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A Free Steam Demo Is Bankrupting Its Creators: The Developers Had to Take Out a Bank Loan Because of a Chatty AI
Unexpected popularity on Steam has turned into a financial nightmare for the tiny indie studio Easy Fox. The four-person team released a free demo of the comedy simulator Teach My Little Sister How To Drive, but they misjudged the appetites of the neural networks that the entire gameplay depends on. -
A free demo version of the JRPG Metaphor: ReFantazio has officially dropped on the Nintendo eShop for the Switch 2. The demo clocks in at around 29 GB. -
Free Demo of New Soulslike Shooter by Half-Life 2 and Dishonored Artist Viktor Antonov Is Now Available on Steam
A demo for Guns of Eschaton, an atmospheric first-person soulslike shooter set in an apocalyptic Wild West, is now available on Steam. The demo offers a small slice of the game, giving players a chance to experience its gunplay, explore its world, face enemies, and take on a boss. -
Konami has released a free demo for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, giving players an early look at the game before its full launch. The demo's opening chapter is available on Steam, and progress and save data can carry over to the full game. -
A playable demo for the sci-fi action title Stellar Blade is now live on the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop. Players can download the trial version starting today to test out the port's overall performance firsthand. -
Konami has opened pre-launch access for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, with the demo set for October 1, 2026. The full game is scheduled for October 15, so players will have two weeks to sample the opening chapter before launch.
The demo will cover the game's early stages and give players a first look at the opening chapter. Konami also says some features and content will be restricted in the trial version, since it is an introduction rather than a full cut-down release. -
Publisher tinyBuild and developer Lazy Bear Games have announced that a free playable demo for Graveyard Keeper 2 is officially live. The demo is available across PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2. Players who jump into the trial can carry over all their progress and save data to the full version at launch. -
Insider Reveals Possible Details About Resident Evil Veronica Demo — 30 Minutes of Gameplay and Only One Chance to Play
According to insider Marcox, the upcoming remake of Resident Evil Veronica may receive an unusual demo version that will let players experience the opening section of the game before launch. Capcom has yet to officially announce a demo, so all information should be treated as a rumor for now. -
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A playable demo for Neko Station launched on Steam on June 26, offering a firsthand look at this cozy indie simulator where players manage a train tailored entirely for fluffy passengers. -
During the latest Nintendo Direct presentation, Nintendo revealed a new trailer for Star Fox, a reimagining of the iconic space shooter franchise set to launch exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 on June 25, 2026. At the same time, the company confirmed that a free demo of the game will be available on the Nintendo eShop later today. -
The developers of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth from Square Enix have opened access to the demo version of the game on Xbox Series S/X and Nintendo Switch 2. -
A playable demo for the upcoming horror title Eternal Haunt has officially launched on Steam. Drawing heavy inspiration from the Amnesia series, the demo offers a glimpse into one of the game's seven levels, providing roughly 50 minutes of gameplay. -
Developer Fabraz has announced that the console demo for Bubsy 4D is now live. Previously a PC exclusive, the trial is now available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, and Switch 2. -
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Instant combat style changes, biome exploration, and a deep storyline: Shadow of Oryda metroidvania demo is now available
The independent studio Insideside presented the Shadow of Oryda. In the demo, gamers will be able to get acquainted with the game mechanics and immerse themselves in exploring the dangerous planet Oryda. -
Nightdive Studios has released a free demo for the System Shock remake on Nintendo Switch 2. Players can head over to the Nintendo eShop right now to download it and experience the cult classic on the go. -
The studio has announced that the demo version of the psychological horror game Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss is back on Steam. The trial version is now available for players and will remain open right up until the game’s full release, which is scheduled for April 16, 2026. -
1.5 million wishlists and 800,000 players: pirate action game Windrose becomes Steam Next Fest’s biggest hit
Indie pirates are taking over Steam. Windrose — an open-world pirate adventure featuring naval combat, base building, and co-op — became the breakout hit of Steam Next Fest 2026, topping the wishlist charts during the festival. -
A massive fan-made expansion for Fallout: New Vegas is taking the series to the Windy City. You can experience the project for yourself right now, as the developers have just released a playable demo.
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