DREADMOOR Demo & Playtest
What's new in the demo
- Performance work so the game runs on a wider range of PCs.
- Improved animations for movement and interactions.
- Professional voice acting in English and Russian.
- 12 supported languages.
- Playable on Steam Deck (not yet Verified).
The demo's Steam page also lists Save Anytime, Steam Cloud saves, full controller support (including DualShock and DualSense) and its own Steam Achievements.
Played a playtest before? Delete your old saves
- In your Steam Library, right-click DREADMOOR → Manage → Browse local files.
- Open the Dreadmoor folder.
- Delete the Saved folder.
- Launch the game and start a new game.
Playtest history
| When | What |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | Early pre-alpha playtest: one location, one storyline and the core systems |
| May to June 2026 | Exclusive limited fan preview during Steam Ocean Fest |
| August 11–17, 2026 | Playtest; testers could invite up to three friends |
| September 10–14, 2026 | Open playtest, announced alongside 400,000 wishlists |
| October 6, 2026 | Free demo released on Steam |
Found a bug?
The developer has a bug report form that you can open from inside the demo, and a #dockyard channel on the official Discord.
Sources
FAQ
Is the DREADMOOR demo free?
Yes. The demo is free on Steam and has been available since October 6, 2026.
Where can I play DREADMOOR?
On PC through Steam. Right now you can play the free demo; the full game enters Early Access on November 9, 2026.
Is the demo the same as the playtest?
No. The developer says the demo adds performance optimization, improved animations, voice acting in English and Russian, 12 languages and Steam Deck support compared with earlier playtests.
Will my demo progress carry over?
The developer has not said. We will update this page if they confirm it.
Is there still a DREADMOOR playtest?
The scheduled playtests ran in January, May to June, August and September 2026. No further playtest has been announced; the free demo is the way to play before launch.