This was a fun idea with some great Autumnal recommends. Have seen A Short Hike recommended a lot so I really need to set off on that gaming journey as we head into Autumn.
As a fellow Brisbanite, I can relate to the disappointing lack of authentic autumnal ambience in this sauna of a city haha!
Great article though! I'll definitely be checking out some of these games over the next months to escape to whimsical autumn worlds. Though it's only a level in a game, I fell in love with Autumn Mountain while playing Paper Mario: The Origami King. Absolutely magical!
Love this so much! Especially seeing so many games I know and enjoy on your list. I played Night in the Woods over several (!) autumns and can confirm—the vibe is impeccable 🍁
My favourite autumn game is Stardew Valley (I know, I know, so original). I have so many saves on there, there's always one that is currently on the fall season, so I boot it up and enjoy the matching weather and slightly melancholy music and sounds. Just the best.
Ahh! I honestly didn't think any Brisbanites would ever find this post! 🤭 To be fair, this summer hasn't been too bad. We take what we can get when it comes to seeking out autumnal ambience, even if it's just a level. I'll definitely check out Paper Mario! 🍂
Thanks, Katya! Okay, I'm definitely going to try Night in the Woods now! It looks great and I'm glad to hear it's got impeccable vibes! 🍂
Stardew Valley is honestly the touchstone for autumnal games! I dip in all year round and love putting on one of those Stardew ambient playlist on YouTube for the vibes! Such a good game! 🧡
Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment, Dylan! Wow, living in the desert would be amazing! 🌵 With autumn being closer to easter than halloween here, it's less associated with spookiness. But I'll take whatever I can get when it comes to experiencing my favourite season, even if it means playing spooky games! 😅
This was a fun idea with some great Autumnal recommends. Have seen A Short Hike recommended a lot so I really need to set off on that gaming journey as we head into Autumn.
Thank you so much! A Short Hike is just lovely! Please come back and let me know what you think of it when you’ve given it a go!
As a fellow Brisbanite, I can relate to the disappointing lack of authentic autumnal ambience in this sauna of a city haha!
Great article though! I'll definitely be checking out some of these games over the next months to escape to whimsical autumn worlds. Though it's only a level in a game, I fell in love with Autumn Mountain while playing Paper Mario: The Origami King. Absolutely magical!
Love this so much! Especially seeing so many games I know and enjoy on your list. I played Night in the Woods over several (!) autumns and can confirm—the vibe is impeccable 🍁
My favourite autumn game is Stardew Valley (I know, I know, so original). I have so many saves on there, there's always one that is currently on the fall season, so I boot it up and enjoy the matching weather and slightly melancholy music and sounds. Just the best.
Loved this! Highly recommend Spiritfarer, and I've been wanting to play Night in the Woods also! :O
Thanks Auzin! So many people have recommended Spiritfarer to me! I need to bump in up the list 💙
I grew up (and currently dwell) in the desert so "autumn" is a season I haven't experienced very often. I love the idea of seasonal gaming, though!
I also appreciate that this list isn't just filled with spooky games, but games that actually reflect the changing of the weather.
Thanks for the post, Laura!
Ahh! I honestly didn't think any Brisbanites would ever find this post! 🤭 To be fair, this summer hasn't been too bad. We take what we can get when it comes to seeking out autumnal ambience, even if it's just a level. I'll definitely check out Paper Mario! 🍂
Thanks, Katya! Okay, I'm definitely going to try Night in the Woods now! It looks great and I'm glad to hear it's got impeccable vibes! 🍂
Stardew Valley is honestly the touchstone for autumnal games! I dip in all year round and love putting on one of those Stardew ambient playlist on YouTube for the vibes! Such a good game! 🧡
Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment, Dylan! Wow, living in the desert would be amazing! 🌵 With autumn being closer to easter than halloween here, it's less associated with spookiness. But I'll take whatever I can get when it comes to experiencing my favourite season, even if it means playing spooky games! 😅