Dead Format Unveils First Playable Demo on Steam Ahead of 2025 Launch

Katanalevy and Oro Interactive have released the first public demo of their survival horror game, Dead Format, now available on Steam. This demo invites players to delve into a chilling narrative as they search for a missing brother through two distinct VHS tapes, each offering a unique and nightmarish experience.

The gameplay alternates between exploring the eerie realms within the tapes and returning to a personal sanctuary—an apartment that serves as a fragile refuge. Here, players can recover, examine clues, and piece together the unsettling mystery that unfolds. The apartment provides a space for reflection before players confront the horrors lurking within each tape.

Exploring Diverse Horrors

The demo presents players with two distinct worlds. One world channels the unsettling atmosphere of 1930s silent horror, while the other draws inspiration from the grotesque body horror characteristic of the 1980s. This latter realm echoes the visual style and tension found in renowned films such as Alien and The Thing. As they navigate these twisted environments, players will encounter lurking dangers, solve complex puzzles, and fight for survival against incomprehensible forces.

In conjunction with the demo’s launch, Oro Interactive has also released a new trailer. This trailer provides a glimpse into the tone, style, and dread that players can expect from the full version of Dead Format, which is scheduled for release in 2025. The demo effectively captures the unsettling beauty of analog horror, blending nostalgia with fear in a manner that feels both familiar and profoundly disturbing.

Those interested in experiencing the terror of Dead Format can download the demo now and step into this haunting world, one tape at a time. The latest trailer is also available for viewing, offering further insight into the chilling narrative and aesthetic of the upcoming game.