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What Remains of Edith Finch

Nintendo SwitchPS5PS4steamXbox
Giant Sparrow / Annapurna Interactive

Genre: Walking Simulator

Game Overview

What Remains of Edith Finch traces a cursed family's deaths through a sequence of vignettes — each family member's final moments rendered in a completely different game mechanic. Giant Sparrow and Annapurna Interactive. Switch, PS4, Xbox, PC. Won BAFTA Game of the Year 2018. GPA scores it at the top for Emotional Story — the walking game that demonstrated what no other medium can do with death as subject matter.

Game Characteristics

Emotional Story
95%
Existential Themes
85%
Story Depth
85%
Graphics
72%
Puzzle
45%
Multiple Endings
40%

Player profile fit

Recommended for: Beginner to Intermediate players (A score of 50 or higher indicates a good fit.)

Beginner
60 ✓
Intermediate
70 ✓
Advanced
45

Keywords

emotional story死の表現2時間完結BAFTA受賞アンソロジー形式

Gameplay Profile Chart

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Emotional Story
95%
Existential Themes
85%
Story Depth
85%
Graphics
72%
Puzzle
45%
Multiple Endings
40%

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About "What Remains of Edith Finch"

Game Composition (GPA Analysis)

エディス・フィンチの遺産（What Remains of Edith Finch） leads with its Walking Simulator identity, anchored by the core feel of "What Remains of Edith Finch traces a cursed family's deaths through a sequence of vignettes — each family member's fin…." The headline profile reads Emotional Story 95% / Existential Themes 85% / Story Depth 85%, making it a strong pick for fans of Emotional Story and Existential Themes. Skews toward a beginner-to-intermediate audience while still leaving room for more seasoned players.

Characteristics & Analysis

Our editorial team scored "エディス・フィンチの遺産（What Remains of Edith Finch）" by using its feel of emotional story, 死の表現, and 2時間完結 as the primary lens, weighting Emotional Story and Existential Themes most heavily. Top similar titles include "風ノ旅ビト（Journey）", "ポータル（Portal）", "GRIS（グリス）".