Spirit of the North 2
Spirit of the North 2
Game
Game2020
Spirit of the North
Developer Infuse Studio
Spirit of the North is a third-person adventure game developed by Infuse Studio and published by Merge Games. It was released on November 1, 2019 for PlayStation 4, then on May 7, 2020 for Windows and Nintendo Switch. It was re-released as Spirit of the North: Enhanced Edition for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on November 26, 2020 and June 29, 2021 respectively. The game contains no dialog or narrative, and is… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
367 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Nov 2, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
79
LovedLoved
181 positive · 48 negative
95% range 73–84%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 181 | 48 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 44 | 1 | 83 |
| Mastodon * | 1 | 0 | 9 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
2,475 of 2,972 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
79% recommend · 171 yes, 45 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 216 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (5,606 of 6,647 positive).
Players praise the game's beautiful visuals, relaxing atmosphere, and emotional soundtrack. [1][2][3] Many reviewers note that the controls can be clunky and the platforming frustrating. [4][2][5] Some players find the lack of direction and slow pacing to be a drawback. [6][7][8]
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Representative posts
- [6]
I’ve played up to Chapter 3, and I can’t say I’m willing to continue. The gameplay is a drag. You mostly just walk around with no indication of where to go, no clear goals, and no explanation of who you are or why you’re doing any of this. The game is essentially a clunky platformer with elementary puzzle elements. For a while, it seems as though you’re going to acquire magical abilities that might spice up the …
- [1]
A poetic tale of exploration, salvation, and rebirth. Before you play or even buy this game, please know what to expect and what it is not! In this game, there are: (1) great emotional soundtrack (2) relaxing and slow-paced gameplay (3) a touching story (nothing is spoken, but I believe it's interpretable through the MC's actions) (4) serene landscape and atmosphere (5) a fox! In this game, you won't find: (1) …
- [11]
I got this expecting a cozy, peaceful walking sim where I get to be a cute little red fox trotting around the Icelandic tundra, and for the first hour, it’s absolute magic. The environments look gorgeous, the orchestral piano soundtrack will make you ascend into another dimension, and there is zero dialogue or HUD—just you, a glowing spirit companion, and sweeping snowy mountain vistas. Reconnecting lost shaman …
- [2]
Spirit of the North is a visually beautiful and atmospheric puzzle-adventure that perfectly captures that chill, GRIS-like vibe. It's easy to pick up, relaxing to play, and offers a straightforward 100% completion that won't overstay its welcome. That said, the experience isn't flawless. The soundtrack leans on a handful of repeated themes, and the jumping controls can feel frustratingly clunky. Hunting down the …
- [3]
A beautiful and peaceful game where it’s not about fighting, but about atmosphere and experience. The music, the environment, and the colors are stunning. Perfect if you just want to relax and lose yourself in the silence of nature. 🦊 10/10 foxes recommend.
Summarised from 34 of the 322 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 9, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
Players who liked Spirit of the North talk about beautiful and atmospheric visuals; those who didn't talk about clunky controls and frustrating platforming. Which matters more to you?
Critics, per Wikipedia
The game received an aggregate score of 58/100 on Metacritic for its original Windows version, indicating "mixed or average reviews". Similarly, its Switch version received 59/100, and PlayStation 4 version, 67/100. The PlayStation 5 version received an aggregate score of 64/100. Joe Keeley of Adventure Gamers gave the game's Windows version 2/5 stars, saying that while it looked and sounded good, it was largely "disappointing", calling the movement "imprecise and fiddly". Ollie Reynolds of Nintendo Life gave the Switch version of the game 4/10 stars, comparing it to Journey in its execution, and praising its art style as "ambitious" and its soundtrack as "gorgeous". However, he said that…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 367 · most liked firstHi #PortfolioDay ! Full-time ecologist & part-time freelance 3D artist. I worked as a subcontractor for Infuse Studio during the early stages of Spirit of the North 2 in 2021, and for ItemLab in 2022 (cancelled merchandises). Mostly making cool fanart figures of fantastic video game characters💜
neutral · AI labelView post →Games leaving Game Pass on Dec 1st: -While the Iron's Hot -Spirit of the North Enhanced Edition -Soccer Story -Rollerdrome -Conan Exiles -Coral Island -Remnant: From the Ashes -The Walking Dead: The Final Season
neutral · AI labelView post →I’ve played up to Chapter 3, and I can’t say I’m willing to continue. The gameplay is a drag. You mostly just walk around with no indication of where to go, no clear goals, and no explanation of who you are or why you’re doing any of this. The game is essentially a clunky platformer with elementary puzzle elements. For a while, it seems as though you’re going to acquire magical abilities that might spice up the gameplay, but no. Your spiritual powers amount to barking at magical flowers and…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Spirit of the North was such an inspiration for me and an emotional support game when going though a rough patch. I can't wait for people to experience the sequel! I won't be able to play it for a long while but still pre-ordered the PC Signature Edition! I need to finish my SotN2 mini diorama...
positive · AI labelView post →Spirit of the North 2 is releasing in 2 days! Check out @silverliningint.bsky.social to buy the physical game, they even have Signature Editions! Did you know that the first game is what ultimately convinced me to try 3D sculpting for printing? Here's my first figure from December 2020.
neutral · AI labelView post →The 1st of November marked the 7 years anniversary of the game Spirit of the North, by Infuse Studio! From the moment a friend showed me the announcement trailer in 2018 I was hooked and did many fanart. Imagine the honour it was to be asked for a few concepts in the early development of SotN2!
positive · AI labelView post →My character Dagný is a skin in Spirit of the North 2! And I just unlocked her! It's still had to believe I can play my character in a game 😍
neutral · AI labelView post →Im happy to hear Spirit of the North 2 is helping out SaveAFox~! They ended up adding many foxes from SaveAFox into their game as DLC, and by purchasing them, all funds go towards them to help out all the foxes with their needs <3 thought I'd boost to support them! www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKT9...
neutral · AI labelView post →A poetic tale of exploration, salvation, and rebirth. Before you play or even buy this game, please know what to expect and what it is not! In this game, there are: (1) great emotional soundtrack (2) relaxing and slow-paced gameplay (3) a touching story (nothing is spoken, but I believe it's interpretable through the MC's actions) (4) serene landscape and atmosphere (5) a fox! In this game, you won't find: (1) combat (2) well-polished physics or amazingly smooth control (3) serious…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Latest ACEO card I've been drawing ! Trader asked for a fox fella inspired by the game Spirit of the North 🦊🌟 #art #aceo #fantasy #fox
neutral · AI labelView post →3 rough blockouts for some items, still made in 2021 for Infuse Studio in the early development of Spirit of the North 2. The one in the middle made it to the game! One of the developper sculped additional texture on it. It's Flame Tongue which you can see here: steamcommunity.com/market/listi...
neutral · AI labelView post →Older piece from 2020 I did while obsessively playing Spirit of the North 🌟 #art #spiritofthenorth #furryart
neutral · AI labelView post →I was genuinely enchanted by Spirit of the North, It’s not perfect the most notable flaws are the occasionally clunky controls, some frustrating platforming sections, and the odd glitch here and there but I still thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The fact that this game was made by only two people is incredibly impressive! While it’s not the most graphically stunning title, the visuals are still beautiful in their own way. I love that there’s no dialogue and the focus stays entirely on the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →www.gimmeswag.com/products/spi... Please share! The indie game developpers Infuse Studios are trying to get some Spirit of the North plushed made for us fans!! For it to happen we first have 9 days to collect 100 pledges! Help spread the word! Please I need this plush so bad 🥹
neutral · AI labelView post →Tail done! Still need to do the body, legs, add some Infused Flowers and bits of grass. We're getting there!! If you don't know it already, it's a fanart for the game Spirit of the North :) #3d #blender #b3d #fox #fanart
neutral · AI labelView post →🚨INDIE GAME CASTING CALL🚨 this studio is looking for voice actors to participate in their 3rd sequel to the award winning game Spirit of the North > Payment: $250 USD per hr > NO AI allowed > castingcall.club/projects/spi... #castingcall #voiceacting #voiceover #va #vo #spiritofthenorth
neutral · AI labelView post →While at first I loved it, nice visuals, relaxing, atmospheric, till I got to the puzzle part. For me it was mostly battleing with the controls and stepping of the wrong platform to start all over again. I bought this for a chill journey but it ended in a cumbersome platformer :( And then the music became repetitive. I am still curious about the rest for the game but my motivation got lost in the struggle.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Spirit of the North is a visually beautiful and atmospheric puzzle-adventure that perfectly captures that chill, GRIS-like vibe. It's easy to pick up, relaxing to play, and offers a straightforward 100% completion that won't overstay its welcome. That said, the experience isn't flawless. The soundtrack leans on a handful of repeated themes, and the jumping controls can feel frustratingly clunky. Hunting down the "Kindred Spirits" achievement was more annoying than rewarding. In short: a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Some more works done in early/mid 2021 for Spirit of the North 2. The raven and wolf models were for potential statues in the game, but also 3D printable. I didn't know VDM brushes were a thing back then so I sticked to alpha brushes unfortunately. The wolf heads were rough blockouts for items.
neutral · AI labelView post →🦊 RECOMMENDED (7/10) — "For the vibes only" If Journey and Stray had a baby in Iceland. The Vibe: Pure aesthetic. You play as a fox in a world inspired by Nordic folklore. No dialogue, no HUD, just you and the Northern Lights. It’s peak "chill and forget about the world" material. The Visuals & Audio: Gorgeous landscapes and a soundtrack that honestly carries the entire experience. It’s basically a playable meditation session. Gameplay: It’s a walking sim with light puzzles and platforming.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is very beautiful and atmospheric. The music is chill. There are puzzles, collectibles, and progression based skill unlocks. You get to run around as a cute fox. But... the direction of the story is very open and leaves a lot to be desired at certain points in the game - namely, sometimes it isn't intuitive how to progress. Not that the puzzles are hard, but the game doesn't give a good idea of what you're trying to accomplish. Some areas are more open than others and traversing across…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I 100% MY FIRST STREAM GAME YESTERDAY NIGHT BTW. I 100% SPIRIT OF THE NORTH 2!!!
positive · AI labelView post →After games where I played as a fox (Spirit of the North 1 and 2), cat (Stray) and dog (Farewell North), looks like next my animal game will be Toroa: Skycall, an NZ-developed game where you "fly as an albatross," in a "game grounded in the Māori world." store.steampowered.com/app/2003490/...
neutral · AI labelView post →When I started playing "Spirit Of The North" I wasn't sure if it was a game I would get invested in, but as it went on I became more enamoured by how much of an experience it actually is.... I hope I can be the northern lights in the afterlife too.
positive · AI labelView post →Ok, I'm calling it. I wanted to love this game: environmental puzzles, cool foxes, Icelandic landscape. But it really is extremely dull. Not in a contemplative, "I can just chill and explore the world as a fox" way, but in a "I'm confined to a relatively small space with very few things to interact with solving simple but tedious puzzles and the controls are simultaneously sluggish and janky and WHY DO THE FOXES SOUND LIKE DOGS" …way.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It’s Indie Spotlight Sunday! 🦊Spirit of the North: embark on a beautiful adventure 🌿Patch Quest: explore a labyrinth filled w/ monsters 🚒Embr: fight fires in a chaotic multiplayer ⛰️Valley Peaks: unwind in a charming open world View our Indie Flash Sale! 👉 tinyurl.com/playsum-indies #IndieGames
neutral · AI labelView post →I did enjoy this game... But it was very very frustrating. There were many times where I had no idea what I was supposed to do or where to go because the game does not lead you in a way that makes it clear. Some parts are almost too much open area with very little sense of direction (Especially at the end, like Chapter 7 or 8) I wouldn't recommend it unless you are okay with that. I'm very disappointed that I expected this to be a 3-4hr gameplay based on review times, but it took me 6…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I didn't actually do a lot of research before playing this game, so although I didn't enjoy it as much as I was expecting to, I think it's more down to it not being what I thought it was rather than it being a bad game. I skimmed the tags "Relaxing", "Exploration", "Walking Simulator" and made an assumption that this was going to be more on the "Abzu" side of things. The fact you play as a fox was just a bonus to me as I do admittedly love games with realistic animal characters (It's just…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →How people describe our game: - Stray but you're a fox - "this game looks a lot like Spirit of the North" - Twilight princess but without the Twilight princess
neutral · AI labelView post →🦊 ✨ The Edition you've all been asking for The Signature Edition for Spirit of the North 2 for Playstation 5 and PC Featuring; Four Metal Pins, The Art & Lore Booklet, Collector's Box, Game and more! Pre-order link below!
neutral · AI labelView post →Noting that Spirit of the North is free on Fanatical (cdn store anyway). And excellent game that’s worth your time!
positive · AI labelView post →I know few people here know about Spirit of the North, but the game will be celebrating its 5th anniversary tomorrow (31th Oct) I haven't played it in ages but it is still very dear to me. My partner bought it when he was gravely sick, it helped me mentally in a way. I'm grateful for this game <3
positive · AI labelView post →Been playing Spirit of the North a lot lately and just had to make a bit of fan art because I'm officially obsessed. I know the statue here is a lot darker than in the game but i didn't want that to compete with these two lovelies lol. Very much looking forward to the sequel tbh.
positive · AI labelView post →This is not a bad game, but its not priced well for things you get. Visual and music is great, but thats not enough for a game. Plot hardly exist, you can turn off your brain while playing because puzzle elements are made for 5 y.o. kids. Also platforming sections is junky and not enjoyable at all, you`d think you operate a log instead of a fox. And what happaned to sound? Foxes has such a variaty of different voices and you hear only like 5( and barking sounds more like a dog rather than a…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Opening the menu doesn't pause the game. Controller vibrations can't be turned off. Strange controller focus issues that make navigating menus extremely frustrating. Awkward platforming for a puzzle platformer. Also you can softlock yourself in certain spots, requiring you to go back to the menu and start from the last save. Just no.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a beautiful game with great art direction and emotional music. However, certain decisions in gameplay end up working against the player. For example, trying to position yourself in the gazer, the fox swimming forward when you want to stand still, the shaman staffs becoming impossible to pick up again if you activate some glyphs. Overall, it made gameplay a frustrating experience. If you enjoy games like Journey or Flower and are willing to have more patience than me, consider giving this…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Overall quite meh. Clunky controls, poor signposting in the game, and puzzles that were not difficult to figure out and didn't leave you with a feeling of satisfaction.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It’s a beautiful walking simulator and light puzzle game featuring a cute fox. However, I can’t in good faith recommend it, as it’s just far too buggy. I’ve gotten stuck in walls several times, I have had the fox stand sideways and the game often fails to respond to inputs as you’d expect. And I didn't even try to break the game, I was just trying to play normally. Many animations and actions also take far too long, for example when the fox shakes water from its fur or gathers the blue light…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Platinum #298 - Spirit of The North 2. What a beautiful, emotional follow up journey to the original game. The inclusion of a companion, new fox skills and varied Guardians to cleanse plus so much to collect too, the game never felt empty in the beautiful lands we traverse🦊
positive · AI labelView post →Pretty but repetitive and could use more direction. My recovering completionist brain hurts after this one.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Playing as a fox is fun, you definitely need to be able to get sucked in by visuals/soundtrack/emotion though because the gameplay can be slow progress (not difficult just slowmoving) and finicky at times. Be prepared to lose progress if you un and reinstall or change devices though. Looking up a tutorial to get through some sticky spots made it smooth enough of an experience to be worth the play for sure, and if you have more patience, you might not need to
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love my silly little fox game. 🥺 Anybody else play Spirit of the North? #SpiritoftheNorth #SpiritoftheNorth2 #indiegame
positive · AI labelView post →Funny how people get so hyped for the 1000th AAA game of the same series over and over again, when I'm only excited about are niche indie games (+ Okami Sequel, obviously). - Spirit of the North 2 - Squeakross (installing it now) - Gecko Gods (great demo) - Sword of Sea Good game year for me :)
positive · AI labelView post →🔴LIVE The Sunlight Sanctuary has now opened!☀️ New Fox Game!! Playing Spirit of the North 2 today!!! #spiritofthenorth #vtuber Twitch.tv/theshepi
neutral · AI labelView post →Spirit of the North Loved this game! Beautiful atmosphere and visuals.
positive · AI labelView post →I usually stream art, but chat voted on Spirit of the North for the September game they earned, so we're doing it now! www.twitch.tv/kaseysnowart Never played it, but it looks pretty and I love animals, so...should be fun! Will be playing for the next 4-ish hours probably. :) #spiritofthenorth
neutral · AI labelView post →I got this expecting a cozy, peaceful walking sim where I get to be a cute little red fox trotting around the Icelandic tundra, and for the first hour, it’s absolute magic. The environments look gorgeous, the orchestral piano soundtrack will make you ascend into another dimension, and there is zero dialogue or HUD—just you, a glowing spirit companion, and sweeping snowy mountain vistas. Reconnecting lost shaman skeletons with their wooden staffs to put their souls to rest actually felt…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just like the GS Nendo Chocobo, if I had the space and money I wouldn't think twice about getting the whole collection of these 🤣 (As it is, all spare space I have if for a certain wolf Goddess game, an upcoming Spirit of the North new plush, and possible Barkour merch is they make any. I'm doomed)
neutral · AI labelView post →I know I said it before but please people go play the new demo while it's still available, it's so good! Genuinely haven't been so hyped for a new game since Spirit of the North back in 2018-2019 (not counting Okami Sequel, people following me already know the deal lol). So much fun and creativity🥹
neutral · AI labelView post →I've only played a tiny bit of this game but the graphics and story are already amazing. I think I would absolutely love it if the controls worked better. I'm on chapter 3 and I have been stuck trying to jump over the same ledge for 15 minutes. From what I've seen other people share this is a common problem. I hope the devs fix the jumping mechanic, especially for a game that relies so heavily on it. I can't see myself playing this much if it's more frustrating than enjoyable, which is really…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A beautiful journey can still become a frustrating one Spirit of the North caught my attention with its Iceland inspired landscapes, quiet storytelling, and strong musical atmosphere. I liked the idea of exploring this world as a fox, solving environmental puzzles, and letting the visuals carry the experience without dialogue. At its best, it feels calm, reflective, and visually memorable. The problem for me was that the gameplay never matched that atmosphere. Movement, jumping, and navigation…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My youngest wanted me to play the "Fox Game" with her so come listen to the ramblings of a future gamer as we play Spirit of the North. Watch aeathanargeneau with me on Twitch! www.twitch.tv/aeathanargen...
neutral · AI labelView post →A beautiful and peaceful game where it’s not about fighting, but about atmosphere and experience. The music, the environment, and the colors are stunning. Perfect if you just want to relax and lose yourself in the silence of nature. 🦊 10/10 foxes recommend.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Positive post of the day: There's someone one on the Spirit of the North Discord server who keeps posting screenshots playing with my skin ('Raven' in game, which is my OC Dagný). They seem to really like it. Makes me so happy others enjoy my design ❤️
positive · AI labelView post →Game 44- Spirit of the North Honestly, this game is boring and even though I got it for $5 I regret even paying that much
negative · AI labelView post →Heyy! The new schedule is here! We'll have some WoW PvP on Tuesday and Saturday, and on Thursday we'll (hopefully) have a first look at the new 'Spirit of the North 2', a game I've really been looking forward to! 👀 www.twitch.tv/fenhimvt/sch... #vtuber #ENvtuber #streamschedule #SpiritOfTheNorth2
neutral · AI labelView post →what a lovely and beautiful game , i had a lot of fun playing , thank you developers <3
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not sure I could recommend it. Feels kinda empty and janky. The redeeming feature is you play a fox, but judging by the number of reviews with furry avatars, I think I'm just not the target audience. The second game does seem to have more rounded gameplay, interaction mechanics and prettier environments.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →While this game looks fun and entertaining. its really not. It has poor and confusing story telling and limited and boring gameplay. but this game can be quite beautiful at times its just not worth spending your money on. But of course this is just my personal opinon so you are free to think what you want about this game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game #2 Spirit of the North is complete . A beautiful tale on a fox's journey where you gain different power ups to help you. What I really loved most was that you had to free guardian spirits that had passed and been corrupted Imo it feels comparable to feelings of grief in a comforting way
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