IGDB match: Sword of the Sea
IGDB release date: Aug 19, 2025
IGDB rating: 80% from 39 ratings
Genres: Adventure, Indie
IGDB platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
IGDB developers: Giant Squid
IGDB publishers: Giant Squid
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.