The Occultist Public Demo is Live at Steam Festival of Detectives 2026
We’re incredibly excited to finally share this moment with you.
During the Steam Festival of Detectives 2026, The Occultist is opening its doors with its first-ever public demo. This is the first time players outside the studio can explore the island, uncover its mysteries, and experience the atmosphere we’ve been building.
Demo period: January 12th - January 19th
Playtime: Around 40mins.
This demo is an important step for us, and your feedback truly matters. We’d love for you to:
Play the demo and immerse yourself in the investigation
Share your thoughts, impressions, and suggestions
Tell us what works, what doesn’t, and what you’d like to see improved
If you encounter any bugs, errors, or technical issues, please report them through:
The feedback form at the end of the demo, or
Our Discord server, where the team is actively listening:
Discord Server
As this is the first public demo of our first videogame, you may encounter minor issues or rough edges. We sincerely apologize in advance for any inconvenience and deeply appreciate your understanding and support.
Notice:
This demo is an in-development version. All progress won't carry over to the full game.
To dive deeper into the experience, make sure to watch our latest gameplay trailer, available here!
Thank you for playing, sharing your thoughts, and helping us make The Occultist better.
DALOAR Team