tldr.games

tldr videogame curation from melbourne, australia

Sword of the Sea

Sword of the Sea

Sword of the Sea, the latest from Giant Squid, is a gorgeous blend of Journey's poetry and Pathless-style flow. Surfing your blade across sand and sea feels unreal, backed by another soaring Austin Wintory score. Short at 3–4 hours, but expectedly great.

Played onPC
Platforms
Release Date
18 Aug 2025
Developer
Publisher
Genres
,
Modes
Engine
Themes

About

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.

Time to Beat

~2 hrsRush
~4 hrsMain
~6.5 hrs100%