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Spiritfarer

Thunder Lotus Games’ Spiritfarer lets players control a ferrymaster in charge of ferrying the dead to their afterlife. The indie game has a great focus on story, with players managing and upgrading their ferry over time through a myriad of activities like crafting and farming while building deep friendships with various spirits.

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Platformer
Indie Games
Simulation
Released
August 18, 2020
ESRB
T For Teen due to Language, Use of Tobacco, Violent References
Developer(s)
Thunder Lotus Games, Kowloon Nights, Canada Media Fund
Publisher(s)
Thunder Lotus Games
Engine
Unity
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer

Spiritfarer®  is a cozy management game about dying. You play Stella, ferrymaster to the deceased, a Spiritfarer. Build a boat to explore the world, then befriend and care for spirits before finally releasing them into the afterlife. Farm, mine, fish, harvest, cook, and craft your way across mystical seas. Join the adventure as Daffodil the cat, in two-player cooperative play. Spend relaxing quality time with your spirit passengers, create lasting memories, and, ultimately, learn how to say goodbye to your cherished friends. What will you leave behind?

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