What happens when you fuse the fast-paced, visceral combat of action-RPGs with the paranoid, backstabbing tension of social deduction games like Among Us? You get Among Shadows, an upcoming asymmetric PvP title from developer TMXN Games that aims to completely reinvent how players approach trust, betrayal, and dark fantasy survival.

If you are eager to get your hands on this unique hybrid before its full launch, you are in luck. A limited-time debut demo is live on PC via Steam right now through Monday, Aug. 31.

A Blighted Land and an Internal Threat

Set against the backdrop of an ancient, apocalyptic plague that has ravaged a once-prosperous realm, Among Shadows places players in the boots of Envoys belonging to the Order of the Secret Fire. Sent deep into blighted lands, your core mission is to investigate and cleanse sources of corruption—whether hidden in a quiet village well or deep within a dark cult gathering.

As Envoys, players must fight off hordes of rotting undead, dark fanatics, cunning bandits, and terrifying wraiths. You will gather resources, solve environmental mechanisms, find spell scrolls, and craft powerful weapons. With ten distinct classes—ranging from blade-mastering Samurai to heavy-armoured Paladins and lightning-wielding Wind Talkers—the action-combat loop packs a serious punch.

However, the deadly monsters wandering the land aren’t your biggest threat. The deadliest enemy is standing right beside you.

The Art of Deception: Envoys vs. Apostles

Infiltrating your squad are Underworld Apostles—traitors posing as loyal Envoys who are secretly working to spread the corruption.

While the Envoys clear out infection points, Apostles sabotage progress from the shadows by laying hidden traps, corrupting objectives, or executing stealthy assassinations when allies wander off alone.

• Nightly Judgments: At the end of each day, remaining players return to the church to convene around a table. Utilising in-game voice chat, players must share notes, track down suspicious behaviour, and attempt to vote out hidden Apostles before it’s too late.
• The Blood Moon Evacuation: When the Blood Moon rises, the game shifts into high gear. The Order’s ultimate goal transforms into an escort mission: defend the Lord and his citizens as you push through endless waves of monsters toward an evacuation point. If the Order reaches the zone, they win. But if the Apostles manage to assassinate the Lord using ambushes and deceit before the convoy arrives, victory belongs to the dark.

How to Play the Demo & Release Details

Developer TMXN Games is offering a sneak peek of the dark fantasy mayhem with a playable demo running from now until Monday, Aug. 31.

• Playable Demo: Available on Steam through Aug. 31
• Early Access Release Date: Friday, Sept. 24, 2026
• Platform: PC via Steam
• Price: $10.99

Whether you prefer mastering swordplay, casting high-tier magic spells, or orchestrating devious betrayals from the backlines, Among Shadows brings a fresh spin to asymmetric PvP gaming. Head over to Steam, grab your squad (or future targets), and test your survival instincts while the demo lasts!

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