During today’s Wholesome Snack showcase, developer imissmyfriends.studio and publisher Wholesome Games Presents announced that Fishbowl, a narrative adventure where slice-of-life storytelling blends with surreal introspection, will launch on PC via Steam and PlayStation 5 in April 2026. A new trailer shown during the event gives players an intimate look at protagonist Alo’s move to a new city and the winding emotional road she takes to rediscover herself after grief and isolation upend her life.
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The Wholesome Snack trailer sets the tone immediately: warm, quiet moments, dreamlike visual flourishes, and a strong sense of emotional honesty. It’s the coming-of-age story filtered through gentle surrealism, told with the soft touch of a team deeply familiar with introspective narrative design.
A Magical Companion and a Tender Exploration of Grief
Fishbowl follows Alo, a young woman overwhelmed by grief and the pressures of adulthood. Her world shifts when she encounters Paplet, a magical talking fish from her childhood who acts as a guide through memories, dreams, and unresolved feelings. It’s an unusual pairing, but one that feels immediately heartfelt, part emotional anchor, part whimsical lifeline.
Players will work through daily tasks, build routines, and reconnect with pieces of Alo’s past, all while learning how to create a fulfilling life in the present. From conversations with co-workers to small moments of self-care, Fishbowl turns everyday life into a gentle exploration of healing.
Dreams, Memories, and Choices With No Wrong Answers
The game’s surreal elements invite players to re-examine Alo’s memories and interpret her dreams, uncovering the emotional truths she’s been avoiding. As a video editor, Alo also tackles creative tasks with a matching-style mini-game, weaving gameplay into the themes of reconstruction and reflection.
Unlike traditional narrative games, Fishbowl doesn’t punish players for their decisions. Instead, the choices you make guide Alo toward different possibilities, each one a valid path shaped by the relationships, routines, and moments you help her cultivate.
A Soft, Thoughtful Story About Becoming Yourself
Fishbowl positions itself as a deeply personal narrative, one that blends nostalgia, introspection, and quiet hope. By revisiting childhood memories and confronting the hardest parts of growing up, Alo slowly begins to understand who she wants to become.
Players eager to follow her journey can find Fishbowl on Steam and PlayStation, with more details available on the official website.
