Spiritfarer

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Spiritfarer

Thunder Lotus Games

PC (Steam, GOG, Epic), macOS, Linux, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One (available on Xbox Game Pass), Stadia, iOS/Android (Netflix mobile)Paid (one-time purchase); also available via subscription services (Xbox Game Pass for console/PC, Netflix mobile). No in-game microtransactions.

Health Score

GOOD

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About This Game

Spiritfarer is a hand-drawn, cozy management/adventure game in which you play Stella, a 'Spiritfarer' who builds and upgrades a boat, cares for spirit passengers, completes quests, and guides them to the afterlife. The tone is gentle and emotional—focused on caregiving, storytelling, and saying goodbye, mixed with light platforming and crafting systems.

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value

3/5

Creativity

3/5

Pro-Social

3/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization

0/5

Time Pressure / FOMO

0/5

Social Risk

0/5

Content Intensity

3/5

Negatives

•Deals directly with death/grief and descriptions of past violence that may upset younger children
•contains some mild profanity and tobacco use mentioned in official rating.

Positives

•Warm, empathetic storytelling that encourages emotional reflection
•relaxed, non-competitive gameplay with cooperative local two-player mode.

Gameplay Videos

SPIRITFARER Gameplay Español Ep 1 - El Stradew Valley de Espíritus + Construcción de Bases

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Official Ratings

ESRB

LanguageUse of TobaccoViolent References. citeturn2search4

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PEGI

Mild language and non-graphic references to past violencethemes around death/grief. citeturn5search8

Age Recommendations

ℹ️Ages 3-5

Not recommended — themes of death and grieving, plus required reading and longer dialogue, are likely too heavy for this age group.

ℹ️Ages 6-8

Not generally recommended. Some 6–8 year-olds may enjoy the boat-building and simple tasks, but parental supervision advised because the game discusses death and includes mild language and tobacco references.

ℹ️Ages 9-12

Generally acceptable with parental guidance. The gameplay rewards planning and reading; the emotional themes around death can be useful teaching moments but may be upsetting for sensitive children. Parental discussion is recommended.

ℹ️Ages 13-15

Recommended. Appropriate for teens who can process themes of loss and enjoy slower-paced, narrative-driven management gameplay.

ℹ️Ages 16-18

Recommended. Suitable for older teens and adults; mature emotional themes are presented sensitively.

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