First Public Playtest Now Open

It’s been a while, Commanders.

This week Paraside: Duality Unbound is featured in #TurnBasedThursdayFest, and we're using the occasion to launch our very first public playtest.

The playtest starts today and runs through June 30 (PDT).

This build is still a work in progress, so your feedback will decide what we improve next.

What's in this build?

Battle Tutorial (≈ 15 min)

• Command across two interwoven battlefields

• Learn the core mechanics: Duality Swap and Surround Consume

• Try each operative's special abilities

Exploration Mode (≈ 90 min)

• Explore a fractured region

• Build your team with diverse Echoes and powerful Relics

• Challenge tough enemies for an early taste of the campaign's pacing

- Base management and advanced Duality Arts will arrive later this summer

- Most art and text are placeholder

How to join

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1. Open the Paraside: Duality Unbound Steam page

2. Click Request Access

3. When Steam notifies you, the playtest will appear in your library—download and dive in

Share your thoughts

• Press F2 in-game to send bug reports or general thoughts

• Fill out the survey after each mode, or start it from the main menu

• Join our Discord to chat directly with the dev team

We'd love to hear any thoughts—good or bad. Honest feedback helps us far more than polite silence, and as an indie team we rely on your input to make the game better.

Quick FAQ

• Can I stream or record the playtest? Absolutely, thank you for sharing it!

• Will my save carry over? No. Progress will reset in future tests.

If you enjoy the playtest, adding Paraside to your wishlist would be a huge help.

Thanks for exploring the unknown with us!