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[Plague Doctor]

I like free stuff. I especially like free stuff that rocks and then makes me want to buy the full game.

Post Demos for games you like here.

Could be demo's for upcoming games or ones already released.

 

[Ishma3L]

Great thread idea!

A couple off the top:

Sword Hero:

Currently is holding a Kickstarter (http://kck.st/4t3qJgM) and just updated its demo. Really solid foundation.



Menace:

 

[Plague Doctor]

Bloodshed Demo

Surprsingly fun. FPS Survivors game with old school tropes. Just needs more content.

 

[ssringo]

Bloodborne in the old school FF Adventure (Mana) Game Boy format.

Still need to try this one myself. Looks cool though.

Side scrolling action rpg. The section thats the start of the game is kinda meh but there's some pretty fun combat arena stuff as well that you can do.

Anime Parasite Eve from the devs of Frontier Hunter (anime Bloodstained).

Zelda ALttP inspired. Been a while since I tried it but it's still on my wishlist so I guess I enjoyed it.

 

[Thesnipergecko]

Phase Zero for me, some serious retro vibes.

 

[Sticks]

Demo discs were the shit 30 years ago

 

[Branded]

Luckily Steam has this feature built in so it will literally notify you if there's a demo available for a game you've wishlisted.

 

[Cyberpunkd]

For all the shit that S-E management is at least you need to appreciate they almost always release demo version of their games - demos that are extensive and progress carries over nicely to the full game.

I actually have a list of games that all have demos that I want to try:

Dragon Quest XI
Tainted Grail
Resident Evil IV Remake
Sonic Racing
Pragmata
Stellar Blade
Menace
Eriksholm

 

[Plague Doctor]

This just released today and has a free demo

Point and Click Lovecraft Noir

 

[simpatico]

Single player, offline Tarkov-like, polished to a mirror sheen. Not round based, just extraction loot mechanics for a fairly simple semi open world SP FPS. One man dev team, total attention to detail sperg. Crazy suspense levels are built in this one. Feels like a survival horror game to play at times. Shits on Tarkov PvE from high elevation.

Demo is most of the whole game.

 

[DownLikeBCPowder]

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is a good one out now off the top of my head.

 

[Plague Doctor]

An amazing blacksmith simulator demo

 

[Plague Doctor]

This is still up for those who want to check it out

 

[Krathoon]

I would love it if someone made a demo blu-ray or dvd. That would be cool.

Just pack a dvd full of old game demos or indie games. PC GAMER should make some retro issues that do that.

 

[diffusionx]

who is The Demo and why is this his thread?

 

[Krathoon]

The Haunted PS1 discs are great.

The Haunted PS1 - itch.io

hauntedps1.itch.io

 

[Krathoon]

Really, Haunted PS1 has the right idea. Just make an app that acts like it is an old demo disc. That would be cool. Put demos and videos in it.

 

[Guilty_AI]

Really, Haunted PS1 has the right idea. Just make an app that acts like it is an old demo disc. That would be cool. Put demos and videos in it.

And the best part is that it did led me to buy some of the games showcased in it

 

[nikos]

Which demo's thread?

 

[EerieArcade]

Couple of horror picks from me.

 

[Joe Cool]

This is still up for those who want to check it out

I came here to post this. I did not vibe with Nioh 1 and 2 but I am getting into Nioh 3 thanks to the demo.

 

[Danjin44]

I'm soooo happy with demo for Pragmata and MHStories 3. It got me hype for the games even more.

 

[jshackles]

I posted this in the Picross community thread, but figured I'd give it a shout-out here too since the demo is live

This is a roguelike Picross game. Playing Picross with timers and passive abilities / power ups is a ton of fun, I imagine I'll be playing this game a lot.

 

[Shifty1897]

I remember playing the Just Cause 2 demo for like 20 hours, just playing it over and over and over again. I've never done that with any other game demo.

 

[simpatico]

Trepang2 Demo

The full version of Trepang2 is available on GOG.COM. You can purchase it here BE THE U

www.gog.com

If anyone has a hankering for some FEAR. Both of these slap very hard. Trepang2 got a sword DLC and it's bursting with content.

 

[Plague Doctor]

Upcoming indie retro Kingfield's Field inspired. I love this demo.

 

[Plague Doctor]

NextFest starts tomorrow

Steam Next Fest: February 2026 Edition - Coming Soon

A celebration of upcoming games featuring demos, livestreams and more

store.steampowered.com

 

[Stratostar]

Just completed the Super Meat Boy 3D demo. Really enjoyed it. The devs are super receptive to feedback so be sure to fill out the survey as well. Can't wait to pick this one up.

 

[Ellis]

For already out demos...

I really miss those days. Internet demo downloads just don't hit the same.

 

[IbizaPocholo]

For already out demos...

I really miss those days. Internet demo downloads just don't hit the same.

I was so hyped for MGS2 that I bought the zoe game just for that. After all, I really liked the game despite my number one interest being the demo.

 

[Ellis]

I was so hyped for MGS2 that I bought the zoe game just for that. After all, I really liked the game despite my number one interest being the demo.

I actually never needed to buy ZoE for mine. Electronics Boutique (now GAME) here in the UK had a bunch of them loose out of the cases that they gave away for free. Finally played ZoE when the PS3 collection released. Great game.

 

[DavidGzz]

Was it Tobal that had a demo for FF7? Tobal ended up being awesome.

 

[RAIDEN1]

These days Gamepass for me is the new "demo" scene albeit not free..

 

[Odinnii]

Just finished this demo and it was sick. The game is like Tony hawk meets Jet Set Radio but with trains

Controls have a bit of a learning curve but once they click, you can pull off almost full stage combos by linking jump tricks with manuals, grinds etc.

Totaly nails the Sega Dreamcast-era game design.