During the PC showcase at Summer Game Fest, indie developer Perfect Garbage unveiled their highly anticipated farming simulation game with a dark supernatural twist - Grave Seasons. While capturing the charming essence of beloved farming sims like Stardew Valley, this upcoming title introduces thrilling elements of true crime and psychological horror that set it apart from traditional genre entries.

June 2025 proved to be an exciting month for gaming enthusiasts, with major events including PlayStation's State of Play, Xbox Game Showcase, and Summer Game Fest delivering back-to-back announcements. Among the most talked-about reveals was the surprise unveiling of the Xbox ROG handheld device, developed in partnership with Asus. However, numerous other game trailers successfully captured audience attention during this packed showcase period.

Summer Game Fest 2025 featured several major announcements that thrilled gamers worldwide. Highlights included the confirmed release date for Dying Light: The Beast, the unexpected sequel to Mortal Shell, the reveal of Resident Evil Requiem, and three new horror titles published by Blumhouse Games. Among these stood Grave Seasons, a narrative-driven farming simulator set in the seemingly peaceful town of Ashenridge. Players assume the role of an ex-convict attempting to start anew through farming, only to discover the town harbors dark secrets beneath its quaint surface.

Grave Seasons offers players more than just the typical farming simulator experience. Alongside activities like crop cultivation, fishing, and mining, the protagonist must investigate a series of gruesome murders plaguing Ashenridge. The game cleverly integrates social simulation elements, requiring players to build relationships with townsfolk to gather information about the mysterious killer. Intriguingly, the narrative allows for moral ambiguity, presenting the option to potentially romance the very murderer you're supposedly hunting.

The reveal trailer showcased during Summer Game Fest effectively captured the game's unsettling atmosphere, juxtaposing idyllic rural scenery with ominous musical cues and chilling crime scenes. Despite lacking a concrete release date (currently slated for 2026), Grave Seasons has already amassed over 100,000 wishlists on Steam, demonstrating significant player interest in this unique genre hybrid.

Blumhouse Games used the Summer Game Fest platform to announce two additional horror projects alongside Grave Seasons. Sleep Awake presents a first-person narrative experience where humanity's last survivors struggle to remain awake as people mysteriously vanish during sleep. Crisol: Theater of Idols transports players to a nightmarish version of Spain, exploring themes of religion and folklore through its disturbing imagery. The company also confirmed development of a film adaptation of the popular ghost-hunting game Phasmophobia.