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Steam News23 July 202628d ago

Before Darkness Falls™ Pre-Alpha Demo Playtest Is Now Live!

Before Darkness Falls™ Playtest Is Now Live! The Before Darkness Falls™ Steam Playtest is now live and will remain available until July 26 at 23:59 CEST.

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changedWhat to Expect from Pre-Alpha Playtest #2This demo showcases the game’s current core gameplay loop:
addedWhat to Expect from Pre-Alpha Playtest #2A brand-new opening mission featuring environmental hazards, yes, Scrag wants to kill you too, and dynamic enemy spawns. This is currently our most polished level.
changedWhat to Expect from Pre-Alpha Playtest #2Compound Phase , including basic controls and access to the World Map
changedWhat to Expect from Pre-Alpha Playtest #2Please note that all locations on the World Map currently lead to the same mission scenario. At this stage of development, we have focused on building and polishing the core gameplay systems rather than expanding the number of available levels.
changedWhat to Expect from Pre-Alpha Playtest #2You will also notice that gameplay within the Compound is currently limited. Due to time constraints, object management has not yet been implemented. For now, the Compound primarily serves as a hub where you can prepare your squad and choose your next destination on the World Map.
changedRecording and StreamingYou are welcome to upload gameplay footage or stream the demo.

Before Darkness Falls™ changes

changedThis demo showcases the game’s current core gameplay loop:
addedA brand-new opening mission featuring environmental hazards, yes, Scrag wants to kill you too, and dynamic enemy spawns. This is currently our most polished level.
changedCompound Phase , including basic controls and access to the World Map
changedPlease note that all locations on the World Map currently lead to the same mission scenario. At this stage of development, we have focused on building and polishing the core gameplay systems rather than expanding the number of available levels.
changedYou will also notice that gameplay within the Compound is currently limited. Due to time constraints, object management has not yet been implemented. For now, the Compound primarily serves as a hub where you can prepare your squad and choose your next destination on the World Map.

Before Darkness Falls™ Playtest Is Now Live!

The Before Darkness Falls™ Steam Playtest is now live and will remain available until July 26 at 23:59 CEST.

First of all, thank you for taking the time to play our pre-alpha demo. Your feedback is incredibly valuable and will help shape the future of Before Darkness Falls™.

What to Expect from Pre-Alpha Playtest #2

This demo showcases the game’s current core gameplay loop:

  • A brand-new opening mission featuring environmental hazards, yes, Scrag wants to kill you too, and dynamic enemy spawns. This is currently our most polished level.

  • Defense Phase

  • Compound Phase, including basic controls and access to the World Map

  • Second Mission

Once you complete the second mission, you have reached the end of the current demo.

Please note that all locations on the World Map currently lead to the same mission scenario. At this stage of development, we have focused on building and polishing the core gameplay systems rather than expanding the number of available levels.

You will also notice that gameplay within the Compound is currently limited. Due to time constraints, object management has not yet been implemented. For now, the Compound primarily serves as a hub where you can prepare your squad and choose your next destination on the World Map.

Recording and Streaming

You are welcome to upload gameplay footage or stream the demo.

We would greatly appreciate it if you included “Pre-Alpha Demo” in the title of your video or stream. This helps viewers understand that many features, visuals, and mechanics are still works in progress.

Most importantly, have fun—and do not hesitate to share your thoughts. Every piece of feedback helps us make Before Darkness Falls™ a better game.

Invite Up to 3 Friends

Every admitted tester can invite up to three Steam friends directly to the Playtest.

To invite someone:

  1. Open Before Darkness Falls Playtest in your Steam Library.

  2. Find the “3 invites remaining” button on the game’s Library page.

  3. Click it and select the friends you would like to invite.

Please note that Steam may require you to have been friends with the invited person for at least 30 days.

Share Your Feedback

After playing, please complete our feedback form:

https://forms.gle/a1mn7f8iSdvCuP2s6

Players who complete the form can be included in the game’s credits as testers. You may also request a digital tester certificate by email.

Thank you for joining us, sharing the Playtest with your friends, and helping us shape Before Darkness Falls™.

See you in the darkness.

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Steam News / 23 July 2026

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