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Sword of the Sea

Sword of the Sea is an action-adventure game developed by Giant Squid, the studio behind Abzû and The Pathless. Is it your kind of game?

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About Sword of the Sea

Sword of the Sea is an action-adventure game developed by Giant Squid, the studio behind Abzû and The Pathless. Set in a vast desert landscape, players control a character known as the Wraith, exploring ruins and uncovering a lost world. Movement is centered on the "Hoversword," a tool that combines surfing, skateboarding, and snowboarding mechanics. The game emphasizes fluid traversal, atmospheric exploration, and light puzzle-solving.

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80%

42 ratings

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89%

1,644 reviews

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Platforms: PC · PlayStation
Release date: August 19, 2025
Length: About 4 hours
Difficulty: 3/5 (estimated)
Genres: Adventure · Indie
Themes: Fantasy
Perspective: Third person
Modes: Solo only
Languages: 3 languages
Text in your language: Yes
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Microtransactions: None

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How long is Sword of the Sea?: About 4 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is Sword of the Sea on?: Sword of the Sea is available on PC · PlayStation.
Does Sword of the Sea have co-op?: No, Sword of the Sea is single-player only.
Does Sword of the Sea run on Steam Deck?: Unsupported
What does Sword of the Sea cost?: $29.99 on Steam.