In the game Season: A Letter to the Future, a mysterious cataclysm is about to wipe out everything you’ve ever known, and it’s up to you to preserve the memory of your world for future generations. Luckily for you, not only do you possess a camera, a recording device, and a notebook for your personal thoughts, but in this world, memories can exist outside the body, and you can collect them from the people still on the road, refusing to abandon their homes.

A different take on apocalyptic games. While there’s no shortage of apocalyptic games, it’s not often that the objective isn’t to fight for your life or come up with a survival plan.The game makes the apocalypse almost seem… cozy. There is no danger in the game (if you avoid the fact that humanity is about to end), letting you explore the world around you as you say goodbye. You can photograph, record, or note anything that means something to you: The sound of a lazy stream, a photo of a beautifully aging tree, or an old note you came across exploring an abandoned cabin.

The game is breathtakingly beautiful, and your bike ride through the stunning vista of the valley is accompanied by a nostalgic tear-jerking soundtrack, the music of which is tied to areas you visit and people you meet. That, alongside the earnest storytelling, earned the indie game from Scavengers Studio eight awards, including Best Game and Best Narrative. The impending sense of doom that permeates your adventure colors the way you appreciate the world, the ephemerality of beauty making it even more wonderful to behold.

⌛ Hours of gameplay: 9 hours

💵 Price: USD 29.99

👾 Platforms: Playstation, Steam, and Windows PC.

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