on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation — you can now pet the cats that are lounging around Mildred’s home! Just like in real life, each cat is different and has their own unique response, so it’s up to you to determine how to earn their trust so you can give them all the pets… and maybe even that ever-elusive belly rub. 

In celebration of the new update, you can purchase Lake on Steam at a 50% discount starting today until August 14.

Catch a glimpse of the Pet the Cat update in the trailer below:

But that’s not all — in addition to the Pet the Cat update, a new Endless Mode, recently released on PC, has been added for Xbox and PlayStation players! If you can’t get enough of the sleepy little town by the lake after you’ve finished the main story, you can now jump back into The Goose and keep on delivering mail to the eclectic residents as long as you’d like — no new stories, no additional dialog, just some scenic and relaxing driving around beautiful Providence Oaks. 

About 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.

Key Features of Lake include:

• Travel back to 1986 and escape to a beautiful, rustic town that is free of the stresses of smartphones, the Internet, and social media.

• Ditch that city life and desk job and go to drive your father's mail truck in rural Oregon, or kick up your feet and let auto-pilot do the work.

• Choose from a variety of after-work activities that include hanging with friends, helping out your neighbors, or staying in with a good book.

• Experience a branching story that doesn’t shy away from slice-of-life themes. Like life, there are no right or wrong answers.

Lake is now available on PC via Steam or Epic Games Store, on PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch for $19.99 USD. The Pet the Cat update and Endless-Mode are now available for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation platforms.

Follow Lake on Twitter, Facebook, and visit the official website, for more updates.  

For more updates from Whitethorn Games, follow the publisher on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitch, join the official Whitethorn Games Discord, and visit https://whitethorngames.com.
To learn more about the accessibility features available for Lake, visit: https://whitethorngames.com/lake/accessibility.

Flora’s Delivery Service is Open For Business — Metroidvania-lite Meets Cooking Game Magical Delicacy is Now Available on PC, Xbox, and Xbox Game Pass

Text: Magical Delicacy Out Now! | Image: Flora, a girl with white hair in a ponytail tied up with a red bow, wearing a black jacket, red shirt, and jeans, sits on a bench on a dock overlooking ships on a stary night, gazing at a big, bright crescent moon.

We hope you’re hungry because today, Whitethorn Games — publisher of inclusive, accessible, easy-going games including APICO, Calico, Botany Manor, and Lake — and solo-developer sKaule are thrilled to share that their Metroidvania-lite-meets-cooking game Magical Delicacy is now available on PC, Xbox, and Xbox Game Pass! A non-violent game with mechanics inspired by Metroidvanias and cozy anime classics, this charming title invites you to explore a world of witchy wonder and intrigue with a beautiful seaside town to explore through light platforming, mysterious and quirky townsfolk to meet, and of course, delicious delicacies to make and serve!

In celebration of Magical Delicacy’s launch, the game will be available for a 10% discount on Steam until July 23. 

The Magical Delicacy soundtrack is also available on Steam and your favorite music service. Full of relaxing tunes and gorgeously orchestrated melodies, it’s the perfect soundtrack to prepare fantastic fare and super snacks!

Watch the launch trailer below:

In addition, Whitethorn Games has also put together a special edition Magical Delicacy Treat Pack, which comes with a limited-edition Heji the Dragon patch, a sticker collection featuring the characters from the game rendered in stunning pixel art, a Flora enamel pin, and a PC code for the game, all bundled together for a discounted price! The Magical Delicacy Treat Pack is available in the Whitethorn Games shop: https://whitethorngames.com/shop/magical-delicacy-special-edition

A wholesome adventure set in an enchanting world, Magical Delicacy invites you to play as the young witch Flora. Growing up on the small island of Ulport, located in the far North, young Flora has never known any witches other than herself. Determined to reach greater magical heights, she knew she needed to find a new home in order to develop her skills. With that goal in mind, she ventures forth to the harbor town of Grat — a gathering place for adventurers from across the world.  

Upon arriving in Grat, she is offered a place to live — but not for free! To make sure that she can earn her keep, Flora takes up the task of delivering food and potions, cooked with the power of magic, to deliver to hungry townsfolk — mysterious travelers, forgotten legends, and masters of their craft. As she explores the seaside town and meets all its colorful characters, she’ll discover their stories and learn that there is more to Grat than meets the eye.

Collect an assortment of inspiring ingredients from shops, foraging through the town, and by growing them in your garden. Cook up a storm in your upgradeable kitchen using a variety of tools and deliver your meals to fulfill hungry customers' orders. Explore the unfamiliar town of Grat, learn new ways to traverse, discover secrets, and experience a unique and witchy world one dish at a time.

Imag: Flora is petting her adorable baby dragon who is having a nap under the stairs in her cozy kitchen.

Key Features of Magical Delicacy include:

• Collect new recipes and ingredients through trade, questing, growing vegetables in your garden, and exploring throughout the town of Grat. 

• Learn an extensive cooking system, allowing for flexible, creative choices to fulfill even the oddest orders.

• Build the kitchen of your dreams by commissioning new equipment to help you create even more delicious dishes.

• Experience a wholesome linear story filled with witchy wonder and intrigue, with many optional encounters and free play opportunities.

• Traverse a 2D platformer inspired by Metroidvanias, gain new abilities, reach new areas, and unlock shortcuts.

• Immerse yourself in a dynamic cozy pixel art style that brings colorful characters, environments, and, of course, delicious food, to life.

Image: Flora is cooking a tasty dish in the oven of her kitchen. A menu is open showing the ingredients she has (Hornpepper, Jade Moss, Garlic, Wildvine, and Rocksalt). A second menu shows that she has added s Timbershade mushroom into the oven to roast for her dish.

Magical Delicacy is now available for purchase on PC via Steam, and Xbox One and Series X|S for $24.99 USD and for free to Xbox Game Pass holders. The Magical Delicacy soundtrack is out now on Steam, Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Pandora, Tidal, and Deezer. The game will launch on Nintendo Switch on August 15.

The game is available in the following languages on PC and Xbox: English, French, German, Japanese, Latin American Spanish, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.

Accessibility features for Magical Delicacy can be found here: https://whitethorngames.com/magicaldelicacy/accessibility. 

Image: Flora takes a platform elevator up to a higher level of the town. The street is crowded with trees, and European seaside-style multi-level buildings.

To stay spellbound, be sure to follow Magical Delicacy on TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram, and visit the official website. Follow sKaule on Twitter and their official website.

Keep up to date with Whitethorn Games on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitch, join the official Whitethorn Games Discord, and visit https://whitethorngames.com.

Flora's Magical Delivery Service Soon Open for Business — Magical Delicacy Coming to PC and Xbox Next Week

Text: Magical Delicacy | Image: Image: A girl with white hair, a black jacket, blue jeans and a red shirt and a girl with blond hair and a purple shirt are surrounded by kitchen utensils, vegetables, herbs and a sparrow on a blue background.

Get ready to cook up a storm because, in less than a week, solo developer sKaule’s upcoming Metroidvania-lite meets cooking game, Magical Delicacy, will be available on PC and Xbox — available day one with Xbox Game Pass! A non-volient game with mechanics inspired by Metroidvanias and cozy anime classics such as Kiki’s Delivery Service, this charming title invites you to explore a world of witchy wonder and intrigue with a beautiful seaside town to explore through light platforming, mysterious and quirky townsfolk to meet, and of course, delicious delicacies to make and serve!

If you just can’t wait to visit Grat we have good news! The Magical Delicacy soundtrack is now available on your favorite music service and can be purchased on Steam on July 16. Full of relaxing tunes and gorgeously orchestrated melodies, it’s the perfect soundtrack to prepare fantastic fare and super snacks as you want for your chance to visit this magical, witchy world!

Image: Flora, a young witch with white hair tied up in a red bow, wearing a black bomber jacket, red shirt, blue jeans, is in her cozy kitchen on a beautiful summer day. A gentle breeze blows leaves and flower petals into the window. Flora is petting a pink and white baby dragon having a nap on the kitchen floor.

A wholesome adventure set in an enchanting world, Magical Delicacy invites you to play as the young witch Flora, who travels to the adventurer’s town of Grat to grow her magical skills and fulfill her dream of becoming a full-fledged witch. Upon arriving, she takes up shop to cook meals and potions for the diverse cast of locals, from the charming townsfolk and mysterious travelers to forgotten figures of legend and masters of their craft. As she traverses the cozy harbor town, she’ll discover their stories and learn that there is more to Grat than meets the eye. 

Collect an assortment of inspiring ingredients from shops, foraging through the town, and by growing them in your garden. Cook up a storm in your upgradeable kitchen using a variety of tools and deliver your meals to fulfill the orders from hungry townsfolk. Explore the unfamiliar town of Grat, learn new ways to traverse, discover secrets, and experience a unique and witchy world one dish at a time.

Image: A screenshot of Flora’s kitchen showing recipes. The kitchen is a cozy space with pots, pans, books, drying herbs and a woodfired stove where Flora is cooking something tasty in a big pot.

Key Features of Magical Delicacy include:

• Collect new recipes and ingredients through trade, questing, growing vegetables in your garden, and exploring throughout the town of Grat. 

• Learn an extensive cooking system, allowing for flexible, creative choices to fulfill even the oddest orders.

• Build the kitchen of your dreams by commissioning new equipment to help you create even more delicious dishes.

• Experience a wholesome linear story filled with witchy wonder and intrigue, with many optional encounters and free play opportunities.

• Traverse a 2D platformer inspired by Metroidvanias, gain new abilities, reach new areas, and unlock shortcuts.

• Immerse yourself in a dynamic cozy pixel art style that brings colorful characters, environments, and, of course, delicious food, to life.

Magical Delicacy can be purchased for $24.99 USD on PC via Steam, and Xbox One and Series X|S — available day one with Xbox Game Pass — on July 16, 2024, and on Nintendo Switch on August 15. The Magical Delicacy soundtrack will be available on Steam on July 16, and is currently available on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Pandora, Tidal, and Deezer.

Text: Mysterious Witch: Another Witch? | Image: A witch in a wide brimmed black hat and clock and Flora, a white haired girl in a black bomber jacket, red shirt, blue jeans, and a red bow in her hair stand under a moon and meet in a glowing crystal decaled canyon on the outskirts of an adventurers town.

The game will launch with the following languages available on PC and Xbox: English, French, German, Japanese, Latin American Spanish, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.

Accessibility features for Magical Delicacy can be found here: https://whitethorngames.com/magicaldelicacy/accessibility. 

To stay spellbound, be sure to follow Magical Delicacy on TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram, and visit the official website. Follow sKaule on Twitter and their official website.

Keep up to date with Whitethorn Games on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitch, join the official Whitethorn Games Discord, and visit https://whitethorngames.com.