Install the Current Demo
Install the current Warhammer Survivors demo from the Steam game page by selecting Download Warhammer Survivors Demo; the October demo is also available through Xbox on PC. It includes both starting universes, but progress from the earlier demo does not transfer into it, and demo progress does not carry into the full game.
Download and Start Playing
- Open the Warhammer Survivors Steam page to reach the correct game and its separate demo download.
- Select Download Warhammer Survivors Demo and complete the installation. Choose the demo download when you want to try the game before buying the full release.
- Launch the demo and choose your universe. Malum Caedo starts unlocked in Warhammer 40,000, while Neave Blacktalon starts unlocked in Age of Sigmar, giving you an immediate starting champion on either side.
The alternative demo route is Xbox on PC. Keep that PC demo separate from the Xbox Series X|S full-game release when choosing what to install. For a straightforward starting point, use the Steam demo action above.
Demo and Full-Game Access Compared
| Option | Current Demo | Full Game |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Steam and Xbox on PC. | Steam, GOG, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 1 and 2, Google Play and iOS. |
| Price | Free on Steam. | £6.39 / $7.99 / €7.49, with prices varying slightly by platform and region. |
| Playable scope | Six champions and two stages with 25-minute run endpoints. | Over 40 playable champions and an arsenal of 75+ weapons. |
| Progress transfer | Earlier-demo progress does not transfer into the current demo. | Demo progress does not transfer into the full release. |
The console and mobile launch list describes the full game. For the current demo, choose between the PC routes above. That distinction matters when a store page offers a purchase or pre-order alongside information about the demo.
Check the Listed PC Minimums
The main Steam game listing gives the following Windows minimum requirements. Use these as your hardware checklist before downloading, while checking the demo listing for its own installation details. The storage figure below is the main game's listed requirement.
| Option | Listed Minimum |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 Home 64-Bit. |
| Processor | Dual Core 2.4 GHz x86-64. |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM. |
| Graphics | GTX 750 or equivalent graphics card. |
| Storage | 5 GB available space. |
Choose Your Starting Universe
| Universe | Stage and Enemies | Starting Champion | Rescue Unlocks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warhammer 40,000. | Imperial Bastion against Tyranids, with a 25-minute run endpoint. | Malum Caedo with the Chainsword. | Trooper Bartosz Kozlowski and The Legend of Catachan. |
| Age of Sigmar. | The Great Parch against Skaven, with a 25-minute run endpoint. | Neave Blacktalon with the Tempest Axes. | Ulgromthier and Lyssa Revenya. |
On Imperial Bastion, rescuing Kozlowski opens a Lasgun starting option. The Legend of Catachan offers faster movement and begins with Frag Grenades. Try Kozlowski if you want to explore ranged squad support, or Catachan if movement and hit-and-run play appeal to you.
On The Great Parch, Ulgromthier brings a larger starting health pool and a Brazier Staff that fires arcing magma. Lyssa Revenya uses Rope and Grapnel to restrain enemies and can instantly kill weaker foes. Choose between sturdier survival and a more mobile approach to crowd control.
Understand What Progress Persists
Treat the earlier May demo, the October demo and the full release as separate progression boundaries. Your earlier-demo progression does not move into the October version. Progress made in the October demo also does not transfer into the full game, so use your time here to learn champions, weapons and enemies.
Within the demo, you can still work toward future attempts. Gold supports permanent upgrades, and objective totals that count across runs keep accumulating. The October demo also adds a slight benefit to the other universe when you maximise upgrades in one setting.
The October version includes balance adjustments to enemies, champions, weapons and waves, alongside bug fixes and sequence-skipping improvements. If you played the earlier demo, approach this version as a fresh attempt with changed balance. Revisit both starting settings before settling on a favourite.
Demo Questions Before You Start
- Does the demo support Steam Deck?
- Yes. Auroch Digital has confirmed Steam Deck verification and specifically invites players to try the demo on Steam Deck using its built-in controls and display.
- Are the newly added champions the entire demo roster?
- No. The Legend of Catachan and Lyssa Revenya join the returning champions. The October demo roster also includes Malum Caedo, Trooper Bartosz Kozlowski, Neave Blacktalon and Ulgromthier.
- Should I complete every unlock before buying?
- Play enough to decide whether you enjoy the champions and combat. Demo progress does not carry into the full release, so completing everything is optional practice rather than a way to carry unlocks forward.
- Can I explore both settings in the demo?
- Yes. You can play Imperial Bastion against Tyranids in Warhammer 40,000 and The Great Parch against Skaven in Age of Sigmar, with different starting champions and rescue unlocks.