2026 is a good year for cosy gamers and horror fans – take a look at these upcoming simulation games with supernatural twists!

Earlier this month, Blumhouse and Perfect Garbage released the trailer for Grave Seasons, a farming simulation game that blends cosy gaming with a horror narrative. This isn’t an entirely new concept, as The Sims 4 ventured into horror territory with the StrangerVille Game Pack in 2019, but horror isn’t a genre you often expect to see at the centre of a life sim game.

Interestingly, Grave Seasons isn’t this year’s only genre-bending sim – there are actually several spooky simulation games scheduled for release in 2026, ranging from more light hearted spookiness to not-so-cosy psychological horror. The genre-hybridity of these games offers players something new and exciting, while drawing on the aspects that have made simulation games so successful. Here’s five upcoming horror and supernatural-themed sim games we think are worth checking out later this year.

Grave Seasons

Grave Seasons has been described as a narrative-led murder-mystery farming simulator, reminiscent of the hugely successful Stardew Valley but with one major twist – someone in the town is a supernatural serial killer. The game’s darker edge is unsurprising, given it’s being published by Blumhouse, the studio behind horror film franchises like Sinister and Paranormal Activity.

You play as a jail escapee who has recently settled in Ashenridge. Unfortunately, your plans to live peacefully are ruined by a string of murders throughout the town, and it’s up to you to solve them. Alongside the central murder-mystery narrative, Grave Seasons boasts all the classic marks we’ve come to expect from a farming sim, such as growing crops, fishing and mining. Crafting in particular plays a key role, as the items you craft can help to ward off the killer, while the investigation skill will help you identify and protect potential victims.

The main gameplay utilises a classic pixel style, while more detailed portraits of the NPCs appear when you interact with them. Your decisions have real weight too. Think carefully about who you choose to befriend and trust, as your relationships with the townspeople will directly influence how the story progresses. And of course, as with any good simulation game, you can pursue romance with the NPC – even the killer!

Grave Seasons is currently available to wishlist on Steam and launches on Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStation, and PC on 14th August.

Moonlight Peaks

If you’re after a game that’s more conventionally cosy, check out Moonlight Peaks. Developed by Netherlands-based Little Chicken Game Company, Moonlight Peaks takes everything you love about simulation games and adds supernatural creatures! The game follows a young vampire who moves to the magical town of Moonlight Peaks in order to prove to their father, Count Dracula, that a life of compassion is possible.

As you explore the town, you’ll meet the resident werewolves, witches, and mermaids. Build relationships to learn their secrets, solve the town’s mysteries and find eternal love in the supernatural dating scene. While you tend your farm, you’ll need to fish, forage and practice your potion-making and spellcasting skills. Don’t worry, it’s not all work! In your downtime, you can pick up hobbies like embroidery or flower arranging. There’s even an in-universe card game, Nokturna, that you can play against the other residents.

Moonlight Peaks features design and decoration elements that will appeal to fans of Animal Crossing. You’ll have the chance to expand your farm and upgrade your home to customise a gothic homestead that reflects your personal taste. Over time what was once a forgotten piece of farmland will transform into a vampire’s paradise as you gain new tools, enchanted crops and magical livestock.

Moonlight Peaks releases on 7th July on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. A demo is currently available on Steam.

Besmirch

Besmirch is a hand-drawn survival farming sim developed by Gangrue. As a new farmhand in the isolated town of Besmirch, it’s up to you to keep the town alive by tending to your crops. This is easier said than done, as you’ll need to be stealthy at night to avoid lurking monsters and unwanted visitors at night.

The townspeople depend on your crafting and cooking, as the land is failing and food is scarce thanks to the Baron, the town’s greedy owner. Think it couldn’t get much worse? There are rumours of an impending apocalypse and the monsters aren’t your only threat. When socialising with the townsfolk, you’ll need to maintain a positive reputation to gain their trust, or else you may risk banishment.

In addition to planting and harvesting crops, players can investigate the mysteries of Besmirch. Venture into town to question the locals for information, or explore the caves and the wilderness. Maybe you’ll be able to find out what truly happens behind the locked doors of the Baron’s mansion…

Besmirch releases on PC on 11th May and will require a controller to play. A demo is available on Itch.io on a name-your-own-price basis.

Neverway

Neverway, developed by Coldblood Inc, combines a life sim with a horror RPG. It follows Fiona, a young woman who has just quit her job and become a dead god’s herald, tasked with searching for Neverway, a spooky alternate reality that is slowly leaking into hers. To make things worse, she also has to find a way to pay off her debt.

Outside of the central task of finding Neverway, you’ll complete traditional sim activities such as crafting, farming, building and most importantly: managing your finances. Unlike most simulation games, where time passes in a fixed cycle, Neverway introduces a system where the passage of time is dependent on the player choosing to do certain activities.

There are ten characters to befriend and romance, with every relationship unlocking unique powers that aid you on your quest and in combat. Each NPC has a specific routine and preferences, meaning players will need to work to win them over and make use of their skills. Alternatively, you can lie and cheat to claim their powers for your own benefit, the choice is up to you.

Neverway is available to wishlist on Steam and set to release on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC later this year.

Welcome to Elderfield

Welcome to Elderfield is a spooky farming sim by independent developer Chris Cote. Elderfield is a strange, secluded town inhabited by even stranger residents – mysterious beings that shift about in the dark. The local news reports are equally cryptic. You were born here and as the game’s Steam page states: rarely do those born here leave…

Welcome to Elderfield has an open world for players to explore. Search the shifting tunnels of the local mines for hidden secrets, or forage for materials and loot. Back on your farm, grow crops to use in cooking, raise animals and process goods to generate an income. Around town, you’ll run into the strange townsfolk – give them gifts and complete their tasks to befriend them. Feeling brave? Craft fighting gear to take down the deadly creatures you encounter on your adventures.

There’s a lot more to do in Elderfield than just the typical farming sim activities you’re used to. Players can choose some spookier ways to pass their time, like beseeching the Old Gods and communing with the spirits of the dead, all while trying not to die in your sleep. Sounds fun!

Welcome to Elderfield is set to launch on PC in late 2026. An alpha demo was released on Steam in 2024.

Which of these games are you the most excited for? Let us know in the comments. Looking for more recommendations? Here’s nine more simulation games we think are worth checking out!