Descent into darkness – Dark Quest 4 unleashes free dungeon-crawling demo ahead of Steam Next Fest
It’s time to sharpen your swords and shuffle your spell cards—Dark Quest 4 has just dropped a free demo on Steam, giving players their first real taste of the upcoming turn-based RPG from indie publisher Brain Seal. Inspired by legendary board games like Hero Quest and Dungeon Saga, this dungeon-crawling adventure trades dice rolls for grid-based tactics, all wrapped in a tabletop-inspired visual style.
Launching ahead of Steam Next Fest 2025, the Dark Quest 4 demo offers a 30-minute slice of monster-slaying mayhem, complete with voiced narration, strategic combat, and old-school fantasy charm.
Dark Quest 4 gameplay reveal trailer
Classic dungeon crawling meets modern design
You’ll start in the hero camp, where your party rests, upgrades, and gears up with magical loot from two dedicated shops. From there, dive into three handcrafted missions, each designed to test your planning, positioning, and spell-slinging precision. Whether you’re a seasoned Dark Quest veteran or new to the series, a full tutorial eases you into the core mechanics.
“It’s a world shaped by imagination, but rooted in tactics,” said Argi Baltzi, Game Director of Dark Quest 4. “The demo is just the beginning—but it’s a great place to start.”
What to expect in the full game
- Multiplayer Mayhem – Team up with up to 3 friends in full co-op mode and crush dungeons together.
- Turn-Based Tactical Combat – Plan every move and every spell with precision on grid-based battlefields.
- Fully Voiced Dungeon Master – A wicked sorcerer guides and mocks your party as narrator, adding personality to every step of your journey.
- Tabletop Visual Style – Miniature-like characters and diorama dungeons evoke the magic of classic board games.
- Custom Campaigns – Create your own quests using the in-game editor with full Steam Workshop support.
With a launch set for later in 2025 across PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, this demo is the first proper peek into the mysterious world of Dark Quest 4. Whether you’re here for the strategic fights, the fantasy flair, or just a nostalgic hit of board game magic, this one’s worth keeping an eye on.
Play the demo now on Steam and stay tuned for more from FULLSYNC as Dark Quest 4 creeps toward full release.
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