Spirited away!

Spirited Away is a web-based management simulation that launched in February 2023, drawing inspiration from both the meditative management gameplay of titles like Spiritfarer and the atmospheric night market setting of the Studio Ghibli film of the same name. The game comes from the developer behind Midori no Kaori, bringing their experience with intimate, story-driven experiences to this new project.

Recent coverage has positioned Spirited Away within the growing subgenre of management sims that prioritize atmosphere and narrative over traditional progression systems. Its blend of market management mechanics with the iconic, eerie aesthetic of Ghibli's source material appears to be the core draw for players seeking something contemplative rather than mechanically demanding.