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Steam News20 October 20258mo ago

Demo Wrap-Up

Quick update: I’ve unlisted the demo so I can focus entirely on polishing the full release. The demo build had diverged and no longer reflects the current game—so it’s time to let it rest.

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Full Chains on Sand update

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What changed

0 fixes1 addition1 change1 removal
  • Gameplay
  • Performance
removedQuick update: I’ve unlisted the demo so I can focus entirely on polishing the full release. The demo build had diverged and no longer reflects the current game—so it’s time to let it rest.
addedWhat’s better in the full gameNew & improved leaderboard (cleaner layout, national flags, better tiebreaks)
changedWhat’s better in the full gamePerformance, UI, and balance tweaks across the board

Chains on Sand changes

removedQuick update: I’ve unlisted the demo so I can focus entirely on polishing the full release. The demo build had diverged and no longer reflects the current game—so it’s time to let it rest.
addedNew & improved leaderboard (cleaner layout, national flags, better tiebreaks)
changedPerformance, UI, and balance tweaks across the board

Quick update: I’ve unlisted the demo so I can focus entirely on polishing the full release. The demo build had diverged and no longer reflects the current game—so it’s time to let it rest.

Huge thanks to the 428 people who played the demo. Your time, feedback, and bug reports helped shape Chains on Sand more than you know.

Final Demo Leaderboard

Here’s the final leaderboard snapshot from the demo era :

What’s better in the full game

  • New & improved leaderboard (cleaner layout, national flags, better tiebreaks)

  • More arenas & hazards, premade contenders with backstories, and post-fight choices

  • Performance, UI, and balance tweaks across the board

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Steam News / 20 October 2025

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