Seasonala Cemetery

It took me a long while to complete this game, but not because it has a lot of content to get through, simply because the achievements are date related and I had to play it on those days specifically. I like the atmosphere of the cemetery you can explore, an atmosphere that changes with the season (as the name implies) and certain special dates or holidays. There's not much to do other than walk around and talk to some NPCs, but it's pretty cozy for a game about a cemetery. Give it a try.

Seasonala Cemetery is a small but unusually thoughtful first-person exploration experience that transforms a place associated with death into somewhere peaceful, colorful, and surprisingly alive. Rather than relying on horror, supernatural encounters, or conventional adventure mechanics, it focuses on observation and reflection. The game was developed collaboratively by Gabby DaRienzo, Kait Tremblay, Jen Costa, Nina Wong, halina heron, Mobeen Fikree, and Jacquelin de Leon, with Gabby DaRienzo serving as publisher. It is completely free to play, and its modest scale works well because the experience is more interested in creating a memorable place than stretching its concept across unnecessary hours. The central feature is the cemetery's relationship with real-world time. The game uses the player's system date and time to alter the environment according to the season and time of day, while weather also contributes to how the location appears and feels. Returning months later can therefore produce a noticeably different experience. Summer presents the grounds with more visible life and activity, while winter can cover the cemetery in snow and create a much quieter atmosphere. Day an…

Cemeteries offer no horrors to me, because they're a sign the hardships have passed.

as someone who has a dog called Rufus when i got to the pet section and saw the Grave for Rufus i ugly cried instantly whoever made this game i hate you (i dont really this is a beautiful game but OUCH)

This is such a beautiful game - the epitaphs are really gorgeously written with a sense of sincerity and humour. I'll be keeping this on my computer for a long time.

Seasonala Cemetery is such a peaceful little experience that I found myself slowing down almost immediately. Instead of giving me a traditional objective, it simply invites me to spend time in a living cemetery and observe how the place changes. I really liked that idea because the game turns something normally associated with sadness into a calm space that feels full of life. The most interesting feature is how the cemetery changes according to the real date and time on my computer. Different seasons, times of day and weather conditions can completely change the atmosphere, so visiting in warmer weather feels very different from walking around during winter. I enjoyed checking the environment and noticing how much the cemetery feels like a place that continues to exist whether I am there or not. I also liked the amount of small interactions available. I can meet people visiting graves, watch animals moving around the cemetery and read gravestones to learn more about the history of the surrounding city. Picking up flowers, rocks and pinecones and leaving them on graves is a particularly nice touch because it gives me something gentle to do while I explore. The sound design is pr…