Xbox kicks off Indie Selects Demo Fest with 30+ free demos and 4 new games
If you’re the kind of player who loves testing game demos, Xbox has just dropped you a perfect December treat. The Indie Selects Demo Fest is officially live, and this time, it’s bigger. You can enjoy over 30 free demos across Xbox, PC, and handheld devices from December 9 through 31. Microsoft notes that “most demos represent early builds and may differ from the final release, including regional availability, as developers continue polishing their games.”
Newly announced games coming to Xbox
Knuckle Jet
Ready for something off the wall? Meet Knuckle Jet — a jetpunk action platformer from the creators of Teslagrad! Soar as Anastasia, ricochet off walls, and smash foes with the mighty Knuckle Jet. Mix and match gear for wild gameplay twists — fashion sense optional! Team up in 2-player couch co-op to topple Baron Tychoon, or throw down in Knuckleball for some friendly chaos.
Megabattle
Create your deck, build your robot, and dive into a roguelite adventure full of surprises! Design your own fighter, experiment with unique strategies, and discover countless ways to battle. Just one rule: don’t die!
Raging Bill
Raging Bill is a single-player sandbox of pure chaos. Play as Bill — ex-MMA champ turned billionaire — whose island paradise spirals into madness: party crashers, UFOs, zombies, dragons, and more. Inspired by Goat Simulator and Duke Nukem, it’s a mix of combat, stunts, puzzles, and freedom.
Built in Unreal Engine 5 with Lumen, Nanite, and Chaos physics, the 5km² world is packed with biomes, secrets, and retro Easter eggs. From jetpacks to hoverboards, every moment is designed for fast-paced, shareable fun. Created by Jérôme Tissot (Muttonheads) under Artpunk Studio, this is indie gaming turned up to 11.
Reef Defense
Dive into Reef Defense, a fast-paced strategy challenge where crustaceans are coming for your eggs! Build clever defenses, plan your moves, and fight to keep your reef safe. Can you outlast the swarm, or will the crabs feast tonight?
Full list of demos you can play right now
| Title | Platforms | Publisher / Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Aikyam | Xbox | Thousand Stars Studio |
| Amazing Frog? | Xbox | Fayju |
| AWAYSIS | Xbox / PC | 17-Bit / Cult |
| Biped 2 | Xbox | Meta Publishing |
| Boxes: Lost Fragments | Xbox | Big Loop Studios / Snapbreak |
| Cash Cleaner Simulator | Xbox | Mind Control Games / Forklift Interactive |
| Cassette Boy | Xbox | Wonderland Kazakiri / Forever Entertainment |
| Coffee Talk Tokyo | Xbox | Chorus Worldwide |
| ColorBlend FX: Desaturation | Xbox | Pi-Dev Bulgaria |
| Cyberawar Neon City | Xbox | CyberMonkey Studio / GoGo Games |
| Deck of Haunts | Xbox | Mantis Games / Dangen Entertainment |
| Empire in Decay | Xbox | Siesta Games |
| Froggy Hates Snow | Xbox | Crying Brick / Digital Bandidos |
| Go North | Xbox | Gazuntype |
| Incantation | Xbox | Softstar Entertainment / Eastasiasoft |
| Junkster | Xbox | Stormcloud Games / 4J Studios |
| Kejora | Xbox | Beranjin Creative / Soft Source |
| Knuckle Jet | Xbox / Handheld | Rain Games |
| Limbot | Xbox | Ionized Studios |
| Lost in Loss | Xbox / PC | Soroka Games |
| Mark of the Deep | Xbox / PC / Handheld | Mad Mimic / Light Up Games |
| Master Lemon: The Quest for Iceland | Xbox | Pepita Digital |
| Megabattle | Xbox | MadCat |
| Pathologic 3 | Xbox | Ice-Pick Lodge / HypeTrain Digital |
| Raging Bill | PC / Handheld | Artpunk Studio |
| Realm of Ink | PC / Handheld | Leap Studio / 4divinity |
| Reef Defense | Xbox / PC / Handheld | Swift Creek Games |
| Relooted | Xbox | Nyamakop |
| Rhythm Towers | Xbox | Innoloop |
| RoadOut | Xbox | Rastrolabs / Dangen Entertainment |
| Showgunner | Xbox / PC | Artificer / Klabater |
| Star Ores Inc. | Xbox | BlackBeak Games / Three River Games |
| STONKS-9800: Stock Market Simulator | Xbox / PC / Handheld | Ternox |
| Tenebris Somnia | Xbox / PC | Saibot Studios / New Blood |
| Townseek | Xbox | Whales and Games / Super Rare Games |
| Under Par Golf Architect | Xbox | Broken Arms Games |
| Worshippers of Cthulhu | Xbox | Crazy Goat Games / Crytivo |
So, which one are you looking to try this month? Drop your favorite picks if you have already tried some of the games.
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