These Less Known Free PS Store Demos Are Worth Trying

Players would be forgiven for overlooking the PS Store Demos section, which is sadly flooded with shovelware — something we’ve shouted into the void about before. But every now and then, those not on the PS Plus Premium tier have the opportunity to try some gems out, and while we can’t replicate that feeling of popping a demo disc into the PS2, here are a few demos that caught our attention.

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Do note that the demos below are just our picks. If you’re willing to wade through the shovelware, there are a lot more in there, like Slitterhead and AI Limit. Without further ado, we encourage our readers to check these demos out:

• The Thaumaturge: This is an intriguing RPG set in early 20th-century, featuring some historical figures like Rasputin. Players step into the role of one Wiktor Szulski, who has the ability to read people’s hearts and minds. However, this power comes with consequences.
• Evotinction: If you’ve been following PlayStation’s China Hero Project, you might remember Evotinction — a sci-fi stealth game funded by Sony back in 2019. If pure stealth is your thing, this game is worth checking out to see what Thomas Liu, an AI development lead, can do to stop a virus from spreading.
• Empire of the Ants: Real-time strategy isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s not every day that players get to be an ant leading the development of its colony and conquering enemy nests. What’s more is that Empire of the Ants is PS5 Pro enhanced, so give it a shot. It’s free!

Do our readers have any demo recommendations for us? Share them below.

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