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Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream gets free demo
A free demo for Tomodachi Life is now available, allowing players to create up to three Miis on their island and unlock a hamster costume. All progress made in the demo can be transferred to the full game.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Demo Launches
Nintendo has released a demo, known as the Welcome Version, for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on the eShop worldwide. This demo allows players to experience the beginning of the game and carry over their progress to the full title, which launches on April 16, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch and is compatible with the Switch 2. Players who complete the demo will receive an exclusive hamster costume for the full game.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream demo drops seemingly out of the blue, and fans are already going "feral" over…
A free demo for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has been unexpectedly released by Nintendo, allowing players to experience the game ahead of its April 16 launch. The demo is available on Nintendo Switch and includes the ability to create up to three Miis and earn a bonus hamster costume, with all progress transferring to the full game.
Action Roguelike 'Ascend to ZERO' Launches Time-Limited Demo with Substantial Revisions
Flyway Games has released a significantly revised demo for its action roguelike Ascend to ZERO on Steam, available for a limited 10-day period. This updated demo incorporates extensive player feedback, reworking combat, progression, narrative, and quality-of-life features, and includes new character art, voice acting, and language support.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream just got a demo on the Nintendo eShop, includes a bonus for finishing
A demo for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, titled "Tomodachi: Living the Dream – Welcome Version," is now available on the Nintendo eShop. This release comes less than a month before the game's official launch and includes a bonus for players who complete the demo.
PSA: Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup In Bellabel Park Demo Now Available At Switch 2 Kiosks (North America)
Nintendo has made demos for Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Meetup In Bellabel Park available at select North American retailers, including Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart. These demos are accessible on Nintendo Switch kiosks, with the full games set to release next week on March 26, 2026. Other playable demos for games like Donkey Kong Bananza and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond are also available.
The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon Steam Demo Live
A new Steam demo titled "Honey, I Shrunk the Detectives" is now available for The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon, allowing players to experience a special case where the main characters are shrunk to mouse size. The article also briefly mentions upcoming releases and updates for Crimson Desert, Persona 5: The Phantom X, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, Oceaneers, and MapleStory M.
Kingdom’s Return: Time Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster getting a Nintendo Switch demo
Inti Creates will release a demo for their upcoming action RPG, Kingdom's Return: Time Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster, on Nintendo Switch on March 19, 2026. The demo will allow players to experience the kingdom-rebuilding adventure.
Kusan: City of Wolves getting a demo on Nintendo Switch, new trailer
Kusan: City of Wolves, a hardcore top-down shooter, will be receiving a demo on Nintendo Switch distributed via the Nintendo eShop. The demo will showcase the game's gunplay, movement, and combo system.
Demos and Freebies
A free demo for the game CALX is available on Steam for PC. The demo allows players to experience the opening section of the game, including the full tutorial and a glimpse of the Canyon area on the planet Syro.
Demos and Freebies
The game Étrange von Rosenburg is now available on Steam for PC, featuring a demo. The story follows Étrange von Rosenburg, who is falsely accused of assassinating the king and seeks to take over hell after her execution.
Etrange Overlord releasing Nintendo Switch demo today, new trailer
NIS America has announced that a demo for its upcoming Nintendo Switch title, Etrange Overlord, is now available. The demo allows players to experience the initial hours of the game, introducing them to the story of Étrange von Rosenburg and new allies.
Pragmata's demo reaches 2 million downloads alongside its 2 million wishlists: 'I can't believe millions…
Capcom's upcoming action game Pragmata has achieved two million wishlists and two million demo downloads. The demo, titled 'The Sketchbook', allows players to experience the game's combat and hacking mechanics on a moonbase setting.
Steam Next Fest 2026 | Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!
The demo for Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War, developed by Auroch Digital and published by Dotemu, offers a retro-styled first-person shooter experience reminiscent of the PS1 era. The preview highlights the game's vibrant graphics, challenging gameplay, and the ability to call in supply drops and use mechs, all set during the iconic Starship Troopers bug war.
Petal Runner gets a demo ahead of a planned release later this year
Nano Park Studios has released a demo for its upcoming RPG, Petal Runner, allowing players to experience the second district of Sapphire Valley. The demo includes minigames and quests, though some bugs have been noted. Petal Runner is scheduled for release later this year on PC.
Hit Action Game Drops Free PS5, PS4 Demo on PS Store
The action game Yet Another Zombie Survivors has released a free demo for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 players on the PlayStation Store. The game, which is already successful in early access on PC, is planned for a full release in 2026. The demo is available without requiring PlayStation Plus.
50 Shooter Demos Later: The Best (and Worst) of Steam Next Fest
Steam Next Fest featured a large number of game demos, with Jump Dash Roll highlighting notable titles across various shooter subgenres. The event provided players with opportunities to try upcoming games on PC.
Demos and Freebies
A free trial version of Truck Mechanic: Dangerous Paths, titled First Mile, is now available on Steam for PC. This demo offers a glimpse into the truck driving and mechanic experience set on dangerous routes.
Third-Person Roguelite Shooter Armatus Steam Next Fest Demo Live
A new Steam Next Fest demo for the third-person roguelite shooter Armatus is now available. Developed by Counterplay Games and Fiction, the demo allows players to experience the demon-infested ruins of Paris with four starter weapons and three celestial abilities. The full game is slated for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC later this year.
Nioh 3’s generous demo is out now, and your progress carries over to the full game
Team Ninja has released a demo for Nioh 3, available now on PC and PlayStation 5, with progress carrying over to the full game launching February 6, 2026. The demo showcases the core Samurai and Ninja style switching mechanic, a preview of the open field level design, and supports online multiplayer for up to three players. Completing the demo before February 15 earns players the Twin-Snake Helmet in the full release.
