Order of the Sinking Star Release Date, Platforms, Price & Demo
Order of the Sinking Star is the next puzzle game from Thekla, Inc., directed by Jonathan Blow (Braid, The Witness). It launches on October 8, 2026. Everything below is checked against the Steam store page and the sources listed at the bottom; anything not yet announced is marked as such.
Release date
| Release date | October 8, 2026 |
| Developer | Thekla, Inc. |
| Publisher | Arc Games, Gamirror Games |
| Genre (Steam tags) | Adventure, Indie, Strategy |
| Play mode | Single-player |
Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing are listed on the store page.
Platforms
| Platform | Status (as of 2026-09-30) |
|---|---|
| PC (Steam) | Confirmed. Windows only on the Steam listing. |
| PlayStation 5 | Confirmed in September 2026 press coverage. |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Confirmed in September 2026 press coverage. |
| Xbox Series X/S | Not announced. |
| Nintendo Switch (original) | Not announced. |
| macOS / Linux | Not listed on Steam. |
Steam Deck: no Verified / Playable rating is shown yet. The game has full controller support, including DualShock and DualSense.
Price and editions
The Steam page does not show a price as of September 30, 2026, and no editions or pre-order bonuses have been announced in the sources we track. We will update this section the day the price appears.
Demo
A playable demo was part of Steam Next Fest, June 2026. It covered the opening of the game and several complete puzzle areas, including the West region (see our demo walkthrough). The Steam page no longer lists a demo as of September 30, 2026, so if you did not grab it during Next Fest you will need to wait for launch.
Languages
Eleven interface languages are listed on Steam: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain), Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese. English, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese are marked with full audio support.
System requirements
Steam lists only “requires a 64-bit processor and operating system” for both minimum and recommended, with the details marked TBD. We will fill in the real numbers when Thekla publishes them.
What the game is
Four worlds, each with its own character and puzzle mechanic, connected by an overworld and by hybrid “Gold Rooms”. Movement is grid-based from a semi-overhead view. For a breakdown of each world’s mechanic, see Worlds and puzzle mechanics. For tracking your progress across the 1,000+ puzzles, use the puzzle tracker.
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FAQ
When does Order of the Sinking Star come out?
October 8, 2026, according to the Steam store page and the September 2026 press coverage.
What platforms is Order of the Sinking Star on?
PC via Steam, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2. The Steam listing shows Windows only; no macOS or Linux build is listed as of September 30, 2026.
How much does Order of the Sinking Star cost?
The price has not been published on the Steam page as of September 30, 2026. This page will be updated when the store price goes live.
Is there a demo?
A demo ran during Steam Next Fest in June 2026. The Steam page no longer lists a demo as of September 30, 2026.
How many puzzles are in Order of the Sinking Star?
More than 1,000 hand-crafted puzzles across four worlds plus the Gold Rooms that connect them, per the Steam description and press previews.
Who made Order of the Sinking Star?
Thekla, Inc., the studio of Jonathan Blow (Braid, The Witness). It is published by Arc Games and Gamirror Games.