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Steam News21 May 20261mo ago

The Totemist Demo is Releasing on June 1st!

The Totemist demo is officially arriving on June 1st, and I’m excited to finally share the first polished slice of the game with everyone.

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What changed

0 fixes2 additions3 changes0 removals
  • Store
  • Gameplay
  • UI and audio
changedWhether you joined the recent playtest or you’re stepping into the shop for the first time, this demo is designed to give you a meaningful look at what The Totemist is becoming.
addedWhat’s Included in the DemoUpdated tutorial pacing and clearer guidance for new players.
addedWhat’s Included in the DemoThe new frog hint system.
changedWhat’s Included in the DemoJournal improvements and better recipe readability.
changedShaped by Your FeedbackThe recent public playtest was incredibly helpful. Your notes directly influenced changes to onboarding, UI clarity, and how quickly players get into the “make charms, help townsfolk, run your shop” rhythm. This demo is the result of that collaboration.

The Totemist changes

changedWhether you joined the recent playtest or you’re stepping into the shop for the first time, this demo is designed to give you a meaningful look at what The Totemist is becoming.
addedUpdated tutorial pacing and clearer guidance for new players.
addedThe new frog hint system.
changedJournal improvements and better recipe readability.
changedThe recent public playtest was incredibly helpful. Your notes directly influenced changes to onboarding, UI clarity, and how quickly players get into the “make charms, help townsfolk, run your shop” rhythm. This demo is the result of that collaboration.

The Totemist demo is officially arriving on June 1st, and I’m excited to finally share the first polished slice of the game with everyone. This build represents months of iteration on early‑game flow, clarity, and the cozy‑occult vibe at the heart of the experience.

Whether you joined the recent playtest or you’re stepping into the shop for the first time, this demo is designed to give you a meaningful look at what The Totemist is becoming.

What’s Included in the Demo

  • The complete early‑game crafting and shopkeeping loop.

  • Updated tutorial pacing and clearer guidance for new players.

  • The new frog hint system.

  • Journal improvements and better recipe readability.

  • Play through the entire 1st act of the story.

This is still a work in progress, but it’s the most polished and representative version of the game so far.

Shaped by Your Feedback

The recent public playtest was incredibly helpful. Your notes directly influenced changes to onboarding, UI clarity, and how quickly players get into the “make charms, help townsfolk, run your shop” rhythm. This demo is the result of that collaboration.

Wishlist & Share

If you enjoy the demo, wishlisting helps the game more than anything else. Sharing your thoughts; good, bad, or weirdly specific, also helps me shape the next phase of development.

Wishlist the game here: The Totemist Join the community discord and share your thoughts here: https://discord.gg/MRvNU6c8K5 Thanks again for all the support. I can’t wait for you to try the demo on June 1st. See you on the next one! - Shutin

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