Arietta of Spirits

A story-driven action-adventure set on an island inhabited by spirits

Third Spirit Games · Published by Third Spirit Games, Red Art Games · Released Aug 20, 2021

Reviews: Very Positive; 86% of 545
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 4 years ago; Jun 1, 2022
Minimum PC: OpenGL 3.2 compatible GPU…; 2 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Arietta of Spirits?

This single-player action-adventure follows Arietta, who gains the ability to see spirits while visiting her late grandmother's island cabin. You explore forests and caverns, meet characters, and fight enemies in reaction-based combat.

For you if...

+you prefer straightforward controls and approachable mechanics

Not for you if...

−you want puzzles woven into exploration
−you expect varied areas and clear navigation

What players say

86% of 545 reviews are positive

Players praise the pixel art, soundtrack, and emotional storytelling. Common complaints include the short length, repetitive fights, and dialogue that drags.

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Arietta of Spirits system requirements

Minimum: OpenGL 3.2 compatible GPU…, 2 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Microsoft® Windows® Vista / 7 / 8
Processor: 2.0 GHz dual-core processor or better
Graphics: OpenGL 3.2 compatible GPU with at least 256MB of VRAM
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 250 MB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0c

OS: Microsoft® Windows® Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
Processor: 3.0 GHz dual-core processor or better
Graphics: OpenGL 3.2 compatible GPU with at least 512MB of VRAM
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 250 MB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Notes: PS4 or Xbox 360 Controller or Direct Input compatible controller

Does Arietta of Spirits have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Arietta of Spirits run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 30
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages: Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Does Arietta of Spirits use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam