Hellraiser: Revival demo lands on Steam ahead of October launch
A playable demo for Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival is available now on Steam.
The trial arrived alongside a new trailer titled Scarlet Church, with full launch scheduled for 8 October 2026, according to Eurogamer. As of 20 September 2026, PC players can download the demo at no extra cost from its dedicated Steam listing.
Horror publication Bloody Disgusting also flagged the Steam arrival alongside the new trailer in a report dated 17 September 2026, according to Bloody Disgusting. The demo has its own Steam page, separate from the main pre-purchase listing for the full game.
The full game is planned for Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. It is described as a first-person action horror survival game, which means the camera sits in the lead character's eyes as players explore, fight and try to stay alive with limited resources, according to IGN. The official Hellraiser: Revival website is hosted by Saber Games.
The story follows Aidan, whose girlfriend Sunny is also part of the plot. In the demo, players explore the shifting Labyrinth and face the Scarlet Church, the location that holds the Genesis Configuration puzzle box. That box is the strange, shifting object that opens the way to what lies beyond.
The accompanying Scarlet Church video runs for 2 minutes 52 seconds and is billed as a Redband trailer, a version made for adult audiences. Steam marked the arrival with a news post titled "The Demo is out now + Scarlet Church Trailer" on the game's main pre-purchase page. The game carries an ESRB Mature rating, which generally limits sale to ages 17 and older in the United States.
Progress will not carry over. Anything finished in the demo stays in the demo. Players will start fresh on launch day.
Pre-orders are open. The standard edition is listed at £35 (British pounds), with the Deluxe Edition at £45.
What makes this stand out is timing. The trial lands less than three weeks before release, giving curious players a chance to realise whether the Labyrinth suits them. For newcomers, it is a simple way to familiarise themselves with the mood and controls before paying. Try it free. Then decide.
