One of Steam's Highly Anticipated Action RPGs Has a Playable Demo Now

Hell Is Us now has a global demo available on Steam and Epic Games, as well as current-gen Xbox and PlayStation consoles. The last demo from developer Rogue Factor was released in June, offering a two-week preview of Hell Is Us exclusively on Steam.

June’s limited-time demo of Hell Is Us received a positive reception from most players, likely prompting the developer to release another ahead of launch. The sci-fi action RPG is set to launch on September 4, with pre-orders already open.

Hell Is Us PC and Console Demo Details

Preview Start Date: August 12, 2025
Preview End Date: August 28, 2025
File Size: ~ 12 GB
Available Platforms: Steam, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Epic Games

As of August 12, the new hands-on preview of Hell Is Us is available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Epic Games, and Steam. Like the previous demo, it will be playable for a limited time. Fans have until August 28 to try it out, giving them a total of 17 days to explore the game’s dystopian world. The preview will take up about 12 GB of storage, roughly half the size of the full edition.

Hell Is Us is among the most anticipated games on Steam, with over 33,000 users already adding it to their wishlists. It’s also expected to perform well on other platforms, having already received positive reviews. Many have praised it as a creative take on the action RPG genre, largely because it removes the need for maps and mission markers. In the upcoming sci-fi title, players can explore the semi-open-world universe freely, without relying on a map or traveling to specific mission-related destinations.

The standard edition of Hell Is Us is priced at $50 USD, making the playable demo even more worthwhile. Fans now have a great opportunity to decide if the game is worth their time and money without committing to a purchase. It’s also a chance for Soulslike fans to see if it suits their taste, despite the developer insisting it doesn’t entirely belong in that genre.

It’s worth noting that this will likely be the final demo before Hell Is Us launches on September 4. It’s unclear if the developer will offer a free demo again after the release, but that likely won’t be the case in the initial days or weeks post-launch. In any case, fans are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity and try Hell Is Us before the current preview is removed from all platforms.