RecommendedSteam player
This is one of the best puzzle games I ever played. If you're looking for a simple game, with good story and relaxing gameplay, this game is for you.Show moreShow less
0.7 hours at review164 people found this helpful
The Unfinished Swan
Throwing paint across a white world to uncover its surroundings gives The Unfinished Swan a distinctive single-player hook. At 
CDKeys, it costs $3.29; consider whether this story-led exploration is the kind of journey you want to fit into your plans now. The Steam PC version offers full controller support, and the story follows Monroe through a storybook kingdom. At $3.74 from CDKeys, you can weigh The Unfinished Swan's price against your budget.
All-time low ~ $2.85across Steam & third-party stores
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Past 36 months · Updated dailyHistorical Low~ $2.892026-06Current Low Across Stores~ $3.29CDKeysvs. Historical Low+14%
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01About The Unfinished Swan
As Monroe, follow a swan from an unfinished painting into a surreal, storybook kingdom. Throw paint across its white landscape to reveal the world, with each chapter bringing new ways to explore and new encounters. Steam PC player reviews: 83% positive from 1,896 reviews. Release date: September 10, 2020.
Credits
Composer
Joel Corelitz
Developer
Giant Sparrow
Publisher
Annapurna Interactive
Lowest recorded in 36 months
$2.892026-06-26 · IndieGala StoreBase game · same records as the chart above; USD history, not a regional Steam low.Language support
| Language | Interface | Subtitles | Audio |
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| English | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| French | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Italian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Language | Interface | Subtitles | Audio |
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| German | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Spanish | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Steam PC edition data · 2026-10-19
02Before you buy
Gameplay and controls
Reveal the initially white landscape by throwing paint as Monroe explores. The Steam PC version has full controller support.
Mode and languages
The game is single-player. Interface, audio, and subtitles are listed for English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Chinese.
03Frequently asked questions
What is the story about?
You play Monroe, a 10-year-old orphan, following a swan into a surreal, storybook-inspired kingdom.
What does Monroe encounter?
Chapters bring new ways to explore, strange and sometimes dangerous creatures, and encounters with the eccentric king who built the empire.
How do you explore the world?
Throwing paint onto the white landscape gradually reveals the world around you.
Popular Steam reviews
Native-language selection · 10 reviewsSelected helpful reviews in this language show both recommendations and criticisms. This selection does not represent the overall positive rating; opinions reflect the version reviewed.
Not recommendedSteam player
Let me just start by saying that I adore What Remains of Edith Finch. It is one of my favorite games of all time because of how it blended gameplay and storytelling so seamlessly. So, when I found out the developers behind Edith Finch had a previous game I knew nothing about come to steam, I bought it within minutes of finding out. I LOVE the concept of this game. Painting your surrounding to reveal what comes ahead and using the paint to solve puzzles is a really novel concept. The storytelling is more story-like than Edith Finch; both literally and metaphorically, which is either a good or bad thing depending on your preference. Sadly, I wasn't able to finish the game. I played it for about an hour before I realized I had a pretty bad headache and was feeling quite nauseous. I realized that I became motion sick from playing the game. After quickly looking it up online, I found out I wasn't the only one who got motion sick playing this game. This isn't a negative review but I want to be honest and say I can't recommend this game (as of writing this review) because of the fact that I got motion sick playing. I honestly don't know what did it, because my favorite genre is the FPS. I wasn't originally going to post this review, but after seeing other people online say the game gave them motion sickness, and seeing how one of the other reviews on here said the game made them dizzy after 20 minutes of playing, I decided to post this review. TL;DR: It's a good game that is super creative, but I got motion sick playing it. Go try it out for yourself before writing this game off after reading this review. EDIT: I slept on it and finished the second half of the game. I loved the second half and it was super creative in how it handled its mechanics. I am still going to leave this review as "not recommended." I wouldn't say the motion sickness killed the experience for me, but it did slightly negatively affect it. As for what may have caused the motion sickness, I asked a friend and he said that "if the brain doesn't have reference points it dies" on discord, which I guess makes sense. Again go play the game because it is really that good and hopefully you won't have the same problem that I did play it! EDIT 2: I am awarding this game for the Steam Awards for Best Narrative. I would give Red Dead Redemption 2 the award, but I wanted to give it Game of the Year. One last thing: this was my first review so I didn't know I have to manually turn on comments. They should be on now and I'm sorry if you wanted to comment on this review when I posted it and couldn't.Show moreShow less
1.3 hours at review257 people found this helpful
RecommendedSteam player
Unfinished Swan shows a desperate finding for something that remains unfinished. As Alice through the mirror or even the Little Nemo traveling through another realm this whole empty painting awaits you to give a moral response for things that stay with us in our present time as white and black while it's up to us to end it with the colours of our dreams.Show moreShow less
4.5 hours at review73 people found this helpful
Not recommendedSteam player
I don't like this but only personally. I can see why many have praised it. So instead of complaining, let's keep the thumbs down for my own preference but look at the positives. Art - A neat concept that forces you to fill in the terrain in order to explore your surroundings (constantly firing paintballs got old FAST) Graphics - Charmingly simple. I don't need fancy AAA graphics to enjoy a game. In fact, many of my favorites are retro pixel. (this game however just doesn't have enough eye candy for me, fancy or otherwise) Music - Well, hardly any lol. Maybe the silence is what adds to ambience? (this like others is just lacking too much for me) Gameplay - Your standard FPS run and gun but with paintballs and the environment is your target (again, I only played for a half hour, got pretty far-ish and I should expect more "weapons" to be unlocked. I just couldn't stick around for it) I hope you find enjoyment in this game where I couldn't. It's not at all bad, it's just not for me.Show moreShow less
0.6 hours at review68 people found this helpful
RecommendedSteam player
The game lasts less than two hours... so take that in consideration when buying.Show moreShow less
2.1 hours at review72 people found this helpful
Not recommendedSteam player
I played 1.5 hours and really enjoyed what I played so far. But unfortunately I got motion sickness so bad that I had to lay down for couple of hours. And I don't get motion sickness from any other games. So play with caution.Show moreShow less
0.7 hours at review64 people found this helpful
RecommendedSteam player
The Unfinished Swan is a beautiful and creative game that implements an unique spin on the "throw paint" puzzle game genre. The levels are well designed with new mechanics introduced in each chapter and hidden collectibles (balloons) throughout. These balloons can be used to unlock toys which can help you find collectibles and give you an upgraded ability. The game can be finished between 2-3 hours and features a relaxing soundtrack. Great game overall [8/10]Show moreShow less
4.7 hours at review52 people found this helpful
Not recommendedSteam player
The story is cute, and it's a clever premise; if you have a strong stomach then I'd recommend it. The motion sickness from this experience is insane. First person games and fast camera movements are NEVER an issue for me but I can only play this for about 10-15 minutes at a time. Watch a playthrough of the first chapter or so on youtube and see if it starts making you feel queasy before purchasing.Show moreShow less
2.1 hours at review60 people found this helpful
RecommendedSteam player
I jumped at this title when I heard it was by Giant Sparrow. Edith Finch was a brilliant game and I was eager to see what else this team had accomplished. Initially, I did not know what to make of Unfinished Swan. You start in a white world and start shooting random splotches of black ink. I was not impressed. Then, I realized that an environment was beginning to take shape around me. A bench, a path, a dock, a fish jumping, a garden, a doorway. Soon, I was hooked. Unfinished Swan is a journey through a storybook with a king, a castle, a dark forest, etc. While each chapter has it's own feel, all require you to modify the environment as you go. This may be accomplished by shooting paint balls to reveal details, building blocks to create a path, growing vines to bridge gaps, etc. As you move through the chapters, there are balloons to 'liberate' and story pages to uncover. There is no inventory and the puzzle element is figuring out how to navigate through one environment to the next. The art is unique and different chapters have different styles. The sound track is fairly minimal and I played with my headphones off for most of the game. The exception to this is the narrator who does a wonderful job of reading the story, as it unfolds. I truly enjoyed this game. It had some challenges in terms of jumping and finding balloons in difficult locations (balloon gathering is optional). Overall, it is just a really interesting game to explore. It feels like a child's fairy tale but has layers of complexity. If you are a thoughtful gamer who wants to experience something different and intriguing, I highly recommend The Unfinished Swan. It is absolutely nothing like Edith Finch but it is a very well done game that stands on its own.Show moreShow less
12.1 hours at review49 people found this helpful
Not recommendedSteam player
Do not buy any Annapurna Interactive's game, you money goes to IDF!!Show moreShow less
0.8 hours at review52 people found this helpful
Source: original Steam user reviews. Helpful votes are an archived snapshot, not live data. Last collected: 08/15/2026.