Bring tissues
Spiritfarer
A management game about ferrying spirits on your boat and helping them let go. Cozy to play, heavy in subject.
- PC
- Mac
- Switch
- PlayStation
- Xbox
Why couples might love it
Spiritfarer is mostly single-player, but co-op lets a second player join as Daffodil, a cat who helps with chores around the boat. It suits a partner who’d rather help than lead.
The stories deal with grief and memory in a mature way. Playing them together gives you a lot to talk about afterwards.
What you actually do together
- Build and decorate houses on your boat
- Cook, garden, fish and craft gifts for your passengers
- Talk through each passenger’s story as you sail
Best for
- Story lovers
- A partner who prefers a helper role
- Slow evenings
Good when you’re in the mood to relax together or couch co-op.
Things to know before playing
- It deals with death and grief.
- Player two (the cat) has fewer things to do than player one.
- Expect 25–30 hours.
Our verdict
One of the best-looking games around. Better as a story you share than a true co-op game, but worth it.
from our couch to yours ♡
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