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Steam AppID #329070·Developer: Chris Hecker, John Cimino·Publisher: Chris Hecker

Is SpyParty Abandoned?

SpyParty is a competitive espionage game about subtle human behavior. A Spy hides in plain sight at a fancy cocktail party, trying to accomplish missions while blending in with the other guests, while a Sniper with a single bullet looks inward, searching for the Spy.

ActiveActivity Score: 72 / 100

Last checked: Oct 23, 2026 (UTC)

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Active — last game update shipped 6 days ago (Oct 17, 2026).

In Early Access

8 years 6 months

Since Apr 12, 2018

Current Players

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Steam concurrent (no key)

Last Update

Oct 17, 2026

Patch or public build (lastShipAt)

Last developer post

Oct 17, 2026

Community announcement feed

Last Build Update

Not recorded

via steamcmd.net

Updates (Last 12m)

2 patches · 3 posts

Past 365 days

Steam Reviews

Very Positive (77%)

1,142 reviews

Why This Status? (Deterministic Signal Audit)

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  • Build timestamp via Steam PICS is unavailable; evaluated using official Steam announcements.
  • Shipped a game update 4 days ago (Oct 17, 2026).Signal Date: 2026-10-17
  • Last developer announcement posted on Oct 17, 2026 (4 days ago).Signal Date: 2026-10-17

36-Month Update Cadence Timeline

Monthly shipped patches vs. developer community posts for SpyParty (UTC)

Patches (4)Dev Posts (1)
Nov 23Nov 24Nov 25Oct 26

Recent Official Developer Announcements

Filtered strictly to official Steam Community Announcements (feed_type = 1), excluding third-party press articles.

Is SpyParty still being developed?

SpyParty’s last public Steam update was Oct 17, 2026. The developer’s latest Steam post was on Oct 17, 2026 (patch notes). To judge for yourself, see How to tell if an Early Access game is abandoned.

Frequently Asked Questions About SpyParty

Is SpyParty abandoned?
Based on public Steam records, SpyParty's last default-branch update was Oct 17, 2026. Our status only measures public Steam activity, not private development.
When was SpyParty last updated on Steam?
The last update for SpyParty on Steam (patch note or public build) was on Oct 17, 2026. The most recent developer announcement was posted on Oct 17, 2026.
How long has SpyParty been in Early Access?
SpyParty entered Steam Early Access on Apr 12, 2018 and has been in Early Access for 8 years 6 months (3114 days).
Will SpyParty leave Early Access?
The developer (Chris Hecker, John Cimino) hasn't announced a confirmed 1.0 graduation date via structured Steam store metadata. Check the latest community announcements below for roadmap milestones.

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