FAR: Lone Sails

A 100% must play if you enjoy casual chill games like Journey, Inside, Flower, etc. Plus on 90% sale price its a steal. Its a short and sweet game with a nice soundtrack and fun gameplay mechanics.

What was once the sea. Now it's cyberpunk. There are no texts or spoken words in this game. You sail on your "ship" while listening to relaxing music in an artistic world with a monochrome and red theme. No enemies appear, but there are some light gimmicks along the way. What you see at the ending... It was a great game. I recommend it.

It's a nice, atmospheric, light management game. Do not expect any griping story, even the enviromental story telling isn't percticulary deep or interesting, but it was still a nice, fairly relaxing game. It's quite short too, so it does not overstay its wellcome.

Overall Rating: 9.5/10 Adventure: 10/10 An immersive journey through a haunting, post-apocalyptic world that combines exploration with puzzle-solving. The minimalist storytelling and environmental discovery make every moment feel meaningful. Graphics: 9/10 Beautiful, hand-painted visuals with a muted color palette that evoke a sense of desolation and serenity. The art style complements the game's atmosphere perfectly. Music & Sound: 9.5/10 The ambient soundtrack and subtle sound effects create a calming, immersive experience that heightens the emotional depth of the journey. Gameplay & Mechanics: 9/10 Simple yet engaging. Managing your vessel and solving environmental puzzles offers a satisfying and relaxing challenge, with intuitive controls that suit the meditative pace. Story & Atmosphere: 10/10 Told through visuals and environment rather than dialogue, the game builds a poignant, atmospheric narrative about resilience and exploration. Replayability: 8/10 While the core experience is linear, the tranquil world invites players to revisit and appreciate its beauty at their own pace.

Far: Lone Sails has a very specific aesthetic behind it. It’s casual and relaxing, yet there’s always a slight wonderment of what lurks in the wide open planes of the world you’re traveling through. In the game, you are a little nameless protagonist driving your land ship across a ruined post apocalyptic world. With each section of the game gorgeously realised with beautiful art and atmospheric sounds, Far: Lone Sails never failed to impress. The game is about two hours long and will mostly consist of you rolling from left to right on your land boat. While you travel, you have to keep your ship moving either by using fuel supplies you find on the ground or by catching wind in your sails. Occasionally you’ll find small puzzle sections to complete that will either give you an upgrade to your ship, such as better sails or a vacuum that automatically picks up fuel supplies, or it will simply let you keep moving. I never felt like these provided any real challenge. They feel like they exist simply to bring the art of Far: Lone Sails to life rather than to work as their own strong, or even successful, gameplay elements. However, even when I was just rolling across the landscape, making sure my ship wasn’t running out of fuel or going on fire, it was impossible to ignore all the beauty Far: Lone Sails has to offer. The art is absolutely stunning and is actually what drew me to the game in the first place. It’s a beautiful mixture of monochrome backgrounds with splashes of reds and oranges all painting a fantastic, rustic, ruined scene. Occasionally, when the wind caught my sails so I was moving along smoothly, when my boat wasn’t on fire and when I was just cruising along through some destroyed town, I could just jump out and stand on top of my boat. As the music swelled and the sky darkened, I just realised the absolute gorgeous beauty of the game. The design of Far: Lone Sails also holds some compelling lore and world building. Old ruined vessels, small photographs, and snippets of radio feedback all give subtle hints to the protagonist’s past and what happened to the world. This leaves the player to piece together their own understanding of the story in a way that very much reminded me of games such as Playdead’s Inside. However, I did feel these elements could have been delved into deeper, as it could have added some needed extra layers to the experience. All in all, while Far: Lone Sails is lacking in gameplay depth and could go a little deeper into it’s lore, It only took me a couple of hours to finish, which is pretty good in this case as otherwise I feel I could have easily become bored of the game and never finished it. However, the aesthetic is impeccable and creates a very unique playthrough that I enjoyed thoroughly. The art and music are absolutely beautiful, and I’d argue it’s worth playing simply for that. Verdict:9/10

This is a lovely little gentle puzzle game. None of the puzzles are very complex or taxing, but they are fun, and the the scenery is gorgeous, for a post apocalyptic wasteland. The music is lovely, and fits beautifully with each section, so never gets too repetitive. 10 out if 10, may even play it again to try and get the remaining achievements.

A"Jumper". Better be exact! Not worth the time. It looked better on paper, however it is like having to do a job that you just paid to do. Cool concept though.

An excellent artistic piece, but not really a game. It relies on environmental storytelling instead of having anything procedurally generated or having an overarching goal; the only reason to play is to see the plan the developers had set out for you. (The "other okomotive" was something I figured out shortly before it actually revealed itself, which also somewhat cheapened the reveal for me.) There is an achievement to finish the game in 99 minutes or less, and you can finish it in less than 3 hours without even trying, to put matters into perspective about just how short it actually is. If you were hoping for something like Oregon Trail or Death Road to Canada, you're in for disappointment. But if you temper all those expectations, you'll still find the experience eerily beautiful.

brilliant unique game, really loved playing this one & have bought the sequel far changing tides. i really appreciate the colours of the buttons so that they stand out & are easy to navigate, the colour & art in this game are beautiful. i difficulty was just right, i only had to look up a single incident because i wasn't sure if was doing it right & it was the one & only time the machine blew up & i think i died but i cant remember now. it is a relaxing game , just this one incident was a bit hectic. would love this game to have an endless mode, it really is one of the best games i have played in a long time.

I'm going to be a dissenter and not recommend this game. It's pretty, it's fluid, it's easy, it controls well, it's cute and it's fun, but it's far too short and I never really felt challenged by it. The game play loop is so basic it couldn't keep me interested for the short play time, and there's never any danger or really anything to do at all except constantly fuel the ship, then jump out every ten minutes to hit the next button. It needed more, maybe a little story or a few uniquely creative sections.

Nope... Not for me... No start, no ending, no motivation... It's too pretentious for my taste. Story needs more development, bigger machines, and so on. Great visuals and so on, but... no...

A really immersive game with simple gameplay that leaves you pondering what truly happened to the world.

Play with Headphones, to really enjoy the sound design. It's a puzzle game with very evocative environmental storytelling. It's also short. You can finish this in about 2-3 hours.

I don’t even know what to say… the mystery in the story, and how this little guy controls such a huge machine just to find someone else in this dead world… the music is amazing, and the visuals are stunning. This game is a masterpiece. I feel bad for anyone who hasn’t discovered it yet.

It lets you to create its own story. Sure, some elements guide you but it is not that narrative. Devs did great job with its environmental story telling. And lastly, If you like chill games like; Gris, Inside, Ori, etc. You'll need to try this one for sure. It's short, atmospheric and includes great soundtrack. (9/10)

Great game, great concept. Introduces enough tweaks on the core gameplay loop to keep things interesting, and a few grand set pieces to really set the world and scale.

A short atmospheric game, I highly recommend it

It's a good game but one unmissable achievement did not pop up. So, I beat it again but in vain. I guess some achievements are glitched.

The gameplay is a mix between side scroller and puzzles like limbo Beautiful art and ost Give it a shot a great game

This is one of the most relaxing and fun little game I've watched and played. Good music, atmosphere, it is hard to say anything bad about it and why from it being designed in that way for that specific type of game. It has done it's job of being the few best and fun to play again from time to time. Story is very nice without words being said for it or how you just know.

Such an amazing game, like actually beautiful game. +1

Short but sweet game about just you and your vessel heading to the right. No dialog, just a calm soundtrack and the sounds of you and your vessel. There are a few puzzles in the game, but all are fairly simple and even if you're not puzzle inclined should be easy to figure out. Enjoyed my time with this game.

Environmental story telling at its best. If there's anything lacking to this game, its a sequel. Ohw wait .. there is one

loved the game would recommend to everyone, the music is too goooooodddd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

Phenomenal Game. Completely got my money's worth. It's interesting how the game evoked emotion for 'things', grown attachments, and knowing departure.

Music and visual style are quite lovely, although I think they are a bit over-praised. The game itself is a nice, chill short journey. I do recommend it, but due to it being extremely short (hardly over 2 hours) and not being MINDBLOWING in any way, I also recommend getting it while on sale.

Total chill out for 2h gameplay. Worth it for one evening. Looks similar to LIMBO, INSIDE.

10/10 game, short yet was very fun, was confusing in most part, but i love the art style, recommended.

This game is essentially Inside but on wheels. I love that there's no tutorial and you learn how to run your machine by pressing all the buttons. The buttons are physical as well, meaning there's no prompt, you just move your character and interact by pushing, standing on or jumping to trigger these buttons. Puzzles will gently make you discover new ways to interact with the different tools at your disposal. The game is regularly heavily discounted so you should pick it up with no regrets. There's even a demo to try it if you are really unsure. I bought my copy straight after running the demo - to check how it would run on the Steam Deck, which I'm happy to say runs it perfectly.

Really well put together game, with beautiful music and visuals :)

A gem of a game with a haunting atmosphere and a musical score to match it.

One of the best little games I've ever played. A bit expensive at full price, I think. I bought it for €1.50 during the sales, a real bargain!

Good visuals and relaxing gameplay On sale for a buck rn go buy it

Loved the mechanics, it felt pretty intuitive and didn't really require an explanation. I loved the graphics and the overall atmosphere. the music is amazing! for a short game, it's extremely memorable.

This isn't a game, it's art. on 90% sale price its a steal. Its a short and sweet game with a nice soundtrack and fun gameplay mechanics.

[h3]A Touching Journey Through A Beautifully Broken World[/h3] FAR: Lone Sails is a masterclass in atmospheric storytelling and minimalist design. It manages to convey a profound sense of journey, loneliness, and perseverance without a single line of dialogue. The act of keeping your landship moving is inherently satisfying, creating a bond between the player and the machine. It made me think that maybe I could even drive a train or sail a ship XD While the gameplay mechanics & controls are straightforward and the puzzles aren't brain-teasers, this simplicity allows the player to fully immerse themselves in the game. The sound design is just incredible! If you appreciate games that prioritize atmosphere, subtle narrative, and a unique sense of place over action or complex puzzles, FAR: Lone Sails is an absolute must-play. It's a quiet triumph that proves less can indeed be more if done right! The only thing I didn't like was this achievement called "It’s over 9000!" It took multiple playthroughs to get it, which became a bit boring. [b]Score: 9/10[/b] What do you call a land-ship that loves to tell stories? A narrative vessel! 😎

One of my All Time Favorite games The music and visuals are Absolutely Majestic

If you into Inside i recommend to buy. But it takes 3 hours to get 90% of achievements. PS: this game reminds me Dunkirk.

honestly have no idea how to describe this game, scenic to say the least, the okomotive is a bit of a hassle to manage, but i guess that's because it was built for a two man crew. the psychics are clunky sometimes, and the puzzles can be confusing rather than difficult, but the feeling when sails are up high and the engine's at full throttle is unmatched, not to mention the scenery on the flat open plains 7.5/10 you should however, buy the game when its on sale, 15$ is a bit costly for this 3-4 hour experience, best to get it when its below 5$

Very short game that tells the story of a person trying to traverse a post-apocalyptic wasteland with their unique vehicle. The game is very well thought out and features intuitive gameplay. It requires some resource management, while you try and keep your vehicle operational. The introduction and progression of new mechanics are well designed and show that the developers knew what they were doing. You can finish the game within the refund period (unless you're going for 100%), but why would you? It’s an excellent game that's worth the price. I would totally recommend this little gem!

What a surprising little game. Aesthetically absolutely gorgeous, the entire game looks like a steampunk oil painting come to life. I don't really know what I was expecting but I probably thought there'd be a little more gameplay than there actually was - it reminded me a lot of Limbo and that brand of side-scrolling adventure game. Really intuitive though, simple but no real tutorials needed or anything, everything clicked pretty easily. The lowkey worldbuilding and art was the main reason I enjoyed this - I would have finished it regardless cos it was less than 3 hours, but the music and visuals brought it to another level. I think the soundtrack will make it into my regular mellow rotation. Really keen to play the second one, now. What a great little experience.

It is probably the sweetest ~4 hour game one can play, I bought it at a big discount and I want to buy it without one now, it´s worth every cent and I´ll probably play it again in a year or so, until then, enjoy the calmness and bindingness of this adventure to your Okomotive to seek others, drive far conductors

A few hours of visual storytelling with light puzzles. There were moments of calm and sudden storms. Far Lone Sails was overall a satisfying experience.

For as short as it was, I enjoyed every minute of it. Like a beautiful indie film that you wish went on longer but in the end, it felt right to end where it did.

Never played a game before where you can randomly press the screenshot key and you got a perfect cinematic desktop wallpaper

I love this game so much. It's so surreal and doesn't cause you any form of anxiety whatsoever. the design is simple, the background is immersive, and the music... divine.

Lovely, short little game. Not very hard - perfect if your are looking for a casual puzzle game with a unique atmosphere.

I got this game on sale. It is not very long and the puzzles are not very difficult BUT the game is very fun. The art is really well done. The atmospheric music is top notch. I have heard the sequel isn't as polished which is unfortunate. I recommend this game if you want a fun well made game.

I think this game is a masterclass in visual and sound design, it's very well done in quite literally almost every regard. I also just loooove the asthetics this game has, it's really lovely.

Game so calming, I literally slept twice mid-game. Really good short game with stunning graphics. Worth checking out.