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The Unfinished Swan invites you to explore a world by splashing paint on it. The tactile experience leads you into a fairy tale about an unfinished painting that leads a child back to his parent. It stands out for the unusual revealing of a world you can't see, by what the paint hits.
Unfortunately, The Unfinished Swan is not available on Android, Mac, Switch, Xbox One or Xbox X|S. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme:
Release Date: 16/10/2012
Out Now: PC, PS Vita, PS3, PS4 and iOS
Skill Rating: 8+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Adventure, Narrative (Puzzle, Shooting and Traversal)
Accessibility: 22 features
Components: 3D First-Person
Developer: Giant Sparrow (@GiantSparrow)
Costs: Purchase cost
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If you like the sound of The Unfinished Swan but it doesn’t offer the accessibility you require, the games in this section offer a similar experience but with more Accessibility Features. You can view a full breakdown in our The Unfinished Swan Accessibility Report.
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