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Spiritfarer (管理シミュレーション) key art — GPA

Spiritfarer

Nintendo SwitchPS5PS4steamXbox
Thunder Lotus Games

Genre: 管理シミュレーション

Game Overview

Spiritfarer runs a ferry for the dead, asking players to fulfill the last wishes of passengers before sending them through. The crafting and cooking systems build the relationship structure. GPA scores it highest on Emotional Story among Slow Life titles — a positioning that sets it apart from purely relaxation-focused games in the same cluster.

Game Characteristics

Emotional Story
90%
Story Depth
80%
Graphics
80%
Existential Themes
75%
Crafting
60%
Character Building
60%
サンドボックス
55%
Co-op
50%

Target Audience

Recommended for: Beginners to Intermediates (scores ≥ 50 indicate a good fit)

Beginner
75 ✓
Intermediate
70 ✓
Advanced
40

Keywords

死と別れrelaxingslow lifeemotional storyコーゼーゲーム

Gameplay Profile Chart

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Emotional Story
90%
Story Depth
80%
Graphics
80%
Existential Themes
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Crafting
60%
Character Building
60%
サンドボックス
55%
Co-op
50%

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About "Spiritfarer"

Game Composition (GPA Analysis)

スピリットフェアラー leads with its 管理シミュレーション identity, anchored by the core feel of "Spiritfarer runs a ferry for the dead, asking players to fulfill the last wishes of passengers before sending them thr…." The headline profile reads Emotional Story 90% / Story Depth 80% / Graphics 80%, making it a strong pick for fans of Emotional Story and Story Depth. Skews toward a beginner-to-intermediate audience while still leaving room for more seasoned players.

Characteristics & Analysis

Our editorial team scored "スピリットフェアラー" by using its feel of 死と別れ, relaxing, and slow life as the primary lens, weighting Emotional Story and Story Depth most heavily. Top similar titles include "コージーグローブ（Cozy Grove）", "牧場物語 Let's！風のグランドバザール", "風ノ旅ビト（Journey）".