Tether-Based Precision Platformer ‘TetherGeist’ Launches May 7 on Steam and Nintendo Switch
This Celeste-like platformer lets you swing through levels on a ghostly tether
Salt Lake City, Utah – April 23, 2026 – O. and Co. Games is pleased to announce that TetherGeist will launch on May 7 for Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2 compatible. It’s a precision platformer built around hyper-responsive movement that is challenging yet rewarding. In the tradition of games like Celeste, it features precise controls, fair but demanding difficulty, and instant retries designed for rapid learning.
Play as Mae, a young Mountain Shaman whose spirit cannot fully leave her body like others in her village. Instead of freely spirit-walking, she projects her astral form as a tethered extension of herself. When her coming-of-age pilgrimage begins, she must cross the world using her unique ability. Astral Projection allows Mae to extend her spirit outward like a grappling hook, swinging across chasms, weaving through traps, and executing movement that feels impossible until it suddenly clicks.
“The tether defines everything the player can do,” said Jordan from O. and Co. Games. “We wanted something where mastery doesn’t come from unlocking new tools, but from learning how movement actually works in each space. Once you get into it, you stop reacting and start predicting.”
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There’s no combat and no upgrade trees. Follow Mae and Bao, her axolotl spirit companion, on an adventure across a story-rich world filled with hidden secrets and multiple endings. Through their journey of obstacles that rewards practice and patience, uncover seven distinct Azae that reshape how Astral Projection functions throughout each region.
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AVAILABILITY
TetherGeist launches May 7 on Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2 compatible. Alongside the Standard Edition, TetherGeist will launch on Steam with a Supporter Edition that includes the full soundtrack and a digital artbook, celebrating its musical score and highlighting the visual world of TetherGeist.
STORE PAGES
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2474430/TetherGeist/
Nintendo Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/tethergeist-switch/
ABOUT TETHERGEIST
TetherGeist is a wholesome precision platformer about Mae, her spirit companion Bao, and a coming-of-age pilgrimage where growth comes from curiosity, persistence, and self-reliance.
- A Platformer About Growth, Not Combat: Every challenge in TetherGeist is overcome through timing, momentum, and careful movement in this combat-free adventure.
 - Astral Projection as Expressive Mastery: Mae uses Bao to project her spirit, navigating the world in inventive ways. Each chapter adds new movement mechanics to explore with.
 - Challenging but Supportive Design: Frequent checkpoints and instant retries keep the experience forgiving, encouraging experimentation and progress.
 - Representation Matters: The game addresses disability, social dynamics, and spirituality. Mae’s motor disability shapes her journey, Foyal wrestles with faith, and NPCs reflect diverse cultures, identities, and classes. Many were designed with Kickstarter backers.
 - Characters That Resonate: The heart of TetherGeist is its people. Players meet NPCs with rich personalities, diverse backgrounds, and meaningful struggles. Relationships, interactions, and choices bring depth to the world, making each encounter memorable.
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Find out more about TetherGeist on the official website.
ABOUT O. AND CO. GAMES
O. and Co. Games is a small indie studio dedicated to creating unique and immersive experiences. The team focuses on thoughtful design, engaging gameplay, and carefully crafted narratives that resonate with a wide audience. Home to TetherGeist, the studio’s flagship title known for its challenging yet rewarding precision platforming, O. and Co. Games builds on the best traditions of old-school gaming while staying true to its core values of creativity, innovation, and player-centered design.
