Seasons Turning

About Seasons Turning

Seasons Turning is an indie RPG simulator from Infinite Distraction that blends farming, life management, and exploration. Released on March 1 2027 for PC it drops traditional stamina bars and broken tools in favor of a self-paced experience. You start as an 18-year-old leaving an orphanage with your 13-year-old sister tasked with earning enough to support her. The game mixes crop management puzzle-filled dungeons secret locations and quirky elements like gene splicing and mafia kittens. With no time pressure and save-anywhere mechanics it focuses on building stability and emotional maturity through farming exploration and story-driven choices.

Gameplay

You’ll spend time planting crops building irrigation systems and solving dungeon puzzles to earn income. Each day involves balancing farm chores like harvesting and watering with exploring forests and caves. The four dungeons each have unique mechanics from logic-based traps to environmental puzzles. Gene splicing lets you modify crops for better yields while mafia kittens occasionally cause mischief. Progression requires managing your sister’s needs, like upgrading your home and improving your credit score to qualify for loans. Sessions often blend mundane tasks with sudden discoveries like hidden geothermal vents or ancient libraries. Controls are simple but the lack of resource depletion means you can focus on experimenting rather than grinding.

What Players Think

PlayPile users rate Seasons Turning 4.6/5 with 82% completing the main story. Average playtime is 48 hours though 35% report 70+ hours. Community moods are 68% "chill" and 55% "curious" but 20% find farming loops tedious. Critics praise the "refreshing mix of structure and freedom" while one review notes "dungeons feel tacked on compared to the main sim." The game has 78 achievements with an average unlock rate of 58%. It costs $29.99 and offers 20% more playtime than similar titles. Completionists report a 12-hour gap between base story end and 100% progress.

PlayPile's Take

Seasons Turning works best for players who enjoy slow-building systems and hybrid genres. The $29.99 price tag fits its 50-hour runtime but the achievement grind feels uneven. Farming mechanics are satisfying but lack depth compared to Stardew Valley. If you want a story-driven sim with dungeon breaks and creative upgrades this is a solid pick. Avoid it if you crave intense time management or combat. The sister subplot adds heart but doesn’t always justify the repetitive chores.

Storyline

You’ve just turned 18. You're ready to leave the orphanage and start life as an independent adult. Your sister is over-the-moon excited to come with you. She wants to see what's out in the world, but she’s still 13, and the matron informs you that you must prove you can support your sister before you can adopt her. You need a stable income, a safe home, emotional maturity. Right now you’re barely batting one of three. The matron hands you a job advert. A recent widow needs help maintaining her land. It’s far and barely pays, but it’s a start. You’ll have to work your way up before you and your sister can be reunited for good.