Timespinner

Timespinner

Released Sep 2018

Travel back in time to change fate itself, in this beautifully crafted story-driven adventure, inspired by classic 90s action-platformers. Join timekeeper Lunais on her quest for revenge against the empire that killed her family, using time-bending powers to explore a vast, connected world.

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Evaluation

Timespinner launched on September 25, 2018 as a complete, story-driven action platformer. Following launch, the developer (a solo developer at Lunar Ray Games) shipped a series of patches adding localization for seven new languages, quality-of-life improvements, and platform compatibility fixes, culminating in version 1.033 on September 1, 2021. On July 2, 2026, the developer returned with version 1.04 — an accessibility-focused patch that backports improvements developed while building the sequel, Timespinner 2: Unwoven Dream. The post explicitly frames this as a one-off contribution to the original game: "Anyway, back to working on the sequel for me!" A small follow-up patch (v1.041) shipped on July 3, 2026 to roll back an FNA framework update that caused compatibility issues. The developer has been transparent throughout: work on Timespinner 2 began after the original's console releases were complete, was publicly announced on September 25, 2023, and is described as nearing its final levels as of July 2026. The July 2026 patch was a goodwill backport from the sequel's engine work, not a signal of renewed content development for the original game. The developer made no mention of future updates to Timespinner 1. The original game has one DLC — the soundtrack, released on launch day. There are no unreleased DLC entries and no outstanding content commitments for the base game. Timespinner launched and remains a complete, finished product.
Evidence
Developer released accessibility patch v1.04, explicitly framing it as a backport of improvements made while building Timespinner 2. Post concludes with 'Anyway, back to working on the sequel for me!' — signaling no ongoing content plans for the original game.
news post · Jul 2, 2026 source development ending
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Developer formally announced Timespinner 2: Unwoven Dream on the original game's fifth anniversary, confirming the sequel had been in active development and would need 'a couple more years before it is finished.' All developer focus is on the sequel.
news post · Sep 25, 2023 source development ending
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Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Released
Sep 2018

Media

Details

Publisher
Chucklefish
Achievements
37
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · Local/Split Screen

About this game



With her family murdered in front of her and the ancient Timespinner device destroyed, Lunais is suddenly transported into a unknown world, stranded with seemingly no hope of return. Using her power to control time, Lunais vows to take her revenge on the evil Lachiem Empire, but sometimes the course of history isn’t quite as black and white as it seems...



Explore an intricate, connected world with beautifully drawn and detailed pixel art environments. Traverse between the barren present and luscious past of Lachiem, collecting elemental magic orbs and combining their power to destroy enemies with blades and spells. Befriend mysterious creatures called Familiars, such as the adorable dream dragon Meyef, and train them to aid you in battle. Test your skills and timing with intense boss battles, and you venture forth to take on the Emperor himself!



  • Stop time to evade foes, use them as platforms and solve puzzles
  • Discover a lovingly-crafted, beautiful pixel art world and uncover a rich story universe
  • Clobber enemies with Magic Orbs found throughout the world, which grow in power the more you use them
  • Befriend mysterious Familiars and train them to aid you in battle
  • Take on challenging boss battles with an emphasis on skill, timing and dodging
  • Locate hidden areas and treasures through secret walls and platforming puzzles
  • Invite a second player to join the adventure by controlling Lunais’ Familiar in local co-op mode
  • Gothic PS1-style soundtrack by Jeff Ball (composer for Tiny Barbarian DX and violinist for Steven Universe)
  • Full gamepad support on Windows, Mac & Linux
Last evaluated Jul 4, 2026
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