With September here, summer comes to an end. But do you know what is here all year round? Video game demos! The GSC team has been hard at work pulling together over a dozen demos for you to try out, and the result of that is Demo Disc #8!
If you’re new to the GSC Demo Disc, it is our way to relive some of the nostalgia and excitement of the best form of video game marketing: demo discs! Enjoy a mix of titles, from AAA to Indie, out now to future releases. There is bound to be something that gets your attention!
Editor’s Note: Future release dates are subject to change.
Demos were available at the time of publishing.
With the lore dump out of the way, let’s get to the GSC Demo Disc #8!
Magical Delicacy
- Developer: Skaule
- Publisher: Whitethorn Games
- Release Date: Out Now!
- Platforms: PC(Steam), Switch, Xbox, PlayStation
I love to cook. But what if I could...cook with magic? Magical Delicacy is there to provide the niche for me!
Magical Delicacy is a platformer meets crafting game, with 2D pixel artwork and some light platforming. Honestly, playing this demo, I got some Kiki’s Delivery Service vibes, if Kiki were only cooking!
The game also markets itself as a Metroidvania-style game, which I can see! Slowly, yet surely, you’ll open up new areas on the map of Grat, the harbor town where our protagonist, Flora, lives!
Demo available on PC(Steam).
Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree
- Developer: Starvania Studio
- Publisher: Soft Source
- Release Date: Out Now!
- Platforms: PC(Steam), PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch
Dive into the cosmic ocean world of Ma’een, a place of light that has become tainted by dark entities. Explore beautiful biomes, from colourful coral fields to crumbling ruins of an ancient civilisation, seamlessly swimming through this underwater world.
Inspired by Arabian mythology, Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree is a 2D puzzle adventure, where you must bring light back to Ma’een. Shield yourself against the darkness, and solve puzzles through movement to progress deeper and uncover the secrets of an old, forgotten kingdom.
Demo available on PC(Steam).
Caravan Sandwitch
- Developer: Studio Plane Toast
- Publisher: Dear Villagers
- Release Date: Out Now!
- Platforms: PC(Steam), PS5, Nintendo Switch
The wilderness can have its allure. What if you could travel that terrain in a souped-up van, though? Caravan Sandwitch may be the answer to your hopes!
In Caravan Sandwitch, you play as an unnamed protagonist on the search for their missing sister on Cigalo. Along your journey, you'll interact with local communities and help them improve their living conditions. The world is also at your fingertips, and whether you explore on foot or by van is your choice.
Caravan Sandwitch touts that it has "no combat, no death, no timer, just you, your van, and the world. It’s cozy, it’s peaceful, and it has some unique platforming available as well.
Demo available on PC(Steam).
Oscuro: Blossom’s Glow
- Developer & Publisher: Hongoneon
- Release Date: 5th Aug 2025
- Platforms: PC(Steam)
Oscuro is a quiet, third-person puzzle platformer where you manipulate light to find your way through the world. You’ll explore shadowy spaces, solve light-based puzzles. It’s more reflective than frantic, using atmosphere and gentle storytelling to shift how you see the unknown. It’s not flashy; just smart, subtle, and surprisingly warm.
You play as Selene, a young girl who can absorb and emit light from glowing flowers scattered throughout the environment. This light powers mechanisms, reveals hidden paths, and helps you navigate shifting terrain. Each level introduces new challenges; some requiring quick reflexes, others demanding careful timing or observation.
Demo available on PC(Steam).
Hirogami
- Developer: Bandai Namco Studios Singapore Pte. Ltd., Bandai Namco Studios Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
- Publisher: Kakehashi Games
- Release Date: Out Now!
- Platforms: PC(Steam), PS5
Hirogami is a 3D action-adventure platformer set in an origami-inspired world under threat from a malevolent digital invasion. Take on the role of Hiro, a young master of the art of “folding”, as he attempts to save his clan and his world from being assimilated!
Regain Hiro’s animal forms to transform and use unique abilities as a Frog, Armadillo, and Gorilla. Glide across chasms and ride gusts of wind as a simple sheet of paper, and battle through several diverse biomes across over a dozen levels. Each level will put your combat, traversal, and puzzle-solving skills to the test, and be sure to keep an eye out for chests hidden throughout each filled with treasures and relics.
Brought to life with a soundtrack composed of traditional Japanese music and an art style that wholly embodies the art of origami, Hirogami is sure to leave an impression!
Demo available on PC(Steam).
Dawnfolk
- Developer: Darenn Keller
- Publisher: Astra Logical
- Release Date: 13th Feb 2025
- Platforms: PC(Steam)
Dawnfolk is a minimalist city-building puzzle game where you expand a settlement across a grid-based map while fending off supernatural darkness. You’ll balance resources like food, people, and light as you place buildings, explore new terrain, and unlock secrets hidden in chests. Each level sets a main objective, with optional challenges that reward currency for unlocking new modes and difficulties. With its tile-placement strategy, light-based mechanics, and gentle pacing, Dawnfolk offers a fresh, approachable twist on the genre – ideal for quick sessions or deeper runs.
The Dawnfolk demo offers a generous slice of the game’s core experience, blending city-building, puzzle-solving, and light-based survival mechanics. You start with a small campfire and gradually expand your settlement across a grid of darkened tiles, using light earned each day to reveal new terrain like forests, deserts, and seas.
Demo available on PC(Steam).
The Berlin Apartment
- Developer: btf
- Publisher: ByteRockers
- Release Date: November 17th, 2025
- Platform(s): PC (Steam), PlayStation, Xbox
How much of a story can one apartment within a German city tell? What memories lie within the walls? You can find out...In The Berlin Apartment.
The Berlin Apartment focuses on the stories of several individuals and their lives from the perspective of a downtown Berlin apartment (much like the game’s name implies). The gameplay itself is very much point-and-click – the story will come from your interactions around your humble abode.
Demo available on PC(Steam).
Gecko Gods
- Developer: Inversin
- Publisher: Gamersky Games, Super Rare Originals
- Release Date: Q4 2025
- Platforms: PC(Steam), PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Soak up the sun in Gecko Gods, a serene puzzle-adventure game where you explore a forgotten archipelago as a tiny gecko. Get lost among sunlit ruins and solve environmental puzzles as you scale walls, cliffs, and ceilings with the ease of a little lizard.
Set sail on your own boat to visit other islands of the archipelago to uncover more secrets and challenges. With a relaxing atmosphere, effortless platforming, and a focus on exploration and discovery at your own pace, Gecko Gods promises a short, sunny break away from life.
Demo available on PC(Steam).
Skull Horde
- Developer & Publisher: 8BitSkull
- Release Date: 2025
- Platforms: PC(Steam)
Skull Horde is a pixel-art auto battler dungeon crawler where you play as a flying skull necromancer commanding an army of undead minions. Battles unfold in real time, with your skeleton troops fighting autonomously while you explore, loot, and upgrade your squad.
You’ll merge units to unlock stronger forms, hunt for synergistic builds, and adapt to shifting dungeon threats. It’s run-based, fast-paced, and full of bone-crunching chaos.
Another one from Glasgow Independent Games Fest, and well worth a look!
Demo available on PC(Steam).
ZOE Begone!
- Developer: Retchy Games
- Publisher: PM Studios, Inc
- Release Date: 17th Sept, 2025
- Platforms: PC (Steam)
ZOE Begone! is a hand-drawn bullet hell shooter where you play as Zoe, a feisty film-strip heroine rudely awakened from her nap by a chaotic Animator. Armed with your trusty gun, you’ll dash, shoot, and smash your way through looping arenas filled with surreal enemies, bashing dots and collecting Apples to spend at the shop.
You rack up high scores through a fast-paced multiplier system, while collecting power-ups and upgrades that amplify Zoe’s destructive potential. With online leaderboards for competitive play, the game encourages mastery and replayability. Its standout hand-drawn visuals join a host of crafty indie titles this year, all backed by an amazing soundtrack that keeps the momentum high from reel to reel.
Demo available on PC(Steam).
Captain Wayne: Vacation Desperation
- Developer: Ciaran Games LLC
- Publisher: Silver Lining Interactive
- Release Date: 2025
- Platforms: PC(Steam)
The Captain Wayne: Vacation Desperation demo is a blood-soaked, hand-drawn retro shooter that throws you into the chaos of Orca Isle. You play as Captain Wayne, a cigar-chomping sailor with a shotgun for an arm, blasting through mercenaries and mutant sea creatures in a quest for revenge.
The demo features campaign and endless modes, showcasing gory combat, animated cutscenes, and a high-octane soundtrack. It’s loud, fast, and unapologetically over-the-top; half cartoon, half carnage.
Demo available on PC(Steam).
Reality Drift
- Developer & Publisher: Argonoid Industries
- Release Date: Q1 2026
- Platforms: PC(Steam)
Reality Drift is a chaotic indie racing game where players tear through surreal, shifting landscapes to deliver packages to bizarre, godlike beings who openly despise them. Expect arcade-style driving, unpredictable environments, and a heavy dose of absurdity – think giant ginger cats and space-hell mashups. It’s fast, weird, and unapologetically unhinged.
You begin each race with fixed stats: acceleration, max speed, and grip, which shape how your car handles. After each race, you choose your next track from three options, each tied to a specific stat upgrade. This lets you evolve your build based on how you want to drive.
We were lucky enough to check this one out at the Glasgow Independent Game Festival, and it was one of our favourites.
Demo available on PC(Steam).
Phew! That was over a dozen game demos, making this another successful issue of the GSC Demo Disc! We hope you found some titles you enjoyed, and remember to wishlist any you are looking forward to, as it really helps out the developers!
