Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition

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Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition is a single player and multiplayer platformer game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Thunder Lotus and was released on August 18, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

Spiritfarer is a cozy management game about dying. As ferrymaster to the deceased, build a boat to explore the world, care for your spirit friends, and release them into the afterlife. The Spiritfarer Farewell Edition includes the heartwarming base game and three major content updates.

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95%Audience ScoreBased on 21,626 reviews

story3.5k positive mentions

grinding1.7k negative mentions

Deeply emotional and heartwarming story exploring themes of death, grief, and letting go with strong character development and touching farewells.
Beautiful hand-drawn art style and fluid animations combined with a soothing, memorable soundtrack that significantly enhance the game's atmosphere.
Cozy, relaxing gameplay that supports the narrative with management, crafting, farming, exploration, and witty, heartfelt humor balancing heavier themes.

Gameplay can become repetitive and grind-heavy with frequent resource gathering, slow animations, and tedious minigames, especially in mid to late game.
The story pacing is sometimes slowed or disrupted by busywork, and some character development feels inconsistent or recycled.
Occasional bugs, glitches, and performance issues may disrupt the experience, and some players find the dialogue and writing unengaging or preachy.

story
8,555 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40% positive mentions, 58% neutral mentions, 2% negative mentions
Spiritfarer offers a beautifully crafted, emotionally rich story centered on themes of death, grief, and letting go, brought to life through unique and deeply developed characters. While the narrative is widely praised for its heartfelt, moving content and thoughtful storytelling, many players note that the story progression can be slowed or interrupted by repetitive fetch quests and resource management gameplay, which may feel tedious and overwhelming to some. Overall, the game is highly recommended for those who value narrative and atmosphere over fast-paced gameplay, with an experience that is both touching and memorable.
- “Spiritfarer is an incredible game, the story is emotional, impactful, and will really hit you right in the feels.”
- “The story and characters are the obvious high points of this game.”
- “Beautiful story and compelling character development; each spirit has a unique story, personality, and struggles, making their eventual departure all the more emotional.”
- “I'll watch the rest of the story on the internet to spare myself (for those who say the story is the selling point of this game, why would I play a game to read a story when this isn't the medium where that is the main point, especially when the story is padded with these god-awful minigames and fetch quests. You know, a book or movie exists for that, a game implies there is something meaningful to do or play, and I spent around 100 hours on Stardew so it's not like the genre/sub-type isn't playable for me).”
- “- the story: which seems to be the focus of the game, is in my opinion very poorly told until the very end of the game, the spirits you interact with mostly seem to speak either in riddles or with a shared familiarity with Stella, the main character, that you don't have.”
- “Story is a mess and mechanics get you stuck all the time.”
emotional
5,979 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Spiritfarer is widely praised as a profoundly emotional and heartwarming game that expertly handles themes of death, grief, and letting go. Players form strong attachments to the richly developed characters, making farewells deeply touching and often tear-inducing, with many reporting it as one of the most moving experiences they've had in gaming. Its beautiful art, soothing soundtrack, and gentle gameplay create a cozy yet bittersweet atmosphere that resonates deeply, though some note the gameplay loop can feel repetitive.
- “Spiritfarer: farewell edition is a rare and heartfelt gem in the indie game landscape—an emotionally resonant management sim that explores death, grief, and letting go with grace and warmth.”
- “The characters are amazing and really easy to get attached to, and the whole vibe of the game is just warm, cute, and emotional in the best way.”
- “The game is an emotional experience that beautifully explores loss and acceptance, with well-written, lovable characters whose farewells are heartbreaking yet touching.”
- “I can forgive the boring dialogue, because Spiritfarer claims to be a 'cozy game', so you should expect getting the same script just like when opening YouTube and searching for 'boring story to help you sleep ASMR' and selecting anything but that Joe Pera Adult Swim video.”
- “The story... that was my biggest hope for this game, because from the beginning it is clear that this game is about death and loss, which could easily be a setting for an emotional story that I would love.”
- “Simply beautiful and emotional game, would love to play it for the first time again.”
gameplay
3,753 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35% positive mentions, 57% neutral mentions, 8% negative mentions
Spiritfarer offers a cozy, relaxing gameplay loop combining management, crafting, farming, light platforming, and exploration, which perfectly complements its heartfelt narrative and emotional themes. While many players find the mechanics simple and engaging, others note repetitiveness and occasional tedious resource gathering that can slow pacing, especially in later stages. Overall, its gameplay serves primarily as a soothing, supportive framework for the story, making it ideal for players who appreciate emotional depth over challenging or complex mechanics.
- “The gameplay is satisfying, thoughtful, and perfectly balanced — a truly special experience that stays with you long after you stop playing.”
- “The core gameplay loop of Spiritfarer is simple: you sail your boat around a large world populated by various islands, pick up spirits onto your boat, and fulfil their requests, which lead you to new islands, new buildings to construct on your boat, and new spirits to take on board.”
- “Most of the mechanics and gameplay represent some part of the narrative and the character stories, and I find this a brilliant and creative way to use gameplay to tell a story, without much need for words.”
- “The gameplay loop is incredibly boring, focused on extremely repetitive minigames on par with mobile games.”
- “Unfortunately, all this tedious busywork gameplay killed any investment I had in the characters on the ship.”
- “While the gameplay feels slow at times, I think this actually works in the game's favor as it gives you time to reflect and really absorb everything that's going on around you.”
music
3,547 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61% positive mentions, 38% neutral mentions, 1% negative mentions
The music in Spiritfarer is widely praised as beautiful, soothing, and emotionally powerful, significantly enhancing the game's atmosphere and storytelling. Composed by Max LL, the soundtrack features memorable themes for each character and setting, blending gentle piano, strings, and orchestral elements that evoke a calming yet poignant mood, often compared to Studio Ghibli scores. Many players highlight the soundtrack as a core strength that deeply immerses them, with some finding it emotionally moving enough to evoke tears and worth listening to outside the game.
- “The music is just beautiful - so much so that I listen to the soundtrack on Spotify when I need to "lock in." Kudos to the composers because it really is magical, especially "meteoroids"; the strings in that are so breathtaking that I could well up just listening to it.”
- “The soundtrack is absolutely stunning and the artstyle is gorgeous and fits very well.”
- “Spiritfarer’s music does a lot of emotional heavy lifting and context setting, perfectly matching the mood of every moment and evoking a range of emotions from tranquility to melancholy.”
- “I find the music and sounds grating and repetitive, to the point that I always play with it muted.”
- “The music is mostly bland at best and annoying at worst. This is a running trend, and the entire OST seems susceptible to constant repetition.”
- “The music is also wholly unremarkable - I can't remember any of it, save for the swelling portion of the Everdoor's theme, and many common themes are very repetitive and irritating.”
graphics
2,989 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Spiritfarer is widely praised for its stunning hand-drawn art style and fluid animations, which create a warm, whimsical, and unique visual experience reminiscent of Studio Ghibli films. The graphics are colorful, charming, and imbued with rich detail that complements the game's emotional and thoughtful narrative. Alongside a beautifully orchestrated soundtrack, the visuals enhance the game's calming yet deeply moving atmosphere, making it an aesthetically captivating adventure despite some minor technical and repetitive gameplay concerns.
- “The hand-drawn 2D art style is fluid and expressive, with beautifully animated characters and serene, shifting backgrounds that lend a sense of calm and wonder to your voyages.”
- “The art style and animation are charming and lovely, with incredibly detailed sprite work, heartfelt character designs, and many small aesthetic touches that make the game special.”
- “The graphics are absolutely stunning, with colorful, vibrant visuals, smooth animations, and a unique style that evokes the warmth and life of classic animated films.”
- “With the graphics in certain places being very poor in comparison to what is advertised in the videos and overall in the game, I would not pay more than 20 bucks.”
- “After many hours of playing I simply can't comprehend all the gashing about this game... the graphics / animations feel substandard, the gameplay is a tedious loop of micromanaging crops or passengers, each action feels like a mobile-game-style QTE, dialogues are unbearably badly written.”
- “The graphics also stutter a bit when you're moving very fast or ziplining.”
grinding
1,779 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1% positive mentions, 2% neutral mentions, 97% negative mentions
The aspect of grinding in this game is notably extensive and repetitive, involving frequent farming, crafting, resource gathering, and mini-games that many players find tedious and slow, especially in the mid to late game. While the grind can overshadow gameplay for some, it is often balanced by engaging characters and a compelling, emotional story that motivates players to persevere despite the busywork. For fans of farming sims and management games who don't mind slower pacing and routine tasks, the grind is considered manageable and even relaxing; however, those averse to repetitiveness and lengthy resource management may find it frustrating and wearisome.
- “Resources are not too grindy to get and there's plenty to do while sailing between locations.”
- “The gameplay is also very fun and thankfully not grindy or difficult so I can focus on progressing the characters' stories.”
- “Spiritfarer does a good job of keeping gameplay varied and not too grindy.”
- “Good lord what were they thinking... every single task takes an eternity and has to be repeated in full hundreds of times throughout a playthrough, from the stale minigames to the long and slow animations, farming, mining, cutting trees, processing resources, it all takes such an insanely long time that I really can't be bothered anymore.”
- “For the last 3 hours in this game I've just constantly been asking myself "why did they not let players unlock 'auto' mode after repeating the manual process a set number of times?", it really, really feels like playtime was padded in the worst way possible, making you repeat tedious needless actions ad nauseam.”
- “I'll probably try to finish my run but after 20 hours I am completely and utterly done with the tedious nature of every single repetitive task, and it looks like I'm not even halfway done with the story, so that's promising.”
humor
402 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
99% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 1% negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever, witty, and heartfelt nature, striking a balance between lighthearted, quirky moments and deeper, more emotional themes. Players often describe laughing out loud at the characters' witty dialogue, amusing animations, and humorous side quests, which effectively offset the game's heavier topics like death and grief. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's charm, making it both funny and touching throughout the experience.
- “The writing is hilarious, soulful, and meaningful.”
- “The dialogue is exceptionally well-written, offering a mix of somber reflections and light-hearted humor as you interact with the diverse cast of characters.”
- “The humor so well hit that it made me laugh out loud.”
- “In short - it's not funny, it's not emotional, it's not engaging.”
- “The 'woke' storylines, shallow characters, and randomly inserted expletives (realism?) make me suspect this game was probably written by a blue-haired SJW, with very preachy lines about how great workers' unions are and breaking the knees of 'capitalist pigs.' If that was supposed to be funny or sarcastic, I must have missed the joke.”
- “Not funny.”
atmosphere
372 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57% positive mentions, 42% neutral mentions, 1% negative mentions
Spiritfarer is widely praised for its gorgeous hand-drawn art, soothing soundtrack, and warm, cozy atmosphere that balances peaceful, relaxing vibes with emotionally profound storytelling. The game’s gentle, introspective ambiance invites players to unwind while engaging deeply with well-written characters and meaningful narratives, creating a memorable and heartfelt experience. Although some find the gameplay repetitive or slow, the immersive visuals, music, and atmosphere consistently stand out as its strongest and most appreciated elements.
- “The art style is gorgeous, the world is warm and peaceful, and the music creates a calm, almost healing atmosphere.”
- “Its art style, expressive animations, and excellent soundtrack do a lot of heavy lifting, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that is easy to get lost in.”
- “The music and atmosphere are outstanding and create an emotional journey that lingers long after playing.”
- “I'm glad there was the option to turn Alex's off, but a tad disappointed the same wasn't done with Francis as I feel both can really take you out of the atmosphere of the game quickly.”
- “The game is made with great care and you can tell the developers tried to make an atmosphere in the game, but in my opinion there are a few issues: the game becomes a drag with continuous chores, some things should be unlocked at the start like a faster boat to make the game less time consuming etc., which spoiled it a bit for me but the characters keep you going I suppose.”
- “After a while the ship feels very disconnected and the atmosphere gets grindy quick.”
character development
253 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51% positive mentions, 46% neutral mentions, 3% negative mentions
Character development in the game is widely praised for its depth, emotional resonance, and thoughtful storytelling, with uniquely expressive and charming character designs that enhance player attachment. While the early characters often receive more impactful growth, some later development is criticized as repetitive or less engaging, though the overall narrative and animation foster a strong emotional connection. The art style, fluid animations, and rich writing combine to create a memorable and heartfelt experience, despite occasional pacing issues and grindy gameplay moments.
- “Thoughtfully designed, beautiful storyline, good character development, and an utterly unique concept.”
- “It's very relaxing, and beautiful (in all senses), the animation and soundtrack are outstanding, the gameplay and character development is also incredibly well done, and all the characters are so unique, it really warmed my heart.”
- “The combination of an amazing, breathtaking animation and genuinely touching character development makes this game an ethereal journey filled with emotion.”
- “A lot of the 'goodbyes', which serve as the main payoff for the never-ending onslaught of tedious tasks the game subjects you to, are mainly just the characters riffing the exact same dialogue they've been peddling you for the last 5 hours without any actual character development being involved.”
- “Character development is managed badly - a lot of characters behave inconsistently or express sentiments or feelings which aren't really earned over the course of their stay on the ship.”
- “- bad writing, no character depth, no character development (or at least none after 14 hours...)”
stability
115 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5% positive mentions, 4% neutral mentions, 91% negative mentions
Spiritfarer runs well on various platforms, including Steam Deck and PC, but is frequently described as buggy with glitches affecting movement, animations, controls, and quest progression. While most issues are minor and non-gamebreaking, occasional freezes and crashes can disrupt the experience, sometimes requiring restarts. Despite these stability problems, many players find the bugs manageable and not enough to outweigh the game's emotional and gameplay strengths.
- “I had no glitches or crashes, and scene transitions loaded with quick efficiency.”
- “The game also plays fine, there's no glitches or bugs to make note of.”
- “Nearly bug free.”
- “It's a gorgeous, emotional game, but there are some genuinely game-breaking glitches that manifest so frequently that it becomes borderline unplayable.”
- “The game is amazing.. however it freezes and crashes all the time.”
- “Worst of all though, there are glitches and they do appear during scenes that are supposed to be emotional, ruining the tone.”
replayability
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17% positive mentions, 74% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions
Most reviewers agree that the game offers limited traditional replayability due to its mostly linear story and repetitive gameplay, with few reasons to play through it multiple times. However, many still find value in revisiting the game for its emotional impact, exploration, and collecting achievements, making it a worthwhile experience despite the low replay value. Ultimately, replayability may depend on individual preferences for narrative and content completion rather than varied gameplay.
- “You will absolutely cry, and you will get turbo-punched in the gut (probably more than once), but it's cathartic in a way that makes it a worthwhile and replayable experience.”
- “Plus there's a ton of replay value since the order and speed in which you complete tasks influences how you experience the character's story lines.”
- “Out of all the games I've ever played, this is an easy 5/5 to me, there's replay value, lots and lots of hours of management and exploring, and you will cry... bring tissues, this game gets heavy if you actually play it for the story.”
- “Only downside is the gameplay, which becomes quite repetitive by the end of the (40 something hour) game and there is not much to speak of in terms of replayability.”
- “I don't foresee any replay value or reason to do a second run, but the achievements creator decided to implement one achievement to force the second run if you want 100% so that's a negative mark.”
- “No replayability - despite the fact this game has several achievements that you could only get by playing twice (aka an achievement for saying yes to a piece of dialogue, but a different one for saying no), there just doesn't seem to be a reason to replay this game, especially when it's essentially just grinding resources.”
optimization
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23% positive mentions, 60% neutral mentions, 17% negative mentions
The game generally runs smoothly with stable performance and minimal bugs, offering simple yet pleasing graphics and cozy vibes. However, several reviewers note that optimization could be improved, particularly in resource management, repetitive tasks, animations, and certain gameplay segments like traveling and minigames, which may feel sluggish or cumbersome. Overall, it suits players who value emotional engagement over efficiency or high-paced optimization.
- “I've not run into any bugs, everything runs smoothly, and so far I give it a 10/10.”
- “Very cute game that runs smoothly - no performance issues, graphics are simple but relaxing and pleasing to the eye - I really love the cozy vibes this game gives off and the spirits you make friends with are cute and unique enough to not be boring - for what the game is meant to be, it's really nice to play and unwind at the end of the day.”
- “Animations are smooth, as is performance. Most everything is optimized.”
- “Twenty fold performance overhead for what are essentially 1st gen pentium visuals (120 mhz at most).”
- “Hoaring resources and travelling back and forth between locations is the core gameplay...and needs to be done...countless, countless times; sadly some aspects of travelling, hoarding and forging aren't optimized, few important examples:”
- “-poor quality of life optimization (ship pause at every event, unskippable animations etc).”
monetization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10% positive mentions, 30% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions
The game is praised for avoiding predatory monetization tactics common in mobile games, such as ads, microtransactions, loot boxes, and DLC. Players appreciate that it offers a quality experience without in-game purchases, standing out positively compared to typical mobile titles.
- “There are no in-game purchases.”
- “This game also feels like it could have easily become a mobile game filled with ads and microtransactions... thank you to the developers for not doing that.”
- “The gameplay reminds me of mobile pet city builders, but without all the predatory microtransactions.”
- “If you enjoy looking at half-way decent pictures, like being led by a carrot on a stick, or if a mobile game that doesn't have predatory monetization appeals to you, then this may be right up your alley.”

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22h Median play time

34h Average play time

10-40h Spent by most gamers

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Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition is a platformer game with fantasy theme. Common tags for Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition include indie, trading, exploration, gaming, emotional and others.

Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Steam Deck, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 34 hours playing Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition.

Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition was released on August 18, 2020.

Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition was developed by Thunder Lotus.

Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Rakuen, GRIS, Wytchwood, A Short Hike, Wandersong and others.

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