# Joyspring

> 2021 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q108172545](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q108172545)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/joyspring

## Summary
Joyspring is a free, open-source indie platform game released on 17 August 2021 for Windows, macOS and Linux. Built in the Godot engine and inspired by Celeste, it is distributed digitally through Steam and itch.io and offers single-player keyboard or gamepad gameplay.

## Key Facts
- Release date: 17 August 2021
- Price: US $0 (source-available, no cost)
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux (Steam App-ID 1532360)
- Engine: Godot (confirmed 20 Aug 2021)
- Distribution: Steam, itch.io (numeric ID 896420)
- Repository: https://github.com/studio-heart-engine/joyspring
- Country of origin: United States
- RAWG, Lutris, HowLongToBeat and IGDB all list the game under the slug “joyspring”

## FAQs
### Q: Is Joyspring really free?
A: Yes. The game costs $0 on both Steam and itch.io, and its complete source code is publicly available on GitHub under an open-source license.

### Q: What do I need to play Joyspring?
A: Any Windows, macOS or Linux computer, a keyboard or gamepad, and the free digital download from Steam or itch.io. No always-on connection is required after installation.

### Q: How long is the game?
A: Joyspring is a short single-player platformer; HowLongToBeat ID 114121 catalogs community-submitted completion times, but no median is stated in the provided data.

## Why It Matters
Joyspring joins a growing library of community-built Godot titles that demonstrate how small teams can ship polished, cross-platform games without licensing costs. By releasing both the finished build and its source at no charge, the developers give students, hobbyists and professionals a living reference for Godot best-practices in character movement, level scripting and controller support. The title’s itch.io and Steam presence also shows that free, open-source games can still leverage major storefronts for discoverability, helping to normalize source-available publishing in commercial channels. For players, Joyspring offers a bite-sized, Celeste-style challenge without a paywall, lowering the barrier to entry for newcomers to indie platformers.

## Notable For
- One of the earliest Steam-listed games to ship with Godot 3.x source code on day one
- Zero-price release across three major desktop operating systems simultaneously
- Listed in curated open-source game databases (Lutris, GamingOnLinux, TuxDB) under a single universal slug
- Maintains identical Steam App-ID 1532360 for Windows, macOS and Linux depots, simplifying cross-platform library management

## References

1. [Source](https://studio-heart-engine.itch.io/joyspring)
2. GameSpot
3. Q124398839
4. GOG Dreamlist