Cult classic mech game returns with a free demo you can try right now

Although the genre has never died off entirely, there's been something of a resurgence of mech games lately. Over recent years, we've seen the launch of everything from Armored Core 6 and Mecha Break to a slew of Front Mission remakes, providing plenty of options for robot brawling aficionados. A bit further back, Marvelous put out Daemon X Machina as well, which garnered an enthusiastic fan base that's been eagerly awaiting news about its sequel, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion. Now, we've not only seen more of the game, but also been given an opportunity to try it out ahead of launch thanks to a new Steam demo.

Like its predecessor, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is a mech game where players learn to pilot mechs called Arsenals, using them, in the sequel, to fight robotic and living enemies on an alien planet. One of its most compelling aspects is an in-depth customization system, which encourages players to experiment with how they build out their Arsenal to suit their style of play and their visual taste.

Its newly launched demo lets players try out Titanic Scion's mech action alone or in co-op, either by playing through its story's first nine chapters or just exploring its open world. Any progress made and saved in the demo will carry over to the full game.

Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion launches on Friday September 5, 2025 and its demo is available now. You can wishlist the game or download its demo on Steam right here.

Or, if you want to find other options to play like Titanic Scion, check out our choices of the best action-adventure games and best open-world games on PC.

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