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What Remains of Edith Finch
Developer Giant Sparrow
What Remains of Edith Finch is a first-person exploration video game developed by Giant Sparrow and published by Annapurna Interactive. The game was released in 2017 for PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One; for Nintendo Switch in 2019; for iOS in 2021; and for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in 2022. The story follows the seventeen-year-old Edith Finch, the last surviving member of her family, as she returns to… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
747 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 4, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
95
LovedLoved
412 positive · 20 negative
95% range 93–97%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 412 | 20 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 97 | 3 | 158 |
| Lemmy * | 9 | 0 | 23 |
| Mastodon * | 6 | 1 | 18 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
19,296 of 20,457 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
96% recommend · 263 yes, 12 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 275 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Overwhelmingly Positive (50,849 of 53,198 positive).
Players praise the game's storytelling as a masterclass in narrative design. [1][2][3] Many find the game emotionally impactful, describing it as haunting and unforgettable. [4][5][6] Some reviewers warn the game may be triggering for those with depression or suicide history. [7]
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Representative posts
- [1]
Almost 10 years later, I still think about Edith Finch. I've recommended the game to friends, and watched them experience it for the first time, and on each replay the story washes over me and takes my breath away all over again. One of my favorite games ever, and a massive inspiration for the type of story I someday want to tell. As a very personal aside, I've been paralyzed for some time, and Calvin's story …
- [2]
I'm an avid fan of the "big old house hiding family secrets" genre and I don't think any game will ever top this one. An absolute masterclass in storytelling. Each of the stories is engaging in their own way and each of them deals a different kind of emotional damage.
- [5]
Haunting Masterpiece – 9.75/10 What Remains of Edith Finch hit me in a way few games ever have. Every story felt personal, like opening a diary you shouldn’t, yet can’t stop reading. The pacing, the atmosphere, the way each memory unfolds—it’s all beautifully done. By the end, I just sat there, processing everything. It’s emotional, haunting, and unforgettable. One of those rare games that stays with you long after …
- [3]
review What Remains of Edith Finch is one of the best examples of storytelling in games. It's a game that understands that gameplay itself can be a narrative device rather than something that exists between cutscenes. Every chapter introduces a different member of the Finch family, and each story is told in a completely unique way. Instead of repeating the same gameplay loop, the mechanics constantly evolve to …
- [4]
This game is so sad and yet so comforting to me. Ediths voice is calming, the game is beautiful and the music is lovely. I love this masterpiece <3
Summarised from 34 of the 546 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
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Players who liked What Remains of Edith Finch talk about exceptional storytelling that blends gameplay and narrative seamlessly; those who didn't talk about may be emotionally heavy or triggering for some players. Which matters more to you?
Critics, per Wikipedia
What Remains of Edith Finch received "generally favorable" reviews for the Windows, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch versions, while the Xbox One version received "universal acclaim", according to review aggregator website Metacritic. Destructoid's Brett Makedonski scored the game a 9/10 with the consensus "A hallmark of excellence. There may be flaws, but they are negligible and won't cause massive damage." Marty Sliva's 8.8/10 score on IGN stated that "What Remains of Edith Finch is a gorgeous experience and one of the finest magical-realism stories in all of games." Andy Chalk's gave a score of 91 out of 100 on PC Gamer and said it was "Touching, sad, and brilliant; a story worth…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 747 · most liked firstMy only thought on naming games is that if "Balatro", "Disco Elysium", "LUFTRAUSERS", "Planetenverteitigungskanonenkommandant", "What Remains of Edith Finch", "Journey", and "Kingdom Hearts 2.8 something" can all be successful, it just doesn't matter. If it is successful it'll stick, not vice versa.
neutral · AI labelView post →looking for moots: game edition ︶︶︶︶︶︶ ♡ The Elder Scrolls ♡ Dragon Age ♡ Baldur’s Gate 3 ♡ Red Dead Redemption ♡ BioShock ♡ Little Nightmares ♡ What Remains of Edith Finch ♡ Devil May Cry ♡ Silent Hill ♡ Rule of Rose ♡ The Haunting Ground ♡ Dynasty Warriors ♡ The Sims 4 #promosky #gamingsky
neutral · AI labelView post →July #promosky time 🌹 Hi, I’m Macy! Currently playing: ⚔️ Kingdom Come: Deliverance II 💃🏻 Disco Elysium 🕷️ Grounded 🃏 Balatro Some favorite games: 🏠 What Remains of Edith Finch 🔦 Alan Wake 2 🎭 Immortality ⛵️ Spiritfarer 🧝♀️ BG3 Other interests: 📚 Small press/indie publishing 🍳 Cooking 🎥 Film/TV 🍷 Wine
neutral · AI labelView post →Bare minimum for holding a conversation: Dragon Age Origins, Mass Effect 2, Dragon Age 2, Tales of Symphonia, Cyberpunk 2077, What Remains of Edith Finch, Dear Esther, God of War 2018, Baldur’s Gate 3, and Expedition 33.
neutral · AI labelView post →I'm sure there are still a lot of people out there that don't know we're working on a weird point and click adventure with deduction mechanics that owes as much to What Remains of Edith Finch as to Return of he Obra Dinn (but probably easier 😅) So, wishlist and make some noise!
neutral · AI labelView post →come on, no offense meant but branch out. Pentiment Disco Elysium Kentucky Route Zero Indika Pathologic / Pathologic 2 (I am biased) Stanley Parable Journey What Remains of Edith Finch Pyre 1000x Resist Immortality
neutral · AI labelView post →What games evoked emotions for you? Which ones really hit you in the feels?. For me, in no particular order: * Firewatch * This War of Mine * What Remains of Edith Finch * Gone Home * Papers Please * Doki Doki Literature Club * I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream
positive · AI labelView post →Fallout (the original) I Am Not A Human World of Horror Tyranny Disco Elysium Planescape Torment Torment: Tides of Numenera MGS Firewatch The Stanley Parable Kentucky Route Zero Sable What Remains of Edith Finch Immortality Indika White Shadows Season Tunic Sifu Hotline Miami Superhot Pentiment
neutral · AI labelView post →Chose a very special game for Tuesday's weekly stream, and one that arguably made me who I am today. What Remains of Edith Finch. See you at 6PM CST. twitch.tv/andresplays93
positive · AI labelView post →Almost 10 years later, I still think about Edith Finch. I've recommended the game to friends, and watched them experience it for the first time, and on each replay the story washes over me and takes my breath away all over again. One of my favorite games ever, and a massive inspiration for the type of story I someday want to tell. As a very personal aside, I've been paralyzed for some time, and Calvin's story reminds me of when I could still move my legs. It may not have been your intention,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Finished What Remains of Edith Finch and wow… the storytelling through puzzle-like gameplay is beautiful. The game itself is simple and subtle. It makes you slow down, feel, and think. As it unravels, it hits like a truck. An emotional look at life you play — immersive, powerful, unforgettable.
positive · AI labelView post →Second time hit just as hard as the first one. Maybe even a little bit more, with how much I've learned over the years. What Remains of Edith Finch remains a timeless experience.
positive · AI labelView post →indie devs making me cry more than any AAA studio: Spiritfarer Journey A Short Hike What Remains of Edith Finch Before Your Eyes am i just soft or are these games masterpieces? 🖤😭
neutral · AI labelView post →What Remains of Edith Finch (Steam) is $3.94 on Gamebillet buff.ly/abKRPxR Deck verified
neutral · AI labelView post →Every single game in this bundle is on sale right now! Get Slay the Princess, Inscryption, and What Remains of Edith Finch for a wild ~54% off~ All bangers. (And if you already own some of the games, you can still get the others on sale!)
neutral · AI labelView post →Devolver is nice, I love Cult of the Lamb, but they don't publish the "Kentucky Route Zero", "Lorelei and the Laser Eyes" or "What Remains of Edith Finch" type of games. They seem to focus on a more action oriented type of game which is fine but is not the same niche that Annapurna had.
neutral · AI labelView post →what are the most heartbreaking games you've ever played? these are mine: 📔 What Remains of Edith Finch 🌿 The Last of Us: Part II 🐺 Life is Strange 2 🌫️ Martha is Dead
neutral · AI labelView post →Share a pic and the title of a narrative game you love. What Remains of Edith Finch
neutral · AI labelView post →Giant Sparrow (What Remains of Edith Finch) is teasing its next game. - Still in early development - "exploring the wonders and horrors of biology" - You play as a field biologist - Inspired by Ico, Sprited Away and David Attenborough nature documentaries www.giantsparrow.com/games/heron/
neutral · AI labelView post →What Remains of Edith Finch is $4.99 on US eShop buff.ly/3C5nxLV US PSN buff.ly/3C5ny2r EGS buff.ly/40jn9Tv
neutral · AI labelView post →A collection of small stories about one family and somehow each one feels personal. It’s not long. It doesn’t need to be.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Happy Friday, friends. These are my favorite video games: Stray Heavy Rain Gone Home What Remains of Edith Finch Silent Hill 3 They gotta be emo and/or weird. What say you?
neutral · AI labelView post →I can't even imagine how painful it is, but I realized something. This game isn't a game, it will be part of your life and reminder about cost of life. And after the plot you either gonna break optimistic hopes or gonna start make your whole life better in all possible ways.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What 2 games that got you like this at the credits?🥲 I'll start: 🚀Outer Wilds 🐟What Remains of Edith Finch
neutral · AI labelView post →What Remains of Edith Finch changed the course of my life.
positive · AI labelView post →Need something short to play before Silent Hill F next week. Finally starting up What Remains of Edith Finch.
neutral · AI labelView post →Do any of you have like this one game that you maybe played years ago, but you have to think about it regularly, because it left such a big impact for you? Had to think about that just now, because today is a day I keep thinking about 'What Remains of Edith Finch' 🤔
positive · AI labelView post →a unique short indie game that gives plenty of room for interpretation. Everybody should have played it once. Also, thanks to @trancecore777 for the recommendation.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I keep getting harassed to play a game called What Remains of Edith Finch, so I decided to play it today. Come say hey at twitch.tv/gaymerfit
neutral · AI labelView post →Every time I play What Remains of Edith Finch I’m left in awe of the Lewis sequence. Absolutely chilling and masterful.
positive · AI labelView post →This week @rareandradiant.bsky.social and @ayshaufarah.bsky.social join the lads on a ferry bound for Orcas Island as they cover Giant Sparrow's 2017 deathly walking sim: What Remains of Edith Finch. See you Wednesday, ornithologists!
neutral · AI labelView post →Choose 20 games that greatly influence you. One game per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, no particular order. Day 5: What Remains of Edith Finch
neutral · AI labelView post →If you a depressed or have any pre-disposition toward being depressed or suffer from other mental health issues. Even if you know someone who has committed suicide or nearly gone through with it yourself, DO NOT PLAY THIS GAME. I wished there was a warning for this game so that certain consumers do not have to suffer.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What Remains of Edith Finch is a brief, emotionally powerful narrative adventure blending melancholy and absurdity. Through unique stories of loss and grief, it offers a deeply human experience, supported by strong writing, art, and voice acting. My ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ review: bckl.gg/qaBN
positive · AI labelView post →What Remains of Edith Finch is a short, first-person, narrative-driven adventure game with an atmosphere that blends quiet absurdity with deep melancholy - reminiscent of A Series of Unfortunate Events. It places you behind the eyes of Edith Finch, the last surviving member of the Finches: a large, eccentric, and extraordinarily unlucky family whose members all met fantastical and unfortunate ends. The gameplay largely resembles a walking simulator. You explore the Finch family home - a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What Remains of Edith Finch is $4.99 on US PSN buff.ly/gA9Cn5z US eShop buff.ly/gYKzVIV (Steam) $3.67 Gamebillet buff.ly/RYOy9Q8
neutral · AI labelView post →#WhatRemainsofEdithFinch #virtualphotography #vprepost #thephotomode #TPMNature #AnimalMonday What Remains of Edith Finch Tools used Reshade 6.7.2 Freecam by @anticowl.bsky.social
neutral · AI labelView post →I'm an avid fan of the "big old house hiding family secrets" genre and I don't think any game will ever top this one. An absolute masterclass in storytelling. Each of the stories is engaging in their own way and each of them deals a different kind of emotional damage.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Today I finished playing What Remains of Edith Finch and if you have ever been on the fence about it, just know that it is a masterpiece. I never thought that this game, which has always been described as a "walking simulator" (I dislike this description, but whatever), could engross me like it did.
positive · AI labelView post →What Remains of Edith Finch, a second-generation walking sim I feel very fondly about: nebula.tv/videos/innue...
positive · AI labelView post →I love games like this. I replay Firewatch probably once a year. Walking simulator is such a dismissive genre name, but these games tend to be short and emotionally rich. What Remains of Edith Finch is one of my other favorites. I wish there were 1000 more to play. Yes, I enjoy sinking hundreds of hours into Satisfactory or Dark Souls, but sometimes I want to feel things and that is what these games deliver.
positive · AI labelView post →What Remains of Edith Finch is 75% off for the Steam Summer Sale.
neutral · AI labelView post →I'll say it, losing Best Narrative at The TGA Game Awards™ to What Remains of Edith Finch was a joke.
negative · AI labelView post →I don't know if it's any good but I love that the Hunter X Hunter fighting game is subtitled "Nen Impact." I feel like almost any game would benefit from this. Donkey Kong: Nen Impact. What Remains of Edith Finch: Nen Impact. Things of that nature
neutral · AI labelView post →Played What Remains of Edith Finch today What a hauntingly sad and beautiful and weird and trippy and fucked up game I loved it so much 😭 PLEASE play this game if you haven’t idk what took me so long
positive · AI labelView post →Would have improved What Remains of Edith Finch immensely, and I already adore that game
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neutral · AI labelView post →Please note: I played this game in 2022 and am leaving a review in 2026, I still think about this game and wish I could play it again for the first time. One of the few games I've loved enough to get 100% steam achievements on. It's very story rich and I'm usually one to spacebar through all the dialogue and text in a game but I found myself invested in the story and even going back to re-read parts that I went by too fast. Spooky, but not scary. Haunting, but not horrific. No nightmares from…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is so sad and yet so comforting to me. Ediths voice is calming, the game is beautiful and the music is lovely. I love this masterpiece <3
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What Remains of Edith Finch the Hedgehog
neutral · AI labelView post →Try the demo for Kinsfolk, a casual emotional adventure about fatherhood. >Made in the spirit of the likes of Journey, Firewatch, What Remains of Edith Finch - Kinsfolk is a casual adventure about fatherhood. As the main character you embark on a journey to discover the meaning of family. Seems like a nice one if you're into slower-paced experiences.
neutral · AI labelView post →Live now with What Remains of Edith Finch! Technically a horror game for spooky season, because of *that* scene. Twitch.tv/andresplays93
positive · AI labelView post →review What Remains of Edith Finch is one of the best examples of storytelling in games. It's a game that understands that gameplay itself can be a narrative device rather than something that exists between cutscenes. Every chapter introduces a different member of the Finch family, and each story is told in a completely unique way. Instead of repeating the same gameplay loop, the mechanics constantly evolve to reflect the personality, emotions, and perspective of the character you're…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What Remains Of Edith Finch is a game where you uncover the secrets and the truth about the Finch family in the Finch house. On your journey with that purpose, You interact with different objects of the Finch family in their own rooms, where in the end it triggers a memory or a sequence of a Finch family member. You can then learn who they were, what they were doing and how it ended for them. In my opinion, What Remains Of Edith Finch was never intended to be a happy and wholesome game. The…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →#WhatRemainsofEdithFinch #virtualphotography #vprepost #thephotomode #VPBlueMonday ( not sure this shot counts as #AnimalMonday ) What Remains of Edith Finch Tools used Reshade 6.7.2 Freecam by @anticowl.bsky.social
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neutral · AI labelView post →I finally played What Remains of Edith Finch What a beautiful short game Great way to spend a couple hours playing and many more hours thinking about it
positive · AI labelView post →Edith Finch feels less like a game and more like a collection of lives remembered. It turns grief into something fragile and beautiful, and it sticks with you long even after the screen goes dark.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →#WhatRemainsofEdithFinch #virtualphotography #vpsupport #thephotomode What Remains of Edith Finch Tools used Reshade 6.7.2 Freecam by @anticowl.bsky.social
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