Hewer’s Workshop and Goblinz Publishing have unleashed a sweeping update to the Attack of the Astrals demo, available right now on Steam for all PC platforms — packed with fresh enemies, upgraded champions, a deadly new boss duo, and full support for players across the globe.
What Is Attack of the Astrals?
A gripping turn-based strategy roguelike where every move counts — and every move attacks. Build your team of three champions from a growing roster of heroes and villains, then march across the realm, liberating lands from encroaching Astral corruption. It’s a game where positioning, timing, and clever synergy between your chosen champions determine whether you prevail or fall.
What’s New in This Update?
This isn’t just a polish pass — it’s a massive expansion of everything the demo offers:
Enemies & Threats
- 4 brand-new Astral foes — each with distinct behaviours, patterns, and tactical demands
- Dual boss encounters — face not one, but two bosses at the climax of every run; synchronised threats that will test your coordination and adaptability to the limit
Champions & Progression
- Expanded upgrade systems — discover and combine fresh passive abilities to tailor your trio to your preferred playstyle
- Refined combat flow — smoother difficulty curve means fairer challenges, clearer progression, and more satisfying tactical depth from start to finish
- Reworked movement & attacks — champions still unleash area strikes as they advance, but now with richer passive options to layer onto your strategy
Play in Your Language
The demo now speaks your language — fully localised into:
- Chinese
- French
- German
- Japanese
- Korean
- English
How It Plays — A Unique Twist on Tactics
- Choose your trio — each run begins by picking three champions, each with unique movement patterns, attack shapes, and roles
- Move = Attack — every time a champion advances, they automatically strike along their path; positioning is your most powerful weapon
- Grow stronger together — unlock Scrolls, permanent Upgrades, and game-changing Summon abilities as you push deeper
- The enemy evolves too — the Astral threat grows as you liberate territory; victory means the world gets harder, not just you
Key Details
Table
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Developer | Hewer’s Workshop |
| Publisher | Goblinz Publishing |
| Platform | Steam — PC, Mac, Linux |
| Status | Demo available FREE now, updated |
| Full Release | Targeting Q4 2026 |
| Price | Demo = free; full game pricing TBA |
Dive In Today
Whether you’re returning to test the new bosses and refined balance, or stepping onto the Astral battlefield for the first time, the expanded demo is ready and waiting. Download it free on Steam, wishlist it to stay notified, and keep your eyes here on Techmash as we approach the full launch later this year.
The Astrals are gathering — assemble your champions and stand fast.
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