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Released Aug 19, 2026 $4.79 · −20% Very Positive Not counted on Steam profiles yet

T.W.I.R.L.

By Genie Boy Games

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Reviews 81 Very Positive
Players now 0 Peak today 0
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About T.W.I.R.L.

T.W.I.R.L. is a game tagged Psychological Horror, Walking Simulator and Atmospheric by Genie Boy Games, released Aug 19, 2026. It has 81 Steam reviews (Very Positive). The Steam games most like it include Glimpse, What Remains and Check In Check Out.

It's 3am in your childhood home. The year is 2006. Everyone's asleep, but you. Sneak out of your room and do as you're told - "T.W.I.R.L." - whatever that means.
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Steam data

Everything Steam lists for T.W.I.R.L. · record updated 23 hours ago

Steam store

Overview

App ID4458840
Release dateAug 19, 2026
Last change number40025650
Last record update23 hours ago

App info

App type
Game
Developer
Genie Boy Games
Publisher
Genie Boy Games, Haunted Publishing Syndicate
Steam profile
Not counted yet: Steam is still getting to know this game, so it doesn't add to game counts or achievement totals · checked 1 day ago
Technologies
Unity detected

Platforms

Windows macOS Linux
Controller
Full support

Features

9
Full controller supportPlayStation controllersXbox controllersPlayStation controller BluetoothSingle-playerSteam AchievementsSteam CloudRemote Play on TVFamily Sharing

Prices

Price · US$5.99
On sale0 of 41regions right now
Lowest seen · US$5.99Oct 23, 2026
Checked5 hours agoin 41 regions

AustraliaA$AUD

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Patches

Patch notes

8
  1. Sep 28, 2026 Patch Notes — Version 1.0.8

    - Added support for Nintendo Switch controllers via Bluetooth. - Added a new Controller Layout option under Game → Display. - Fixed mouse interaction in the Secret Ending menu. - Removed random moving encounters from Chapters 8 and 9.

  2. Sep 25, 2026 Patch Notes — Version 1.0.7

    - Menus now default to mouse navigation when a mouse is detected, and to direct/directional navigation when using a controller (main menu excluded). - Added a V-Sync toggle under Options → Game. - Fixed the hand-holding input prompt in the…

  3. Aug 28, 2026 Patch Notes — Version 1.0.6

    - Added a Wishlist link to our upcoming game's Steam page on the Title Screen. - Added missing Simplified Chinese (Zh-Hans) localization for a description in the Options menu.

  4. Aug 24, 2026 Patch Notes — Version 1.0.5

    - Fixed an issue where selecting Continue could result in a black screen.

  5. Aug 22, 2026 Patch Notes — Version 1.0.4

    - Fixed an issue where visual prompts on doors could disappear after interaction in certain chapters.

  6. Aug 21, 2026 Patch Notes — Version 1.0.3

    \ - Added a toggle to disable head bob under Options → Game.

  7. Aug 20, 2026 Patch Notes — Version 1.0.2

    - Fixed an issue where the cat could get stuck while pathfinding near the stairs gate in Chapter 5. - Fixed an issue where the cat could continue moving after laying on player while sitting on the couch in Chapter 5.

  8. Aug 20, 2026 Patch Notes — Version 1.0.1

    - Added an option to disable camera sway on the title screen. - Moved the Chapter Indicator toggle to Options → Display. - Changed the Skip Cutscene controller button binding from Select to X/A. - Fixed the skip button icon not updating co…

Builds

1
BuildBranchUpdated
25587393publicSep 28, 2026

Depots

Depots

2
IDNameSystemsSizeDownloadManifest
4458841 — Windows, Linux 835.7 MB 359.7 MB 4467800636554773763
4458842 — macOS 853.3 MB 368.1 MB 2315669881442408020

Branches

1
BranchBuildUpdatedAccess
public 25587393 Sep 28, 2026 Open

Configuration

Install foldersteamapps/common/TWIRL

Launch options

2
ExecutableArgumentsSystemsDescription
TWIRL.exe Windows Launch on Windows
TWIRL.app macOS Launch on MacOS

Cloud saves

Space per player953.7 MB
Filesup to 1
Save locations1
RootPathPatternSystems
WinAppDataLocalLowGenieBoyGames/TWIRL/*.saveAll

Achievements

Achievements1111 hidden
Most unlocked90.3%The First Time
Rarest13%Told you.

Global unlock rate

share of players who have it
  • The First Time Hidden achievement 90.3%
  • The Last Time Hidden achievement 71.2%
  • T.W.I.R.L. Hidden achievement 64.4%
  • Twirl Hidden achievement 60%
  • "I walked..." Hidden achievement 59.6%
  • All the shades of red Hidden achievement 53%
  • Cleared History Hidden achievement 48.2%
  • Terminate What Imprisons Real Life Hidden achievement 47.2%
  • Happy Birthday Hidden achievement 23.4%
  • My best friend Hidden achievement 15.1%
  • Told you. Hidden achievement 13%

News

  1. Aug 31, 2026 · Community Announcements 30,000+ Wishlists, PAX West, and more!

    What a wild week and a half it's been since launch.I hate talking numbers on here over and over again, because making this game was never about that. But I'm comfortable talking about our wishlist co…

  2. Aug 18, 2026 · Community Announcements 24,000 Wishlists + 24 hours til launch!

    After an unexpected delay, we are finally able to say we are finally releasing tomorrow, August 19th - in less than 24 hours. In addition to this, we're shocked to say that we have passed over 24,000…

  3. Aug 3, 2026 · Community Announcements 15,000+ Wishlists and 1 Week Until Release!

    The secret is (almost) out. T.W.I.R.L. is releasing in just 1 week, on August 10th. This is our studio's first game, and we are excited and humbled to share that we have surpassed 15,000 Wishlists! T…

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