How to Say Goodbye is a casual puzzle platformer game about a character who has recently become a ghost and is lost in an unknown world populated by spirits. The player must move elements of the world around the character to move them through the levels.

In terms of tone, How to Say Goodbye is similar to puzzle games like Unpacking, though not similar in theme. The game features distinctive artwork that borders on abstract in places, and combines clean lines with limited color palettes to give each area a unique feel compared to other areas in the game.

Lead ghosts out of liminal space

In How to Say Goodbye, the player takes on the role of a new ghost who is stuck in a strange realm between life and death and must find their way through to the other side. The player will pass through many different regions along the way, with the goal being to lead a group of other ghosts to the symbolic exit—a door.

An interesting puzzle mechanic

The central game mechanic of How to Say Goodbye involves moving the scenery, rather than the player, to lead ghosts and objects where they need to go. The player must fight against dark forces that hold the ghost characters back and try to prevent them from leaving the realm they have found themselves in. The player must guide the ghosts past obstacles while avoiding the dark forces.

Themes of grief and sadness

Being a game set in the liminal space between life and death, How to Say Goodbye features themes of death and the afterlife, which may not be suitable for everyone. The puzzle element of the game is casual enough for most players, but still offers a challenge as the game progresses.