The Wake
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Demos and Freebies
The Wake, a survival action RPG with customizable gear and eldritch magic, is available as a demo on Steam for PC. Players can catch mutated monsters and fight for survival on the dark waters of a forgotten archipelago.
Sunday Multiplex
This article announces trailers for the games CRYMELIGHT and The Wake. It also features content creator videos, including a segment titled '1 Gamer vs 20 Gaming CEOs' by The Warp Zone, and a hypothetical scenario about video games being 23% more expensive.
Lovecraftian Fishing Game The Wake Gets a Free PC Demo
A free PC demo for the Lovecraftian fishing and combat game, The Wake, is now available on Steam. Developed by Playground Pigeon and published by Ultimate Games S.A., the full game is slated for a 2026 PC release, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions planned for 2026/2027. The demo offers a glimpse into the game's unique blend of fishing mechanics, combat against primordial sea creatures, and exploration of a mysterious island chain.