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Spiritfarer

Spiritfarer

August 18, 2020
Thunder Lotus Games
4.7/5.0(4,000 reviews)

Genres

ActionAdventureSimulation
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About This Game

In Spiritfarer, players step into the role of Stella, a ferrymaster who guides spirits to the afterlife, blending management and exploration gameplay. The game focuses on emotional storytelling and meaningful character relationships, beautifully illustrated with breathtaking art and music.

Highlights

  • Emotional storytelling with deep character development
  • Gorgeous hand-drawn art and soothing musical score
  • Relaxing gameplay featuring farming, fishing, and crafting
  • Exploration of profound themes such as grief and acceptance
  • Unique gameplay mechanics for building and managing a boat
  • Cooperative multiplayer mode allowing a second player to join as Daffodil the cat
  • Beloved by over 1 million players, with additional content in the Farewell Edition
  • Captivating world filled with quirky and lovable spirits

Platforms

PS4

Multiplayer

Local Players:2
Co-op Supported

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Teen
Languages:
Chinese (Simplified)Chinese (Traditional)EnglishFrench (France)GermanItalianJapaneseKoreanPortuguese (Brazil)RussianSpanish

Gameplay

Modes
Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative
Perspective
Side view

Time to Beat

Main story:38h

Player Reviews

Great

Overall, player feedback for Spiritfarer is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting its emotional storytelling, beautiful art, and relaxing gameplay. Many players expressed genuine connections with the characters and the themes of grief and acceptance, though a small number of reviews mentioned repetitiveness and some minor gameplay annoyances.

Pros

  • • Emotional storytelling and character development
  • • Gorgeous art and music
  • • Relaxing and cozy gameplay
  • • Deep exploration of themes like grief and acceptance
  • • Unique and lovable characters

Cons

  • • Some repetitiveness and grindy gameplay
  • • Certain characters perceived as unlikable or rude
  • • A few players found it tedious or boring

Based on 99 reviews from steam

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DLC & Editions

Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition
Spiritfarer: Farewell Editionbundle

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Spiritfarer — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spiritfarer worth playing?
Spiritfarer has a great reception from players, holding an average score of 4.7 out of 5 across 4,000 reviews.
How long does it take to beat Spiritfarer?
Spiritfarer takes around 38 hours for the main story.
Is Spiritfarer single-player or multiplayer?
Spiritfarer supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative. Local play supports up to 2 players.
What platforms is Spiritfarer available on?
Spiritfarer is available on PS4.
When did Spiritfarer release?
Spiritfarer released on August 18, 2020.
What is Spiritfarer's age rating?
Spiritfarer carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Teen.
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