Sword of the Sea

Sword of the Sea

Giant Squid · August 19, 2025 · Adventure, Exploration, Atmospheric, Singleplayer, Stylized

Buy Sword of the Sea from Steam at $29.99 — the cheapest of 3 stores we compare.

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$29.99
lowest tracked $8.03
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Where to buy Sword of the Sea — official stores

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Standard Edition · Steam
$29.99
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Epic Game Store
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Standard Edition · Epic Games
$29.99
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Cheapest Sword of the Sea keys — keyshops

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Sword of the Sea price by region

Sword of the Sea costs £23.79 in the United Kingdom, €26.99 in Europe (EUR), $29.99 in the United States, $29.99 in Georgia (USD), CA$33.99 in Canada, NZ$39.89 in New Zealand, A$41.99 in Australia, R$80.99 in Brazil and zł125.00 in Poland right now.

Cheapest Sword of the Sea offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £23.79 £23.79 £24.73 3
Europe (EUR) €26.99 €26.99 €27.72 4
United Statesyour region $29.99 $29.99 $35.90 3
Georgia (USD) $29.99 $29.99 — 2
Canada CA$33.99 CA$33.99 — 2
New Zealand NZ$39.89 NZ$39.89 — 2
Australia A$41.99 A$41.99 — 2
Brazil R$80.99 R$80.99 — 2
Poland zł125.00 zł125.00 zł153.58 3

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About Sword of the Sea

✦ AI summary

Sword of the Sea is an atmospheric surfing adventure where you ride an ancient Hoversword across flowing waves of sand and water to restore a lost ocean and unveil magical secrets. Combining fluid skateboarding-inspired movement with stunning visuals from the creative team behind Journey and ABZÛ, it blends exhilarating action with meditative exploration in a world of spiritual transformation.

Surf across magnificent waves of sand and glistening waters on an epic quest to restore a lost ocean in Sword of the Sea.

From the visionary artist behind ABZÛ, The Pathless, and Journey – Sword of the Sea is an atmospheric surfing adventure with highspeed Hoversword movement inspired by skateboarding and snowboarding.

Awesome Surfing and Tricks

Carve your way forward on the ancient and powerful Hoversword, which moves like a snowboard, skateboard, and surfboard all in one. Build momentum to reach top speed and catch big air off the crests of giant waves. Pull off radical flips, spins, and grab tricks with ease as you shred halfpipes, ramps, and wall rides. It’s the perfect balance of exhilarating action and fluid, meditative movement.

A Mysterious and Visually Stunning World of Waves

Explore a world where the land flows in constant waves. From massive tides to the smallest ripples, the shifting sea of dunes is incredibly detailed and beautifully rendered. Surf across sandy deserts, glacial mountains, and many more undulating environments full of secrets in this incredible adventure.

A Spiritual Journey to Unveil the Sea

You are the Wraith – resurrected in the desolate Necropolis on a quest to unveil the ancient sea buried beneath the land. Discover the remnants of a lost culture hidden in sinking tombs and skatepark-like ruins as you search for purpose. Transform sandy dunes into glittering, emerald waters and witness magical sealife return in huge, breathtaking shoals. Feel the spiritual magic of surfing as you connect with nature and restore life – but beware, there is also darkness lurking under the waves.

A Legacy of Art, Design, and Music Continues

Developed by the renowned indie team Giant Squid, Sword of the Sea features the unique artistic design of creative director Matt Nava and beautiful music composed by Grammy winning Austin Wintory. Long time creative partners, their works together include beloved indie games ABZÛ, The Pathless, and the legendary, award-winning game Journey.

Sword of the Sea — game info

Platforms
Windows
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

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Players praise the game's stunning visuals, atmospheric music, and relaxing vibe, comparing it favorably to Journey and Abzu as a beautiful, stress-free experience. However, some criticize the $20 price point as steep for what is essentially a short walking simulator with barebones gameplay, and several report significant optimization issues with poor framerate performance regardless of graphics settings.

Recommended Sep 7, 2026
I recommend the game but on discount. You can zoom through the game in about an hour. $40 as of 2026 is a bit rough. Assuming its because of the Unreal tax plus Malukah maybe? Its a super easy game, very grindy if you know these folks games when you want to 100% the thing. Nice visually and music was good as well. If you played the other games you know what you are getting into.
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Recommended Sep 10, 2026
After playing ABZU I was looking forward to this and it didn't disappoint! Fun gameplay with some literal breath taking visuals.
Recommended Sep 9, 2026
A must play and 100% worth the price. One of the most beautiful games I have ever played. Gorgeous, great soundtrack, and a wonderous experience. Challenging at times, but once you get the hang of the controls, it is such a satisfying feeling to pull off tricks and smoothly glide around like the amazing world of this game. 10/10
Recommended Sep 8, 2026
Art at its finest
Recommended Sep 6, 2026
Another great game from Giant Squid! Sword of the Sea brings inspiration from both Journey and Abzü that create a combination of beautiful visual design, minimalist user interface, smooth movements, memorable music and a heroes' journey familiar to the developers previous projects. It was great to see the ¨Wanderer¨ from The Pathless make an appearance in the game as well.
Recommended Sep 5, 2026
Just wow. What a spectacle.

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