Arietta of Spirits similar games & best alternatives

Arietta of Spirits

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2021

Should you play it?

Arietta of Spirits is a story-driven action-adventure game, with easy to approach game mechanics. Follow Arietta on her journey to unveil the mysteries of the Spirit Realm and immerse yourself in a story filled with emotion and surprising turns.

What works

  • Emotional and heartfelt story
  • Beautiful pixel art and soundtrack
  • Accessible and satisfying combat
  • Polished and well-crafted experience
  • Short and focused gameplay

Things to keep in mind

  • Short game length
  • Lack of map and some navigation issues
  • Combat can feel clunky or simplistic
  • Some players find ending abrupt
  • Minimal gameplay variety and content

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Dragon's Wake

  • The Count Lucanor

  • EvilQuest

  • Sparklite

  • Morbid: The Seven Acolytes

  • Dwerve

More expressive

Games that feels like Arietta of Spirits but with more self-expression and customization

  • Crashlands 2

  • Drova - Forsaken Kin

  • Yaga

  • Chained Echoes

  • Serin Fate

  • Cat Quest

More leadership-focused

Games that feels like Arietta of Spirits but with more leadership over others

  • Kingdoms of the Dump

  • Shadows of Adam

  • Sea of Stars: Sunset Edition

  • Nexomon: Extinction

  • Cross of the Dutchman

  • Minishoot' Adventures

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

Arietta of Spirits: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Story, Fantasy.

Last update: 03/08/2026