Spiritstead Launches on Steam After Nearly Two Years of Development

After what the developer describes as almost two years of work — a project originally scoped at four months — Spiritstead is now available on Steam. The studio, Turbo Dog Games, credits the WINGS team with providing support and guidance throughout development.

What changed

• Spiritstead has launched as a full release on Steam as of August 6, 2026
• A 10% launch discount is active for two weeks from release
• The full game has changed significantly from the demo version
• Demo save files are not compatible with the release build; an old save may still appear in the menu, but loading it risks bugs — the studio recommends starting a new game

The gap between demo and release is wide enough that returning players should treat this as a fresh start rather than a continuation. The incompatible saves are a practical consideration, not a minor footnote.

For anyone who followed the project through its demo phase or wishlist period, the studio's note is clear: discard the old save and begin again.