Play this when
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons
For two hours your hands work as a team. Then one of them goes still. Nobody explains grief better than this game.
Who it's for
You control both brothers at once, one with each thumbstick, so for most of the game your two hands literally work as a pair.
Feelings it meets
What it is
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is a 2013 adventure game developed by Starbreeze Studios, directed by Josef Fares and published by 505 Games; a remake by Avantgarden was released in 2024. Two brothers travel through a fantasy world to find the Water of Life from the Tree of Life to cure their sick father.
Where to find it
Steam (Windows), PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop, iOS/Android (original); Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and Steam.
Before you start
Heads up: A suicide attempt and a sibling's death.
Age: Not verified (suggested 13+)
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:Ecclesiastes 3:1, King James Bible
