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Subscribe from just £3 Takes you closer to the games, movies and TV you love Try a single issue or save on a subscription Issues delivered straight to your door or device From£9.99Subscribe now PS5 State of Play Ghost of Yotei Battlefield 6 New Games for 2025 Don't miss these Summer isn't over yet, but I've already picked out three retro handhelds I'll be cozying up with this Autumn The Legend of Zelda and Red Dead Redemption 2 have whetted my appetite, so I've found the 7 best cooking games to tuck into Platforming Games 10 Games like Hollow Knight to play while you wait for Silksong The best farming games to help you reap what you sow After 2 years, I've renewed my love for turn-based RPGs with these 5 games like Baldur's Gate 3 I can't stop recommending I'm too broke to buy Donkey Kong Bananza, so if you're sharing my FOMO here are the best Steam Deck games I'm playing instead I've been with my partner for 8 years, and these are our favorite couples games that I'd recommend for your next date night Simulation Games I turn to a very specific genre when I'm stressed, so here are the best dog games to play in 2025 in case you need a pick-me-up too We get a lot of cozy life sims, but not many of them crack Steam's top 20 best-sellers in 4 days with 95% positive reviews, and thank goodness this adorable bookshop management sim has nothing to do with a farm I'm going back to the five best post-apocalyptic games I ever played, thanks to Death Stranding 2 giving me a taste for the terrible 10 Games like The Sims 4 that will let you live a virtual life Upcoming indie games for 2025 and beyond Action Games Hollow Knight Silksong has made me realize how much the Steam Deck has changed the way I play games The best games to play on a laptop right now The 25 best single-player games to play right now Fall is my favorite season and these are the 10 autumnal games I just can't stop coming back to at this time of year Sam Loveridge 27 September 2025 10 games that just scream crunchy leaves, chunky blankets, candles, and sweaters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Nintendo) There's no denying that there's something special about fall and all the autumnal games that take you straight there. I'm not even talking about Halloween or spooky season, but that lovely tail end of summer where suddenly it's getting chilly in the evenings and you find yourself reaching for a blanket. It's peak gaming season - not only are there tonnes of new games about to drop in September and October, but it's just the best time to tuck your feet under you on the sofa and really get stuck into something. So with that mood very much in mind, light a candle and grab a blanket, because although not all of these games are new for 2025, they are the best fall games that I can't stop coming back to every year. Night in the Woods Developer: Infinite Fall Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PC, Switch You may like Summer isn't over yet, but I've already picked out three retro handhelds I'll be cozying up with this Autumn The Legend of Zelda and Red Dead Redemption 2 have whetted my appetite, so I've found the 7 best cooking games to tuck into 10 Games like Hollow Knight to play while you wait for Silksong 19-year-old Mae's a college dropout returning to her hometown in peak autumn. From the leaves that cover every street in Possom Springs to the aura of self-reflection this special story brings, the autumn-ness is infectious. I don't know about you, but there's something about this time of year that makes me look inwards, and although I will ignore the criminal enticements in Night in the Woods, it's inward-looking narrative certainly chimes well with this season. Stardew Valley (Image credit: ConcernedApe) Developer: ConcernedApe Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PC, Switch Stardew Valley might feature all four seasons, but that small-town rural vibe just feels extra special when the leaves start turning and that autumnal soundtrack kicks in. The colour palette of the leaves and the combination of seeds you can sow in this month just really makes the pixel art even prettier. Plus, I still think the Fair is the best event in the game, so sign me up immediately, I've got some prize veg to punt. Strange Antiquities (Image credit: Iceberg Interactive) Developer: Iceberg Interactive Platforms: PC, Switch Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. The follow-up to the equally autumnal Strange Horticulture, the candlelit, cosy store filled with artefacts, is backed up by the gloomy town stuffed with dark mysteries. I completely lost myself in the first game, and the same can be said for Strange Antiquities. Between pairing up the oddities with the oddballs of Undermere and discovering the secrets of the town, you're more than a shopkeeper - you're a detective figuring out a town-sized puzzle box. It's the perfect puzzle game for the autumn season. (Image credit: Panic) Developer: Okomotive Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X, PC Racing across meadows and through forests in the wake of your loveable herd of fuzzy critters against a backdrop of the most emotive orchestral soundtracks in years just screams for a chunky blanket and some candles. Herdling isn't a long game - in fact, you can probably finish it in a single evening - but it is one of the most emotional games I've played in a long time. Completely wordless, this title is all about how it makes you feel, and the narrative it tells through actions alone. The colour palate, vibes, and themes are just perfect for fall. You may like Summer isn't over yet, but I've already picked out three retro handhelds I'll be cozying up with this Autumn The Legend of Zelda and Red Dead Redemption 2 have whetted my appetite, so I've found the 7 best cooking games to tuck into 10 Games like Hollow Knight to play while you wait for Silksong Fall of Porcupine (Image credit: Assemble Entertainment) Developer: Critical Rabbit Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PC, Switch Fall's literally right there in the title, and the colours of autumn are everywhere in this game about a young doctor struggling to find their way in a small town. Like Night in the Woods, there's a lot of self-reflection and inward looking here, which fits these cooler months, but there's just a hint of spookiness that's just around the corner as well. Dark and strange secrets are afoot in the hospital and beyond, just waiting for you to stick a scalpel into them. (Image credit: Firewatch) Developer: Campo Santo Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PC, Switch Dappled light through forest trees and watching the sunset over the horizon almost makes me think being a firewatcher might be a pretty idyllic, if lonely, job. Being stuck in the forest with very little to do bar watching for flames and being outdoors sounds very chill. However, with a mystery to solve, Firewatch itself isn't exactly a completely zen game, but that doesn't mean it won't let you bask in the autumnal bliss of it all at times too. Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars (Image credit: Square Enix) Developer: Square Enix Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4 This RPG, told entirely through the medium of cards, is like a D&D campaign for one. It's a stunning tale of swords and sorcery that's told with a touch of Yoko Taro self-awareness, which really seals the deal for me. The card designs and overall themes are just core autumn, with stunning designs that you'll wish were a real deck. A Short Hike (Image credit: adamgryu) Developer: Adam Robinson-Yu Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PC, Switch If you ask me, a short hike is the perfect type of hike - and A Short Hike really does fit the bill. It's a meandering wander to the top of a mountain with plenty of distractions from nature and humans along the way. You play as a cute little bird, just trying to find some cell reception, and everything else along the way is up to you to discover. It's pretty peak for this time of year, especially with the autumn leaves providing bursts of colour in this pretty pixel art world. Baldur's Gate 3 (Image credit: Larian Studios) Developer: Larian Studios Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X, PC Witches, wizards, mysteries, and thrilling adventures all wrapped up in the best RPG of all time. Of course, playing Baldur's Gate 3 is amazing any time of year, but the dark, spooky tales of the Forgotten Realms fit so well with spooky season that it feels criminal not to dive back in at this time of year. No doubt we're all on multiple playthroughs now, so being able to tweak the story to feel even more seasonally appropriate is my way of justifying yet another playthrough. (Image credit: Alientrap) Developer: Alientrap Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PC, Switch I often think about Wytchwood. It's another game on the shorter side - perfect for a Sunday afternoon - and tells a tale of a witch in a land of fairytales. It's a lovely little crafting adventure where you'll have to appease the wilderfolk, brew spells, and gather ingredients in a world that will make you immediately need a pumpkin spice latte. It really is beautifully animated, with a brilliant cast of funny little guys to meet and plenty of puzzles to solve with witchery. See more Games Features Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X PlayStation Sam Loveridge Social Links Navigation Brand Director, GamesRadar+ Sam Loveridge is the Brand Director and former Global Editor-in-Chief of GamesRadar. She joined the team in August 2017. Sam came to GamesRadar after working at TrustedReviews, Digital Spy, and Fandom, following the completion of an MA in Journalism. In her time, she's also had appearances on The Guardian, BBC, and more. 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