Sword of the Sea
Giant Squid · 2025 · Adventure, Exploration, Atmospheric, Singleplayer, Stylized
PC
Very Positive89% · 1,557
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About Sword of the Sea
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.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.
Great experience, short but worth the price. Even more impressive than ABZU.
Sword of the Sea is an absolutely gorgeous experience that feels like exploring a whimsical dream, if you've played Abzu or Journey you'll feel right at home. You're a nameless protagonist that uses a sword as a hoverboard (hoversword?) carving up deserts and icey mountains as the sand/snow beneath you undulate like waves. You'll get to certain areas where you stab your sword in, turning parts of said sand and snow into oceans and rivers you can peer into and see marine life, that marine life will also come forth from the waves and take to the skies flying around and guiding you forward. You also unlock tricks by collecting these golden triangle shapes and trading them into a Merchant that pops up every now and then. The tricks aren't necessary for progression, but give you more to do. There's also skate-park like challenge rooms that let you try for a high score a la Tony Hawk. My only complaint is that it could get really hitchy and bogged down framerate wise on the Steam Machine, it's also over quite quickly. I spent a good deal of time just messing around and exploring and still saw the credits in 3 hours. That being said,, still a worthwhile experience.
Another gorgeous piece of art by Giant Squid. Visuals and soundtrack are breathtaking and the skating controls are fun.
Great short game. The controls are intuitive and easy to pick up. It's a fun world to explore and find all the hidden alcoves. Amazing OST that I don't think I could ever get tired of. Kept me immersed throughout. I had some issues with frame rate and unfortunately had to turn the quality way down. Which sucks because the game is absolutely beautiful. I will personally be aiming for all achievements on this as I got most of them with my first two playthroughs.
giant squid i beg of you please make a game with combat again. the pathless was really neat and the final part of this game is great as well. be not afraid.
10/10 Sword of the Sea is a breathtaking experience that blends stunning visuals, fluid movement, and an emotional atmosphere into something truly special. Gliding across vast dunes and ancient ruins is both relaxing and exhilarating, making exploration a constant joy. The game's gorgeous art direction and haunting soundtrack create an immersive world, while its subtle environmental storytelling gives the adventure real emotional depth. It feels like the culmination of Giant Squid's creative journey. It builds on the sense of wonder found in ABZÛ, the evocative environmental storytelling of The Pathless, and the studio's unmistakable artistic vision, bringing those strengths together into their most refined work yet.
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