Code of Shadows Demo Now Live at Steam Next Fest
Indie game development studio TillBlack has announced that the demo version of Code of Shadows is available now in the context of the Steam Next Fest until March 2. The game will be available on Steam in May 2026.
Code of Shadows drops players into collapsing dimensions overrun by rift-spawned enemies. Guided by an AI entity called MoiAI, players build a customizable drone army while fighting through increasingly hostile realms.
What sets the game apart is control. Players can pause the battlefield at any moment to plan upgrades, reposition drones, and adapt their build mid-fight. Combat remains intense and real-time, but survival depends on smart decisions under pressure.
Each run begins in a Safe Area hub before entering shifting portals. While environments are handcrafted, enemy waves, modifiers, rewards, and layouts are procedurally remixed every run. The structure stays readable, but outcomes stay unpredictable.
The Steam Next Fest demo includes:
Build Your Drone Squad - Summon, upgrade, and command AI companions to flank, shield, or blitz the swarm.
Player-Controlled Time - Stop the action at will: plan, breathe, or clutch-upgrade mid-battle.
Roguelite Progression - Randomised enemies, rewards, and modifiers ensure no two runs feel the same.
Procedural Dimensions - Each realm is algorithmically remixed for infinite variety and escalating challenge.
MoiAI Hacking - Hijack portals, disable traps, and bend encounters to your favour.
Epic Boss Encounters - Face world-guardian titans guarding the answers you seek.
Stylised 3D Visuals - Atmospheric lighting, dynamic shadows, and dramatic camera sweeps bring the darkness to life.