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Sword of the Sea

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5 • 2025

Should you play it?

Surf across magnificent waves of sand and glistening waters on an epic quest to restore a lost ocean. From the visionary artist behind ABZÛ, The Pathless, and Journey, Sword of the Sea is an atmospheric surfing adventure with fast movement inspired by classic skateboarding and snowboarding games.

What works

  • Beautiful and immersive visuals
  • Smooth and satisfying movement mechanics
  • Relaxing and meditative atmosphere
  • Excellent soundtrack by austin wintory
  • Engaging exploration and secrets

Things to keep in mind

  • Short playtime (around 3-4 hours)
  • Performance issues on some hardware
  • Lack of challenge
  • No cutscene skip option initially
  • Price considered high by some for length

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Omno

  • LOST EMBER

  • Conbunn Cardboard

  • Mika and The Witch's Mountain

  • LostWinds 2: Winter of the Melodias

  • Metamorphosis

More value-seeking

Games that feels like Sword of the Sea but with a stronger sense of value for your time

  • Isle of Ewe

  • Super Kiwi 64

  • LAY

  • Zefyr: A Thief's Melody

  • Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles

  • Tall Trails

More survival-focused

Games that feels like Sword of the Sea but with a stronger survival pressure

  • Subnautica: Below Zero

  • The Cub

  • Darwin's Paradox!

  • A Highland Song

  • Downward: Enhanced Edition

  • Radiolight

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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).

Sword of the Sea: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Intimacy, Strategy.

Last update: 03/08/2026