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Whisper of the Swallows

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84%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
84% User Score Based on 97 reviews

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Whisper of the Swallows is a single player and multiplayer open world role playing game with horror and fantasy themes. It was developed by Blown Leaves and was released on January 29, 2026. It received positive reviews from players.

The gods have abandoned this world, leaving it at the mercy of endless storms and the howls of the Black Wailers hunting in the dark. In this vast, procedurally generated wilderness, every night is a fight to survive, and every dawn is a hard-earned victory. Playable solo or with up to 6 players in online co-op, Whisper of the Swallows is a brutal survival experience where your goal is not just to…

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84%Audience ScoreBased on 97 reviews
gameplay8 positive mentions
  • Immersive and atmospheric survival game with a strong vibe similar to Valheim and The Long Dark, featuring a unique setting inspired by Japanese folklore.
  • Challenging but fair survival mechanics with meaningful weather effects, crafting, base building, and progression that reward patience and planning.
  • Highly polished Early Access title made by a responsive solo developer, with smooth gameplay, active community engagement, and promising roadmap for future content.
  • Early game can be frustratingly difficult due to harsh weather, scarce resources, and punishing combat with some unbalanced mechanics like permanent death debuffs.
  • Combat system is clunky and stiff at times, with issues like hit detection problems, stun locking, and lack of fluidity that reduce enjoyment.
  • Some quality-of-life issues remain, including limited inventory space, repetitive grinding, occasional sound bugs, and building system quirks that need refinement.

  • gameplay

    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 54% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The gameplay offers a solid and immersive survival experience with smooth, functional mechanics inspired by Valheim, balancing homage with unique features. While crafting, progression, and exploration are satisfying and well-explained, some players find certain survival elements like resource grind, restrictive weight limits, and demanding hunger mechanics repetitive or overly punishing. Overall, the game presents a rewarding loop but could benefit from refinements to reduce grind and difficulty spikes.

    • “I know a lot of newer open world games like to say they were created in the image of Valheim and then it turns out they weren't really, but this game truly was. It has a great balance between paying homage to Valheim while also having its own identity and unique mechanics.”
    • “I have played many survival games to date and I can honestly say that the mechanics of crafting and progression are intuitive and well explained through early quests/tutorial system, even better than many that have been out longer.”
    • “The mechanics are smooth, deliberate, and deeply immersive.”
    • “It is absolutely ridiculous that if you leave the starting area and go to the Jukai and die there, there is no retrieval of your stuff whatsoever because the enemies spawn infinitely.”
    • “The gameplay is repetitive but satisfying.”
    • “Eating six steaks six times a day leans towards spending more time searching for food and detracts from the rest of the gameplay and exploration.”

  • atmosphere

    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    44% positive mentions, 37% neutral mentions, 19% negative mentions

    The atmosphere in "Whisper of the Swallows" is richly immersive and evocative, blending serene, peaceful moments with underlying tension and danger. Its detailed environmental design, dynamic weather, and soundscape create a captivating, emotional experience that draws players in deeply. The game's tight, cooperative multiplayer also maintains this intimate and atmospheric vibe, enhancing the overall sense of place and exploration.

    • “When I first opened Whisper of the Swallows, I immediately got a strong Valheim-inspired vibe from the setting and atmosphere.”
    • “It’s the kind of experience that doesn’t shout for your attention; it pulls you in with atmosphere so thick you can practically breathe it.”
    • “More than that, and the atmosphere would break.”
    • “It’s not a “big MMO” system — it’s a tight, elegant co‑op architecture that keeps the atmosphere intact.”
    • “The atmosphere in the game cycles in Whisper are between intensely listening to your environment while you are field dressing a goat, looking to the sky to watch the weather, being hunted by cats in a freezing blizzard, to relaxing back in a cave and cooking a meal by a warm fire.”

  • story

    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    31% positive mentions, 46% neutral mentions, 23% negative mentions

    The story offers an intriguing blend of Asian folklore and environmental storytelling, providing rich backstory and a unique quest system that enhances immersion. While still in early access and somewhat unfinished, the narrative progresses naturally through survival gameplay elements and integrates engaging NPCs with subtle humor. Overall, it sets a strong foundation that promises further depth and polish by the full release.

    • “There's an interesting storyline that, while not completely finished or polished, provides a good chunk of backstory explaining where you are, why you're here, and what you're trying to accomplish.”
    • “From the moment you step into its mist-drenched world, you feel it — that subtle tension, that haunting beauty, that sense that every shadow has a story and every breeze carries a memory.”
    • “It is truly impressive how well this game runs, how well thought out the lore and quests are, and the overall attention to detail in this early access title.”
    • “The game is a story-based hardcore survival with a random map seed.”
    • “"Permanent" death penalties might be fine if the combat felt better (I assume they can be resolved later after doing story stuff).”
    • “The game has a natural and intuitive progression for those familiar with survival games with collecting, crafting weapons and armour from the environment and a simple questline that creates a background story and leads to a boss fight to test your skills.”

  • graphics

    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    62% positive mentions, 15% neutral mentions, 23% negative mentions

    The game's graphics feature a distinctive art style blending elves with Japanese spirituality, creating a pleasant atmosphere despite modest graphical quality. While not as visually striking as titles like Valheim, the art design effectively maximizes limited resources, resulting in charming visuals and good performance that grow on players over time.

    • “The aesthetics are kind of elves meets Japanese spirituality and mythology, and it works!”
    • “The graphical quality isn't high, but the game uses its limited resources and art design very well to make a game that looks nicer than the graphics budget.”
    • “Inspired mostly by Valheim in visuals, gameplay and difficulty.”
    • “For an early access game, I am extremely impressed with the graphics and gameplay.”

  • music

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music is well-suited to the game's spiritual and afterlife themes, offering a beautiful and relaxing background soundtrack with sound effects that enhance gameplay without any disruptive bugs.

    • “It has a beautiful background soundtrack which lends itself well to the spiritual/afterlife vibes the game gives.”
    • “The background music isn't annoying and fits the game well.”
    • “The music is relaxing, the sounds are on point; I haven't encountered a single issue that interrupts gameplay.”

  • optimization

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The game features impressive optimization, delivering sharp visuals without relying on DLSS or TAA, outperforming many small to medium studios that demand RTX for modest quality settings. Performance is solid, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “Instead of another TAA DLSS slop, a sharp optimized game.”
    • “Performance is pretty good too and the art style grows on you quickly.”
    • “Putting to shame all small to medium studios that 'can't afford better optimization' and require RTX for medium quality with nothing on screen.”

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers strong replayability due to its random seed generation and multiple difficulty levels, providing a varied experience each playthrough.

    • “Replay value is definitely there, given the random seed generation and varying difficulties.”

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is praised for its smooth performance and stable gameplay, enhanced by customizable difficulty settings that contribute to an enjoyable experience.

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The emotional aspect is highlighted by its atmospheric and meticulously crafted experience, creating a deeply engaging and impactful mood for players.

    • “It’s atmospheric, emotional, and meticulously crafted.”

  • grinding

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Grinding is challenging yet engaging, enhanced by immersive exploration that keeps players motivated without feeling tedious.

    • “Challenging but not tedious with lots of exploration that draws you in right away!”

  • humor

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's humor is well-crafted, with witty descriptions and amusing bits of lore that provide enjoyable and refreshing moments throughout the experience.

    • “The devs have a funny bone; reading the descriptions and bits of lore that pop up is an enjoyable relief.”
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11h Median play time
9h Average play time
5-13h Spent by most gamers
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Whisper of the Swallows is a open world role playing game with horror and fantasy themes. Common tags for Whisper of the Swallows include indie, exploration, crafting, atmospheric, early access and others.

Whisper of the Swallows is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 9 hours playing Whisper of the Swallows.

Whisper of the Swallows was released on January 29, 2026.

Whisper of the Swallows was developed by Blown Leaves.

Whisper of the Swallows has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Whisper of the Swallows for its gameplay.

Whisper of the Swallows is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Len's Island, Voyagers of Nera, Nightingale, Frozen Flame, The Long Dark and others.