ID@Xbox Indie Selects Demo Fest Starts Today – Check Out All the Games Included

We’re thrilled to announce that our Indie Selects Demo Fest has begun, featuring more than 40 exciting game demos available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Like our last Demo Fest, you can download and play these games anytime between September 9 and September 30.

You can start playing demos today, and we encourage you to keep exploring them all month long. All demos are available in the dedicated Indie Selects Demo Fest collection on the Xbox Store. We’d love for you to share your feedback with the developers!

Please remember that most demos offer an early glimpse of gameplay and may differ from the final version at launch, including which countries will have access as developers continue to polish their games.

We’re also excited to share that 6 newly announced games below are coming to Xbox!

Breaking Gates – Ylun Games/Nuntius Games

Breaking Gates is a fast-paced 2D action-RPG with hand-drawn visuals and a focus on responsive combat and constant progression. Inspired by classic platformers and modern hack ’n’ slash titles, the game offers a dynamic mix of exploration, character upgrades, and frantic real-time battles.

The cult indie horror sensation finally arrives on Xbox. What you are about to do has not been approved by the Vatican. As a young priest, struggle against demons, insane cultists, and your own weakening faith in this pixel horror game inspired by the era of classic 8-bit gaming and the “Satanic Scare” of the 1980s.  M O R T I S.

Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?

Possessions is a reality-twisting adventure that challenges the way you see the world. Immerse yourself in a minimalist, atmospheric world free from text and distractions, where every rotation and alignment uncovers hidden paths and silent stories.

Whether you’re looking for a relaxing break or a thoughtful challenge, Possessions offers an immersive journey that stimulates your mind and soothes your senses. It’s a game about discovery, perception, and the quiet thrill of seeing the world from a new angle.

Weave your own story in this dark fairy tale. In the mysterious ancient ruins, you will adventure with Tania to reveal her origins and fate. Is there any chance of survival in the darkest and desperate place?

A new life awaits in Honeywood! Build a thriving community that will last generations in this cozy farm simulator. Farm, socialize, make friends, cook, craft, forage and uncover the secrets of the island! If someone doesn’t want to be friends? There are always other means.

ID@Xbox Indie Selects Demo Fest – Full List of Demos

In addition to those newly announced titles, you’ll find an impressive collection of creative and unique games available for you to experience firsthand! Check out the line-up below for a list of participating games and their developers in this year’s ID@Xbox Demo Fest:

A Pizza Delivery – Dolores Entertainment

Adventures of a Cat in Space – Tall Story Games/Little Seeds Music

Aikyam – Thousand Stars Studio

Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit – Mega Cat Studios/Programancer/Retroware

Awaken – Astral Blade – Dark Pigeon Games/ESDigital Games

Baki Hanma: Blood Arena – Purple Tree/Purple Play

Beacon of Neyda – Ghost Creative Studio

Before I Go – J’s Labratory

Biped 2 – META Publishing

Bit ESC – Essssam

Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime – Bonte Avond Studios/offbrand games

Breaking Gates – Ylun Games/Nuntius Games

Brews & Bastards – Mune Studio

Bylina – Far Far Games/ESDigital Games

Cats on Duty – Prikol Team/ESDigital Games

Cyberwar Neon City – CyberMonkey Studios/GoGo Games

Dead Reset – Dark Rift Horror/Wales Interactive

Deck of Haunts – Dangen Entertainment

Detective Dotson – Masala Games Private

Echo Weaver – Moonlight Kids/Akupara Games

Echoes of the Plum Grove – Unwound Games/indie.io

Faith: The Unholy Trinity – Airdorf Games/New Blood Interactive

Floralis – SolidCore Games

Forgotlings – Throughline Games/Hitcents

Fractal Space – Haze Games

Gloomy Eyes – Fishing Cactus/Untold Tales

Halls of Torment – Chasing Carrots

Imagine Earth – Galaxies DLC – Serious Bros.

Ink. – Linked Rooms Games/Brainium Games

Labyrinthine – Console Edition – Valko Games Studios/Klabater

Military Logistics Simulator – Nano Games/Aerosoft

Mina The Hollower – Yacht Club Games

Neon Inferno – Zenovia Interactive/Retroware

Node: The Last Favor of the Antarii – Lapsus Games/Beep Japan

Polterguys: Possession Party – Madorium/Amplified Games

Possessions – Lucid Labs

Potions: A Curious Tale – Stumbling Cat

Radiant: Guardians Of Light – Chorrus Games

Rhythm Towers – innoloop

RoadOut – Dangen Entertainment

Shroom Siege – Upside Down Bird

Sulfur – Perfect Random

The Jackbox Party Pack 11 – Jackbox Games

Tormented Souls 2 – Dual Effect/PQube

Townseek – Whales and Games/Super Rare Originals

Truck World: Australia – HypeTrain Digital

Under Par Golf Architect – Broken Arms Games

Yet Another Zombie Survivors – Awesome Games Studio

Yooka-Replaylee – Playtonic Games/PM Studios

Head over to your Xbox and start enjoying these incredible game demos now! And yes, we’d love to hear what you think. Connect with us on Twitter,  Instagram,  Discord, Twitch, Bluesky and YouTube. Stay tuned to Xbox Wire to learn more about what Team Xbox has planned and of course, have an awesome month of gaming!