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Is Spiritfarer safe for your child?

Age guide

10+

We advise Spiritfarer from age 10 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk).

5-8
Children in this age range might find the game's themes of death and letting go too complex or emotionally challenging, despite the gentle art style and lack of explicit violence.
9-12
Players in this age group can appreciate the resource management and exploration aspects, but the narrative depth around grief and loss may still be quite profound for them to fully process.
13-15
Teenagers can engage with the game's mature themes of companionship, loss, and the journey of acceptance, finding it a moving and thought-provoking experience.
16+
Older players will likely connect deeply with the nuanced stories of each spirit and the overarching message about life, death, and the beauty of human connections.

Spiritfarer is a cozy management simulation game about dying. Players take on the role of Stella, a 'Spiritfarer' who builds a boat to explore the world, befriends and cares for spirits, and ultimately guides them to the afterlife.

Age guide
10+
Overall risk
3/10
Violence
1/10
Toxic behaviour
1/10
Stranger contact
1/10
Addiction risk
8/10
Language
2/10
Influence
7/10

What parents should know

Spiritfarer is a gentle management simulation game centered on death and the afterlife, where players build a boat to explore the world and care for spirits before guiding them to the next realm. Its themes of loss and letting go are handled with sensitivity and warmth, making it a unique and often moving experience. While not violent, the game can be emotionally resonant due to its focus on end-of-life journeys.

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Spiritfarer age rating and parents guide: common questions

What age rating is Spiritfarer?

Parentwise puts Spiritfarer at 10+. We advise Spiritfarer from age 10 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). Violence scores 1/10, language 2/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 8/10.

Can a 10 year old play Spiritfarer?

Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Spiritfarer (10+). Players in this age group can appreciate the resource management and exploration aspects, but the narrative depth around grief and loss may still be quite profound for them to fully process.

Can a 12 year old play Spiritfarer?

Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Spiritfarer (10+). Players in this age group can appreciate the resource management and exploration aspects, but the narrative depth around grief and loss may still be quite profound for them to fully process.

Can a 13 year old play Spiritfarer?

Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Spiritfarer (10+). Teenagers can engage with the game's mature themes of companionship, loss, and the journey of acceptance, finding it a moving and thought-provoking experience.

Is Spiritfarer appropriate for kids?

Spiritfarer is a gentle management simulation game centered on death and the afterlife, where players build a boat to explore the world and care for spirits before guiding them to the next realm. Parentwise rates Spiritfarer overall as low risk (3/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 8/10.

Is Spiritfarer family friendly?

Spiritfarer is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. Its themes of loss and letting go are handled with sensitivity and warmth, making it a unique and often moving experience.

Spiritfarer parents guide: what should a parent know first?

Spiritfarer is a gentle management simulation game centered on death and the afterlife, where players build a boat to explore the world and care for spirits before guiding them to the next realm. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (8/10).

Is Spiritfarer safe for kids?

We advise Spiritfarer from age 10 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). Its themes of loss and letting go are handled with sensitivity and warmth, making it a unique and often moving experience.

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