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Order of the Sinking Star: launch facts and honest puzzle help

Order of the Sinking Star is the next puzzle adventure from director Jonathan Blow (Braid, The Witness), developed by Thekla, Inc. and published by Arc Games. This fan site keeps two promises: launch facts are verified and dated, and puzzle solutions are first-hand - written from actual play, never copied.

Unofficial fan site. Not affiliated with Thekla, Inc., Arc Games, or any publisher or platform holder.

Launch at a glance

Release date
8 October 2026 Verified
Platforms
Windows PC (Steam), Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5 Verified
Price
USD 29.99; 10% off launch bundles with Mewgenics, Animal Well, or the soundtrack Verified
Steam Deck
Verified status, announced 15 Sep 2026 Verified
Demo
Ran 15 to 26 June 2026; Steam progress promised to carry over; not downloadable as of 5 Oct 2026 Verified
PC specs
Not announced yet: store page says TBD Unannounced

Every item links to its dated source on the launch info page.

What this site does

Solutions appear only after the editor has played the game himself. The game launches 8 October 2026; expect the first real pages in the days after, not before. Nothing here is invented or copied.

FAQ

When does Order of the Sinking Star launch, and on what platforms?

8 October 2026 on Windows PC via Steam, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5. Announced by the developers on 18 August 2026 and repeated in the price announcement of 24 September 2026.

How much does Order of the Sinking Star cost?

USD 29.99, announced on 24 September 2026. Launch bundles with Mewgenics, with Animal Well, and with the original soundtrack each give 10 percent off. The soundtrack is also sold separately.

Is Order of the Sinking Star Steam Deck Verified?

Yes. The developers announced Steam Deck Verified status on 15 September 2026, and the Steam store page showed the Verified badge when checked on 5 October 2026.

Does demo progress carry over to the full game?

Yes on Steam, according to the developers' demo announcements of June 2026: progress made in the free demo carries over to the launch version. The demo itself is not downloadable as of 5 October 2026; it ran during Steam Next Fest (15 to 22 June 2026), was extended to 26 June 2026 10:00 PT, and the developers said they would announce any return.

Are the puzzle solutions on this site copied from other sites?

No. Solutions are first-hand: the editor plays the game himself and writes his own steps, each stamped with a last verified on date. Nothing is copied from wikis or guides, and no page publishes a solution the editor has not walked himself.