The demo for Order of the Sinking Star is available on Steam through June 23, 2026, with the full game scheduled for release later in 2026 on PC and Nintendo Switch 2.
Arc Games and Thekla, Inc. are preparing Jonathan Blow's first major puzzle adventure since The Witness. The game, Order of the Sinking Star, is set for a 2026 release on PC and Nintendo Switch 2. Ahead of that, the developers released a limited-time demo during Steam Next Fest, running from June 16 to June 23.
The demo launched on June 16 with about 110 puzzles across four worlds. Progress carries over to the full game, which promises over 1,000 puzzles. On June 20, an update expanded the demo to over 100 puzzles and added two new playable heroes: the Bard and the Druid. The demo is available on Steam until June 23.
The demo's size and the addition of new heroes and abilities signal a substantial preview of the final game. The full release remains on track for 2026, with no further platforms announced beyond PC and Nintendo Switch 2.
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Aug 18
Thekla announced on August 18, 2026, that Order of the Sinking Star, the new puzzle adventure by Jonathan Blow, will launch on October 8. The game, which has been in development for about ten years, will be available on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch 2, and PS5. It features over 1,000 puzzles spread across four vast worlds, each with its own mechanics, characters, and story. Players control a queen exploring these worlds, while puzzle stages involve characters such as thieves, warriors, and mages, each with unique abilities. The thief can pull blocks or characters, the warrior can push them, and the mage can swap positions with a block or character. Puzzles incorporate dozens of mechanics that deepen as the game progresses, and some stages require all characters to stand on goal squares. As worlds intersect and characters meet, a mysterious story unfolds. A demo is currently available on Steam, and save data can carry over to the full version. The Steam version supports Japanese interface and subtitles. The game was first revealed as a prototype at Reboot Develop 2017.
Jun 23
Arc Games and Thekla extended the demo for Order of the Sinking Star until June 27 after it became one of the top demos at Steam Next Fest. The demo offers over 100 handcrafted puzzles and 110 levels across three worlds, with save transfer to the full version. The game launches on PC in 2026.
Jun 20
Arc Games and Thekla, Inc. released an update for the Order of the Sinking Star demo on June 20, expanding the puzzle count to over 100 and adding two new heroes: the Bard and the Druid. The demo is available on Steam until June 23. The full game is scheduled for a 2026 release on PC and Nintendo Switch 2.
Jun 11
Arc Games announced a limited-time demo for Jonathan Blow's new puzzle adventure Order of the Sinking Star, available during Steam Next Fest from June 16 to June 23. The demo includes about 110 puzzles across four worlds, with progress carrying over to the full game, which promises over 1,000 puzzles and a 2026 release on PC and Nintendo Switch 2.