Never knock the power of a demo. Why? First, they’re almost always free, and when they’re free, people are inclined to try them out. They could be curious about the game, or it might be in a genre they’re familiar with, and on the list goes. For the team at 4Divinity, they know that their upcoming soulslike Guns of Eschaton might be a bit “overwhelming” to certain players when you look at the art and all you can do in it. So, ahead of Steam Next Fest, they’ve dropped an official demo for you to check out. Here are some details for you:

“Taking on the role of a mysterious gunslinger, players will journey through an unforgiving, apocalyptic 19th-century Americana, where bullets are scarce, every death is a lesson, and a single mistake can be fatal. Each encounter can be
approached in a myriad of ways, but be warned – knowing when not to pull the trigger is just as important as knowing when to fire.

Historically-inspired firearms, specialized ammunition, timed parries, occult powers, talismans, and consumables all form the gunslinger’s arsenal. Players will also be able to use the Codex to reveal enemy weaknesses, which just might help the
gunslinger live to see another day.

The demo launches today and will remain available through Steam Next Fest, taking place from October 19 – October 26.”

So, if you’re up for having a new adventure but don’t want to pay to see what it’s like just yet, jump into the demo. If you like it? Then you can wishlist it and be ready for the full adventure down the line.