Tag: Xbox Indie Game Demo Promotion

We’re thrilled to announce that our Indie Selects Demo Fest has begun, featuring more than 40 exciting game demos available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Like our last Demo Fest, you can download and play these games anytime between September 9 and September 30.

You can start playing demos today, and we encourage you to keep exploring them all month long. All demos are available in the dedicated Indie Selects Demo Fest collection on the Xbox Store. We’d love for you to share your feedback with the developers!

Please remember that most demos offer an early glimpse of gameplay and may differ from the final version at launch, including which countries will have access as developers continue to polish their games.

We’re also excited to share that 6 newly announced games below are coming to Xbox!

Breaking Gates – Ylun Games/Nuntius Games

Breaking Gates is a fast-paced 2D action-RPG with hand-drawn visuals and a focus on responsive combat and constant progression. Inspired by classic platformers and modern hack ’n’ slash titles, the game offers a dynamic mix of exploration, character upgrades, and frantic real-time battles.

The cult indie horror sensation finally arrives on Xbox. What you are about to do has not been approved by the Vatican. As a young priest, struggle against demons, insane cultists, and your own weakening faith in this pixel horror game inspired by the era of classic 8-bit gaming and the “Satanic Scare” of the 1980s.  M O R T I S.

Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?

Possessions is a reality-twisting adventure that challenges the way you see the world. Immerse yourself in a minimalist, atmospheric world free from text and distractions, where every rotation and alignment uncovers hidden paths and silent stories.

Whether you’re looking for a relaxing break or a thoughtful challenge, Possessions offers an immersive journey that stimulates your mind and soothes your senses. It’s a game about discovery, perception, and the quiet thrill of seeing the world from a new angle.

Weave your own story in this dark fairy tale. In the mysterious ancient ruins, you will adventure with Tania to reveal her origins and fate. Is there any chance of survival in the darkest and desperate place?

A new life awaits in Honeywood! Build a thriving community that will last generations in this cozy farm simulator. Farm, socialize, make friends, cook, craft, forage and uncover the secrets of the island! If someone doesn’t want to be friends? There are always other means.

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ID@Xbox Indie Selects Demo Fest – Full List of Demos

In addition to those newly announced titles, you’ll find an impressive collection of creative and unique games available for you to experience firsthand! Check out the line-up below for a list of participating games and their developers in this year’s ID@Xbox Demo Fest:

A Pizza Delivery – Dolores Entertainment

Adventures of a Cat in Space – Tall Story Games/Little Seeds Music

Aikyam – Thousand Stars Studio

Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit – Mega Cat Studios/Programancer/Retroware

Awaken – Astral Blade – Dark Pigeon Games/ESDigital Games

Baki Hanma: Blood Arena – Purple Tree/Purple Play

Beacon of Neyda – Ghost Creative Studio

Before I Go – J’s Labratory

Biped 2 – META Publishing

Bit ESC – Essssam

Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime – Bonte Avond Studios/offbrand games

Breaking Gates – Ylun Games/Nuntius Games

Brews & Bastards – Mune Studio

Bylina – Far Far Games/ESDigital Games

Cats on Duty – Prikol Team/ESDigital Games

Cyberwar Neon City – CyberMonkey Studios/GoGo Games

Dead Reset – Dark Rift Horror/Wales Interactive

Deck of Haunts – Dangen Entertainment

Detective Dotson – Masala Games Private

Echo Weaver – Moonlight Kids/Akupara Games

Echoes of the Plum Grove – Unwound Games/indie.io

Faith: The Unholy Trinity – Airdorf Games/New Blood Interactive

Floralis – SolidCore Games

Forgotlings – Throughline Games/Hitcents

Fractal Space – Haze Games

Gloomy Eyes – Fishing Cactus/Untold Tales

Halls of Torment – Chasing Carrots

Imagine Earth – Galaxies DLC – Serious Bros.

Ink. – Linked Rooms Games/Brainium Games

Labyrinthine – Console Edition – Valko Games Studios/Klabater

Military Logistics Simulator – Nano Games/Aerosoft

Mina The Hollower – Yacht Club Games

Neon Inferno – Zenovia Interactive/Retroware

Node: The Last Favor of the Antarii – Lapsus Games/Beep Japan

Polterguys: Possession Party – Madorium/Amplified Games

Possessions – Lucid Labs

Potions: A Curious Tale – Stumbling Cat

Radiant: Guardians Of Light – Chorrus Games

Rhythm Towers – innoloop

RoadOut – Dangen Entertainment

Shroom Siege – Upside Down Bird

Sulfur – Perfect Random

The Jackbox Party Pack 11 – Jackbox Games

Tormented Souls 2 – Dual Effect/PQube

Townseek – Whales and Games/Super Rare Originals

Truck World: Australia – HypeTrain Digital

Under Par Golf Architect – Broken Arms Games

Yet Another Zombie Survivors – Awesome Games Studio

Yooka-Replaylee – Playtonic Games/PM Studios

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Head over to your Xbox and start enjoying these incredible game demos now! And yes, we’d love to hear what you think. Connect with us on Twitter,  Instagram,  Discord, Twitch, Bluesky and YouTube. Stay tuned to Xbox Wire to learn more about what Team Xbox has planned and of course, have an awesome month of gaming!

Exciting news – Indie Selects is bringing you a monster new Demo Fest next week. From September 9-30, players on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One can dive into more than 40 demos, including upcoming titles and games with new content.  

Whether you’re eager to try something new or get a sneak peek at games coming in future, this demo event is one you won’t want to miss!

Here are a few things to keep in mind:  

• While some may return to the Demo channel later, most of these demos will only be available to play this month, so don’t delay – if you see something you like the sound of, try it now! 

• These game demos differ from the usual ones in our Demo channel, as they’re shared before the games are finished and may not reflect the final product. Think of them more like “showfloor demos,” giving you early access and a chance to provide feedback. Expect these games to develop and improve before release.   

• Speaking of feedback – please share your thoughts with the developers via social media, or their websites! You could help shape the future of these games. 

We’ll announce the full list of demos on September 9, but here are some games you can expect to see:  

Echo Weaver – Moonlight Kids/Akupara Games

Can you master time itself? Echo Weaver is a “metroidBRAINia” where time is your best resource and secrets are your only upgrades. You’re the last of the Weavers, a remnant of a ruined society trapped in a glitching time loop. The Congregation set out to explore the stars and find paradise. What they found instead has led their utopian project to ash and cinders – can you break the loop? 

Mina The Hollower – Yacht Club Games   

Descend into a frightful world of action-adventure in Mina the Hollower. Take control of Mina, a renowned Hollower hurled into a desperate mission to rescue a cursed island. Burrow beneath hazards and monsters, whip foes into oblivion, and gear up with an arsenal of sidearms and trinkets.  

Explore a vast world filled with pixel-perfect graphics, masterful gameplay, beastly bosses, and infectious music. Encounter a cast of bizarre characters, search out secrets in an array of exotic locales, and illuminate the omnipresent darkness in Mina the Hollower, a brand-new game from the developers who brought you Shovel Knight! 

The Jackbox Party Pack 11 – Jackbox Games 

The Party Pack is back! The Jackbox Party Pack 11 catapults you and your crew into the best timeline of party game pandemonium. Whether you’re a trivia titan, a joke mastermind, or the resident undercover detective of your friend group, there’s something for everyone in this pack. No extra controllers needed – players simply join the game and play using phones, tablets or computers!  

Five brand-new games will change the way you party this holiday season and beyond. Play two of these games in our demo: 

• Doominate (Writing): Take a perfectly lovely situation and destroy it in this head-to-head joke game where it feels so good to be so bad. Doominate supports 3-8 players. 
• Hear Say (Sound Effects): Record sound effects and dialogue directly from your phone in a foley-inspired game where laughter is the soundtrack. Then, watch your voices come to life in a series of short movie clips! Hear Say supports 2-8 players. 

Yooka-Replaylee – Playtonic Games/PM Studios

Yooka-Replaylee is the definitive remade and enhanced version of the 3D indie platforming collectathon darling, Yooka-Laylee, developed by key creative talent behind the Banjo-Kazooie and Donkey Kong Country games.  

New, remixed challenges and old favorites await as you embark to explore the huge, beautiful open worlds as the lovable buddy-duo Yooka (the green one) and Laylee (the purple one) once more, all while backed by a beautiful orchestral soundtrack. Did we mention there is a map now? A shiny new currency? And tons of customization options? It’s never moved, looked, or sounded better! 

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And there’s so much more in store. The ID@Xbox Indie Selects Demo Fest will offer a wide variety of games to discover and enjoy. When you get the chance to check them out, we’d love to hear your thoughts. Connect with us on Twitter, Instagram, Discord, Twitch, Bluesky and YouTube. Stay tuned to Xbox Wire to learn more about what Team Xbox has planned!