- Unknot! at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 - 14 September 2026
Hello everyone! Unknot! will be playable at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 as part of SELECTED INDIE 80. TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 • Booth: E-35 • September 17–21, 2026 For TGS, I've prepared an updated event build with new music and several improvements for shorter play sessions. Some of these additions will also come to the Steam version after the event. SENSE OF WONDER NIGHT 2026 Unknot! has also been selected as a finalist for SENSE OF WONDER NIGHT 2026 (SOWN). I'll present the game on September 17 and briefly introduce how it grew from knot theory into a puzzle game. Permanent price adjustment The base price of Unknot! has been permanently adjusted: • Japan: ¥800 → ¥500 • United States: $6.99 → $4.99 • China: ¥18 → ¥12 This is a permanent price change, not a limited-time discount. Thank you to everyone who has played and supported Unknot! so far. If you're attending TGS, please stop by Booth E-35.
- RESEARCH UPDATE - 13 August 2026
Hello everyone! Unknot!'s first major update, v1.1.0, is now available. This update introduces Research Level, improves Stable physics, and adds a new Steam achievement. Research Level Add: 10 optional Research Levels, available from the title screen.These puzzles are designed to support research into knot puzzles and open problems related to unknotting in mathematical knot theory. Research participation and dataBefore playing, you can choose Agree & Upload or Play Only.Play Only lets you play every Research Level without uploading research data.If you choose Agree & Upload, de-identified puzzle-solving data may be uploaded after you clear a Research Level. This may include the level number, clear time, swap count, input events, rope states, and an anonymous Research Code.This data does not include your name, Steam name, Steam ID, email address, or any chat or personal message. New Stea…
- Demo Update: Stable Physics & Research Mode - 14 July 2026
Hello everyone! We’ve released a major update for the Unknot! demo, introducing a new physics option and a new way to contribute to mathematical research. Full details below:Stable Physics Mode• Add: A new Stable physics mode with more precise and consistent rope simulation.• Improve: Stable mode no longer uses the automatic freezing system that could interrupt play when a knot became unstable.• Please note: Stable mode changes how the rope feels when dragging, releasing, and settling. If you are used to the previous physics, please take a moment to adjust. Other physics modes remain available in Settings.Research Mode• Add: Research Mode. By playing specially selected knot problems, you can help mathematicians investigate open questions in knot theory.• For your play data to contribute to this research, it needs to be uploaded. When the research notice appears, please select “Agree & U…
- v1.0.7 Patch Notes - 29 May 2026
• Fix: Steam stats are now reconciled with local save data on startup. This should help stat-based achievements unlock correctly for players whose local progress was already completed.• Improve: Added a startup loading screen for a smoother transition into the title scene.• Fix: Background music now respects saved audio settings before playback starts.Thanks for playing and for your feedback!
- Missing Achievements? Please Try the Achievements Branch - 14 March 2026
If any achievements are missing or not unlocking properly, please switch to the achievements branch, launch the game, and check whether the achievements pop correctly.
- v1.0.6 Patch Notes - 24 September 2025
v1.0.6 Patch Notes• Fix: Loading could restore the save state from a different level.• Add: “Redo Swap.” After performing a Swap—and before your next drag—you can use the on-screen button or press Left Shift to return to the pre-Swap state.
- v1.0.5 Patch Notes - 23 September 2025
• Fix: Corrected several translation errors in the Simplified Chinese localization.• Improve: Refined Save/Load logic for greater stability.• Add: New PHYSICS “Accurate” mode — reduces clipping/penetration but makes rope drag slower.
- v1.0.4 Patch Notes - 22 September 2025
Hi all!v1.0.4 Patch Notes• Fix: Swap count did not reset after Save → Load.• Fix: When target Swap count is 0, UI showed “≤0”; now correctly shows “=0”.Thanks for playing and for your feedback!
- v1.0.3 Patch Notes - 20 September 2025
Hi all!v1.0.3 Patch Notes• Fix: After clearing level 66, “Select Level” did not show Chapter 3 stages.• Fix: After viewing Credits, returning and opening any level left the “Thank You For Playing” label visible; it now hides as intended.Thanks for playing and for your support!
- Unknot! Official Release & v1.0.2 Patch Notes - 19 September 2025
Huge thanks to everyone who wishlisted, tried the demo, sent feedback, and purchased the game. Your support helped this one-dev project launch—and enabled the v1.0.2 hotfix within 48 hours. What’s new:Fix: Star wasn’t awarded when using fewer swaps than the target.Audio: Soundtrack replaced with tracks by Jamesshu.Mac: Launch issue fixed; if it still won’t start, please restart Steam and reinstall. If you’re enjoying Unknot!, a review or a share helps a ton. For issues, use the Steam discussions or email me at [email protected]. Thank you!
- Patch Notes demo_0.3.3 - 17 July 2025
Hello everyone! Today we’ve released an update for “Unknot!” – version 0.3.3 – bringing macOS support and a round of polish. Full details below:Key changesAdded native macOS build – compatible with both Apple Silicon and Intel chips.Reduced the volume of several chalk-related sound effects so they’re less harsh. Refined knot-movement speed for a smoother, more responsive feel. As always, if you run into any problems or have feedback, please drop us a note in the Community Hub or email us. Thanks for playing!
- Thanks for Playing During Next Fest! - 17 June 2025
Thank you for playing and supporting our game during the festival! The event showed us a few things we still need to fix and polish. We’ll keep updating and improving the experience while listening to your feedback. Thanks again!
- Patch Notes demo_0.3.2 - 14 June 2025
Hello everyone! Today we’ve released an update for “Unknot!” that adds German and French language support. Full details below:New LanguagesGerman and French have been added and can be selected in Settings.Thanks for playing the Unknot! demo! If you run into any problems, feel free to leave a message in the community or email us.
- Patch Notes demo_0.3.1 - 13 June 2025
Hello everyone! Today we’ve shipped an update for “Unknot!” that fixes several bugs and adds full Spanish and Italian support. Full patch notes below:Bug FixesFixed the Flip-button highlight bug in level 0.2Tweaked the target Swap count on level 1.16 for better balanceFixed an issue where cancelling the first language change reset the game to the default languageNew LanguagesSpanish and Italian can now be selected in SettingsThanks for playing the Unknot! demo! If you run into any issues, drop a message in the community or email us.
- Patch notes demo_0.2.4 - 12 June 2025
Hello everyone! We’ve just pushed an update for Unknot! that includes multiple bug fixes. Full patch notes below:Bug FixesThe game now launches in windowed mode by default, resolving black-screen issues on certain resolutions.Updated the fallback solution for cases where knots are invisible.Adjusted the clear conditions in some levels, making them easier to complete.Reworked the completion logic to fix a bug where levels sometimes failed to clear even though no overlaps were visible.Fixed an issue where non-English players were switched to English when entering Level 2.Thank you for playing the Unknot! demo! If you encounter any issues, please report them in the community or by email.
- Patch Notes demo_0.2.2 - 10 June 2025
Hello everyone! We’ve just released an update for Unknot! with several bug fixes. Full details below:Bug FixesFixed an issue where the full-screen toggle button could not be clicked.Added a note for situations where knots were invisible.Thank you for playing the Unknot! demo! If you encounter any issues, please let us know in the community or by email.
- Patch Notes demo_0.2.2 - 10 June 2025
Hello everyone! We’ve just released an update for Unknot! that brings several bug fixes. Full details below:Bug FixesImproved reliability of swap that occasionally failed.Fixed a bug where swapping did not stop the knot from oscillating.Thank you for playing the Unknot! demo! If you run into any issues, feel free to reach out in the community or by email.
- Patch Notes demo_0.2.1 - 9 June 2025
Hi everyone, today we have launched an update to Unknot! with a variety of bug fixes, UI Changes, and added Chinese and Japanese supports. Check out the list below for full details. Bug Fixes Fixed an issue where the game could crash when clicking Next. UI Changes Fixed level-numbering issues in several stages. Optimized the knot positions in certain levels so they are more centered. Language Added Chinese and Japanese added—you can now select them in the settings. Thank you for playing the Unknot demo! If you encounter any issues, please let us know in the community or by email.
