TetherGeist Is Out Now on Steam and Switch

TetherGeist, the precision platformer from O. and Co. Games and Out of Space, is available right now on Steam and Nintendo Switch. The game puts players in control of Mae, a young Mountain Shaman whose inability to spirit-walk like her peers leads her to develop something altogether different: a ghostly tether she can project outward to swing across gaps, correct her trajectory mid-air, and pick through hazards that demand real timing and focus. It is a combat-free experience built entirely around mastering that one central mechanic, and the team has made it clear that depth, not breadth, was always the goal.

TetherGeist arrives with some notable recognition already behind it. The game was a finalist for Best Game, Best Impact, Best Art, and Best Sound at the gamescom latam BIG Festival, and took home the WINGS Award. That kind of showing at a festival of that profile suggests the game has been resonating with people well before launch, and it is easy to see why the concept would turn heads. Precision platformers live and die by the quality of their movement systems, and building an entire game around a single, deeply considered mechanic is a bold creative decision.

Across seven distinct regions, different versions of the tether, referred to in-game as Azae, change how Mae’s Astral Projection works, introducing fresh movement challenges without bolting on new abilities for the sake of variety. Progress is earned through practice and patience rather than unlocking a toolkit of powers, which gives TetherGeist a meditative quality that the developers describe as drawing players into a flow-like state. Frequent checkpoints and instant retries keep things accessible, making sure the difficulty never tips into frustration.

Beyond the platforming, TetherGeist carries a story with genuine substance. Mae’s motor disability is central to her journey, and the game addresses themes of faith, social dynamics, and spirituality through a cast of characters that reflects diverse cultures, identities, and backgrounds, many of them shaped in collaboration with Kickstarter backers. Multiple endings and hidden secrets give players reason to explore, and the world is described as story-rich throughout. It is a game clearly made with care, and that comes across in both its design philosophy and the way it presents its characters.

TetherGeist is priced at $16.99 USD, with a 20% introductory discount available during the launch period. On Steam, a Supporter Edition and Deluxe Edition are also available, both of which include the full soundtrack and a digital artbook. The game is also compatible with Nintendo Switch 2. You can find the Steam page at store.steampowered.com and the Nintendo Switch listing at nintendo.com.