Dungeon Settlers Demo: Is It Still Available?
Can you still play the demo?
No. CanOpener removed the demo from 27 August 2026, explaining that it “differs significantly from the upcoming Early Access version, particularly in terms of quality-of-life improvements and the overall gameplay experience”. The full game has been in Steam Early Access since 4 September 2026 at $24.99.
Timeline
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Discord alpha playtest (5 to 14 Sep), then a Steam alpha playtest (20 to 30 Sep) |
| Oct 2025 | Public test reopened with nine languages through community translation |
| Feb 2026 | Alpha 4 public playtest opened to everyone |
| Mar to Apr 2026 | 2nd Supporters Program with the full game; public test reopened up to just before the Region 1 boss |
| 25 May 2026 | Steam demo released (Mac supported from this version) |
| Jun 2026 | Steam Next Fest; demo patches v0.3.21 to v0.3.26 |
| Jul 2026 | 3rd Supporters Program: Region 2, the Lycan, spears and Abyss floors 1 to 20 |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Demo withdrawn |
| 4 Sep 2026 | Early Access launch |
CanOpener also said in March 2026 that it was preparing a free Dungeon Settlers: Prologue listing on Steam.
Demo saves
Saves did not carry over between the playtest, the demo and Early Access. CanOpener warned about this at every step.
Beware of download sites
In February 2026 CanOpener warned about a fake website impersonating the game to collect personal information and spread malicious files. Its advice still stands: any site offering a downloadable build, demo or Early Access copy is not official. The only official channels are the Steam page, the official Discord and CanOpener’s own website.
If you are deciding whether to buy, the review page collects Steam scores and player opinions.
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