There are times when you just need to rip and tear, carving your way like an unstoppable monster through seemingly endless odds that were doomed to failure in their vain attempts to stop you. It’s cathartic really. Other times you just want to sit back, relax and unwind with a nice peaceful adventure filled with fishing, farming, crafting and ferrying the souls of the dead to their afterlife.

Spiritfarer, the latest hand-drawn experience from Thunder Lotus Studios, departs from the action focus of their previous games to deliver an emotional boatman simulator that will leave players relaxed and punching tears back into their eyes to avoid dying.

Throughout the course of the game, players will meet a lively cast of characters, get to know them and help them fulfill their final requests before departing to the afterlife. A journey of bonding and ultimately goodbyes.

The latest trailer showcases the moment to moment mechanics of farming, mining, smelting, and crafting that will occupy a good portion of your time. Nothing terribly revolutionary for the genre, but one need not reinvent the wheel every time. Plus the visuals are again beautiful to behold as is typical with a lot of hand draw experiences.

Currently, there is no specific release date, but this cozy adventure will launch sometime this year.

Description From Steam

What will you leave behind?

Spiritfarer is a cozy management game about dying. You play Stella, ferrymaster to the deceased, a Spiritfarer. Build a boat to explore the world, then befriend and care for spirits before finally releasing them into the afterlife. Farm, mine, fish, harvest, cook, and craft your way across mystical seas. Join the adventure as Daffodil the cat, in two-player cooperative play. Spend relaxing quality time with your spirit passengers, create lasting memories, and, ultimately, learn how to say goodbye to your cherished friends. What will you leave behind?

-Enjoy beautiful hand-drawn art and animation.

-Build, manage, and improve your own ferry.

-Farm, mine, fish, harvest, cook, weave, craft! An endless variety of activities await you!

-Meet, take on board, care for, and forge relationships with a cast of memorable characters.

-Run, jump, and glide your way through elegantly constructed platforming levels.

-Explore a fantastic and imaginative world. Seek and gather resources to craft upgrades for your ship and gifts for your passengers.

-Experience moving, emotional stories filled with unforgettable moments.

-Unwind for hours into cozy and relaxing gameplay. 30 hours to finish, hundreds more to experience everything Spiritfarer has to offer.

-Make the adventure your own with rich customization options for your boat, character, even the cat!

-Play as Daffodil the cat in optional local co-op. Supports Remote Play Together.