Hell is Us Launches Limited-Time Steam Demo

Summary

  • Hell is Us launched a PC-only playable demo via Steam.
  • The trial version of the sci-fi action adventure that promises to offer non-hand-holdy open-world exploration will be available until June 16.
  • Hell is Us launches September 4 on the PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

The action-adventure sci-fi game titled “Hell is Us” by Rogue Factor has a playable demo out now, exclusively on Steam. This trial version will be accessible until mid-June 2025, so if you’re interested in trying it out, make sure to do so soon, as you’ll only have a limited time window to test drive “Hell is Us.

In the imagined land of Hadea, Rogue Factor’s upcoming game tells the story of Rémi, a former peacekeeper for the United Nations who ventures back to his native soil in pursuit of his roots. The story unfolds amidst a civil war and an enigmatic catastrophe that has brought forth supernatural beings called Hollow Walkers, making the grim setting of “Hell is Us” even more perilous. Players explore a partially open world without conventional guides like maps or quest indicators, instead using environmental hints and character conversations to advance.

In three months, starting from September 2025, game developers Rogue Factor and publisher Nacon have made “Hell is Us” playable for the public for the first time through a demo on Steam. This trial version of the game will be accessible until June 16, lasting exactly two weeks.

Hell is Us Demo Arrives Just in Time for Steam Next Fest

The sneak peek at “Hell is Us” arrives right for the June 2025 Steam Next Fest, which is Valve’s triannual event highlighting upcoming video games by providing demos. This year’s second Steam Next Fest, happening from Monday, June 9 to June 16, will give attendees a chance to preview “Hell is Us,” an open-world action adventure game. Nacon and Rogue Factor have confirmed the inclusion of the demo in the showcase, allowing potential buyers to get a closer look at the game’s gritty features.

Jonathan Jacques-Belletête, who served as the art director for Deus Ex, is now spearheading the creation of Hell is Us in his role as creative director. Before joining Rogue Factor, Jacques-Belletête spent 12 years at Eidos Montreal, contributing to projects like Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Mankind Divided, and Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, among others. For his new venture, this gaming industry veteran aims to provide a deeply engaging experience that invites players to delve into mysteries on their own, rather than relying heavily on direction or guidance. This approach for Hell is Us differs significantly from the common trend in game development today, which often simplifies open-world games to the extent of guiding players extensively, sometimes replacing exploration with a multitude of objectives.

The game titled “Hell is Us” is set to drop on September 4th. Although the initial demo is exclusive to PC, the sci-fi action-adventure will simultaneously release for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on their respective launch days as well.

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2025-06-02 17:03