Ary and the Secret of Seasons
Released Sep 2020
Take control of the seasons and use them to solve puzzles, defeat enemies, and discover the beautiful world of Valdi in this award-winning indie adventure.
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Steam $39.99
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Evaluation
Ary and the Secret of Seasons launched on September 1, 2020, but the original developer eXiin spent roughly five years without the ability to update the game due to a publisher rights dispute. In April 2026, after regaining control of the project in September 2025, the team released a series of major updates: Patch 5 (April 3, 2026) brought a full engine overhaul from Unity 2019 to Unity 6, Patch 5.1 (April 10, 2026) added accessibility and quality-of-life improvements, and Patch 5.2 (April 13, 2026) added further player-requested features.
On June 25, 2026 — today — the developers released Patch 6, which adds restored content that was cut before the original 2020 release: seamless zone streaming across all regions, a brand-new cave connecting two major areas, new enemy behaviors, combat improvements, and various bug fixes. The patch notes conclude by explicitly stating: "Patch 7 will be about refactoring the save system." This is a clear developer commitment to at least one more update. The team is actively working through a self-described roadmap to finish what they originally intended for the game.
Evidence
Patch 6 released today, adding seamless world streaming, a new four-seasons cave, new enemy behaviors, combat and traversal improvements, and platform fixes. The patch notes explicitly state that Patch 7 will focus on refactoring the save system.
Patch 5.2 released with new gameplay features and bug fixes. Noted as the last update before major Patch 6, confirming active development pipeline.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Fishing Cactus
Achievements
38
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Journey across the magnificent world of Valdi!
Ary and the Secret of Seasons is an award-winning adventure game following a young girl named Aryelle, or Ary, as she journeys across the great world of Valdi. By becoming the Guardian of Winter, Ary gains the ability to manipulate the seasons around her. Ary will learn to control the seasons and use them to defeat enemies, overcome obstacles, and solve complex puzzles on her adventure across Valdi.
Long ago, the world of Valdi was threatened by an evil mage. After a great struggle, he was defeated by the Legendary Warrior and sealed inside the Vault, imprisoned for all eternity. To ensure the mage's imprisonment, four great sages swore to keep watch and protect the Vault. They formed the original Guardians of Seasons, a secretive organization now steeped in history and legend.
After a mysterious force throws the seasons of Valdi into disarray, Ary decides to assist the Guardians of Seasons and sets out to find the source of the mayhem. Using her wits and courage, Ary will have to overcome monstrous enemies, secret plots, and stuffy traditions to save Valdi and bring balance to the world once more.
- Rewarding exploration. Harnessing the power of the seasons, Ary can traverse sweeping landscapes in search of new destinations, solving amazing environmental puzzles to progress.
- Captivating storytelling. Ary is recruited to help the Guardians of Seasons, an old organization caught up by rigid traditions. As she ventures through uncharted locations across Valdi, Ary will discover secrets and hidden meanings behind the Guardian of Seasons.
- Dynamic environments. Manipulate the world around Ary with her environmental powers. Leap between ecosystems to bend the world and seasons to her needs.
- Fluid combat. Ary’s skills will be put to the test as she encounters foes looking to thwart her progress – from local inhabitants to hulking behemoths, she will use all the tools at her disposal to overcome monumental obstacles.
- Alluring 3D world. A beautiful visual style combined with an enchanting soundtrack creates a lingering atmosphere that will surely become a memorable gameplay experience.
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Last evaluated Jun 25, 2026
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