Days are getting shorter, the climate is getting extra unpredictable, and I can by no means inform if it is fairly chilly sufficient to put on a jacket out or if the solar continues to be producing sufficient warmth to make me immediately remorse it. That can imply just one factor: it is autumn. The greatest time of yr to make use of no matter excuse I can to remain residence and at last face my ever-growing backlog of cosy video games.
Over the previous couple of years we have seen an inflow of video games particularly designed to echo the sensation of autumn, however this yr is a bit of mild on the orange leaves, pumpkin spice, cinnamon roll-inspired recreation entrance. Luckily, autumnal video games launch all yr spherical now, so there are a number of new releases from the summer season with distinctly fall vibes Here are 5 cosy autumnal video games I’ll be placing extra time into this season.
Ritual of Raven
Release date: August 7, 2025 | Steam
Autumn is always the best time to start sinking endless hours into a farming simulator. I don’t know what it is about longer nights that leaves me desperate to sow seeds and till soil. Rather than being another bog standard farming simulator to add to your ever-growing collection, Ritual of Raven does things a little differently.
Instead of relying on old tools and eventual upgrades to streamline farm life, things are a little more magical around these parts by enchanting other creatures to do your bidding for you. You’ll also get to customise your farmland and build relationships with the cast of weirdos you meet as you take on the new role as a witch’s apprentice. I can’t think of a game more fitting with Halloween rapidly approaching.
Seasonala Cemetery
Release date: June 7, 2025 | Steam
With the nights getting longer in autumn, I spend loads of time pondering. Even if it is not about one thing specifically, it is only a considerate time of yr. Seasonala Cemetery is an ideal recreation for anybody like me who spends loads of time misplaced in their very own ideas. It will not have you ever happening any weapon slinging adventures or finishing any in-depth quests. Instead, you may spend your time exploring a “living, breathing cemetery” and studying in regards to the recreation’s historical past by means of the entire gravestones. It sounds morbid, nevertheless it’s really a delightfully meditative expertise.
Seasonala Cemetery additionally makes use of your PC’s actual date and time to change your expertise, so in case you’re choosing it up this time of yr, put together your self for beautiful orange and yellow leaves. The climate modifications too, so put together your self for some moody, wet walks across the cemetery for the last word autumn night time with out having to tug out your umbrella.
Fireside Feelings
Release date: June 7, 2025 | Steam
Sometimes all you wish to do in autumn is huddle round a fireplace with your pals and have a superb chat. Luckily, Fireside Feelings, which is mainly a dialog simulator, permits you to do precisely that. Instead of leaping on-line together with your real-life associates although, you may get to have conversations with quite a lot of quirky characters powered by different random gamers. Conversations aren’t dwell, so there is not any direct interplay with others. Despite this, there’s nonetheless an actual sense of neighborhood.
Outside of chatting, you may unlock gadgets and furnishings to brighten your campfire with. This is unquestionably my favorite a part of the entire expertise because it permits you to actually hone in on the cosy facet of issues. After all, it is your area to take a seat and discuss with your pals, so that you need it to be the right nook for you.
Tukoni: Prologue
Release date: November 19, 2020 | Steam
Yes, I do know this is not a full recreation.
Anything within the Tukoni collection (together with the books and puzzle video games) screams autumn to me. Even although the prologue is the very definition of brief and candy, it is nonetheless a recreation I’d suggest taking part in. It will not take you for much longer than half an hour to get by means of this point-and-click puzzle journey, nevertheless it’ll undoubtedly go away you wanting extra.
I fell in love with the world of Tukoni, a lot so I instantly performed the demo of Tukoni: Forest Keepers which continued to scratch the autumnal itch. Which, I’d additionally suggest taking part in if you’d like that additional shot of cosy autumn vibes straight to the bloodstream. The puzzles in Tukoni are in no way difficult, so will not have you ever scrawling in a notepad in an try to resolve them. The cute characters are undoubtedly sufficient to maintain you captivated although.
Flowers and Favours
Release date: August 29, 2025 | Steam
This florist simulator won’t instantly scream “fall game” however its heat color palette undoubtedly blends in with this time of yr. The process at hand is easy: take orders from prospects, and create bouquets that swimsuit their wants.
The creativity Flowers and Favours permits you to harness is what makes it such an pleasurable recreation, for my part. In case it wasn’t apparent, I’ve acquired completely no expertise as a florist, however this recreation makes me really feel like I may completely excel as one. When you obtain an order from one of many many animal companions that come to go to, you’ve got acquired artistic freedom as long as it matches inside their temporary. Pulling completely different vegetation and colors collectively is extremely satisfying, and there is a shocking quantity of variation. If you are notably impressed with what you’ve got created, you’ll take a photograph and admire your work in a scrapbook afterwards too.
Upcoming launches
This list isn’t to say there is a complete drought of cosy autumnal games this year. We’ve still got a few games launching during this year’s fall season.
Strange Antiquities
Release date: September 17 | Steam
If you performed Strange Horticulture, you may already be properly acquainted with the ambiance Strange Antiquities presents. However, in case you’re completely new to the sport, you are in for a deal with. In Strange Antiquities, you may change into the keeper of a store dealing in occult antiquities within the gloomy city of Undermere. There are loads of curious occasions to research and mysteries to uncover as you’re employed away in your dusty storefront.
You’ll use your assortment of trinkets to assist the townsfolk with their many issues, which incorporates inspecting and cataloguing each merchandise that crosses your palm. Just as a result of you’ve an array of things doesn’t suggest you may at all times decide the appropriate one to promote an individual, although. Your selections kind the expertise, which implies you may select whether or not you purposely trigger chaos, or assist anybody that steps foot inside. And sure, you may pet the store’s cat, Jupiter.
Keeper
Release date: October 17 | Steam
Keeper is an atmospheric puzzle journey the place you play as a sentient lighthouse. Need I say extra?
In this heartwarming story of friendship between a lighthouse and spirited seabird, you may embark on the epic journey towards the centre of the island you awoke upon. This will not simply be a easy stroll although. While you discover, you may be tasked with navigating realms past your comprehension. With no dialogue between characters, you’re left to your individual units as properly. What lies forward is a thriller of psychedelic platforming I can’t wait to expertise.