From 505 Pulse:
A playable demo of Among the Trolls is now available on Steam, giving players an exclusive four‑day head start before the festival officially begins.
This demo features non-consecutive sections of the game to showcase a variety of gameplay—from quiet exploration to intense action. Please note that some content has been adapted for the demo and may differ from the final narrative and intended story flow.
“Niin metsä vastaa.”
In the heart of the Finnish wilderness, there is an old saying: “Niin metsä vastaa, kuin sinne huudetaan”—the forest answers as you call to it.
In Among the Trolls, this is more than a proverb; it is a warning. In this first-person survival experience, the environment is a living, sentient entity.
“Since we announced we were working on the game, the community’s curiosity has been incredible,” said Giorgio Macellari, Creative Director at AvantGarden. “We ran a private playtest to get initial feedback, and now, with this Steam Next Fest demo, we are finally putting the axe in the players' hands. We want them to feel the weight of the atmosphere and the unique tension of surviving among myths.”
Experience the Nordic Wilds Today: The Steam Next Fest demo offers a curated slice of the Early Access experience, focusing on:
- Survive in the wilderness: balance hunger, thirst, and exhaustion while uncovering the mysteries shrouded within a treacherous forest
- Explore and adapt: learn to read the environment, gather natural resources, and master the challenges of the day
- Craft for survival: build shelter, tools, and equipment using materials found in the wild to prepare for the challenges ahead
- Face the first threads: begin Anna’s journey as she searches for her missing family in a land where folklore and reality intertwine.
