Steam Next Fest — demo live + v0.9.1 combat update

Academy of Samsara is part of Steam Next Fest this week (June 15–22).

If you like trivia battles wrapped in anime-style visual novel storytelling, the free demo is ready to download from this store page.

**Demo update (v0.9.1)**

We just shipped a combat polish pass ahead of the fest:

• Flying trivia attacks on correct answers — light, medium, heavy, and Ultimate

• Damage numbers and HP bar feedback so every hit reads

• Stronger wrong-answer moments before the explanation

• Pure Trivia mode UI fixes

**What you can play**

• Machine Elf Lesson 1 and the full exploration loop

• Six subject categories, relationship follow-ups, Spirit Store, inventory

• Final Exam boss fight — then a demo end card with what ships in July

Plan for about 1–2 hours for the core arc. Pure Trivia is there if you want a quick score-chase session.

**Wishlist the full game**

If the slice clicks, wishlist Academy of Samsara, your wishlist carries over to launch.

Full release target: July 2026.

— Karmic Loop Studios