Mice, Mittens, and Mystery: Winter Burrow Brings Cozy Survival to Your Gaming Den
Pine Creek Games and publisher Noodlecake have just dropped a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming cozy woodland survival game, Winter Burrow, as part of this year's Wholesome Snack: The Game Awards Edition showcase. Set to launch in 2025 on Xbox, Game Pass, and Steam, Winter Burrow tells the story of a big-city mouse who returns home to find their childhood burrow in disarray and their Aunt mysteriously missing.
In this charming game, players will explore a beautifully designed frozen wilderness while gathering resources to survive and restore their homes. The gameplay is all about taking your time—crafting tools, knitting cozy sweaters, baking pies, and meeting the friendly locals. It's a unique twist on the survival genre that emphasizes a relaxed pace, letting players customize their character and decorate their burrows as they see fit.
The main goal is to bring the mouse's childhood home back to life. Players will venture out into the elements, face off against some pesky insect wildlife, and build friendships with other woodland creatures along the way. As you collect materials and craft essential items, you'll also expand your survival handbook, making every player's journey slightly different.
Winter Burrow looks like it will be a delightful mix of exploration and crafting, perfect for anyone looking to unwind in a whimsical world filled with adventure and heartwarming moments. Keep an eye out for this cozy title when it launches next year!
About developer Pine Creek Games
Pine Creek Games is a small fully remote game studio founded in Denmark. The team is inspired by nature, art and fairytales, which they interpret into games with curiosity and love. Their games are designed to be fascinating worlds that are easy to step into and enjoy while still offering challenges, excitement and depth that you can experience at your own pace. Pine Creek Games is currently working on their debut title Winter Burrow, coming to Xbox, Game Pass and Steam in 2025.
About publisher Noodlecake
Noodlecake Studios is a small indie game studio based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Founded in early 2011, Noodlecake found success with its first game, Super Stickman Golf, and has since expanded into publishing, releasing games on multiple platforms.