Spiritfarer
Microsoft showed a bunch of great-looking indie titles during its conference, and Spiritfarer was another one that dazzled fans with its charming art style and somber story.
For those unaware, Spiritfarer is a management game about dying. You’re Stella, a ferrymaster who must build a boat to explore the world, care for your animal spirit friends, and release them into the afterlife.
That means you’ll be exploring new lands for materials to expand your boat, helping your spirit friends out with menial chores such as doing a spot of gardening or gathering items for them and traversing stormy seas on your increasingly-giant boat.
It’s got a soundtrack that perfectly compliments its old-school cartoony art style, and we’re pretty sure it’ll be difficult not to cry at this one.
What’s more, the entire thing can be played in co-op, with player two assuming the role of Daffodil the cat. They’ll be able to help you upgrade your ship, weave various bits of clothing, cook your food, and mine for minerals.
Spiritfarer is due to release on Xbox One, PS4, and PC sometime in 2020.
