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Steam News18 January 20265mo ago

Updated demo available: 3 complete phases for Steam Next Fest

The Penance demo has been completely renewed and is now available on Steam as part of Steam Next Fest February 2026.

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addedThe Penance demo has been completely renewed and is now available on Steam as part of Steam Next Fest February 2026.
addedThis new version includes the first three phases of the game (Matins, Lauds, and Terce), offering approximately 35-40 minutes of complete experience.
addedWHAT THE DEMO INCLUDES:Phase 2 - Lauds (The Ruined Cloister): Master the two-color rhythm system and face new types of specters as the conspiracy unfolds.
changedFEATURES:Faith and Guilt management: Balance your resources or succumb under the weight of accumulated guilt

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addedThe Penance demo has been completely renewed and is now available on Steam as part of Steam Next Fest February 2026.
addedThis new version includes the first three phases of the game (Matins, Lauds, and Terce), offering approximately 35-40 minutes of complete experience.
addedPhase 2 - Lauds (The Ruined Cloister): Master the two-color rhythm system and face new types of specters as the conspiracy unfolds.
changedFaith and Guilt management: Balance your resources or succumb under the weight of accumulated guilt

The Penance demo has been completely renewed and is now available on Steam as part of Steam Next Fest February 2026.

This new version includes the first three phases of the game (Matins, Lauds, and Terce), offering approximately 35-40 minutes of complete experience.

WHAT THE DEMO INCLUDES:

  • Phase 1 - Matins (The Cemetery): Learn the basic purification and shield mechanics while discovering the abbey's first secrets.

  • Phase 2 - Lauds (The Ruined Cloister)Master the two-color rhythm system and face new types of specters as the conspiracy unfolds.

  • Phase 3 - Terce (The Whispering Forest): Discover the truth about your past as Elías while the rhythm system reaches its maximum complexity.

FEATURES:

  • Rhythmic purification system: Press at the exact moment to purify corrupted objects

  • Faith and Guilt management: Balance your resources or succumb under the weight of accumulated guilt

  • Tactical shield defense: Repel specters without breaking your prayer rhythm

  • 4 specter types with unique behaviors

  • Narrative unveiled through mystery objects

  • Contemplative gothic atmosphere with psychological horror

The demo is available right now on Steam. Download it, play the first three phases, and share your feedback.

The full release of Penance is scheduled for Spring 2026.

Do you dare to discover what secrets the Abbey of San Mauricio hides?

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Steam News / 18 January 2026

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