- Update 1.1.1 (January 5) - 5 January 2026
Hey everyone, we hope you've had a great start to 2026! 🎉 Today, we bring you a small patch to fix a couple of edge case bugs. Changelog (v1.1.1) Fixed a softlock that prevented players from leaving the fourth dungeon Minor graphical adjustments to improve the readability of the fourth dungeon Fixed an issue where the hearts UI would sometimes disappear The ladder in the snow area that leads to a chest is usable again Fixed several text errors
- Celebrating Update 1.1.0 with a new Trailer and the Official Soundtrack 🎉 - 11 December 2025
Hey everyone!We just want to send out a huuuuge thank you for all the kind words and awesome feedback you've shared with us. Hearing that our little action-adventure managed to stir up memories and hit that nostalgic spark really means a lot to us 🐷💀🖤It's been a bit since release, and we’re celebrating: with a new trailer, the official soundtrack, and a new patch! And as you may have noticed, we’ve updated our key artwork to a beautiful new illustration that captures the journey of Death and Pig even better.If Spindle is still waiting patiently in your wishlist, now's a great time to grab it at a 35% discount 🎉Let's dive into a few more details:New Story Trailer We've put together a brand new trailer that captures the spirit of the game. Think of it as our nod to the amazing theories, interpretations and ideas that you have been sharing about your own journey in Spindle ✍️The Story…
- 🏆 Help Us Win a Steam Award! - 25 November 2025
🏆 Help Us Win a Steam Award!Dear Players,Thank you for your unwavering support! This year, Spindle is eligible for the Steam Awards, and we would be honored to have your nomination! 🙏🌟 Our Dedication to the ExperienceAn immersive and compelling narrative worldDeeply crafted characters with emotional depthStory moments that evoke genuine feelings If these narrative experiences have ever drawn you in and stayed with you, please consider nominating us for the Outstanding Story-Rich Game award.🗳️ How to VoteIf you are willing to support us, please go to the Nominate Section at the top of this announcement (or on the Store Page).Please nominate us for:Outstanding Story-Rich Game❤️ Your Support Means EverythingEvery single vote fuels our passion to keep creating, updating, and perfecting the game.Whether it's a nomination or a review on the store page, we appreciate you being part of our…
- Patch 1.0.5 is now available! - 27 October 2025
Hello everyone!First of all: thank you everyone for helping us get past the 100 review mark! We're incredibly happy and thankful for everyone who enjoyed Spindle and about all the feedback and love we've gotten over those last 2 weeks! 💖We prepared another update for you that not only covers some miscellaneous bugs, but also updates several bosses and rebalanced a certain upgrade you get in the second half of the game!We wish everyone a fantastic week!Changelog:Fixed a bug that prevented the final scene from triggeringIron barrels in the heating plant now protect against fire projectilesSeveral errors in the German texts have been correctedThe world map now shows the player’s exact position where it makes senseThe chase sequence has been simplified on Easy difficultyThe power you obtain in the fourth dungeon now has higher range and is more robustFixed two softlocksA new salamander has…
- Patch 1.0.4 is available now! - 17 October 2025
Hey everyone! That was quite a launch week. And we are super happy with the feedback we got so far. Thank you everyone for your super positive reviews so far (hey, as the time of writing 2 are missing for the Very Positive Rating). And thank you for reporting all the little errors you found. We've been working hard to fix everything you found as quick as possible. We've already released two mini fixes.And today we're releasing the first more complex fixes (well, rather small issues for you but technically a bit more complex to fix on our side). And on top we've also updated the Traditional Chinese translation.Happy weekend and thank you for playing Spindle!Changelog:You now really have to catch all fish to receive the reward, and Christoph no longer needs to be spoken to twice,A bug in the first dungeon has been fixed (we can’t tell you which one ),You can now still obtain Jane’s battle…
- Spindle is OUT NOW! - 13 October 2025
Hi everypig! 🐷Can you believe this? Spindle is finally here. We can't believe it just yet. It's been a wild ride, we can tell you that. From the first idea to this day exactly 3198 days have passed. Not all of them full time as obviously in the beginning it was a side project. But still. 8 Years and 9 months. That's a long journey. And the journey isn't over just yet, but an important milestone.We want to take the opportunity to thank our families and beloved ones. Our friends. Our partners. Our Kickstarter Backers. Everyone who wishlisted Spindle so far. And everyone who's reading these words. And those who just buy the game without even reading these words. Without all of you this journey wouldn't have been possible. Thank you.And now... enjoy the game. We've put our hearts into this and we hope you'll love it.~ 💀🐷🖤
- Big Announcement: Spindle releases on October 13th! 🎉 - 30 September 2025
🎉 It’s official: Spindle releases on Friday Monday, October 13th! 🎉Hi everyone 👋After a long and incredible journey, we’re thrilled to finally share with you the official release date: October 13th! Mark your calendars - it’s almost time ⏰Our release date trailer...And to celebrate this exciting milestone, we’re sharing a brand-new trailer to give you a taste of what’s ahead. Our Release Date Trailer offers a glimpse at the hurdles Death and Pig will face as they uncover the secret behind it all 🔍Watch it now on YouTube!With your scythe sharp and your wits even sharper, explore twisting dungeons filled with cunning foes and clever riddles as you unravel the mystery bit by bit. The deeper you go, the more the shadows seem to watch… ready to find out what’s really waiting in the dark? ... and a few final touches!This project has been a true labor of love, and we couldn’t have made it…
- Another Gamescom, another demo update 🐷💀🖤 - 19 August 2025
Hi everyone! We're thrilled to announce that Spindle will be playable again at Gamescom this year! From August 20 to 24, visit Kim & Tom in Hall 10.2 at the Deck13 Spotlight Indie Arena Booth 🎉 Some familiar sights, but so much more to explore To celebrate this occasion, we're adding a bunch of new content to previous versions of the demo. This update really highlights how far we've come in terms of the level of detail and the attention we've put into every little interaction in our world. Experience the beginning of the game, including the never-before-seen intro, and explore how the first area of Spindle changes after defeating the dungeon boss. This gives you a much better idea of what the final game will feel like, with lots of fun details to discover 🐣 Let us know what you think If you're also attending Gamescom, be sure to stop by and chat! Otherwise, feel free to join our Disco…
- We're getting closer: Our Release Window Trailer ⏰ - 13 August 2025
Hi everyone!Great news: we're almost at the finish line, and we can now give you a better hint on when you can expect to start adventuring with Death and Pig 💀🖤🐷And now, drumroll please... Spindle will release in ***ber 2025 🎉We know, we know - it's not quite a specific date yet. However, it won't be too long until we can tell you more!In the meantime, check out our new Release Window Trailer to discover some new areas, enemies, and obstacles that you'll need to overcome in Spindle. We've come a long way since we began development, and we're extremely proud of our progress.Also: stay tuned! Another update is coming next week, and it may be related to Gamescom and our Demo... 👀
- Death has a cute little pig companion in action-adventure Spindle - check out the new trailer - 25 November 2024
Spindle looks quite sweet, and one I haven't heard anything about for a while after its successful crowdfunding campaign back in 2021. But there's a new trailer to show it off. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/11/death-has-a-cute-little-pig-companion-in-action-adventure-spindle-check-out-the-new-trailer
- Spindle's New Gameplay Trailer - 22 November 2024
Hey everyone, we’re excited to share something special with you: Our brand-new Gameplay Trailer! This trailer lets you see some of the exciting new content we’ve been cooking up, along with a glimpse of the improvements we’ve made throughout development! It gives you a sneak peek into the thrilling journey of our dynamic duo, as they explore vibrant biomes on foot, by boat, and even scale towering heights. Get a taste of the adventure ahead as you control both Death and the Pig, shifting from quiet, peaceful moments to intense, action-packed fights 💥 Give it a watch and let us know what you think! We’re excited to hear your thoughts as we keep working hard to bring the full game to you 🐷💀🖤 https://store.steampowered.com/app/1386750/Spindle/
- Tick-tock, it's Gamescom time ⏰ - 21 August 2024
Another year, another Gamescom experience! Spindle will be present again at the Indie Arena Booth 2024. You can find us in Hall 10.2 🎉 We don't have a new demo to show you this time, but you should definitely check out our pre-recorded Steam stream! Our colleague played through some new and exciting areas that you can look forward to in the final game 👀 The core dev team won't be at our booth this year as we're hard at work polishing all the different areas. However, please feel free to stop by and say hello to our publishing friends at Deck13 Spotlight, who will be there all week. We're super excited to see the game taking shape and getting closer to our final goal. Thank you so much for your continued support, and for those of you who have yet to play our demo: Please do, we put a lot of heart into it 💜 https://store.steampowered.com/app/1386750/Spindle/
- Spindle @ Gamescom 2023 & Demo Update - 23 August 2023
We are thrilled to announce: Spindle is part of Gamescom 2023! To show you what we've been working on, we're bringing you an updated demo of our game. If you're attending the convention, you can find us at the Indie Arena Booth in Hall 10.2. We're looking forward to meeting you, so stop by and say hello! Of course, the new demo will not only be available at Gamescom, but also here on Steam. Head over to the Steam page to check it out!
- Spindle Live Stream #2 - 7 October 2022
In Spindle you join forces with your friend, the pig, and solve zelda like puzzles. This cute, pixely world offers a lot to discover.
- Spindle - 6 October 2022
In Spindle you join forces with your friend, the pig, and solve zelda like puzzles. This cute, pixely world offers a lot to discover.
- Re-Watch the Stream today! - 27 August 2021
So you missed yesterdays Stream? No problem! We'll be restreaming it. TODAY!
- Spindle Developer Stream & Demo Update #2 - 26 August 2021
Just so that you know, due to our english skills the video is pre-recorded. But nevertheless you will learn a lot about Spindle, how it all started and what the motivations are. Also, a new update for the demo is available! Spindle Changelog v1.2.0 - New underground areas - Pig can now go down into holes - New lumberjack side Quest - Nicer coin reward at skeleton - bug fixes (probably)
- Demo Updated! - 11 August 2021
Finally, the first update for the Demo is out now! And we even added a few minor features and fixed a few bugs! Changelog: After 30 seconds you can pet the pig! Improved the basement of the mill Coins now have 1, 4 and 10-Steps Fixed multiple transition bugs Improved the analog stick controls Title Screen has a small Kickstarter Info
- In Spindle you become Death and figure out why no one is dying along with your pet Pig - 29 July 2021
Spindle certainly has an interesting premise that's worth keeping an eye on. You take on the role of Death, as you try to find out why no one seems to able to die, with your pet Pig companion. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2021/07/in-spindle-you-become-death-and-figure-out-why-no-one-is-dying-along-with-your-pet-pig
- Spindle is now on Kickstarter - 29 July 2021
We just released the official Demo for Spindle and you can download it on Steam RIGHT NOW. But why did we do this? Well, that's rather simple: The game is live on Kickstarter now.
