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Steam News9 March 20263mo ago

ARTIUS Demo Now Available!

Hello, fellow artists! The demo for ARTIUS: Pure Imagination, a 2D racing platformer, is now officially available. Players can download and play the demo directly from the store page.

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Hello, fellow artists!

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changedThe demo for ARTIUS: Pure Imagination , a 2D racing platformer, is now officially available. Players can download and play the demo directly from the store page.
changedFour unique artists, each with their own distinct gameplay style
changedMore than 2 hours of gameplay
addedJoin Us at the MIX ShowcaseARTIUS will also be featured at the MIX Showcase , airing on March 9 at 10:00 AM (PST). Tune in to watch the brand-new trailer.
addedJoin Us at the MIX ShowcaseIf you enjoy the ARTIUS demo, do not forget to add the game to your wishlist to stay up to date with the latest news and updates.
changedParticipate in the Event and Earn RewardsHow to Participate

ARTIUS: Pure Imagination changes

changedThe demo for ARTIUS: Pure Imagination , a 2D racing platformer, is now officially available. Players can download and play the demo directly from the store page.
changedFour unique artists, each with their own distinct gameplay style
changedMore than 2 hours of gameplay
addedARTIUS will also be featured at the MIX Showcase , airing on March 9 at 10:00 AM (PST). Tune in to watch the brand-new trailer.
addedIf you enjoy the ARTIUS demo, do not forget to add the game to your wishlist to stay up to date with the latest news and updates.

The demo for ARTIUS: Pure Imagination, a 2D racing platformer, is now officially available. Players can download and play the demo directly from the store page.

ARTIUS

In this demo, you will experience:

  • Four full-length levels, each playable in two modes: Time Attack and Arcade Mode

  • One carefully crafted boss battle • Support for English, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Japanese, Latin American Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese

  • Four unique artists, each with their own distinct gameplay style

  • More than 2 hours of gameplay

There is even more waiting for you inside the game, so jump in and discover it for yourself.

Join Us at the MIX Showcase

ARTIUS will also be featured at the MIX Showcase, airing on March 9 at 10:00 AM (PST). Tune in to watch the brand-new trailer.

Stream Link 1 | Stream Link 2 | Stream Link 3 | Stream Link 4

If you enjoy the ARTIUS demo, do not forget to add the game to your wishlist to stay up to date with the latest news and updates.

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Participate in the Event and Earn Rewards

How to Participate

  1. Play the ARTIUS Demo

  2. Record your gameplay or creative video

  3. Upload it with the correct hashtag (details below)

Creative Video Platforms: TikTok / YouTube

Requirement: Video at least 30 seconds long with the hashtag #ARTIUSCreate.

Need ideas? Try one of these:

  • Animations

  • Funny/Cool gameplay

  • Creative edits

  • etc.

We will randomly select 30 participants, each receiving a $5 Steam Gift Card.

Speedrun Challenge Platform: YouTube

Requirement: Upload your run with the hashtag #ARTIUSSpeedrun.

Speedrun notes (to keep it fair):

  • Fully uncut run

  • Final time/result clearly shown

  • Category: Any% (no restrictions unless stated otherwise)

  • Time Trial gameplays of individual stages

Rewards by clear time ranking:

1st Place: $150 🥈 2nd Place: $100 🥉 3rd Place: $50

Event Duration March 9, 2026 – March 30, 2026

Winner Announcement & Reward Distribution: April 21 2026 – April 28 2026

Source

Steam News / 9 March 2026

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