Windup Minds, the independent game studio composed of game industry veterans, today officially launched their highly anticipated virtual pet ecosystem: Stay: Your Forever Pet on Steam Early Access, and Stay: Ember's Desktop Adventures on Windows PC via Steam. For the first time, players can foster a deep, continuous friendship with Ember, a spirited and lifelike magical companion who lives both directly on their desktop screens and inside a whimsical virtual world of exploration and care.
Seattle indie studio Windup Minds just reached a major milestone ahead of its first Early Access release. The team’s upcoming title, Stay: Your Forever Pet, has now surpassed 5,000 wishlists on Steam, signaling strong anticipation for one of 2026’s most heartwarming new cozy sims.
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.