Xbox Indie Selects Demo Fest Kicks Off With 40+ Playable Demos — Here’s the Full Scoop
- Sagar Mankar
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
The Xbox Indie Selects Demo Fest is officially live from today, September 9, and will run until September 30, giving Xbox players three weeks to dive into more than 40 free game demos.
If you own an Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One, this is your chance to try out a wide range of upcoming indie titles before they hit full release.
Microsoft says the demos in this event aren’t your standard “Demo channel” offerings. Instead, they’re closer to showfloor builds — the kind you’d normally only get to play at gaming conventions. That means these versions are still in development and “may not reflect the final product,” but they give you early access and a chance to provide feedback directly to developers. In other words, you’re getting a sneak peek and a say in how these games shape up before launch.
Confirmed Games
While the full lineup will continue to expand over the coming days, Microsoft has confirmed 4 standout titles:
Yooka-Replaylee – An enhanced version of the 2017 platformer, featuring double the challenges, revamped controls, new arcade games, accessibility options, and an orchestral soundtrack.
Mina the Hollower – A retro-inspired action-adventure from the creators of Shovel Knight.
Echo Weaver – A mysterious, atmospheric indie adventure.
The Jackbox Party Pack 11 – The latest entry in the beloved party game series.
Full Demo List So Far
According to a report by VGC, here’s the full list of demos currently confirmed for the Xbox Indie Selects Demo Fest:
Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit
Awaken: Astral Blade
Baki Hanma: Blood Arena
Beacon of Neyda
Before I Go
Biped 2
Bit ESC
Breaking Gates
Brews & Bastards
Bylina Origins
CyberWar Neon City
Dead Reset
Deck of Haunts
Detective Dotson
Echo Weaver
Echoes of the Plum Grove
Faith: The Unholy Trinity
Forgotlings
Gloomy Eyes
Halls of Torment
Imagine Earth
Ink
The Jackbox Party Pack 11
Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel
Labyrinthine
Military Logistics Simulator
Mina the Hollower
Neon Inferno
A Pizza Delivery
Polterguys: Possession Party
RoadOut
Shroom Siege
Townseek
Tormented Souls 2
Under Par Golf Architect
Yooka-Replaylee
Why You Should Check It Out
Events like this are a win-win — you get to try games early, and developers get valuable feedback. Plus, most of these demos will disappear once the fest ends, so it’s worth downloading anything that catches your eye now rather than later.