Joyspring

A precision platformer about navigating two layers up a mountain

Studio Heart Engine · Released Aug 16, 2021

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 76% of 179
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 5 years ago; Aug 20, 2021
Minimum PC: A GPU; 4 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Joyspring?

This free, single-player 2D adventure follows a climb in search of the Joyspring. Across 50 rooms, you jump, dash, and combine movement abilities to find routes through caves and chasms.

For you if...

+you enjoy platforming challenges that require experimentation and practice
+you want a story about hope and letting go

Not for you if...

−you prefer forgiving jumps and a gentle difficulty curve

What players say

76% of 179 reviews are positive

Players praise the music, visual style, and layer-switching concept. Recent reviews criticize awkward controls and inconsistent wall jumping, with keyboard play drawing particular criticism.

Screenshots and trailer

Joyspring system requirements

Minimum: A GPU, 4 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Joyspring?

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Minimum

OS: Windows
Processor: A CPU
Graphics: A GPU
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 500 MB available space

Does Joyspring have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Joyspring run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Default controller config not fully functional
Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Joyspring use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam