Demon Tides is Out! Kotaku’s “We Can’t Wait To Play In 2026” 3D Platformer

Explore the oceans and master your schmovement in Demon Tides, the new expressive 3D platformer from Fabraz, the indie studio behind the upcoming Bubsy 4D and Demon Turf. Demon Tides is out on PC now (with a Switch port coming later), and we have review codes available!

“Already an early GOTY contender for me” – Gamesradar

Listed in 31 Games We Can’t Wait To Play In 2026 – Kotaku

“Is Just Precision Platforming Joy” – VICE

About the game

Race across oceans and uncover the kingdom’s dark secrets in 3D platformer Demon Tides. Modify your move-set with paragliders, hookshots, bubbles and more, stacking combos and shapeshifting into new forms as you platform across a stunning open world!

Links:

NEW: Launch Trailer

Steam Page

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2585890/Demon_Tides/

About the game:

Race across oceans and uncover the kingdom’s dark secrets in 3D platformer Demon Tides!

Navigate the open seas and explore each distant structure, uncovering every hidden nook and cranny with your diverse, expressive move-set. Beat challenges or find hidden chests to collect talismans along the way that modify and even expand your abilities or switch up your drip with a plethora of discoverable outfits!

And never forget, you’re not alone in this journey! Compete with other players for speedrunning times by challenging their ghosts or tag a wall and share your message in the form of graffiti with the entire world! Are you ready to conquer this kingdom and expose all of its mysterious secrets? Or will Beebz be crushed by what awaits her… Only one way to find out!

Features:

• A deeply expressive platforming move-set!
• A seamless, open ocean to explore at blazing speeds!
• Discover hidden secrets and use clues to unravel mysteries!
• Modify your move-set with paragliders, hookshots, bubbles and more!
• Change up your appearance with head gear, outfits and hair dyes!
• Race other players and compete for the best times!
• Create and share graffiti that will appear in other player’s worlds!

About the developers:

Fabraz is an indie game dev studio run by talent from across the world. They created indie darlings Demon Turf and Slime-san, and also provided publishing support for games Skellboy and SpiritSphere DX. They’re currently working on Bubsy 4D and just launched Demon Tides.