Free & cross-platform

Sky: Children of the Light

A wordless flying game where you can hold another player’s hand and lead them through the clouds. Free, and on almost every device.

  • iPhone
  • Android
  • Switch
  • PlayStation
  • PC
Two Sky players in blue and green capes sharing a glowing umbrella in the rain, looking toward a rainbow in a misty forest.
Official image via Nintendo eShop (opens in a new tab) · © thatgamecompany

Why couples might love it

Sky is built around small gestures: holding hands to guide each other, sitting together on benches, lighting candles, unlocking emotes like a hug. Played with a partner, those mechanics read as affection.

Because it’s free and runs on phones, consoles and PC, hardware is rarely a problem. Long-distance couples can open it during a call, meet in the same realm and fly around for twenty minutes.

What you actually do together

  • Fly through each realm holding hands
  • Collect candles and spend them on cosmetics
  • Sit somewhere quiet in-game while you talk on the phone
  • Do the daily quests together

Best for

  • Long-distance couples on different devices
  • Low-pressure date nights
  • Partners who care more about atmosphere than challenge

Things to know before playing

  • Text chat with a friend is unlocked over time, using candles.
  • Earning candles for cosmetics takes regular daily play.
  • There are optional purchases. You don’t need them to play together.

Our verdict

Beautiful, free and cross-platform. If you live apart, put this near the top of your list.

Couple compatibility
Overall 4.6/5

from our couch to yours ♡

Find Sky: Children of the Light in cozy games for couples and mobile games for couples and games for long-distance couples.

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