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SEASON: A letter to the future

AdventureCasualIndie

Developer Scavengers Studio

Season: A Letter to the Future is a 2023 adventure game developed and published by Scavengers Studio. The player controls a young woman from a small village documenting the world as it comes to an end. The game was released in January 2023 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Windows. Season received generally positive reviews from critics for its writing and art style. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

424 reactions from 4 sources (Bluesky, Steam reviews, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 5, 2026 · last updated Nov 6, 2026 · How this works

Audience score

96
LovedLoved

188 positive · 8 negative
95% range 92–98%

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Bluesky *54200
Steam reviews18880
Lemmy *0013
Mastodon *006

* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).

Steam's own rating
Very Positive
926 of 977 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)

What players are saying

95% recommend · 181 yes, 9 no

Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 190 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (1,959 of 2,100 positive).

Players describe it as a beautiful, meditative experience that explores memory and loss. [1][2][3] Some find the slow pace and lack of impact disappointing. [4][5] The journaling and photography mechanics are widely praised for their personal touch. [6][7][8]

Liked
  • Beautiful visuals and calming sound design. [6]
  • Deeply emotional and poignant narrative. [1][9][10]
  • Journaling and photography feel personal and meaningful. [6][7][8]
  • Encourages slow, mindful exploration. [2][3]
Disliked
  • Slow pacing may feel boring to some. [11][6][5]
  • Some feel the journaling lacks real impact. [4]
  • Camera can be shaky and janky. [12]
  • One reviewer found the storytelling unengaging. [5]
Representative posts
  • [1]Steam user Steam user …3666Steam review · Jul 18, 2026 · Recommended

    I think this might be my favorite game ever. It's definitely on par with Outer Wilds and Night In The Woods in terms of how powerful the narrative is. Whether purposefully or not, the game speaks to two irrevocably human desires: the desire to be remembered in an enormous universe and the desire to bear witness to life and existence in their exuberance. Every little story of loss, of leaving something behind, of …

  • [4]Steam user Steam user …6708Steam review · Jun 27, 2026 · Recommended

    I am writing a positive review, but I am more neutral to it. So much of it felt like what I'm doing should matter, should mean SOMETHING, but by the end I just didn't feel like that was the case. However well I worked on my journal, whatever notes I deemed worth writing down or what was left out just... didn't feel like it really mattered in the end. Its lovely, there's a nice quiet time to be had and you can have …

  • [6]Steam user Steam user …2888Steam review · Dec 18, 2025 · Recommended

    9/10 easy, would totally play again. Vibes and visuals are a straight 10/10… the world looks like a moving painting and the sound design is so calming, it lowkey feels like meditation. Journaling My favourite part was journaling, tbh… sticking photos, recordings and notes together made it feel kinda personal, like I was actually building a time capsule of this dying world lmao. Gameplay and pacing are very slow, but …

  • [3]Steam user Steam user …0830Steam review · Mar 8, 2025 · Recommended

    There are few games that make you stop, take a deep breath, and simply exist in a moment. Season: A Letter to the Future is one of them. It’s more than just a game—it’s an experience, a meditation, a quiet invitation to slow down and truly see the world around you. From the moment I stepped into Estelle’s shoes, leaving behind the safety of her home to document a world on the verge of change, I felt a strange sense …

  • [2]Steam user Steam user …5841Steam review · May 19, 2026 · Recommended

    I can't believe this is not talked about more! This game is one of the most beautiful, tender, and quietly devastating experiences I’ve ever had with a story. It is not a game that rushes you. It asks you to slow down, look closely, listen carefully, and really sit with the world before it changes forever. You ride through gorgeous landscapes, meet people carrying their own histories, and document a world that feels …

Summarised from 34 of the 244 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 12, 2026. How summaries are made

RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account

95% of the 190 Steam reviewers we collected recommend SEASON: A letter to the future. The complaint that keeps coming up: slow pacing may feel boring to some. Deal-breaker or nitpick?

Critics, per Wikipedia

Season: A Letter to the Future received "generally favorable" reviews from critics, according to review aggregator Metacritic. In Rock Paper Shotgun's review of the game, Rachel Watts praised the storytelling, writing "The way its story unfolds feels highly engrossing, like watching a photograph slowly develop until you have a complete picture of this curious, beautiful place." Writing for The Verge, Andrew Webster said, "I felt just like the main character: venturing out into the great unknown, constantly surprised and amazed by what I found." Vikki Blake of Eurogamer praised the atmosphere and scrapbooking mechanics, but criticized the bike controls and the inability to create multiple…

From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.

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    safe to say this is not Just Another Regular Season Game to the guys playing in said game

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  • Steam user Steam user …3666Steam reviews · Jul 18, 2026 · 8 h played

    I think this might be my favorite game ever. It's definitely on par with Outer Wilds and Night In The Woods in terms of how powerful the narrative is. Whether purposefully or not, the game speaks to two irrevocably human desires: the desire to be remembered in an enormous universe and the desire to bear witness to life and existence in their exuberance. Every little story of loss, of leaving something behind, of marching time, of transition resonated within me deeply, and I'm grateful for the…

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  • Steam user Steam user …4174Steam reviews · Mar 28, 2025 · 13 h played

    I am extremely sad that I have finished this game. It made me travel through so many sceneries and stories, it made me laugh, it made me cry. This is a beautiful game, thank you so much for developping it.

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  • Steam user Steam user …5841Steam reviews · May 19, 2026 · 68 h played

    I can't believe this is not talked about more! This game is one of the most beautiful, tender, and quietly devastating experiences I’ve ever had with a story. It is not a game that rushes you. It asks you to slow down, look closely, listen carefully, and really sit with the world before it changes forever. You ride through gorgeous landscapes, meet people carrying their own histories, and document a world that feels both unfamiliar and painfully recognizable. The writing is poetic without…

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  • Jon @bigjon865.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 18, 2026

    Linemen won that game on both sides of the ball. 5 sacks and a 9:30 fourth quarter touchdown drive. Welcome to Big Boy Season.

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    Bills Win Game Of The Season For Once

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    🚨SEASON HIGH POINT TOTAL FOR THE MIAMI DOLPHINS🚨 🚨TWO TOUCHDOWNS IN A SINGLE GAME FOR THE MIAMI DOLPHINS🚨

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  • Don Jenver @donjenver.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 21, 2026

    He walked out onto the court of a game THIS SEASON. what the fuck is he even doing in the building?

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  • Steam user Steam user …6708Steam reviews · Jun 27, 2026 · 11 h played

    I am writing a positive review, but I am more neutral to it. So much of it felt like what I'm doing should matter, should mean SOMETHING, but by the end I just didn't feel like that was the case. However well I worked on my journal, whatever notes I deemed worth writing down or what was left out just... didn't feel like it really mattered in the end. Its lovely, there's a nice quiet time to be had and you can have your OWN fun thinking about the ideas presented and acting like the…

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  • ScorpionGoddess 😷🦂♣️ @djserqet.blacksky.appBluesky · Oct 31, 2026

    THE DREAM PLAY TODAY LAST GAME OF THE SEASON WIN OR GO HOME

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  • David Keith @david-keith.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 25, 2026

    WOW DOLPHINS CONVERT ON 4TH DOWN AND THEY’RE GONNA WIN THEIR 1ST GAME OF THE SEASON 🐬

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  • Steam user Steam user …3157Steam reviews · Aug 14, 2026 · 9 h played

    Breathtakingly beautiful, contemplative, and immersive experience, Season is a game that i never heard about until encountering it on my plastation plus subscription and consequently purchased it for STEAM (if i love a game that is already included in one of my subscriptions, i will furhter support it by purchasing it). The worldbuilding, characters, open-world exploration, and journaling mechanics make for an unforgettable, refreshing, immersive, and (most importantly) fun gameplay. I'm…

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  • Ideaplatz @ideaplatz.comBluesky · Oct 27, 2026

    Season 3 of the @signalawards.bsky.social winning #gamedev #podcast #EnduringPlay is NOW LIVE with @chrismaverick.bsky.social of the University of Pittsburgh's Digital Narrative and Interactive Design Program. New episodes are now biweekly! www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/enduring-pla...

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  • Anime News Network @animenewsnetwork.comBluesky · Oct 12, 2026

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  • @ApplePasta @applepasta.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 10, 2026

    This man went on to record 'Last game of the Season.' David Geddes needed to be stopped #AT40

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  • Witchy Namisky @naminerose.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 9, 2026

    Sonic Crossworlds dropping of Season 2 stuff is fucking insane. Wdym getting hello kitty and cloud more likely in same game by next year lmao

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  • Steam user Steam user …3208Steam reviews · Jan 23, 2026 · 10 h played

    A lovely short game where you ride your bike along your own path. It’s the kind of experience everyone understands in their own way and I really liked it. The story is touching and well-paced, with no unnecessary filler. The gameplay feels calm and enjoyable. The world and characters are thoughtfully crafted, and you can feel the care behind the game. (You may find it boring if you’re used to constant action or heavily guided games - and that’s totally okay).

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