PlayStation users can currently download and try seven new game demos at no cost, without requiring a PlayStation Plus subscription. The titles are available through the PlayStation Store and can be accessed directly from individual game pages or the store’s demo section.
The move comes at a time when players are increasingly cautious about buying games without seeing how they perform on their own consoles. While many major releases limit trials to paid subscription tiers, these demos are open to all PlayStation users.
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What players can try right now
The seven demos released in January span multiple genres, from tactical RPGs to horror and action shooters:
Front Mission 3: Remake Demo
A preview of the updated version of the 2000 tactical role-playing game.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon – Story Demo
An early section of the long-running RPG series, offering a look at its narrative and combat systems.
Dark Deception Demo
A first-person horror maze game that focuses on evasion and atmosphere rather than combat.
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Octopath Traveler 0 Prologue
The opening chapter of Square Enix’s new RPG. Progress from the demo carries over to the full game.
Neon Inferno Demo
A side-scrolling, cyberpunk-themed run-and-gun shooter with retro visuals.
Contraband Police Demo
A simulation title that places players in the role of a border checkpoint officer.
Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree Demo
A roguelite is set in a fantasy world, that allows players to test its combat and progression systems before purchase.
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How to access the demos?
Players can find the demos by searching for the individual titles on the PlayStation Store and adding them to their library. No subscription, trial timer, or payment details are required.
Sony’s store continues to host hundreds of free demos, though some high-profile games still restrict trials to PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers.
