# Afterlife-Themed Video Games Spiritfarer Educates Players on How to Cope with the Concept of Death By Pablo Riquelme | Published 2020-09-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiritfarer References: [washingtonpost](https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2020/07/30/spiritfarer-game-about-afterlife-seeks-ease-terror-death/) & [thunderlotusgames](https://thunderlotusgames.com/spiritfarer/) Spitfarer is a video game that aims to both entertain and educate its players about coping with death. In the [adventure and simulation game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astral-wield), players will embody Stella, a spirit guide and the captain of a ferry that transports the dead. Stella's goal is to build a boat to explore the world, make new spirit friends, and take care of them. As the [Washington Post](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soulframe) reports, “For creative director Nicolas Guérin, building a death-positive game was cathartic; a way to cope with his own mortality as well as the passing of loved ones.” In a world where a pandemic is still raging and consumers try to cope with increased anxiety levels, perhaps a [video game that teaches its players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanity-games) how to cope with such a dark concept could not have come at a better time. Image Credit: Thunder Lotus Games ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Death Positive:** Creating video games that address the concept of death in a positive and educational way can provide a cathartic experience for players and help them cope with mortality. - **Edutainment Gaming:** Combining educational elements with entertainment in video games can provide players with a unique learning experience while still offering enjoyable gameplay. - **Simulation Games:** Simulation games that allow players to assume different roles and navigate complex scenarios can provide valuable insights and perspectives on various aspects of life, such as coping with death. ### Where This Applies - **Video Game Development:** Developing video games that explore topics like death and offer educational value can open up new opportunities for game developers to provide unique and meaningful experiences for players. - **Mental Health and Wellness:** Incorporating elements of coping strategies and mental health education in video games can contribute to the wellness industry by providing interactive tools for individuals to manage their anxieties and fears. - **Education and Training:** Integrating video games with educational content can enhance the way people learn and acquire new knowledge, offering immersive and engaging learning experiences in fields such as psychology and emotional well-being. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cozy Meditative Digital Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simpler-times.md) - [Cozy Self-Exploration Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betwixt.md) - [Compassionate Online Servers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experiencecraft.md) - [Mindful Virtual Reality Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maloka.md) - [Dark Meditative Digital Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crow-country-game.md) - [Haunting Gaming Adventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hauntii-xbox-game.md) - [Mental Health-Supporting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paradise-island.md) - [Mental Health Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindscape.md) - [Family-Friendly Platformer Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-billy.md)