Beards vs. Claws is officially transitioning from the playtesting phase into the demo phase!
A huge thank you to everyone who joined the playtests, reported bugs, submitted feedback, and helped shape the game so far. Your support has helped improve Beards vs. Claws so much.
The Beards vs. Claws demo is now unlimited, includes multiplayer and will remain available even after the full game releases.
However, once the full game launches, the demo version will become limited to:
A smaller selection of maps.
No access to the level editor or the Steam Workshop.
So if you want the full sandbox experience — now is the best time to jump in!
When will the game release?
The current target release window is Q1 2027.
(Exact release date will be announced later.)
What about Steam Next Fest?
Beards vs. Claws will be participating in the October 2026 Next Fest.
Play for free today!
Have fun!
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