True Ronin Games released a playable demo for Eternal Haunt on Steam on April 23, giving horror fans an early look at the studio's first-person psychological survival horror game. The demo is available now and offers roughly 30-45 minutes of gameplay.
The setup draws from Japanese folklore in a way that feels distinct from the genre's usual haunted-house fare. Players control Kiyoshi, an elderly man who ventures into a snow-covered bamboo forest searching for his missing grandson. That search leads him to an abandoned hut, where the situation quickly shifts from a rescue mission into a fight for survival against Yuki-Onna, the vengeful snow spirit of Japanese mythology, and her ghostly children.
Gameplay mixes exploration and environmental puzzle-solving with what True Ronin Games describes as "dynamic scare systems," meaning the supernatural threats are designed to react and adapt to the player's behavior rather than relying solely on scripted sequences. Freezing temperatures also pose a persistent hazard, adding a survival layer on top of the horror.
The demo represents an early vertical slice rather than a finished segment of the final product. True Ronin Games noted that additional content, mechanics, and scares are planned as development continues, though the studio has not announced a release date or pricing for the full game. Platform availability beyond Steam also remains unconfirmed.
A reveal trailer is available on YouTube, and the demo can be downloaded from the game's Steam page.