{"id":68866,"date":"2026-06-27T21:09:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T12:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/?p=68866"},"modified":"2026-06-26T17:49:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T08:49:42","slug":"from-exploring-a-train-in-search-of-a-missing-cabin-to-scrapbooking-with-animal-friends-5-japanese-cozy-indie-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/indie-games\/from-exploring-a-train-in-search-of-a-missing-cabin-to-scrapbooking-with-animal-friends-5-japanese-cozy-indie-games\/","title":{"rendered":"From exploring\u00a0a\u00a0train\u00a0in search\u00a0of\u00a0a\u00a0missing cabin, to scrapbooking with animal friends: 5 Japanese cozy indie games\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome to our weekend segment, where we&nbsp;showcase&nbsp;recent or upcoming Japanese indie titles that share a specific theme. This week,&nbsp;we\u2019re&nbsp;taking&nbsp;a&nbsp;look&nbsp;at some&nbsp;cozier&nbsp;indie titles, because as much fun as it is arguing with others in multiplayer, sometimes you just want to kick back and let your mind unravel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Finding Polka | Official Trailer #1\" width=\"1160\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZHWVjmBmz-I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"finding-polka\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finding Polka&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finding Polka is a walking simulator that follows Frendy and her&nbsp;Dachshund, Jazz. One day, the two spot a French Bulldog that looks just like Polka,&nbsp;a&nbsp;dog&nbsp;Frendy&nbsp;had in her childhood.&nbsp;Frendy&nbsp;and Jazz&nbsp;end up chasing after the dog, which leads them on an adventure of exploration and discovery.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Programmed,&nbsp;designed, and illustrated by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lidlocks.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lidlocks<\/a>, Finding Polka\u2019s hand-drawn&nbsp;ballpoint&nbsp;aesthetic&nbsp;draws&nbsp;your eyes&nbsp;to every corner of&nbsp;the&nbsp;screen. From&nbsp;a bustling city to the farthest reaches of space, each location is filled with interesting objects and characters.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1529\" height=\"859\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1529px) 100vw, 1529px\" src=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260626-68866-header-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260626-68866-header-1.jpg 1529w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260626-68866-header-1-380x213.jpg 380w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260626-68866-header-1-768x431.jpg 768w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The game\u2019s lack of dialogue encourages you to interact with everything you see.\u00a0Engaging with characters\u00a0usually\u00a0involves you giving them a high-five, whereupon the two of you will become friends.\u00a0There are also several mini games to take part in, such as minigolf, whack-a-mole, watermelon splitting, and volleyball. While not all of them are\u00a0required\u00a0to progress the story,\u00a0they are fun and\u00a0definitely contribute to the game\u2019s relaxing tone.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finding Polka is set to release sometime in the third quarter of 2026 for Windows (<a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/4161140\/Finding_Polka\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Steam<\/a>). A free demo is available on the platform.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1301\" height=\"730\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1301px) 100vw, 1301px\" src=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260626-68866-002.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260626-68866-002.jpg 1301w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260626-68866-002-380x213.jpg 380w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260626-68866-002-768x431.jpg 768w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sticker-deco\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sticker DECO&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If&nbsp;you\u2019ve&nbsp;ever&nbsp;wanted to&nbsp;try&nbsp;your hand at scrapbooking but found the hobby too expensive&nbsp;or messy, then Sticker DECO&nbsp;is right up your alley. Developed by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/studio-mimosa-games.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Studio Mimosa<\/a>, the game lets you collect over 1,000 stickers and decorate your own scrapbook without any of the&nbsp;excessive&nbsp;monetary&nbsp;costs&nbsp;or&nbsp;cleanup.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joining you in your scrapbooking efforts are over 50 animal friends with sticker collections of their own.&nbsp;If you find something in their collection that you like (or if you happen to have&nbsp;stickers&nbsp;that they want), you can&nbsp;initiate&nbsp;a trade. A trade\u2019s success depends on several factors, such as the animal&nbsp;friend\u2019s&nbsp;sticker preferences, sticker rarity, and even the current weather and time of day.&nbsp;Repeated trades with companions&nbsp;also&nbsp;increase your friendship levels, which can result in better deals.&nbsp;Aside from scrapbooking, this&nbsp;bargaining&nbsp;aspect&nbsp;is another&nbsp;of&nbsp;Sticker DECO\u2019s&nbsp;unique gameplay elements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1299\" height=\"730\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1299px) 100vw, 1299px\" src=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260626-68866-003.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260626-68866-003.jpg 1299w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260626-68866-003-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260626-68866-003-768x432.jpg 768w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also\u00a0acquire\u00a0stickers via the in-game\u00a0gacha\u00a0system. Instead of real money\u00a0transactions\u00a0though, the system uses \u201cCoins\u201d which can be earned by playing the game.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Completed pages&nbsp;in&nbsp;your scrapbook can be immortalized by taking screenshots with the in-game camera. You can then choose to share them&nbsp;on social media, where you can make them available for all to see.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sticker DECO is set to release in the fourth quarter of 2026 for Windows (<a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/4566980\/Sticker_DECO\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Steam<\/a>).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Pastel\u2606Parade Official trailer\" width=\"1160\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/brf2gn55shU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pastel-parade\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pastel\u2606Parade&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike some of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/indie-games\/from-hosting-a-radio-show-with-a-pair-of-incompetent-gyaru-djs-to-guitar-pedalboard-deckbuilding-battles-5-japanese-music-and-rhythm-based-indie-games\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">upbeat rhythm titles we\u2019ve&nbsp;covered before<\/a>,&nbsp;Pastel\u2606Parade&nbsp;is more on the&nbsp;relaxing&nbsp;side. As a group of four friends, you explore&nbsp;a&nbsp;colorful world and engage in activities that have you matching inputs to&nbsp;the beat of 30 original songs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each activity lasts\u00a0roughly a\u00a0minute\u00a0and lets you play\u00a0it\u00a0an infinite\u00a0number\u00a0of times.\u00a0Instead of\u00a0a traditional interface,\u00a0the characters\u2019 animations serve as feedback\u00a0as they\u00a0do everything from playing\u00a0basketball to shredding\u00a0it out in a full-fledged band.\u00a0While the narrative\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0the focus of the game, a short story takes you through four different areas.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1299\" height=\"727\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1299px) 100vw, 1299px\" src=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260626-68866-004.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260626-68866-004.jpg 1299w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260626-68866-004-380x213.jpg 380w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260626-68866-004-768x430.jpg 768w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Developed by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/matsufriends.com\/pastelparade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">matsufriends<\/a>&nbsp;under the&nbsp;Pastel Parade Project&nbsp;name,&nbsp;Pastel\u2606Parade&nbsp;is available for Windows,&nbsp;macOS, SteamOS, and Linux&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2685840\/PastelParade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Steam<\/a>).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u3010\u7d14\u767e\u5408\u3011\u7570\u4e16\u754c\u8a9e\u5b66\u30a2\u30d7\u30ea\u300e\u3053\u3068\u306e\u306f\u30ec\u30eb\u30ca\u30fc\u30c9\u300f\u7d39\u4ecb\u30e0\u30fc\u30d3\u30fc\" width=\"1160\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FgnYmz0Udis?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"kotonoha-lernado\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">KOTONOHA&nbsp;Lernado&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A spin-off of the&nbsp;yuri&nbsp;isekai&nbsp;novel&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1044490\/The_Expression_Amrilato\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Expression Amrilato<\/a>,&nbsp;Kotonoha&nbsp;Lernado&nbsp;is an&nbsp;isekai&nbsp;language learning&nbsp;game. Together with Rin (a Japanese high school girl), Ruka, and&nbsp;a few other&nbsp;girls, you learn&nbsp;the language of&nbsp;Juliamo&nbsp;in hopes&nbsp;of making&nbsp;communication&nbsp;between yourselves&nbsp;easier.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Juliamo&nbsp;takes inspiration from&nbsp;Esperanto,&nbsp;the&nbsp;most successful&nbsp;real-life&nbsp;constructed&nbsp;auxiliary language.&nbsp;Since the location that&nbsp;Kotonoha Lernado&nbsp;takes place in is&nbsp;comprised&nbsp;of people from other worlds (called&nbsp;\u201cVizitantos\u201d),&nbsp;Juliamo&nbsp;was constructed as a way for&nbsp;them to&nbsp;communicate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Featuring 28 characters, learning\u00a0Juliamo\u00a0is a matter of connecting letters to corresponding symbols.\u00a0You&#8217;ll\u00a0also learn the usual topics, such as numbers and time,\u00a0which can be challenging. If learning\u00a0Juliamo\u00a0isn&#8217;t\u00a0your thing, the game also has lessons that teach Esperanto.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1528\" height=\"854\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1528px) 100vw, 1528px\" src=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260626-68866-005.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260626-68866-005.jpg 1528w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260626-68866-005-380x212.jpg 380w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260626-68866-005-768x429.jpg 768w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Though&nbsp;Kotonoha&nbsp;Lernado&nbsp;can be enjoyed by anyone, those who played The Expression&nbsp;Amrilato&nbsp;will appreciate it more.&nbsp;Since much of the visual novel centers on Rin and Ruka\u2019s relationship&nbsp;as they learn&nbsp;Juliamo,&nbsp;players can use&nbsp;Kotonoha&nbsp;Lernado&nbsp;as a way to&nbsp;further their&nbsp;language learning.&nbsp;Many of the characters from&nbsp;The Expression&nbsp;Amrilato&nbsp;make an appearance, complete with their original personalities and voices.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Developed by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sukerasparo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SukeraSparo<\/a>,&nbsp;Kotonoha&nbsp;Lernado&nbsp;is set to release soon for Windows (<a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2879640\/KOTONOHA_Lernado\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Steam<\/a>).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u30af\u30ef\u30a4\u30a8\u30c3\u30c8\u6025\u884c909\u53f7\u5ba4\uff5c\u30a2\u30ca\u30a6\u30f3\u30b9\u30c8\u30ec\u30fc\u30e9\u30fc\" width=\"1160\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uPDayq3pmt4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"quiet-express-cabin-909\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quiet Express: Cabin 909&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;looking for a relaxing game&nbsp;that\u2019s&nbsp;not&nbsp;necessarily&nbsp;all&nbsp;smiles and&nbsp;sunshine,&nbsp;Quiet Express: Cabin 909&nbsp;offers a good balance of cozy and&nbsp;moody. As a passenger aboard the transcontinental Quiet Express, you are on the search for the mysterious Cabin 909 \u2013 a cabin that others claim does not exist,&nbsp;but you know in your heart to be real.&nbsp;With a weeklong journey ahead of you, you explore the train,&nbsp;talk to the passengers, and discover&nbsp;more about&nbsp;their lives and worries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How you spend your time is up to you. You can direct all your efforts to finding Cabin 909, talk to strangers to learn more about them, or simply take in the scenery.&nbsp;The&nbsp;train&nbsp;has to&nbsp;make stops, and passengers will&nbsp;embark or disembark at different&nbsp;stations.&nbsp;Given that your time with them is limited,&nbsp;it&nbsp;is&nbsp;in&nbsp;your interest to talk with as many people as possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1290\" height=\"723\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1290px) 100vw, 1290px\" src=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260626-68866-006.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260626-68866-006.jpg 1290w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260626-68866-006-380x213.jpg 380w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260626-68866-006-768x430.jpg 768w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cycle begins anew at the end of your journey, only this time with new passengers, cabin arrangements, and scenery.&nbsp;These will allow you to interact with items and people that you&nbsp;may not have had the chance to interact with previously. This gives&nbsp;new&nbsp;runs&nbsp;some surprises of their own&nbsp;and&nbsp;incentivizes&nbsp;you to pay close attention to the train\u2019s contents and inhabitants.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Developed by Studio 909 and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/kazuhideoka.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kazuhide Oka<\/a>,&nbsp;Quiet Express: Cabin 909&nbsp;is currently in development for Windows (<a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/3962240\/Quiet_Express_Cabin_909\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Steam<\/a>).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those are&nbsp;five&nbsp;indie games to help you unwind.&nbsp;We all have&nbsp;different ways&nbsp;to&nbsp;relax:&nbsp;be it&nbsp;scrapbooking&nbsp;or learning a new language.&nbsp;While not&nbsp;all of&nbsp;these activities are for everyone, there is enough variety here to help get you started.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Weekend indie showcase featuring five recent or upcoming cozy Japanese games.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":67,"featured_media":68869,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_gspb_post_css":"","autoblue_enabled":true,"autoblue_custom_message":"","autoblue_shares":[{"did":"did:plc:uzrrhkfyjrfdsynj2voztcf2","date":"2026-06-27T12:09:06+00:00","uri":"at:\/\/did:plc:uzrrhkfyjrfdsynj2voztcf2\/app.bsky.feed.post\/3mpbgfs2pcn2u","response":"{\"uri\":\"at:\/\/did:plc:uzrrhkfyjrfdsynj2voztcf2\/app.bsky.feed.post\/3mpbgfs2pcn2u\",\"cid\":\"bafyreihmfmn7rd3xspk7r7scnpnmpql7q5kdiysgifhmjrmf7k536wamci\",\"commit\":{\"cid\":\"bafyreibvqnyo2xrevj5jrfo6b3ryuirjlokqdwd5kbxck54fixmwe5jux4\",\"rev\":\"3mpbgfs34y52u\"},\"validationStatus\":\"valid\"}"}],"autoblue_post_url":"","autoblue_publish_document":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[62],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-68866","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-indie-games"],"blocksy_meta":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - 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