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Jivana

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2022

Should you play it?

Jivana is a story-driven adventure game. Embody Aelis, a water priestess who uses her powers to open the path for her community, forced to flee after the appearance of a huge cataclysm. Explore the enchanting landscapes of Jivana, use your ability to manipulate water and lead your people to safety.

What works

  • Beautiful visuals and soundtrack
  • Engaging waterbending mechanics
  • Relaxing and immersive atmosphere
  • Free to play
  • Short and accessible gameplay

Things to keep in mind

  • Very short length
  • Clunky controls and some bugs
  • Incomplete story feeling like a demo
  • Limited exploration and customization
  • Performance and optimization issues

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • After Us

  • Isle of Ewe

  • Grim Legends: The Forsaken Bride

  • Grim Legends 2: Song of the Dark Swan

  • Echoed World

  • Postmouse

More continuation-driven

Games that feels like Jivana but with an even stronger pull to keep playing

  • XING: The Land Beyond

  • Spirit of the North 2

  • Supraland

  • Planet of Lana II

  • Darkarta: A Broken Heart's Quest Collector's Edition

  • Teslagrad 2

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Jivana: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation, Intimacy, Expression.

Last update: 21/08/2026