Deadhaus Sonata Steam Next Fest Demo Live Now

[h3]Harbingers,

The Steam Next Fest REPLAYABLE Demo is NOW LIVE.

If you have not seen the trailer yet, watch it here.

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Pre-Demo Impressions 🩸

BEFORE YOU ENTER, READ THIS[/h2]

• [p]This demo is a small vertical slice of Deadhaus Sonata. It is not the newest internal build and does not represent the full scope of Early Access.[/p]
• [p]It exists to showcase core combat, the undead power fantasy, and replayability through the Celestial Clock.[/p]
• [p]You may encounter bugs, lighting inconsistencies, and systems that are still being refined. We chose to show it anyway because the foundation matters.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]Why It’s Replayable[/h2]

• [p]Replayability is driven by the Celestial Clock, which influences deterministic loot and world conditions across runs.[/p]
• [p]Each playthrough shifts the world state and opens new progression opportunities. You collect Tarot cards and inscriptions that permanently strengthen your build and sharpen your combat identity.[/p]
• [p]Replay is not about rerolling. It is about refinement and long-term power growth.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]What This Demo Represents[/h2]

• [p]This demo represents the early game loop and foundational combat systems.[/p]
• [p]You will experiment with Tarot cards and inscriptions, engage with deterministic progression, and experience how the Celestial Clock shapes world state across runs.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]What It Does Not Represent[/h2]

• [p]This is not the full game.[/p]
• [p]It does not include the complete narrative arc, the full world map, co-op, late-game systems, or endgame bosses. Those systems arrive with Early Access and continue to expand beyond launch.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]Playtime Expectations[/h2]

• [p]A first playthrough averages 30 to 45 minutes.[/p]
• [p]Replay sessions can extend total playtime beyond two hours for players exploring build depth, optimizing Tarot combinations, and pushing combat pacing further with each run.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]Playable Content Inside the Demo[/h2]

• [p]You will play as the Vampire class.[/p]
• [p]You will explore the Blood Sanctum tutorial and Charnel Vale.[/p]
• [p]You will encounter two enemy factions and elite enemies within a contained but intentional battlefield.[/p]
• [p]This demo shows the foundation. Early Access expands the world.[/p]

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