Joyspring
Released Aug 2021
ASCEND the peak in search of the Joyspring. Explore every cavern and cave, crevasse and chasm. Hear the wind sing. Keep dashing and find the spring. And when you return, return smiling.
77% positive · 156 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Joyspring is a free-to-play 2D platformer developed and published by Studio Heart Engine. It launched on August 16, 2021 and received two small patches in the days immediately following — a feature patch on August 19 adding controller support and quality-of-life improvements, and a bug fix on August 20 resolving a control saving issue. There have been no developer communications of any kind since August 20, 2021. The game has no DLC, no announced future content, and no roadmap. The store description presents it as a complete, self-contained experience with a defined structure (50 rooms, a full story). Given that post-launch activity was limited to immediate launch polish and all activity ceased by August 20, 2021, the game launched as a finished product with no post-launch content cycle ever established.
Evidence
Full release of Joyspring announced — a free 2D story-driven platformer with precision platforming and philosophical narrative.
Store description presents the game as a complete, self-contained adventure with 50 rooms, a full story, and no mention of future updates or additional content.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Studio Heart Engine
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
ASCEND the peak in search of the Joyspring. Explore every cavern and cave, crevasse and chasm. Hear the wind sing. Keep dashing and find the spring. And when you return, return smiling.
- A story-driven 2D adventure that explores the strength of hope and the courage to let go
- A mountaintop structured in 50 rooms full of platforming challenges that demand precision and ingenuity
- Unique 2-layered platform mechanics testing problem-solving and pathfinding
- Simple controls that combine in unique combos to master
- Cheery tunes you can sing in the shower
- A cool scarf
Note: The demo version of Joyspring is an early snapshot released during the June 2021 Steam Next Fest. The most up-to-date release can by played by downloading the full game for free.
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Last evaluated Jun 16, 2026
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