Boulder, Colo. (June 6, 2025) – Today developer and publisher Serenity Forge (Doki Doki Literature Club Plus, LISA) revealed Fractured Blooms, their psychological horror farming sim, at Summer Game Fest 2025. The announcement was accompanied by a new Steam Page and an eerie reveal trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnUhcaG_6gI
This brand-new title is inspired by a true story and is being internally developed in Unreal Engine 5 by a seasoned team featuring talent from games like Genshin Impact and Marvel's Spider-Man 2. Its hauntingly beautiful world is being brought to life with art from Doki Doki Literature Club artist Satchely and a fully voice-acted cast led by Nichole Goodnight, the titular voice actor from Slay the Princess.
Fractured Blooms’ deep narrative of trauma and abuse unfolds through an interconnected time loop where wits and resources are vital to uncovering the truth. While cozy on the surface, an unsettling force emerges the deeper you fall into the loop. Time begins to fracture, memories resurface, and your house starts to reveal its true horrors. Discover what you’re really trying to keep alive.
Stamina is consumed while tending to your garden, so be mindful when planning which crops to plant and harvest. These hard-earned fruits of your labor can be used to cook nourishing meals each night. Experiment with harvested ingredients to unlock new recipes that boost stamina and provide more time to complete nightly chores. Manage your home, face your responsibilities, and beware of what blooms in the night.
This twisted tale can now be wishlisted on Steam and will debut its first playable demo this weekend at IGN Live and The MIX. Attendees can be among the first to experience Fractured Blooms’ psychological time loop and heavy atmosphere.
“Fractured Blooms is the most personal game I’ve ever worked on. It’s inspired by real stories from my own family and the quiet suffering that often goes unseen in our world,” said Zhenghua (Z) Yang, Founder/CEO of Serenity Forge and Game Director of Fractured Blooms. “We built this game to invite empathy, grace, and reflection. Our hope is that Fractured Blooms sparks real conversations that bring people closer together across different backgrounds, and across the walls we sometimes build around our hearts.”
Keep up with Serenity Forge’s latest digital and physical releases by visiting the team’s website, Twitter, and Bluesky pages.
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About Serenity Forge
Based in Boulder, Colorado, video game development and publishing studio Serenity Forge prides themselves on the care and dedication they put into their work, creating meaningful and emotionally impactful games that challenge the way you think. Firm believers in the artistic, cultural, and educational power of video games, Serenity Forge aims to craft unique interactive experiences to broaden players’ horizons and expand their perspectives.