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Steam News26 May 20261mo ago

Hold the Core Demo is Live!

The Hold the Core demo is now live on Steam! You can now play the first public demo of Hold the Core.

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  • Gameplay
  • Balance
addedThe Hold the Core demo is now live on Steam!You can now play the first public demo of Hold the Core.
changedWhat’s includedUpgrade and progression systems
changedWhat’s includedEarly balance and gameplay tuning

Hold the Core changes

addedYou can now play the first public demo of Hold the Core.
changedUpgrade and progression systems
changedEarly balance and gameplay tuning

The Hold the Core demo is now live on Steam!

You can now play the first public demo of Hold the Core.

This demo gives you an early look at the core survival loop: build your tower setup, survive escalating waves, unlock upgrades, and experiment with different strategies.

What’s included

  • A playable slice of the main survival mode

  • Multiple towers to test

  • Upgrade and progression systems

  • Early balance and gameplay tuning

  • A first look at the direction of the full game

Hold the Core is still in development, so your feedback matters a lot right now. If something feels confusing, too easy, too hard, broken, or especially fun, please let me know in the Steam discussions.

Thank you for checking out the demo. Play it, wishlist the full game, and tell me what you think.

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Steam News / 26 May 2026

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