Sword of the Sea
Giant Squid
Adventure, Indie
Release Date: August 19, 2025
Sword of the Sea is an action-adventure game developed by Giant Squid, the studio behind Abzû and The Pathless.
Set in a vast desert landscape, players control a character known as the Wraith, exploring ruins and uncovering a lost world. Movement is centered on the "Hoversword," a tool that combines surfing, skateboarding, and snowboarding mechanics. The game emphasizes fluid traversal, atmospheric exploration, and light puzzle-solving.
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Critic Reviews
3 reviews
TheSixthAxis
10/10
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An exceptionally atmospheric experience from the makers of Abzu and The Pathless, Sword of the Sea comes easily recommended.
Eurogamer
★★★★★
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Movement, meaning and mindfulness combine in Giant Squid's latest, a game of free-form expression and flow.
Game Informer
8.5/10
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Sword of the Sea moves at the pace of a magical swordsperson speeding across sand dunes on a floating blade at 170 miles per hour, and it never gives you a reason to look away.