From the Introduction
Answering the Ferryman is a collaborative storytelling game for two players. One player takes the role of the Passenger, a recently deceased individual remembering and reflecting upon his life. The other player takes the role of the Ferryman, the spirit responsible for guiding the Passenger into the afterlife.
The game begins as the Passenger's final crossing starts. While ferrying the Passenger across the final river, the Ferryman begins to ask him about his death and the life that came before it. The two characters carry on a conversation and piece together details about the Passenger's life. Their goal is to resolve whatever lingering issues prevent the Passenger from finding rest. The game ends when the Passenger finds peace.
Answering the Ferryman is a deeply collaborative game. There are no monsters to kill or dungeons to explore; instead, the players try to tell a satisfying story together.