TetherGeist

Released: 5/7/2026

TetherGeist is a challenging precision platformer that rewards practice and perseverance. Guide Mae and her axolotl spirit, Bao, on a wholesome coming-of-age pilgrimage while mastering Astral Projection, a tether that links Mae to her spirit and is the source of her strength.

Critics

Steam

Score Breakdown

83.9

Critic Average

7 reviews

Steam User Score

345 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity

-13.8

Metacritic Disparity

N/A

Combined Disparity

-13.8

Average of both sources

Review Timing

4 early (57%)3 launch window (43%)0 late (0%)

Review summary

Updated Sep 1, 2026

Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 7)

Justin NationviaNindie Spotlight
May 11, 2026Launch window
87/100View review
Steam 97.7/100 · -10.7 pts
PS4Blog.net StaffviaPS4Blog.net
May 7, 2026Launch window
80/100View review
Steam 97.7/100 · -17.7 pts
Stuart O'DonnellviaSo Many Games
May 7, 2026Launch window
80/100View review
Steam 97.7/100 · -17.7 pts
Darren AndrewviaVDGMS
May 6, 2026Early review
80/100View review
Steam 97.7/100 · -17.7 pts
Robert ScarpinitoviaTechRaptor
May 6, 2026Early review
85/100View review
Steam 97.7/100 · -12.7 pts