New Virtual Pet Experience "Stay: Your Forever Pet" Heads to Steam
Windup Minds, the independent game studio known for crafting emotionally resonant virtual experiences, today announced Stay: Your Forever Pet, a cozy pet simulation game launching on Steam Early Access. In Stay: Your Forever Pet, players will welcome Ember, a spirited magical companion, into a whimsical world of exploration, care and boundless charm.
Gamers can “Wish List” the game starting today HERE
With lifelike behaviors, expressive animation, and an endearing personality, Ember feels like more than just a virtual creature, she’s a friend you grow with. Together, you’ll explore lush environments, collect resources, and build a life in the fantastical Otherlands. Whether you’re tending to Ember’s needs or discovering secrets around every corner, Stay: Your Forever Pet offers fulfilling gameplay at any pace.
Stay: Your Forever Pet invites players to relax into its gentle rhythm. Embark on foraging trips, banish thorny weeds, and wander mysterious reaches of the Otherlands alongside Ember, all within a low-pressure game loop that fits daily life.
The resources you gather become the currency for personality and personalization. Trade to unlock:
100+ toys and clothes to dress Ember in styles that match her mood and your imagination.
100+ decorations, from cozy pet beds to stylish wall art, to craft a home you both adore.
Key features include:
Care for and bond with a unique virtual pet
Lifelike behaviors and animation that respond in real time
Explore a whimsical Otherlands together
Interact with Mosslings - delightful critters that are fun and mischievous
Forage for resources while adventuring with your pet
Trade for decorations, accessories, treats, and toys
Dress Ember to express your unique style
Customize your shared virtual home and yard
These features represent the current Early Access build of Stay: Your Forever Pet, with new content and gameplay systems planned as the experience evolves.
Early Access Development
Stay: Your Forever Pet enters Early Access on Steam as Windup Minds continues to refine and expand the game. The team anticipates Early Access will last approximately 12-18 months, during which feedback from the community, especially through Discord, will directly influence development priorities and new features.
The full release aims to deliver:
Expanded lore with deeper storytelling
Polished progression systems
Optional VR support on Steam, broadening how players can connect with
Ember