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Sword of the Sea

PC (Microsoft Windows)

Release Date: August 19, 2025
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Themes: Action, Fantasy
Game Type: Main game
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
Game Modes: Single-player
Player Perspective: Third person
Alternate Titles: SwordOfTheSea.exe
IGDB Rating: 80.2/100

Overview

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.