SPIRITFARER

This game healed something in me.
No, I'm not being hyperbolic. This game seriously healed something. I've been my mom's caregiver for the past year. She was diagnosed with dementia a year ago, and it's progressed quickly. She's already at the end stage. So, we're dealing with hospice, and getting ready for the inevitable conclusion of this evil disease.
Since mom reached end stage, I've been in constant "doer" mode. I moved into her house, make sure she's fed, bathed, etc. That, coupled with countless doctors visits all over our part of the country, has wiped me out. I'm physically and emotionally drained. I haven't cried over the situation in months, and that's led to a lot of personal guilt.
When I moved into mom's house, I had to say goodbye to my PC, so I thought I would get a steam deck to play games in my downtime, if I ever had any. I heard about this game on TikTok, and I downloaded it. Seemed like a simple game, and I could pause it if mom needed me. Something to pass the time. It also deals with death and dying, so I figured it was a fitting game.
Boy, did I underestimate this game. Every character has an emotional storyline, and the conclusion of each storyline is even more emotional. But, there's one character that really reminded me of what I've been going through with mom. Those of you that have played this probably picked up right away on who I'm talking about. I finished her storyline early this morning, while it was still dark outside and before mom was awake. I haven't wept so hard in months. I'm not talking about crying a few tears. I'm talking full-blown, grown-man-ugly-crying. All those months of pent-up emotions, unconsciously put away so I could focus on mom, came to the surface in what I can only describe as the ultimate emotional release. I cried. I cried about that character. I cried about mom. I didn't realize how much I had been holding onto, but when I tell you that I feel physically lighter now, I mean it. There's no other way to describe it.
Thank you so much to the developers for this game. No game has ever had such a profound impact on me. I don't even typically like games like this! But, it's just the game I needed. I'll continue to play it, sitting next to mom every day, loving her and taking care of her, playing the role of "Spiritfarer" myself as my mom and I navigate this disease together ❤️❤️❤️

I played this with my daughter. It was an incredibly moving experience that brought us closer together and for that I will never be able to express enough gratitude for the devs who created it.
Definitely recommended, phenomenal game.

what the f happen on this world of stream ?!?! why this game is not on the top tier of this genre of games?!?! English is not my mother language but i did search all the words i dont know to get more deeply in character and it worth it!! This game is my very first game on stream but since then to now i still cant find other games could fill my heart , my feelings and so much things i dont know how to say in English but trust me this game wouldn't easily taken 1st place by other games. If you hesitate to buy this game DON'T DO THAT DUMB SHIT cause that really waste your time, only you have to do is BUY THIS GAME NOW!!! i wont tell it twice. To developers of this game DON'T STOP MAKING GAME LIKE THIS although I haven't through this game as 100% but I hit 80% and all that 80% makes me regret how can I never beat 100%. this game mean so much to me. I first play demo and from that I addicted by this game for a weeks (and still I a m right now). I dont know why this game is not in the recommendation of the best game. Developers, YOU SHOULD ADS MORE!!!!!!!!!!!! what you waiting for? why dont you ad this game on googles, youtube, instagram or maybe hire some influencers to speak out HOW THIS GAME SHOULD BE IN THEIR LIBRARY!! one thing I want to review to this game is THIS GAME SHOULD BE DISCOVERED BY THE WHOLE WORLD!! I'm so glad I'm the samll part who found this game, but sorry for most of people in the world who hasn't found this game. and last one, SPEND YOUR MONEY ON MAKING THE ADS !!!!!

there is nothing worse than getting to meet all these lovely spirits, especially my beautiful boy Stanley, and remembering this is a game about death and i have to let them all go eventually..

Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition
I don’t know where to begin this review without touching on spoilers, as I truly believe everyone deserves to experience this game firsthand. Instead, let me share something personal.
I lost someone incredibly close to me to cancer 2 years, 2 months, and 23 days ago. She was the one who raised me from birth, the person I turned to for advice and comfort, the one who shielded me from the world. When she was gone, I felt lost. The only person I could rely on for guidance was no longer there. I healed—slowly, but surely—yet the scars remain.
Spiritfarer brought me back to that time. Its symbolism mirrored the emotions I once went through, and every character resonated with me in some way. Each journey to the Everdoor left me feeling both empty and relieved—a paradox that perfectly captures the reality of grief. The game doesn’t just depict loss; it makes you live through it.
As the credits rolled, I leaned back in my chair and sighed. That experience, which once felt unbearable, was suddenly fresh again—yet it didn’t hurt. Instead, it brought me peace.
The symbolism in Spiritfarer is its greatest strength. Every character embodies something significant, but listing them here would take away from the experience. What I can say is this: the music, the art, and the journey itself are nothing short of breathtaking. This is not just a game; it’s an experience—one that lingers in your heart long after you say your final goodbye.
I feel like this game is essential and relatable to everyone to an extent. 8/10 from me.
My girlfriend gifted me this game—even though she doesn’t really understand much about gaming herself, she still supports me in every way. I’m going to play every game in my library with her one day after we’re married.

going in blind and realizing I suck at this game not because it's mechanically challenging or hard to figure out, it's quite literally my own trauma making it unnecessarily hard. I've never really looked inward on how I dealt with my grief growing up but taking someone to the everdoor keeps bringing me back to when I first encountered death like some part of me hasn't truly healed from it but the difference is there's closure I actually get a chance to say goodbye. idk im in tears rambling get the damn game its worth

A very beautiful well made work of art with some of the best animation you'll ever see in a video game.
I'm not sure if any other reviewer has mentioned this yet as a pro to playing this game, but it can be totally played with only one hand. So if you're dealing with an injury this is a great game to play when you're one arm down.