The warm and rich colors of autumn give video games a sense of richness and cozy vibes. Some games are subtle with their autumn settings, whereas others go full-blown red foliage. You will find real-time games change their design depending on the time of year, which is always a nice update to RPGs, and the addition of seasonal items keeps games interesting.
Related14 Best Free Cozy Games
Cozy games are already great, but playing them for free? It doesn't get much better than this.
Posts By Jack PierikDepending on the intensity of the video game, there might not be the time to check out the surroundings that have been built around the protagonists. You may also play through games too quickly to notice, so it's always a treat to pause for a moment and take in a natural beauty that has been recreated.
Updated September 22, 2024, by Mackenzee Hardyk: As the leaves start to turn and the cold air rolls in, some people crave the color and coziness of fall. And since that time is once again coming up, we have decided to update this article with a few more games that provide us with the tone and feeling of fall. It’s time to let go of summer and get you into that autumn spirit.
17 Ghost Of Tsushima
Ghost of Tsushima
3.0/5 Released July 17, 2020 Platform(s) PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 Powered by Expand CollapseGhost of Tsushima is a beautiful open-world action RPG, and it is up to you how to play. You will follow Jin Sakai, a samurai, during the first Mongol invasion of Japan. His mission is to protect the people of Japan and to avenge his fallen clan.
Ghost of Tsushima is a perfect game to play while trying to get into the mood of autumn. It’s a breathtaking game with stunning and vast landscapes. Even though the situation at hand is dire, it’s hard not to stop and admire the beauty of it all.
16 Heavy Rain
Heavy Rain
Released February 23, 2010 Platform(s) PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 Powered by Expand CollapseMade by Quantic Dreams, Heavy Rain is an action-adventure game where you will play four different characters who are all connected by one serial killer. Your actions will have consequences that can result in life or death, so you must choose wisely.
If you are a fan of the gloomy, rainy fall days where you can curl up with a murder mystery, this would be a lovely game for you. You can enjoy the darker ambiance of Heavy Rain while interacting with the mystery instead of just reading it.
15 Alan Wake
Alan Wake
Released February 16, 2012 Platform(s) Xbox 360, PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S Powered by Expand CollapseIf thrillers on a cold autumn night are your idea of fun, then Alan Wake would be the game for you. Step into Alan Wake’s shoes, an author who has recently vacationed to the small town of Bright Falls, Washington with his wife to attempt to break out of writer’s block.
In a twist of faith, Alan Wake’s wife, Alice, gets kidnapped, and it is up to him to find her. The game has a gloomier atmosphere, as his surroundings seem to be almost constantly bathed in darkness and fog.
14 Firewatch
Firewatch
Released February 9, 2016 Platform(s) PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One Powered by Expand CollapseSet in the wilderness of Wyoming during the late 80s, you will play as Henry, a man who has escaped to the forest to get away from life. Your only connection to another human, Delilah, is through radio.
Firewatch is certainly for those who enjoy the bright beginnings of fall, as you will be able to explore and hike through the beautiful forest. Though it is not without its mysteries, you will eventually come across some rather compelling and unfortunate evidence while having to keep an eye on a raging fire nearby.
13 Elden Ring
Elden Ring
Released February 25, 2022 Platform(s) PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X Powered by Expand CollapseFromSoftware has always made incredible worlds that are as engrossing to explore as they are difficult to survive in. Elden Ring was a big new step for them, a world that lets you explore it at its own pace while trying to keep the signature combat and curated level design of the past.
Elden Ring instantly has you roaming about Limgrave, a region that already feels wet and cozy, like an early autumn morning. Leyndell is something special, though: the very ground is littered with golden leaves, the trees are giving you shade from the Erdtree's soft glow, and the misty forests of deeper orange nestled between rows of Birch. They are oddly calming in such a destructive world.
12 Night In The Woods
Night In The Woods
Released February 21, 2017 Platform(s) Android, iOS, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S Powered by Expand CollapseSet in Possum Springs, a fictional town in the American Rust Belt region, Night In The Woods is an odd experience. Returning home as a dropout from college, the game takes place over the final days of October, with some reminiscing of the past and just a touch of criminal activities.
The very nature of its setting firmly makes it an autumn game. Still, something about the quiet nature of the town, the rustling leaves, and the slightly heavier clothes people wear (but not too heavy) show a real understanding of the seasonal impact. Plus, there's a big Halloween festival, and what's more autumnal than that?
11 God Of War 2018
God of War
Released April 20, 2018 Platform(s) PC, PlayStation 4 Powered by Expand CollapseThe original God Of War games are maybe not what you'd call cozy fall games. Massacring an entire pantheon of gods doesn't tend to be. The 2018 entry took the series to new places: the land of Norse myth and a world in its final seasons.
Related19 Games To Play If You Like God Of War Ragnarok
Once you've finished tearing up the Nine Realms in God Of War Ragnarok, here's your next adventure.
Posts By Dennis MoiseyevAs you probably already know, Ragnarok is coming, as it always does. Here, you're exploring a world in its final fall before its... fall, if you'll excuse the pun. Some areas are already caked in layers of snow, but some, like the Witch's Hut, glow with crimson leaves and frolicking wildlife. It's a gorgeous, colorful world and one that's all about family, just maybe a bit more violent than your typical family outing.
10 Life Is Strange
Life is Strange
Released January 30, 2015 Platform(s) Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One Powered by Expand CollapseLife Is Strange is a game with emotions running high, and the autumn touch adds to the general feeling and atmosphere. There are moments where scenes at the schoolyard can feel warm and inviting, with reds and sunsets giving you a sense of peace.
On the other hand, as Life Is Strange reaches its much more depressing subject matter, the depression that comes along with autumn can be felt if you're invested. It's a game where every part of its design draws you in to be part of the experience.
9 Costume Quest
Costume Quest
Released October 19, 2010 Platform(s) PC, PS3, Xbox 360, Android, iOS Powered by Expand CollapseCostume Quest is literally a game that takes place on Halloween night. The game is set in suburban America, like a classic horror movie, and it is an RPG. You will face off against other kids in Halloween costumes who have become the monsters they are dressed up as.
The setting of the game screams autumn, with leaf piles everywhere and general Halloween decorations. Candy is essential to collect, so it's like you're living out the true video game trick-or-treat experience.
8 Bully
Bully
Released October 17, 2006 Platform(s) PC, PS2, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Wii, Mobile Powered by Expand CollapseBully is certainly one of those games where you're not playing it to look at the autumnal scenery. If you look around, you will instantly get the feeling of autumn, with the trees losing most of their leaves and a cold color scheme.
The grainy and colder appearance of the game in terms of nature and the weather add to the uncomfortableness of starting a new school. It also adds to the game's darker undertones and the aggressive gameplay in general.
