The doors are locked, the halls are quiet… and something is waiting.
Independent developer Uncanny Works has announced Late Night Check-In, a spine-tingling psychological horror game arriving on Steam in Q2 2027. The Steam store page is live right now — and you can wishlist it today to keep one eye on the door.
A Shift That Shouldn’t Exist
You’re the new night receptionist at an old, out-of-the-way hotel. What starts as a routine graveyard shift — checking guests in, pouring drinks, keeping the lobby tidy — slowly unravels into something far more unsettling. Strangers arrive at strange hours. The corridors seem to stretch. And the secrets buried in this building are waking up.
Do your job — but watch your back — manage the front desk, serve room service, and follow procedure… even when the procedure feels wrong
Every guest tells a story — some are harmless, some are hiding something, and some… aren’t human
Late-90s retro aesthetic — warm, dated visuals that make the darkness feel all the colder
Slow-burn psychological dread — no cheap jump scares; just a tightening feeling that something is very wrong
Free demo coming Oct 26 — test your nerves during Steam Next Fest, directly from the game’s Steam page
Wishlist Now — Don’t Be Late
The Steam page is open right now. Add Late Night Check-In to your wishlist and be the first to know when the demo drops October 26 — and when the full game checks in next year.
Will you make it to sunrise? Or will this be your final shift?
Dive into a sunken world where every card played could be your last breath.
Independent developer Feldsparc has announced that Fathom Reach — an atmospheric underwater roguelike deckbuilder — will launch on Steam this Tuesday, 3 November 2026. And before it arrives, you can test the waters yourself during Steam Next Fest, kicking off October 19 with an enhanced demo!
A Sunken World of Cards
Fathom Reach drops you beneath the waves of a ruined ocean, where every dive is a calculated gamble. You’ll descend through dangerous chambers, chain devastating card combos, and face the ultimate choice: push deeper for richer loot… or surface before your hull gives out.
What Lies Beneath
220+ unique cards across four distinct factions — craft builds around armour, corrosion, swarming drones, marked targets, and more
Dive modules — upgrade and reshape your deck between runs; no two dives play the same
Three ways to play — test your skill in Open Descent, go the distance in Endless Descent, or compete in the shared Daily Signal
Build & defend your base — place traps and weapons to guard your domain; other players will dive against your creation
Raid others — take your deck and test it against defences built by real players
Hull integrity matters — every hit you take carries forward; push too far and you lose it all
Try It Soon — Steam Next Fest Demo
Can’t wait to start your descent? An enhanced demo goes live during Steam Next Fest (Oct 19–26), featuring the latest gameplay polish, balance updates, and a generous preview of what the full release offers. Head to the Fathom Reach Steam Store Page now to wishlist and grab the demo when it drops.
Ready to Dive?
From the first card played to the moment you decide to surface, Fathom Reach blends tense push-your-luck exploration with deep, rewarding deckbuilding — all wrapped in a haunting underwater aesthetic.
The ocean is waiting. Will you bring the treasure home, or vanish into the deep?
Get ready to meet your new best friends — they’re squishy, they’re colourful, and they’re waiting for you to take them home. ?
TEAM42, the Seoul-based creators behind the hit Mafia42, have confirmed that their charming casual MMORPG World of Slime will feature in Steam Next Fest, running October 19–26, 2026 — and they’ve packed a massive demo update just in time for the event!
From August Debut to Next Fest Spectacular
The World of Slime demo first arrived on Steam back in August, giving players a taste of creature-collecting, slime synthesis, and relaxed exploration. Now, TEAM42 has rolled out a major update that expands the experience with plenty of new content for returning players and newcomers alike.
What’s New in the Updated Demo?
Noecheon Village — A Whole New Region
Step into Noecheon Village, a brand-new area inspired by traditional Korean architecture and culture. Nestled beneath Noecheon Mountain — where lightning strikes frequently — this scenic village comes complete with its own cast of NPCs, fresh quests, and a unique atmosphere you won’t find anywhere else in the game.
New Slimes, New Combinations
The stormy slopes around Noecheon Mountain are home to Electric-type and Wind-type slimes — introducing entirely new creatures to capture, collect, and synthesise. Mix and match these with existing slimes to unlock rare variants and discover creative new combinations — all without gacha mechanics!
More to Explore
With expanded areas to roam, more secrets to uncover, and plenty of gooey friends to add to your Slimepedia, the updated demo offers hours of discovery. Ride your slimes across land and water, team up with other players, and experience the relaxed, friendly world TEAM42 is building.
What Is World of Slime?
Free-to-play casual MMORPG — explore at your own pace with friends
Capture & synthesise hundreds of unique slimes — no gacha mechanics
Fill your Slimepedia — discover every creature and its secrets
Ride, swim, and adventure alongside your slime companions
PvE & PvP options — play cooperatively or test your party against others
Full launch scheduled for Q4 2026 — available in 18+ languages
Ready to Squish?
Head over to the World of Slime Steam Store Page right now to download the updated demo and wishlist the game. The fun kicks off in earnest when Steam Next Fest begins October 19 — dive in, meet your new slime pals, and help shape the adventure ahead!
Most sliding puzzles are all about finding the way out. Slide Soldiers turns that on its head — because here, the only way forward is straight through everything in your path.
Indie solo dev Distracted Coder has announced their charming debut title will launch on Steam December 1, 2026 — and you can try the demo right now before it takes centre stage at Steam Next Fest later this month.
A Puzzle Game With No Exit
Here’s the big twist: levels have no doors, no exits, no finish line. You don’t reach the end — you clear the board. Every enemy must be dealt with before the level is done:
Glide across the grid — you keep sliding until you hit a wall or an enemy
Slash — crash into foes to take them out
Dash — chain movements together to line up the perfect run
Victory = every enemy removed from the board. That’s it.
It’s a fresh take on the genre — part sliding puzzle, part tactical board-clearing action, all wrapped in a warm, cosy art style.
Relaxed Rhythm, Zero Rush
Slide Soldiers doesn’t believe in timers or panic:
No clocks, no countdowns — solve at whatever pace feels right
Gentle hand-drawn visuals — the forest shifts through the seasons as you play
Soothing original soundtrack — perfect for unwinding
Play casually or hunt for the optimal path — perfection is entirely optional
Multiple modes including Adventure Mode and customisable difficulty levels
Try It Today — Demo Live Now
Can’t wait for December 1? The demo is available right now on Steam, giving you a taste of the mechanics ahead of Steam Next Fest later this month:
Slide Soldiers marks the first release from Distracted Coder — and it’s shaping up to be one of the most satisfying, original puzzlers of the year. Glide in, slash away, and see if you can clear every last enemy. The board is waiting.
Grab your tankard and steady your axe. Göteborg-based independent studio Oddiko has unleashed the brand-new public demo for Meadgard — their chaotic Viking co-op tavern adventure — with confirmation the full game storms into Steam Early Access on 5 November 2026. Face greedy goblins, rowdy patrons, and gods with impossible appetites — starting right now.
What Is Meadgard?
It’s the day–night cycle from hell — and it’s glorious. By day, you and up to three friends venture into the wilds to hunt mythical beasts and gather rare ingredients. By night, you race to brew, cook, and serve an endless stream of impatient customers before the sun goes down. Fail, and the gods themselves might show up to remind you who’s really in charge.
“Hunt by day. Serve by night. Pray the gods don’t smash the place down.” — Oddiko
The pitch says it best: co-op fun that might just test your friendships. Split the work, and the tavern thrives — argue over who forgot the mead, and everything catches fire.
Get ganged up on; return empty-handed; accidentally lead a beast back to the tavern
Night — Service
Brew mead, roast game, pour ale, seat guests, collect coin
Spilled drinks, burnt food, brawls breaking out, orders piling up
The Pressure
Patrons grow restless; goblins sneak in to steal stock; gods demand special feasts
Miss a deadline and divine wrath follows
Who’s Coming Through the Door?
The demo serves up a taste of the trouble ahead:
Greedy Goblins — Skulk around the edges, pilfering mead if your back is turned
Demanding Patrons — Each with unique orders, temperaments, and zero patience
Famished Gods — Show up unannounced, expect the best of everything, and leave only when satisfied
Chaos — Fights, fires, spills, and shortages — all at once, naturally
Build, Brew, Expand — Grow Your Legend
It’s not just survival — it’s construction and legacy:
Upgrade your tavern from rickety shack to Valhalla-worthy hall
Unlock new recipes, mead blends, and potent dishes
Customise decor, hire quirky staff, and unlock permanent boons
Every successful service brings gold — reinvest to handle bigger crowds and grander feasts
Launch Details — Mark the Calendar
Table
Detail
Information
Developer & Publisher
Oddiko (Sweden)
Demo
Available now on Steam — free to play
Early Access Launch
5 November 2026
Players
1–4 online co-op; solo-friendly
Platform
PC — Steam only at launch
Wishlist Count
44,000+ and climbing
Roadmap
Coming post-launch — shaped by player feedback
“Your feedback has been invaluable. Early Access will let us keep building with you, not just for you.” — Team Oddiko
Why It’s One to Watch
Meadgard takes two beloved genres — co-op survival and tavern management — and stirs in Norse mythology, monster hunting, and the kind of controlled chaos that makes for legendary game nights. It’s been backed by the founders of Arrowhead Game Studios, and with two successful playtests already under its belt, the stage is set for something special.
Just remember: when the mead flows, the friendships hold. When it runs dry? That’s when the real drama starts.
Command the lines, master the formations, and write history. Independent studio Tactical Boar has confirmed that Veterans: Napoleonic Wars — their focused, historically grounded real-time tactical strategy title — will storm into Steam Early Access on 28 October 2026. Every wishlist, message, and piece of feedback from the community has helped shape the game — and the team is thanking supporters ahead of the march.
What Is Veterans: Napoleonic Wars?
This isn’t your typical RTS — no base-building, no resource grinding, no distractions. Just pure, unfiltered battlefield command. You step into the boots of a frontline general leading thousands of troops across iconic Napoleonic engagements, where formation, timing, and morale decide everything.
“Quick decisions and keen tactical formations are the only things that stand between your troops and victory.” — Tactical Boar
Core Pillars of Command
Feature
What It Means on the Field
Three Arms of Service
Infantry, cavalry, and artillery — each with distinct roles, strengths, and vulnerabilities
Authentic Formations
Line for fire, column for shock, square to repel cavalry — get it wrong and your line shatters
Human Factors
Morale, fatigue, ammunition, and line of sight — troops break when pressed too hard
Living Battlefield
Drifting smoke, dynamic weather, and fog of war obscure vision — adapt as conditions shift
No Bases, All Battle
Every decision matters — flanking manoeuvres, cavalry charges, and artillery barrages win or lose the day
Early Access — What’s in the March?
The initial Early Access release centres on Napoleon’s Italian Campaign of 1796–1797, featuring 10 distinct historical battles:
Veterancy System — Units grow in skill and resilience across engagements; build an army that learns as it fights
Pre-Battle Planning — Equip and refine your force before marching out; shape your approach to each unique challenge
Roadmap Coming — Just before launch, Tactical Boar will publish a full roadmap detailing Egyptian campaign expansions, additional battles, and combat refinements
The team has made clear: Early Access is just the start. Development will continue throughout, with community feedback remaining central to every update.
Try Before You March — Steam Next Fest Demo
Can’t wait until 28 October? A free, updated demo drops during Steam Next Fest (19–26 October):
Italian Campaign — Sample the opening clashes of the 1796–97 theatre
Egyptian Campaign — Get an early look at a second major theatre before full release
Feedback Welcome — Play, report, and help refine the experience before launch
A Note From the Developers
The team at Tactical Boar has made no secret that this game exists because of the players who followed it:
“Throughout development, community feedback, messages, and wishlists have played an important role in shaping the game. We would like to thank everyone who has followed the project and supported its development.”
Wishlists, engagement, and every shared thought have guided design choices, balance passes, and feature prioritisation. It’s not just a game launching — it’s a partnership continuing forward.
The wasteland just got a lot more sociable. Independent developer LootBAG Studios and publisher 312 Interactive have unveiled a major update to the demo for their post-apocalyptic bar-management sim On the Rocks, bringing a four-player online co-op preview ahead of Steam Next Fest (19–26 October). Grab your crew, polish your glasses, and fire up the still — the demo is live right now on Steam.
What Is On the Rocks?
Set in the year 2635, where endless war has turned the world into a toxic, water-starved ruin, On the Rocks casts you as the keeper of the last watering hole worth visiting. After your convoy is wrecked by raiders, a grizzled survivor named Uncle John offers you shelter — if you restore and run his derelict family bar.
It’s a one-of-a-kind blend: survival exploration meets tavern management meets immersive sim, all wrapped in first-person. Scavenge the wasteland, purify toxic sludge into drinkable water, brew rare and valuable beverages, serve demanding customers, fortify your premises against nightly raids — and somehow keep the lights on.
“The wasteland is dark. The bar is lit. Keep both alive.” — LootBAG Studios
Co-op — Run the Bar Together
The big news is the new co-op preview — up to four survivors can now team up in a shared world, splitting the work and the fun:
Role in the Crew
What You Can Do
Brewers & Barkeeps
Tend the bar, mix drinks, manage stock, handle customers
Scavengers
Venture out together to hunt resources, rare chemicals, and recipes
Builders & Defenders
Expand the layout, upgrade gear, reinforce barricades
Road Crew
Drive vehicles across the wastes to trade, explore, and fight side-by-side
How It Works
Create a lobby, invite friends via Steam, and ready up
Proximity voice chat — natural conversation when you’re together behind the bar
Walkie-talkies — stay in touch across long distances for supply runs or danger warnings
Host-saved progress — shared story and bar growth persist through the host’s save file
Preview status — co-op is still in active development; some features (such as random city duels) remain single-player only for now, and feedback will shape the final release
What Else Is New?
The updated demo brings more than just multiplayer:
Faction standing and NPC relationships tracked in a revamped journal
Named save slots supporting up to 12 separate games
Smoother NPC crowd performance and a raft of collision, placement, and UI fixes
Full Game Features — What’s Coming
Feature
Details
Release Window
Q4 2026
Modes
Single-player + online co-op (full launch)
Languages
English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, Portuguese, Japanese
The updated demo is available immediately on Steam — perfect for playing solo or gathering your team before the festival kicks off next week. Whether you’re brewing in sync, fending off raiders back-to-back, or exploring the ruins together, On the Rocks promises a rare mix of warmth and wasteland grit — where friendship might just be the most valuable resource of all.
Centurion Developments, the studio behind acclaimed WWII tactical title Forgotten but Unbroken, has unleashed a free playable demo for Ghost Justice — their tense, turn-based tactical strategy set amid a brutal narco-conflict. Live now on Steam and running through Steam Next Fest (October 19–26), the demo drops players into Miami, 1992 for two gripping missions, with the full game scheduled to arrive Q1 2027.
Demo Briefing — Miami, 1992: Two Missions, One Lead
You command Team Alpha, an elite strike unit tracking a cartel conspiracy from the streets of Miami. The demo features two connected missions that showcase the game’s core philosophy: plan smart, strike quiet, vanish clean.
Mission 1 — The Raid Gone Wrong
A routine police raid on a suspected cartel safehouse explodes into a deadly firefight. Your team is called in to support — but what you uncover inside points to a sprawling network far bigger than anyone imagined. Gather intel, flank positions, and extract vital evidence before the cartel reinforces.
Mission 2 — The Attorney on the Run
The trail leads to a corrupt legal figure packing his bags for Mexico, guarded by well-armed mercenaries. Storm the gates for a direct assault… or slip in unseen and neutralise the target before his escorts know you’re there. How you approach it is entirely your call.
What Makes Ghost Justice Stand Out
Feature
The Lowdown
Stealth-First Tactics
Infiltrate undetected, track patrols, and eliminate key targets without triggering alarms — quiet is often deadlier
Coordinated Multi-Team Play
Command separate squads across the map; synchronise movements, strike from multiple angles, and pull off precision ambushes
Specialist Operatives
Deploy spotters, snipers, breachers and more — build a task force tailored to every mission profile
Intelligence Gathering
Study enemy positions, map patrol routes, and identify weak points before you commit — knowledge is your most powerful weapon
Full Game Scope
Beyond Miami: remote settlements, dense jungle territories, and high-stakes operations inspired by real-world anti-cartel efforts
Release Window
Q1 2027 — PC via Steam
Languages
English, French, German, Spanish, Czech, Polish, Simplified Chinese
Specs & Steam Next Fest Details
Detail
Info
Demo Live
Right now on Steam — search “Ghost Justice”
Steam Next Fest
October 19–26, 2026 — demo fully playable throughout
Full Game Launch
Q1 2027
Minimum Specs
Win 10/11 64-bit; i3 / Phenom II X4; 8 GB RAM; GTX 950 / R9 270x; 30 GB space
Centurion Developments earned respect with Forgotten but Unbroken — a tactical game that prioritised careful planning over brute force. They’re bringing that same design philosophy to a thoroughly modern setting: 1990s Miami, cartel influence, and shadow operations where the line between justice and vengeance blurs.
The demo isn’t just a taste — it’s a complete tactical arc. Two missions, one story, and every decision yours to make. Will you kick down the door, or slip through the window?
Through the snow-blasted wastes, one thing moves. One thing survives. Frostrail — the brutal co-op survival FPS from Barotrauma developer FakeFish and publisher Shiro Unlimited — is pulling into Steam Next Fest, with a full public demo running October 19–26, 2026 on Steam.
From the creators of the acclaimed underwater survival sensation Barotrauma comes a new nightmare — this time above the waves, where the cold kills faster than any beast.
The World Freezes. Your Train Endures.
The empire is gone. A pact with the Void has scoured the land, leaving endless ice, creeping horror, and silence broken only by the howl of the wind — and the chug of your engine. As one of the Penitent Gardeners, you and your crew roam aboard an armoured steam train: your home, your fortress, your only lifeline.
Your train is everything — fuel the mighty Eden Engine, manage power across systems, and keep it moving. Upgrade carriages, mount weapon stations, reinforce hull plating, and turn your locomotive into a rolling stronghold
Scavenge or starve — venture out into the frozen ruins to gather supplies, salvage scrap, and hunt for fuel. But every step away from the fire is dangerous. The frost saps your warmth, blizzards blind you, and something ancient stalks the dark
Fight the unseen — revenants, corrupted creatures, and eldritch horrors haunt the wastes. Craft weapons, stand together, and defend your train when they close in. Fall alone — or stand and burn as one
Solo or 4-player co-op — brave the wasteland entirely on your own, or gather up to three allies to share the watch, split duties, and survive the worst together
Built On Experience — A New Kind of Survival
FakeFish earned its reputation with Barotrauma, a game where the deadliest dangers were often the crew itself — and that same DNA runs through Frostrail. Every system matters: engine pressure, heat levels, resource stockpiles, and defensive readiness. In co-op, roles split naturally — someone stokes the furnace, someone scouts ahead, someone stands watch — and communication is the difference between reaching the next station and freezing in the drift.
“We want to give survivors a real sense of being stranded and fighting back,” said Ez Jämsen, Lead Designer at FakeFish. “The train isn’t just a vehicle — it’s your last safe place in a world that’s forgotten how to be kind.”
What The Demo Delivers
The Steam Next Fest preview offers a substantial slice of the experience:
A stretch of frozen wasteland to explore, complete with distinct biomes and ruined settlements
Full train operation and basic upgrading — feel the weight of the controls and the reward of improvement
Encounters with the wasteland’s dangers — from biting cold to creeping things
A taste of the progression loop: scavenge, craft, reinforce, push deeper
The Road Ahead
Frostrail is targeting an Early Access launch in Q4 2026, with roughly a year planned in that phase to expand biomes, deepen crafting and combat, and refine co-op dynamics alongside the community. The price will rise alongside added content — making Early Access the most affordable time to board.
Table
Detail
Info
Title
Frostrail
Developer
FakeFish (creators of Barotrauma)
Publisher
Shiro Unlimited
Demo
Steam Next Fest — Oct 19–26, 2026
Early Access Release
Q4 2026 — Steam (PC)
Modes
Single-player, up to 4-player online co-op
Languages
English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese
Wishlist
Live now on Steam
The tracks are laid. The fire is lit. The wasteland is waiting.
Board the train. Defend the fire. Outrun the dark.
Grab your gear and rev up your drills — something extraordinary is burrowing to the surface. Publisher CobraTekku Games and Canadian developer Studio Moka are thrilled to announce that CitaDrill, their inventive and mind-bending, expansive roguelite action mining simulation, will be taking centre stage at Steam Next Fest, running October 19–26, 2026.
This isn’t just digging — it’s discovery, danger, and depth in every direction. Let’s head underground.
What Is CitaDrill?
CitaDrill reimagines the mining genre entirely — blending fast-paced action, deep roguelite progression, and wildly expanding worlds that shift and grow with every descent:
Mind-bending subterranean worlds — no two layouts are the same; caverns, passages, and hidden zones unfold in fresh configurations each run
Action-driven excavation — this isn’t about waiting around; pilot advanced drills, boost through rock faces, and blast through obstacles with precision and power
Expansive roguelite design — unlock permanent upgrades, discover rare tools, and tailor your loadout; every journey builds toward greater reach and deeper secrets
Layers of mystery — ancient remnants, buried tech, and forgotten hazards await the boldest explorers. Dig deep enough, and you’ll uncover the truth beneath the surface
Every tunnel leads somewhere new — and the deeper you go, the stranger it gets.
Steam Next Fest — Your First Chance to Descend
CitaDrill will be front and centre during the October edition of Steam Next Fest, the biggest showcase for upcoming indie titles on PC. Here’s what to expect:
Playable demo goes live October 19 — jump in and experience the first full strata of the CitaDrill world
Exclusive early gameplay — test your drilling skills, try out core loadouts, and see how the world expands firsthand
Developer updates — Studio Moka will be sharing behind-the-scenes insights, livestreams, and community Q&As throughout the event
Wishlist now — show your support and get notified the moment the demo drops
Mark Your Calendars
Steam Next Fest: October 19 – October 26, 2026
Demo live: From October 19 on Steam
Full release: To be announced — follow CitaDrill on Steam for all the latest updates
Developed by: Studio Moka (Canada)
Published by: CobraTekku Games
The deeper you go, the more there is to find. Will you be the one to uncover what lies at the bottom?
Draw your iron — something wicked this way comes. Developer Eschatology Entertainment and publisher 4Divinity have unleashed the playable demo for Guns of Eschaton, their atmospheric Western FPS Soulslike, available right now on Steam. Step onto the Hound’s Path and face the apocalypse — before the game takes centre stage at Steam Next Fest this October.
What Is Guns of Eschaton?
This isn’t your typical run-and-gun shooter. Guns of Eschaton drops you into a haunting, apocalyptic vision of 19th-century Americana — a world shattered by a cataclysm known as The Burning. You play as a mysterious gunslinger venturing out along the Hound’s Path, where every bullet counts, resources are scarce, and every death teaches you hard-won lessons.
“Knowing when not to pull the trigger is just as important as knowing when to fire.”
The Demo — Your First Step onto the Path
The standalone demo is available to download right now — it launched October 5 and stays live through the end of Steam Next Fest on October 26, giving you plenty of time to test your mettle. Here’s what awaits:
A bespoke adventure — this isn’t just a snippet of the campaign; it’s a carefully crafted experience built to showcase the game’s world, combat, and core systems
Thoughtful, tactical gunplay — forget fast reflexes alone. Study your foes, learn their weaknesses via the in-game Codex, pick the right ammunition, and land every shot with intent
Timed parries & dashes — close-quarters defence is just as vital as marksmanship; master the rhythm to survive
Historic firearms & occult power — wield period-accurate weapons alongside talismans, special ammo, and otherworldly abilities
Atmosphere that grips you — dusty trails, gnarled forests, and eerie settlements create a world that feels alive — and dangerous
Steam Next Fest — October 19–26
Guns of Eschaton will feature prominently during this year’s Steam Next Fest, running October 19 through 26. Expect fresh visibility, potential livestreams, and developer insights — all while the demo remains available to play throughout the event.
Quick Facts
Demo available: Now — October 26, 2026
Where: Steam — search Guns of Eschaton Demo or visit https://store.steampowered.com/app/5130460
Developer: Eschatology Entertainment
Publisher: 4Divinity
Genre: Western Action / Soulslike FPS
Full release: Yet to be announced — watch this space
Pixels are under attack — and it’s time to scramble your defences. Tokyo-based studio One or Eight INC. has announced that the free PixelHeroScramble Plus Demo launches on Steam October 7 at 12:00 PM JST (that’s October 6, 8:00 PM PDT — late tonight for UK players).
Stop the Surge — Strategic Pixel Tower Defence
PixelHeroScramble Plus is a vibrant fixed-route tower defence adventure where you deploy, upgrade, and swap units to hold back waves of pixel-perfect foes. The demo lets you play through the opening area — roughly 1–2 hours of gameplay — right up to the first major boss.
What you’ll find in the demo:
Tactical deployment — position over 60 unlockable unit types across the battlefield
EX Skills — unleash game-changing abilities at critical moments
Emergency items — turn the tide when the pressure mounts
Three difficulty levels — Normal, Hard, and Challenge for seasoned strategists
Carryover progress — your demo save transfers to the full game
Full English, Japanese, and Chinese language support
What’s Next — Full Release & Steam Next Fest
The demo also serves as a preview for Steam Next Fest (October 19–26), giving you two chances to play ahead of the full game’s launch on November 30 (PC) / December 1 (Switch).
Mark Your Calendars
Demo goes live: 7 Oct 12:00 JST / 6 Oct 20:00 PDT / 7 Oct 04:00 BST
Free to play — no cost, no strings
Full game arriving: November 30 on Steam
Head to the Steam store page, wishlist now, and be ready to defend the pixel frontier.
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