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Tag: Steam demo

Carbon passes 40,000 Steam wishlists as its cyberpunk ARPG demo gains traction

Posted on February 6, 2026September 17, 2026 By Aidan Minter
Carbon passes 40,000 Steam wishlists as its cyberpunk ARPG demo gains traction

A wishlist milestone — and a playable demo to back it up Carbon, a cyberpunk/biopunk-flavoured action RPG from Hardwired Studios, has just crossed 40,000 wishlists on Steam — a strong early signal for a project that’s still building toward launch. We’ve seen how wishlist momentum can translate into real visibility for indies (for example, Hypercharge…

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Everest: Real Climbing Simulator Demo Impressions — A Climb That Falls Apart Fast

Posted on January 25, 2026September 20, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
Everest: Real Climbing Simulator Demo Impressions — A Climb That Falls Apart Fast

For a much stronger climbing experience, read our Cairn PC review and our coverage of its Deep Water DLC. A climb that should feel epic — but the demo kept breaking the illusion Reviewed on PC.Demo First Impressions Everest: Real Climbing Simulator has a concept that should sell itself: a tense, grounded climb where every…

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The Kingdom Loop demo is live on Steam

Posted on January 19, 2026September 17, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
The Kingdom Loop demo is live on Steam

A tactical roguelike built around loops, cards, and long-term decision-making January 19, 2026 — Kingdom Loop is an upcoming tactical roguelike that blends loop-based progression with turn-based strategy and deckbuilding. The free demo is available now on PC via Steam, giving players an early look at its core systems ahead of a planned full release…

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The 9th Charnel Demo nails dread fast — stealth, puzzles, and no comfort (GOTW #37)

Posted on January 16, 2026September 17, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
The 9th Charnel Demo nails dread fast — stealth, puzzles, and no comfort (GOTW #37)

A demo that leans on stealth, puzzles, and pure dread January 16, 2026 — This week’s Fix Gaming Channel Game of the Week pick is The 9th Charnel Demo — a tight horror slice that gets to the point fast: atmosphere first, tension second, and a constant “keep moving” feeling underneath it all. If you’re…

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Quarantine Zone: The Last Check — “Papers, Please with Zombies” hits Jan 12

Posted on December 23, 2025September 20, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
Quarantine Zone: The Last Check — “Papers, Please with Zombies” hits Jan 12

A checkpoint sim where one wrong call can doom the living Quarantine Zone: The Last Check is a border checkpoint simulator set in a collapsing city, where a rampant zombie-like infection is taking hold — and your station is the last line before everything spills over. Players take command of the final checkpoint and inspect…

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Operation Purge Demo: Promising Sci-Fi Survival Held Back by Bugs

Posted on November 17, 2025September 19, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
Operation Purge Demo: Promising Sci-Fi Survival Held Back by Bugs

Operation Purge has a promising sci-fi survival foundation, but bugs and rough edges limit the current demo despite its atmosphere and core ideas.

Gaming News, PC Reviews, Reviews

Island of Hearts: Free Demo, Gameplay, Cast and What to Know

Posted on November 14, 2025September 20, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
Island of Hearts: Free Demo, Gameplay, Cast and What to Know

Island of Hearts is a live-action interactive romance game from Titan Digital Media and 4Divinity. The full PC game launched on March 27, 2026, while a free Steam demo remains available.

First Impressions, Gaming News, Indie

Interview: RAD – Repeat After Death Makes Your Last Run the Enemy

Posted on October 27, 2025September 20, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
Interview: RAD – Repeat After Death Makes Your Last Run the Enemy

RAD: Repeat After Death turns previous runs into enemies. Our Gamescom Asia interview covers its roguelike combat, Steam demo, and launch plans.

Developers, Gaming News, Indie, Interviews

Game of the Week #18: Space Drilling Station Shows Big Promise

Posted on August 27, 2025September 17, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
Game of the Week #18: Space Drilling Station Shows Big Promise

Space Drilling Station is Game of the Week #18, with a free demo built around vertical base-building, crew management, automation, and survival in space.

Game of the Week, Gaming News, Indie

Clown Is Hungry Hits 10,000 Demo Downloads

Posted on July 11, 2025September 19, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
Clown Is Hungry Hits 10,000 Demo Downloads

Clown Is Hungry has passed 10,000 demo downloads, marking a milestone for the indie project ahead of its wider release plans.

Gaming News, Indie

Dead as Disco’s Silent Steam Takeover Is 2025’s Best-Kept Secret

Posted on June 27, 2025September 20, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
Dead as Disco’s Silent Steam Takeover Is 2025’s Best-Kept Secret

A rhythm-driven indie brawler quietly building massive hype with zero big-budget marketing June 27, 2025 – Out of nowhere, Dead as Disco is capturing attention on Steam without flashy campaigns or publisher backing. The game recently crossed 400,000 wishlists, making it one of the most impressive sleeper hits of 2025. We later covered its Early…

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Game of the Week #6: Bullets & Brains Surprised Me – Try the Free Steam Demo

Posted on June 3, 2025May 2, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
Game of the Week #6: Bullets & Brains Surprised Me – Try the Free Steam Demo

Game of the Week #6: With so many new games dropping this year, Bullets & Brains is one that genuinely surprised me. Want to see why? The free Steam demo is live right now—give it a go. If you’re craving some wild, co-op shooter chaos, Bullets & Brains might be exactly what you’re after. Launching…

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Pompeii: The Legacy Early Access Begins September 23

Posted on February 12, 2025September 19, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
Pompeii: The Legacy Early Access Begins September 23

Pompeii: The Legacy entered Early Access on September 23 with city building, family legacy systems, trade, research, law, and politics in ancient Rome.

Gaming News, Indie

Trolls vs Vikings: Reborn – The Epic Tower Defense Returns

Posted on January 29, 2025September 18, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
Trolls vs Vikings: Reborn – The Epic Tower Defense Returns

Trolls vs Vikings: Reborn revives the tower-defense series with updated strategy, new content, and a Steam demo for players to try.

Gaming News, Indie

Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade Demo Lands on Steam

Posted on December 10, 2024September 19, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade Demo Lands on Steam

Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade released a Steam demo showcasing its Japanese-fantasy setting, action combat, and roguelite structure.

Gaming News, Indie

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