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From the creators of What Remains of Edith Finch. Enter the surreal world of The Unfinished Swan and explore a mysterious, hidden kingdom by splatting paint to reveal the world around you.
The Unfinished Swan is a adventure, puzzle and exploration game
developed by Giant Sparrow
and published by Annapurna Interactive.
Released on September 10th 2020 is available only on Windows.
It has received 1,721 reviews of which 1,450 were positive and 271 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 13.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 3.27€ on K4G.
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Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 | FX-4350
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTS 450, 1 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7770, 1 GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 8 GB available space
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I played this game on PS3 when I was a kid. Recently played it again and OH MY GOD. I still love this game. I don't remember the walking speed being that slow, but I know the devs want you to take your time and soak everything in. So it's completely fine with me. Using paint and water to traverse an environment is so cool. I ADORE the music. The game is made to feel like a children's storybook, and it captures that essence so wonderfully. Some of my favorite parts: When you see the labyrinth from a distance for the first time, being in the dark forest with the glowing ball, finding balloons throughout the game and watching them float all the way up into the sky whenever you hit them, constantly getting so close to the swan right as it flies away, the Journey reference, walking through the empty city, throwing a ball of paint onto something made of metal and watching it bounce off onto the ground, the storybook pages being read to you throughout the game, the creative credits that take place in-game, etc. The only negative is that I wish it was longer! At the same time, I don't mind something short and sweet (like a children's book). Some part of me wishes that this series would be revisited, because I love it so much. At the very least, a physical copy of this game would be so so cool, and I would INSTANTLY buy it haha. After beating the game again recently, I found myself craving another experience like it. I'm struggling to find anything else that gives me a similar feeling (other than reading a children's book). For a game that came out almost 14 years ago (I can't believe it's been that long), I'd still 100% recommend playing it!
The game itself is not bad at all. The story flows well, even if it does not offer anything particularly mind blowing, while the ideas used to move the adventure forward are quite original and, personally, I really appreciated them. The only real criticism is the price. The game can easily be completed in about an hour, maybe even less if you do not spend too much time exploring. Because of that, 15 euros feels excessive compared to the actual length of the experience. So yes, the game is worth playing, but it is probably also worth buying at a more reasonable price. If you are reading this review, my advice is to put it on your wishlist and wait for a discount, so you can get it with a much better balance between quality, length, and price.
Looking at how this game has mixed reviews, it seems to be because people thought it was something it's not. It's a walking simulator, where you unearth the surroundings by throwing paint at it to see it. It tells a story as you go. There are plenty of walking simulators out there but this is an original one, well worth playing for a couple of hours and a few pounds.
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The Unfinished Swan is currently priced at 13.99€ on Steam.
No, The Unfinished Swan is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 13.99€ on Steam.
Yes, The Unfinished Swan received 1,450 positive votes out of a total of 1,721 achieving a rating of 8.06.
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The Unfinished Swan was developed by Giant Sparrow and published by Annapurna Interactive.
Yes, The Unfinished Swan is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, The Unfinished Swan is not playable on MacOS.
No, The Unfinished Swan is not playable on Linux.
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No, The Unfinished Swan does not support VR.
The Unfinished Swan is a single-player game.
No, The Unfinished Swan does not currently offer any DLC.
No, The Unfinished Swan does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, The Unfinished Swan does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, The Unfinished Swan is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for The Unfinished Swan.
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Last Updates| Steam data | 25 September 2026 14:30 UTC |
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Developer
Giant Sparrow
Publisher
Annapurna Interactive
Release
10 Sep 2020
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