Adventure · August 18, 2020

Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition (2020)

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Free Update Now Available! Includes the Jackie & Daria Update! This third and final free update for Spiritfarer this year is also its largest. In the Jackie and Daria Update, our heroine Stella sets sail for a new island where she’ll discover a dilapidated hospital and two new spirits: the caretaker Jackie, and Daria, his main patient. Stella’s care and efforts will help soothe a troubled mind and bring the facility back to its former glory. Additionally, the update adds a new platforming event, as well as new upgrades for the ferry. Free Update Now Available! The Beverly Update is the second free content update for Spiritfarer, a cozy management game about dying. This update introduces a new passenger and storyline in the diminutive-yet-adorable form of Beverly, the tiny owl spirit. Also included are new buildings for Stella’s boat, new collectible items, and a plethora of Quality of Life improvements inspired by suggestions from the Spiritfarer community. See the Community Hub for full patch notes! Free Update Now Available! The Lily Update is the first free content update for Spiritfarer, a cozy management game about dying. A small yet important addition to Spiritfarer’s main game, the Lily Update introduces the new character of Lily the Butterfly Spirit to guide the player through several scenes which add depth and detail to the main character Stella’s story. Additionally, the update brings improvements to the local co-op play and various bug fixes. See the Community Hub for full patch notes! About the Game What will you leave behind? 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? The Spiritfarer® Farewell Edition is the definitive edition of the award-winning cozy management game about dying. It brings together the base game beloved by over 1 million players, and all the additional content released to date. See why critics called Spiritfarer one of the Best Games of 2020. Features: Enjoy beautiful hand-drawn art and animation. Build, manage, and improve your own ferry. Farm, mine, fish, harvest, cook, weave, craft! An endless variety of activities await you! Meet, take on board, care for, and forge relationships with a cast of memorable characters. Run, jump, and glide your way through elegantly constructed platforming levels. Explore a fantastic and imaginative world. Seek and gather resources to craft upgrades for your ship and gifts for your passengers. Experience moving, emotional stories filled with unforgettable moments. Unwind for hours into cozy and relaxing gameplay. 30 hours to finish, 50+ to experience everything Spiritfarer has to offer. Make the adventure your own with rich customization options for your boat, character, even the cat! Play as Daffodil the cat in optional local co-op. Supports Remote Play Together. Includes the heartwarming base game and three major content updates: explore an expanded world and befriend four new spirit friends!

Adventure releases from 2020

100 Adventure titles launched in 2020 — top 6 by review volume.

Position in Adventure

MetricThis titleGenre position
Review volume46.4k Steam reviewsTop 5% in Adventure
Positive rating95% positiveGenre average: 87% — this title sits in top 29%
Metacritic84/100Genre average 77 — top 20% of Adventure titles
Concurrent peak702 playersTop 6% in Adventure by live player count
Engagement hours17 h averageTop 20% for session depth among Adventure

Community Tag Signals

Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.

  • Emotional · 543
  • Story Rich · 522
  • Indie · 486
  • Management · 469
  • Relaxing · 439
  • Building · 438
  • Adventure · 412
  • Hand-drawn · 397
  • Exploration · 395
  • Female Protagonist · 376
  • Atmospheric · 373
  • Local Co-Op · 367
  • Platformer · 364
  • Co-op · 322
  • Crafting · 309

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Features & Capabilities

Multiplayer

  • Multi-player
  • Co-op
  • Shared/Split Screen Co-op

Community

  • Steam Achievements
  • Steam Trading Cards
  • Steam Cloud
  • Remote Play on Phone
  • Remote Play on Tablet
  • Remote Play on TV
  • Remote Play Together

Input & Comfort

  • Full controller support

Other

  • Single-player

Reception Metrics

Steam community

95%Overwhelmingly Positive · 46.4k reviews

44.1k positive · 2.3k negative

Metacritic

84/100 critic aggregate

Open Metacritic page

Curator recommendations

44.4k

Peak concurrent players

702

Localization Coverage

Interface / Subtitles (11)

  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • German
  • Spanish - Spain
  • Portuguese - Brazil
  • Russian
  • Simplified Chinese
  • Traditional Chinese
  • Japanese
  • Korean

Press Quotes

“One of the most unique and enjoyable games I’ve played all year.” 9.0 – IGN “A thought-provoking and bittersweet adventure” 85 – PC Gamer “A beautiful and joyous journey about caring for others.” 9.0 – GameSpot

Engagement Profile

All-time avg

17h

moderate (15–40 hours)

Median

7h

Typical completion time

2-week avg

3h

Current engagement

Achievements

39

Steam unlocks available

Release & Availability

Release dateAug 18, 2020
DeveloperThunder Lotus
Base price$2.99 -90%
DLC / Add-ons2 released
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
Estimated owners1M–10M
External linksOfficial site · Metacritic page · Support

Content Notes

Spiritfarer's narrative sometimes deals with mature subject matter. While we treat these themes with sensitivity and care, we recommend parental guidance to help younger players understand topics such as: death, physical disability, mental illness, and suicide.

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Editions & Packages

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