Unlock Over 40 Free Games Today!

The Xbox Demo Fest has kicked off for 2026, offering a chance to experience more than 40 games at no cost from now until June 30. This event is available on the Xbox Store for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S users.

While some titles may not yet be accessible, they are confirmed for the fest and should be available soon.

To find the Xbox Demo Fest on your console’s dashboard, look for a dedicated tab. If you can’t find it, you can explore the “demos” section of the Xbox Store directly or conduct a manual search for the ones you’re interested in.

“Just a note, the demos reflect early versions of games still in the development phase. The final iterations may vary at launch, including global availability, as developers continue to refine their creations.”

Let’s dive into the details of the exciting demos featured in the Xbox Demo Fest 2026:

• Active Matter Demo: “You are an agent trapped in a time loop. Prepare your loadout and venture into quantum zones filled with active matter, a resource as valuable as it is dangerous, battling foes from parallel timelines.”
• Akatori Demo: “Step into Akatori, a mesmerizing blend of classic metroidvania style and intense action platforming.”
• Alpha Nomos Demo: “Embrace the beat! Play as Cello, moving through an army of rogue puppets in a vivid world where you slice to the rhythm.”
• AWAKEN – Astral Blade Demo: “In this dark fairy tale, help Tania uncover her origins amidst ancient ruins—will she survive the dire challenges?”
• Bao Bao’s Cozy Cleaning Services Demo: “Enjoy a peaceful 2D pressure washing experience without timers or stress, featuring soothing visuals and audio.”

• Canvas of Thoughts Demo: “Explore Evi’s classroom, where daily situations can evoke a range of feelings from overwhelming to comforting.”
• Carry The Glass Demo: “Join two quirky construction workers in a co-op platformer, transporting a fragile window through imaginative levels.”
• Charlatan Demo: “Dive into a spooky roguelike slot machine adventure where every spin carries risk, requiring strategic management.”
• ‘Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit’ Demo: “Assist adorable ghostly bears in a charming life-sim sequel where acts of kindness unlock new crafting adventures.”
• ‘DESOLUS’ Demo: “Unravel secrets in a city where Gothic architecture collides with puzzling challenges in this first-person experience.”

• Die in the Dungeon Demo: “Tackle a puzzling dungeon in this turn-based roguelike that uses dice instead of cards for dynamic encounters.”
• Dodo Duckie Demo: “Step into the shoes of a duck who can shift between 2D and 3D to solve puzzles and rescue friends.”
• Faeland Demo: “Commence your adventure in Faeland, a beautifully crafted 2D action RPG set in a nostalgic fantasy world.”
• Farlands Demo: “Embark on a transformative journey as you change your life on an untouched planet, a vibrant agrarian world in a remote solar system.”
• FIRE AND ASHES – DEMO: “Venture into a dilapidated asylum and confront both external enemies and inner demons in this gripping horror experience.”

• Grim Trials Demo: “Join a heavy metal action roguelite adventure where you can craft and customize your weaponry to meet your fate.”
• Hazard Levels Demo: “Experience a physics-driven co-op survival horror where exploring deeper leads to increasingly strange occurrences.”
• Island of Winds Demo: “Embark on an adventure in a whimsical world inspired by folklore and 17th-century Iceland.”
• Kooeh: A Timeless Delight Demo: “Rediscover family culinary traditions as you manage a heartening restaurant inspired by rich Malaysian culture.”
• K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut – Demo: “Guide trainees through their first six weeks as a K-pop manager, balancing training and activities to secure their debut.”

• Let’s Build a Dungeon: “Create your own game studio and guide development in this multifaceted management simulation and RPG.”
• Lou’s Lagoon: “Soar through the skies in a seaplane during a heartfelt journey across Limbo Archipelago.”
• Moonbrella Demo: “Utilize a variety of umbrella tricks as you ascend to the moon in this physics-based adventure.”
• Mori Carta Demo: “Navigate through a unique deck-building roguelike experience by choosing paths on each card.”
• Nightmare Circus Demo: “Experience an action-adventure as a puppeteer trapped in a nightmare realm, searching for friends and a way out.”

• NIMRODS Demo: “Survive in a harsh alien landscape as a clone testing wacky weaponry in the most peculiar of environments.”
• Nomori Demo: “Become Kiko, a curious girl entangled in a vibrant spirit world with challenges that help her understand herself better.”
• Order Automatica Demo: “Engage in a dark auto battler set on a 3×3 grid, combine relics, and strategize your way to victory.”
• Pieced Together Demo: “Engage with a heartfelt story of friendship in this charming scrapbooking adventure.”
• PIT OF GOBLIN Demo: “Play as a resourceful goblin navigating dungeons, escaping traps and enemies to please their Goblin King-Queen.”

• Starlit World – Demo: “Join Bo and Kikki on a grand quest to restore fading magic in a fantastical floating island realm.”
• Surfpunk Demo: “Collaborate with your friends to overcome challenges, collect loot, and ride waves to escape in style.”
• The Crimson Maid Demo: “Explore a narrative-driven adventure mixing first-person exploration and visual novel elements in a compelling story.”
• The Slormancer Demo: “Unleash chaos in this epic dungeon crawler that follows a band of misfits fighting against overwhelming enemies.”
• Treetopians Demo: “Build a vertical village in the treetops while nurturing a community of villagers, catering to their unique personalities.”