Your shift starts at dusk. It may never end. Independent studio Bumi Studio has unleashed a chilling new free demo for 13th Ball: The Nightmare Shift, inviting horror fans to step behind the bar — and straight into a waking nightmare — right now on Steam. And to mark the occasion, a brand-new trailer has landed to show just how terrifying the night can get.
What Lurks Behind the Tables?
You play as Ellie, taking a seemingly ordinary night shift at a run-down pool bar on the edge of town. The work sounds simple: rack the balls, serve the drinks, restock the shelves, mop the floor. But something is very wrong. The glasses you just washed are dirty again. The balls you carefully set up are scattered. And that quiet customer at table three? You never heard the door open.
The longer you stay, the more reality unravels. Is it exhaustion? Or is something far worse haunting these halls? Every choice, every glance, every secret you uncover will shape what comes next — with multiple endings waiting to be discovered.
What’s in the Demo?
- 1–2 hours of gameplay — the full prologue chapter of the game
- Pool-bar horror — blend regular job duties with supernatural dread in a 1990s-inspired setting
- Unpredictable events — what’s real and what’s in Ellie’s mind? Keep your eyes open
- New trailer out now — witness Ellie’s desperation and the bar’s creeping dread in the official demo trailer
- Completely free — download and play instantly on Steam
Ready to Clock In?
The demo is live right now on Steam — add it to your library, wishlist the full game, and see if you can survive the shift. But remember: the doors won’t unlock until you stop looking with your eyes — and start looking with your gut.
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