- Esophaguys 1 Year Anniversary - 7 August 2026
Yup, it's hard to believe it's already been a year since Esophaguys launched! Or should we say it has ONLY been a year, because we got more coming and these necks will keep stretching! Lets do a quick recap and then we see what's next. The idea for this game was first birthed back in 2021, maybe even earlier if you include earlier shower-thoughts and studying necks in the public parks of Toronto. Since then, like many indie teams, we had our share of ups and downs, day jobs came and went, relocations, missed flights, no sleep, etc. BUT, we kept pushing forward. Even taking on the challenge to self-publish the game ourselves. This was no easy task, so we would also like to thank the amazing indie developer teams as well as each of the console platforms that helped us get here. Their encouragement and belief in indie developers helped make this possible.Release YearIt was quite the... adv…
- New Trailer + Tie-Dye Tees + Spring Sale! - 20 March 2026
Greetings Gulletlords! We’ve stretched out some extra updates recently!New Trailer - A Clearer Look Our brand-new trailer just went live! Thanks to community feedback, we revamped our trailer to show clearer footage of all the different game modes. Whether you like cooperative chaos or competitive contortions, this trailer’s got every angle covered. You can catch it right here on Steam or on the official Esophaguys YouTube channel:Limited Edition Tie-Dye T-ShirtsIf you spotted us towering over the crowd at MagFest 2026 in D.C. earlier this year, you might’ve noticed our vibrant Esophaguys Tie-Dye T-Shirts. A very limited number of these essential torso coverings are now available for purchase online. Once they’re gone, they're gone! Click here to purchase now! Our Biggest Discount YetThe Steam Spring Sale is live now through March 26, and it's our biggest sale yet with our lowest price…
- The Neckening Update is Live! - 23 December 2025
Esophaguys: The Neckening Update is live! New FeaturesOnline Leaderboards - The Masochist mode now includes a global leaderboards system where players can compete for speedrun records and challenge friends. 4-Player Co-op Unlocked - Co-0p Block 3 is now accessible from the start, offering four-player cooperative levels designed for party sessions with synchronized chaos and shared objectives.Enhanced Customization - New emotes provide additional expression options, and a variable neck-length feature offers fine-tuned control.Improved Onboarding - A dedicated help menu guides new players through game mechanics and answers common questions. Gameplay ImprovementsThe camera system has been completely overhauled to eliminate jitter and deliver smooth gameplay. Geckos now animate dynamically, minigame scoring features satisfying confetti effects, hub orb deposits have enhanced VFX, and gnome…
- Sale + Livestream! - 3 November 2025
As part of our participation in the online DevGamm Awards, we are hosting a sale and developer livestream! Enjoy a 25% discount on the game and soundtrack until November 9. Now is a great time to jump in! Hilarity awaits as you watch the developers solve puzzles, work together, and grief each other in the 4 Player Co-op Levels! Happy stretching! More good things to come this year! ːsteamhappyː
- 10th International Jew's Harp Society Congress! - 24 October 2025
Esophaguys will be featured with a live demo and video presentation at the 10th International Jew's Harp Congress, hosted in Hokkaido, Japan, October 24 - 26, 2025. A deep dive into the instrument's integral role in the narrative, gameplay, and audio - the video features live performances and in-game examples of the harp's extensive use. The first International Jew's Harp Congress was held in 1984 September in Iowa City, USA, and like the Olympics, the event is hosted each time by a different country around the world. Except that it follows no specific timeline, and it happens only when it finds a host country capable of pulling it off! This 10th International Jew’s Harp Congress/Festival is organized by the Japan Jew’s Harp Association in partnership with the International Jew’s Harp Society, along with the Ainu Association of Akan and the Akan Jew’s Harp Society. It will be held this…
- Spartagus Tournament! - 7 October 2025
Prepare your jugulars for the jiggliest competition of this esophacentury! Face off, neck-to-neck in free-for-all PvP against fellow windpipe warriors in an unbelievably intense and flexible battle! ːcrossbonesː After all gullets have been brought to their grave, the lone survivor will receive a free copy of Esophaguys for any platform and go down in history as The First Spartagus Superstar! ːsteamhappyː Steam Remote Play will be used to play online. Wired Ethernet or strong WiFi required! The game itself is not required to participate, so invite your friends! ːsteamthisː WHERE Join our Discord to participate! Just say hello in the e-sports channel to declare yourself fit to compete! Join Esophaguys Discord WHEN Sunday, October 12, 2025 @ 8PM EST on Discord "Old men forget. Yet all shall be forgotten. But he'll remember, with advantages, what feats he did that day!" - Henry V
- Minor Patch - 2 September 2025
- Fixed missing SFX for gnomes and spawn points. - Adjusted some levels to avoid players getting softlocked.
- ESOPHAGUYS IS AVAILABLE NOW!! - 1 September 2025
Hello fellow esophaguys and esophagals! We are happy to announce that our Steam page is up and Esophaguys is available for purchase right now! FREE DEMO There is also a demo you can play for free on Steam to try out the game and see a slice of what the full Esophaguys has to offer! UPDATES TO THE GAME This release is also a bit more updated than the current console platforms but we are working on getting consoles updated soon. Quick Patch notes: Nerf to the giant chicken in the chase scene of the third campaign level.Chicken now moves even slower by default and slows down each time the players wipesMultiple sfx have been added/updatedLots of optimization for the game,Some other small things for you to discoverSOUNDTRACK AVAILABLE ON STEAM On top of the full game, you can also purchase the Esophaguys Soundtrack on Steam that includes all 40 songs used throughout the game either separatel…
- RELEASE DATE AUGUST 1ST, INTRO CINEMATIC TRAILER, BITSUMMIT SHOWCASE - 18 July 2025
Hey folks, we've been pretty quiet for a while but that is because we've been getting everything ready for release which we are finally able to announce! Mark your calendars for AUGUST 1ST at 1pm EST where Esophaguys go live on Steam, Epic Games, GOG, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch! You can check out the intro cinematic on our official YouTube channel here Instagram Post here Twitter here As of today we are also returning to Japan and showcasing at Bitsummit in Kyoto! We have a couple developers present so if you happen to be there, feel free to stop by our booth, say hi to the devs and play our game! It's been a long time coming, we've been working on this project for close to 4 years now and we're super excited to see what everyone thinks of the game. We hope you all enjoy playing the game as much as we've enjoyed making it. So grab some friends and elongate some necks togethe…
- Esophaguys in Couch Co-op Fest! Developer Livestream (pre-recorded) - 10 February 2025
Stretch, bite and swing together, compete in competitive minigames for long-necked glory, or embark solo on a story to reunite your kin in Esophaguys! A 1-4 player couch co-op party game featuring old folks with long necks! Demo is out now during co-op fest so grab some friends to try it out together!
- New Demo + Grand Prix Winner at Tokyo Game Show + Audio Stream! - 4 November 2024
For this week exclusively, experience the latest Necks-Generation™ gameplay and catch our audio stream live on Steam! 🏯 After winning the Grand Prix at Tokyo Game Show's Sense of Wonder Night, the new demo is available now, this week only, to celebrate the unique audio of Esophaguys as part of the Save&Sound Festival! 🎶 We will be streaming new music performances, audio breakdowns, and gameplay from the updated demo on our Steam page! 🎮 Grab your controllers and compete in the new combat Spartagus minigame ⚔️, treat your eyes to updated visuals, and tickle your cochleas with new tunes! Hit us up with any feedback! Stay stretchy!
- Tokyo Game Show SOWN Finalist - 24 September 2024
Esophaguys was selected as a Sense of Wonder Night finalist at Tokyo Game Show 2024! ːsteamhappyː The dev team will have boots on the ground at the event from September 26 - 29. Only 8 of the 80 presenting were chosen for this distinction. See the selection on the TGS site here. We'll be running a livestream, showcasing our new hub world, character customization, TravNeck technology, updated graphics, fresh music, and most importantly, a new combat minigame! https://i.postimg.cc/wxRPfWQ3/Glad-ezgif-com-optimize.gif Be on the lookout for a demo update soon :) Keep on stretching!
- GDOC Livestream - 18 September 2024
Watch the devs play the hardcore Masochist Mode and the competitive Esophaball from September 18 - 24!
- Dev Livestream - Ukrainian Games Festival 2024 - 19 August 2024
Join us for a developer livestream, showcasing the new Masochist mode, revamped visuals, and more upcoming features to be teased! From August 19 - 26, we will be rerunning the streams 24/7 so you can catch them anytime on our store page! Happy Stretching and thanks for watching! ːsteamhappyː
- Big demo update! - 26 April 2024
New Added new grueling solo Masochist mode (top-left door in Hub) Added some toys in the levels to mess around with. And a ball and hoop in the hub 😉 Added beautiful environment art on all levels Overhauled much of the soundtrack and sfx. Twanging tunes and elderly grunts delight Added narrative cues so you can learn more about the weird world we're creating Improvements You can now play the game on Steamdeck! Optimized the game for Steam Remote Play Together General design improvements to all the Esophaball levels Improved the ascension behaviour so players have a bit more control over it Added the first of many camera improvements so the level and players get framed more often Added audio settings so you can adjust volumes individually FIXES Reworked the player spawning system. Players can now jump in and out of gameplay with more stability Adjust terrain a bit in some areas that wer…
- London Games Festival Broadcast - 10 April 2024
ːsteamhappyː To celebrate our selection in the Comedy category of the 2024 London Games Festival, we are broadcasting the devs playing through the demo! ːsteamhappyː Join our discord to chat with us here: https://discord.gg/fTrfhp7UTV and remember to wishlist! Keep on stretching!
- Esophaguys | Fixes and some Esophaball changes - 21 February 2024
Hey Neck Folk! Thanks for all your feedback from Friday, we've been working hard to get the fixes out to you. Which is exactly what this is about. We just pushed an update of our demo on Steam that you can go ahead and enjoy right away. Here's a quick list of the changes: CHANGED: All the current Esophaball levels. Some received a pretty significant rework. Go try them out and let us know what you think. Most of it is based on what we saw in Fridays little tourney. The Esophaball blowfish to have a max velocity of 200. No more blowfish go brrrrrrr. FIXED: The geckos not quite eating their fruits too accurately Many issues with the player spawning systems. We identified about 4 cases where things went wrong, but it should be a lot more stable now. Some invisible trees in some levels. Character clothing sometimes clipping Some characters wearing the same clothes. Level ending doors not wo…
- Remote Play Together Live Stream! - 12 February 2024
Join the Discord here to play! https://discord.com/invite/vJ5qymnh6b Tentative Stream Schedule 8 - 10 PM EST Monday - Remote Play Together with the Devs Tuesday - Level Design Wednesday - Remote Play Together with the Devs Thursday - Tech Design Friday - Esophaball tournament! Saturday - Art and Sound Design Sunday - Remote Play Together with the Devs
- New Demo premiering at Dreamhack Atlanta! - 13 December 2023
Get a first look at our new demo, premiering at Dreamhack Atlanta, December 15 - 17 at the Georgia World Congress Center. Chat with the devs and sign up to win exclusive Esophamerch! More details on our new demo, built from scratch, to come soon! https://dreamhack.com/atlanta/
- Save & Sound Stream Replay - 13 September 2023
Watch our Save & Sound audio design talk and performance to hear the unique sound of Esophaguys.
